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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter

Andrew is a second-year student majoring in political science and economics. As is easily inferred, he enjoys sports, politics and money. In his free time, he consistently beats his best friend at Madden and throws movie nights for his friends on what they describe as his giant TV. If he isn’t doing that, then he’s probably giving a tour for the university or avoiding human interaction in his room. Andrew is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a professional pre-law fraternity. He has yet to find anyone at this institution who has heard of his hometown of Urbana, Ohio. If you have heard of this town, live there, or want to debate sports or politics, his email is arf76@case.edu.

All content by Andrew Ford
The Spartan wrestlers began their season with two tough matches against JCU and CSU.

Wrestling faces early tests

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
The volleyball team is preparing for the final AAU round-robin tournament.

Volleyball bounces back with two wins

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019

The time is now for CWRU volleyball

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2019
Colts at Redskins 09/16/18

Luck shocks the football world

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2019

Ford’s Five Fantasy Football Tips

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019

Spartans lose series to Brandeis

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2019
The Spartans won three of their four games against Carnegie Mellon University last weekend. Through their first six games of conference play, CWRU currently sits in third place.

Spartans dominate rival CMU

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
Third-year Ilissa Hamilton prepares a pitch. The Spartans have gone 7-1 against four teams from Northeast Ohio.

Owning Northeast Ohio

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
A new football league begins

A new football league begins

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019

Getting ready for March Madness

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019

Wrestling dominates on Senior Day

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019
Tom Brady looks for sixth Super Bowl win when the New England Patriots compete against the Los Angeles Rams on Feb. 3. // Courtesy of Brad Muckenthaler

Patriots, Rams to clash in Super Bowl

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
James Harden leads the league in scoring with 35.7 points per game. Currently he has a 19 game streak in which he has scored 30 points or more.

Midseason NBA catch-up

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2019

Wrestling takes second in BW Invite

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
In their first meet of the indoor season, the men's and women's track and field teams secured first place at the Sixth Annual CWRU Spartan Holiday Classic. The Spartans return to action Dec. 7 and 8 at the Kent State Golden Gala.

Sports briefs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
Fink beyond the possible

Fink beyond the possible

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018

Forecasting the NFL MVP, playoffs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Injuries plague volleyball team

Injuries plague volleyball team

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
The Cavaliers are in NBA purgatory

The Cavaliers are in NBA purgatory

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Volleyball prepares for home stretch

Volleyball prepares for home stretch

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018

Tanking: From the NBA to the NFL

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018

Case Athletics Briefs

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018

Cleveland catch-up

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
October 12, 2018
First-year outside hitter Lauren Carmon has filled the role of injured third-year outside hitter Brianna Lemon. Even though she didn't get much playing time early in the season, she has stepped up against tough competition.

Facing the giants

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
Tennis duo goes down in record books

Tennis duo goes down in record books

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018

Volleyball thrives in Buffalo

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018
Softball gifted its departing fourth-year players with a UAA-home victory over Washington University in St. Louis, with each of the graduating players playing their hearts out.

Celebrating a memorable class

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
The baseball team moved up to No. 10 in the Division III rankings with a dominant performance over New York University.

Baseball breaks through

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2018
The softball team bounced back from a loss to win three straight games against New York University, bringing the team’s record to 20-7.

Softball continues winning ways

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2018
Softball bounced back from a tough week against Emory, facing a dominant series against Brandeis with help from lights out starting pitching.

Dynamic duo dominate on the mound

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2018

Softball struggles in Atlanta

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2018
The softball team is currently ranked No. 22 in nation, marking the first time in school history the team has appearing in the Division III top 25 rankings. The team is on a roll, with a 7-1 record from blowout wins.

Softball comes out scorching hot

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2018

Crawling, trying to walk

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2018

On to Chicago

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2018

Wrestling improves at tough event

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018
Despite a set back during break, the wrestling team turned in solid performances.

Wrestling shows promise over break

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2018

Seeing progress

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2017
Despite two pins from thrid-year wrestlers Gavin Dersh-Fisher and Brian McNamara, the team fell to John Carroll.

Wrestling loses first dual meet

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2017

Volleyball’s emotional win

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2017
Splitting their final four games, the volleyball team finished fifth in the UAA.

Volleyball splits final UAA matches

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2017
With a solid mix of personalities, the Spartan volleyball team balances each individual's strengths and weaknesses very well.

Get to know the volleyball team

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017
The Spartan volleyball team started conference play with a 2-1 record after completing the first round robin at Horsburgh Gymnasium.

Upset city

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017

Welcome to Splitsville

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2017
Noel Jeansonne frantically dives for the ball during the team's match against Baldwin Wallace; Haley Sims looks across the court after going up for a kill.

Unfazed by the concrete jungle

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2017

Breaking out the brooms

Andrew Ford, Contributing Reporter
September 15, 2017

Women’s soccer does work on Labor Day weekend

Andrew Ford, Contributing Reporter
September 8, 2017

Volleyball’s expectations as high as their nets

Andrew Ford, Contributing Reporter
September 1, 2017
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