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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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The Quidditch club brings the fictional Harry Potter sport to life, even competing against other schools. In addition to the sport, the club throws an annual Yule Ball that students can purchase tickets for. // The team competes in tournaments across the region, facing other schools who share the fictional game. CWRUcio has beaten both Indiana State and Oberlin this season.

Quidditch: Bringing fictional game into reality

Riley Simko, Staff Reporter • December 7, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University club Quidditch team, or CWRUcio, has enjoyed a magical fall season, and are looking forward to a clean sweep in the spring. The Quidditch team is inspired by J.K....

Ball attendees participated in activities like tea leaf reading, a quest and photo booth pictures

Yule Ball soars to new heights

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2016

Late Saturday night, students showcased their bountiful love for Harry Potter at the Yule Ball, hosted by CWRUcio Quidditch. It took place in The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom C from 8 p.m.-11...

The event will bring together Harry Potter fans this weekend with a variety of Hogwarts-themed food, games and activities.

Annual Yule Ball combines dancing and magic

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2016

Jan. 30, a magical event lifted from the pages of the “Harry Potter” books will come to campus, courtesy of CWRUcio Quidditch: the Yule Ball. The Yule Ball, in the series, is traditionally held...

Quidditch Team's Yule Ball was just as successful as their first year, with plenty of dancing, food and "Harry Potter" lore to spare.

The Quaffle isn’t the only ball the Quidditch Team is throwing

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter • February 5, 2015

The “Harry Potter” theme song resonated throughout the room, as students entered the Tinkham Veale Ballroom in ball gowns and tuxes. Hogwarts-inspired decorations surrounded the tables and windows,...

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