<![CDATA[CWRU Observer RSS]]> /se/cwru-observer-rss-1.2387057 en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 60 <![CDATA[Dukes Heads to Wisconsin-La Crosse for NCAA Championship]]> /se/cwru-observer/sports/dukes-heads-to-wisconsin-la-crosse-for-ncaa-championship-1.2814868 Ben Yavitt, Assistant Sports Editor

Senior Isaac Dukes will be returning to the NCAA Division III wrestling championships to compete for the Case Western Reserve University men's wrestling team. After a runner-up showing at the Midwest Regional Championships on Feb. 25, D...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814868 Sports Senior Isaac Dukes will be returning to the NCAA Division III wrestling championships to compete for the Case Western Reserve University men's wrestling team. After a runner-up showing at the Midwest Regional Championships on Feb. 25, D...]]> Ben Yavitt, Assistant Sports Editor Sports <![CDATA[Youthful Women Look to Hit an Ace this Spring]]> /se/cwru-observer/sports/youthful-women-look-to-hit-an-ace-this-spring-1.2814867 Peter Cooke, Sports Editor
By: Peter Cooke, Sports Editor

The Case Western Reserve University women's tennis team will attempt to match the success of their counterparts as they embark on the 2012 spring season. After a successful season in the fall, the women are ranked No. 14 in the In...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814867 Sports The Case Western Reserve University women's tennis team will attempt to match the success of their counterparts as they embark on the 2012 spring season.  After a successful season in the fall, the women are ranked No. 14 in the In...]]> Peter Cooke, Sports Editor Sports <![CDATA[Softball Looks to Build on Successful First Season Under Henry]]> /se/cwru-observer/sports/softball-looks-to-build-on-successful-first-season-under-henry-1.2814866 Peter Cooke, Sports Editor
By: Peter Cooke, Sports EditorSecond-year head coach brings in fresh talent for 2012 season

Calling the first year under head coach Josie Henry a success would be downplaying what she's done with the Case Western Reserve University softball team. Henry inherited a nine-win team when she came to the program in the 2011 se...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814866 Sports Calling the first year under head coach Josie Henry a success would be downplaying what she's done with the Case Western Reserve University softball team.  Henry inherited a nine-win team when she came to the program in the 2011 se...]]> Peter Cooke, Sports Editor Sports <![CDATA[Nationally Ranked Men’s Tennis Gears up for NCAA Championship Push]]> /se/cwru-observer/sports/nationally-ranked-men-s-tennis-gears-up-for-ncaa-championship-push-1.2814864 Heath Hudgins, Staff Reporter

It has been a good week for Case Western Reserve University men's tennis player John Healey. Not only did Healey go 2-0 in singles action and 2-1 in doubles action this weekend, he was also named the University Athletic Association's Me...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814864 Sports It has been a good week for Case Western Reserve University men's tennis player John Healey. Not only did Healey go 2-0 in singles action and 2-1 in doubles action this weekend, he was also named the University Athletic Association's Me...]]> Heath Hudgins, Staff Reporter Sports <![CDATA[Baseball Eyes UAA Title, Return Trip to Playoffs After Record Season in 2011]]> /se/cwru-observer/sports/baseball-eyes-uaa-title-return-trip-to-playoffs-after-record-season-in-2011-1.2814861 Shinichi Inoue, Staff Reporter
Spartans look to improve after first-ever trip to NCAA Championship

Following a school-record season that produced 33 wins and a third-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional, the Case Western Reserve University Spartans have set their sights on ...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814861 Sports Following a school-record season that produced 33 wins and a third-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional, the Case Western Reserve University Spartans have set their sights on ...]]> Shinichi Inoue, Staff Reporter Sports <![CDATA[Worst Case Scenario]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/worst-case-scenario-1.2814859 Eileen Sabrina Herman
By: Eileen Sabrina Herman

Midterms are over, and now it's time for spring break. Some students wax poetic about their trip to an impoverished country to donate their time to a worldly cause, while others spend their break drunk on a beach. Both are typical stand...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814859 Arts and Entertainment Midterms are over, and now it's time for spring break. Some students wax poetic about their trip to an impoverished country to donate their time to a worldly cause, while others spend their break drunk on a beach. Both are typical stand...]]> Eileen Sabrina Herman Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Escape to South by Southwest]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/escape-to-south-by-southwest-1.2814854 Sheehan Hannan, Assistant A and E Editor and Copy Editor

As Cleveland fluctuates between deathly winter and balmy summer on a weekly basis, the average Case Western Reserve University student can't help but wish for a rest from the stress, wind, and textbooks. Spring break is just around the ...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814854 Arts and Entertainment As Cleveland fluctuates between deathly winter and balmy summer on a weekly basis, the average Case Western Reserve University student can't help but wish for a rest from the stress, wind, and textbooks. Spring break is just around the ...]]> Sheehan Hannan, Assistant A and E Editor and Copy Editor Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Spice Up Your Spring Break]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/spice-up-your-spring-break-1.2814843 Janet Lanman, Contributing Reporter

Ski Slope Bunny Headed to the slopes this year? Don't be drab! Stay warm, yet adorable in these ski lodge essentials. Three-stripe sweater Gray with neon yellow stripes $44.95 at GAP Brianna The North Face ...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814843 Arts and Entertainment Janet Lanman, Contributing Reporter Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Sex and Dating]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/sex-and-dating-1.2814840 Prof. Buck Naked
By: Prof. Buck NakedRole-Play: My Level 41 Mage can do what to your Spartan Warrior?

Here at Buck Naked, Inc. International, we get a lot of questions related to role-playing. Questions like 'Why does my boyfriend want to dress me up as a chocolate cake?' or 'Is it normal to want to pretend I'm in a ]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814840 Arts and Entertainment Here at Buck Naked, Inc. International, we get a lot of questions related to role-playing. Questions like 'Why does my boyfriend want to dress me up as a chocolate cake?' or 'Is it normal to want to pretend I'm in a Prof. Buck Naked Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Oberhofer Review]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/oberhofer-review-1.2814829 Ben Robertson, Contributing Reporter

Album: Time Capsule II Artist: Oberhofer Release Date: 3/27/2012 4/5 Stars

As Time Capsule II begins, listeners are confronted with an emotionally driv...

]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 1.2814829 Arts and Entertainment Oberhofer Release Date: 3/27/2012 4/5 Stars  
As Time Capsule II begins, listeners are confronted with an emotionally driv...]]> Ben Robertson, Contributing Reporter Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Kishi Bashi Review]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/kishi-bashi-review-1.2814296 Jason Walsh, Contributing Reporter

Album:151a Artist:KishiBashi Label:JoyfulNoise ]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814296 Arts and Entertainment 151a Artist:KishiBashi Label:JoyfulNoise Jason Walsh, Contributing Reporter Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[Gaming Extra]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/gaming-extra-1.2814285 Sheehan Hannan, Assistant A and E Editor and Copy Editor
By: Sheehan Hannan, Assistant A&E Editor and Copy EditorSkip class with Mass Effect 3

With a flash, a bang, and a faulty character import, 'Mass Effect 3' is on store shelves and hard drives everywhere. Having played through the demo, I found the opening sequence a tad repetitive, but nonetheless, my long-awaited interga...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814285 Arts and Entertainment With a flash, a bang, and a faulty character import, 'Mass Effect 3' is on store shelves and hard drives everywhere. Having played through the demo, I found the opening sequence a tad repetitive, but nonetheless, my long-awaited interga...]]> Sheehan Hannan, Assistant A and E Editor and Copy Editor Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[The Buzz: SPRING BREAK EDITION]]> /se/cwru-observer/arts-and-entertainment/the-buzz-spring-break-edition-1.2814276
By: We’ve got your whole break planned in case you don’t

9 Friday Not Quite St. Patty's Day Party The Jolly Scholar will be serving up kegs and eggs this morning in celebration of Saint Patrick's Day. They have prepared for the holiday, which falls during spring break this year, by brewing...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814276 Arts and Entertainment Arts and Entertainment <![CDATA[We are Aquaman]]> /se/cwru-observer/opinion/we-are-aquaman-1.2814268 Aditya Rengaswamy
By: Aditya Rengaswamy

I will be the first to admit that my swimming skills are mediocre at best. I am certainly no Aquaman; I'm lucky to swim half a mile in the ocean. The only thing I like about beach ...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814268 Opinion I will be the first to admit that my swimming skills are mediocre at best. I am certainly no Aquaman; I'm lucky to swim half a mile in the ocean. The only thing I like about beach ...]]> Aditya Rengaswamy Opinion <![CDATA[Adventures on the Welsh Coast]]> /se/cwru-observer/opinion/adventures-on-the-welsh-coast-1.2814265 Edwin Lo
By: Edwin Lo

British schooling has become boring. Even though my classes are somewhat Americanized and intended to get us out and about exploring the city, it has failed to capture my full attention. I therefore rewarded myself with a trip to Wales....

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814265 Opinion British schooling has become boring. Even though my classes are somewhat Americanized and intended to get us out and about exploring the city, it has failed to capture my full attention. I therefore rewarded myself with a trip to Wales....]]> Edwin Lo Opinion <![CDATA[Editorial: think[box]: beyond the possible]]> /se/cwru-observer/opinion/editorial-think-box-beyond-the-possible-1.2814263
By:

Many Case Western Reserve University students may not be familiar with the relatively new think[box] and ndash; which is a shame, considering the virtually unlimited possibilities think[box] will (in theory) open on campus.
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]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814263 Opinion Many Case Western Reserve University students may not be familiar with the relatively new think[box] – which is a shame, considering the virtually unlimited possibilities think[box] will (in theory) open on campus.
...]]> Opinion <![CDATA[Why Birth Control Matters: The GOP’s War on Women]]> /se/cwru-observer/opinion/why-birth-control-matters-the-gop-s-war-on-women-1.2814259 Andrew Shriver
By: Andrew Shriver

If you follow the news at all, you'll know that a political battle has been raging over the Obama administration's recent mandate that employers offering health insurance provide coverage for birth control. Much can be written about the...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814259 Opinion If you follow the news at all, you'll know that a political battle has been raging over the Obama administration's recent mandate that employers offering health insurance provide coverage for birth control. Much can be written about the...]]> Andrew Shriver Opinion <![CDATA[USG Brief]]> /se/cwru-observer/news/usg-brief-1.2814254 Joseph Digby, Staff Reporter
By: Joseph Digby, Staff Reporter

The General Assembly (GA) of Case Western Reserve University's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met in the Toepfer Room of A...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814254 News The General Assembly (GA) of Case Western Reserve University's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met in the Toepfer Room of A...]]> Joseph Digby, Staff Reporter News <![CDATA[Provost Updates Students on Tuition Increase]]> /se/cwru-observer/news/provost-updates-students-on-tuition-increase-1.2814250 Sage Schaff, Assistant News Editor

On Thursday, Feb. 23, Case Western Reserve University provost William 'Bud' Baeslack spoke to a sparse audience in Strosacker]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814250 News On Thursday, Feb. 23, Case Western Reserve University provost William 'Bud' Baeslack spoke to a sparse audience in Strosacker Sage Schaff, Assistant News Editor News <![CDATA[Outside the Circle]]> /se/cwru-observer/news/outside-the-circle-1.2814247 Sarah Groft, Staff Reporter
By: Sarah Groft, Staff ReporterApple announces the next iPad

Apple released the newest iPad this past Wednesday, March 7. The media was invited to an event at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Both the original iPad and the iPad...

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 1.2814247 News Apple released the newest iPad this past Wednesday, March 7. The media was invited to an event at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Both the original iPad and the iPad...]]> Sarah Groft, Staff Reporter News