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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Ski off to three local winter wonderlands

Ski off to three local winter wonderlands

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

Winter is here, and unless you live in Westeros from “Game of Thrones,” you’re going to need something else to do in your free time other than fight White-Walkers.   Whitetail Resort,...

Junior has cards up his sleeve with self-made company

Junior has cards up his sleeve with self-made company

By Becky Wolfson, Online Arts Editor February 12, 2018

Card tricks are a staple of a magician’s deck of performances.  Many magicians are able to put on impressive performances due to their ability to use cardistry, the art of manipulating cards in a way...

Alumnus sweeps up Forbes title with Maidbot

Alumnus sweeps up Forbes title with Maidbot

By Sophie Liss and Maya Rosenberg January 10, 2018

Every year, Forbes Magazine releases their ‘30 under 30’ list: a collection of leading innovators and professionals under the age of 30. Past members of the illustrious list include famous actors and...

Not just an after school job; CHS EMTs save lives

Not just an after school job; CHS EMTs save lives

By Jake Herman and Becky Wolfson January 10, 2018

From athletics to clubs, and everything in between, extracurriculars can shape one’s high school experience. However, for student Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), an after-school activity can mean...

CHS junior gives heart and help during the holidays

CHS junior gives heart and help during the holidays

By Vicky Gunawan, Photo Editor January 9, 2018

Many students at CHS are involved in different clubs and extracurricular activities to boost their college transcript, but do they really have the heart to make a difference in others’ lives?   When...

A meme in review: 2017's memes to remember

A meme in review: 2017’s memes to remember

By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

If you have yet to be bombarded with dancing Snapchat hot dogs, “cracking open a cold one” references or images of the RompHim, you are close to missing out on the obnoxious, yet somehow humorous meme...

Shovel Buddy: a business fit for winter weather

Shovel Buddy: a business fit for winter weather

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor January 9, 2018

Kids savor the joy of seeing snow fall and completely cover their driveway and the roads, effectively canceling school for the day, while parents groan at the fact that they are the ones that will be doing...

Students choose spotify premium

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor January 5, 2018

A CHS student is moving their head to the sound of the beat of their favorite song. Spotify is one of the most listened to music services out there and sometimes it is hard to choose between keeping it...

MoCo Snow changes platform, predicts larger audience

MoCo Snow changes platform, predicts larger audience

By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor November 21, 2017

Nothing excites a stressed out high school student more than a nice day off from school in the form of a snow day.   MoCo Snow, a popular Twitter page and website, has been a reliable source for...

New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

By Brandon Li and Joe Raab November 21, 2017

Attention! Someone is about to enter your house! For most people this may be alarming, but with Amazon’s new delivery initiative, it simply means that your package has arrived. Amazon’s new delivery...

Skimping on Sleep? Let's put those bad sleeping habits to bed

Skimping on Sleep? Let’s put those bad sleeping habits to bed

By Megan Park, Photo Editor November 21, 2017

Sleep: something that all of us just can’t seem to get enough of.   With the constant workload that comes with being a student, getting enough sleep and keeping a healthy schedule has become...

Students cook up new Friendsgiving traditions

Students cook up new Friendsgiving traditions

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving is a traditionally family oriented holiday. But for some CHS students, Friendsgiving is simply a Thanksgiving get together, but with close friends instead of family members. It usually occurs...

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