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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

Some CHS Students Take The High Road

By Sara Heimlich, Editor In Chief June 5, 2017

High school students have been conditioned to stay clear of drunk driving from a very young age, but it’s often a different story when it comes to driving high. According to the Center for Disease...

Apple has released red iPhones in order to raise money for the AIDS epidemic in third world countries.

Red iPhone Released for AIDS/HIV Charity

By Bradley Furgerson, Public Relations Manager June 1, 2017

Since the beginning of the technology era, iPhones have been seen as a symbol of status and wealth—a computer in your pocket that carries a heavy price tag. But now, Apple is trying to make it more than...

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

By Arielle Gordon, Editor In Chief May 31, 2017

    For the past two months, The Observer has been delving deep into the world of the 95 official clubs at CHS. Many of those clubs work in the shadows of more well-known ones, so we’ve decided...

CHS Students Take Their Lunch Break Off Campus

May 26, 2017

Between California Tortilla, Chipotle and Cava, the rest of the school envies those lucky, licensed seniors who have several options of places to drive to for lunch during the school week. The school...

Untreated Habits lead to Unexpected Reprecussions

April 20, 2017

What is disordered eating, and how common is it at CHS? Prom is soon, and talk of diets and a desperate need for weight-loss to be able to squeeze into a prom dress is already filling the hallways. While...

Teachers Make Time for Athletics After the Bell

Teachers Make Time for Athletics After the Bell

By Eliza Asbury, Business Manager April 3, 2017

Picture this: your math teacher shooting a three pointer just as the buzzer goes off; the crowd going wild. However for CHS students, no imagination is needed in this type of situation, it really does...

The Class of 2004 produced Sharma, currently a counselor at CHS.

Bulldog Graduates Return to CHS Classrooms

By Drew Ingall and Becky Wolfson, Social Media Editor and Online Arts Editor March 31, 2017

Some say that high school never really ends. For a select group of CHS staff that once attended CHS, that statement rings true—literally. It may be hard for students to picture their teachers when they...

Nike's new hijab for athletic activity.

Nike Pro Hijabs Promote Inclusion and Equality

By Nora Holland, Contest Manager March 25, 2017

Earlier this week, Nike released the ‘Pro Hijab,’ athletic hijabs for Muslim women. Set to come out in the spring of 2018, the new hijabs are made with breathable, light polyester so that Muslim...

A child helps an elderly woman in an assisted living home with a puzzle.

Link Generations: Make a Connection

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager February 27, 2017

A new club called Link Generations that connects elders and teens will be coming to CHS for the 2017-2018 school year. Link Generations is a non-profit organization started by Lori Marks, the aunt of...

Love is in the Air

February 23, 2017

From: anonymous To: Eliza Asbury Message: Hey Liza,   I just wanted to wish you a happy Valentine's Day!  You're so kind and funny!  I loved being on track with you last year!  I have enjoyed...

A CHS Love Letter

By Thomas Atkinson and Lauren Roseman February 23, 2017

Can you feel the love tonight?  Love is certainly in the air at CHS. Many different organizations around the school have been feeling the love trying to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer to all. For...

readers may find themselves taking on the traits of their favorite characters due to a phenomenon called "experience-taking."

Good Reads Can Alter Our Minds, Studies Show

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager February 21, 2017

Getting lost in a book is not just a common idiom people say; it’s something people actually do. This feeling comes from becoming attached to and forming a bond with a character. At the same time...

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