It’s almost summertime, and many teenage girls are working hard to get the stereotypical "perfect beach body" that "all guys care about," which seems to mean not having your thighs touch and having a...

As the end of May draws closer and closer, so does the graduation of the Class of 2013. Whether these soon-to-be alumnae are headed for foreign countries clear across the globe or 15 minutes away, all...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and according to a poll conducted by Good Morning America, cereal is the most commonly consumed item for breakfast in the United States. Curiosity led us...

Rape is the most underreported crime in the United States despite the fact that one in 5 women will be sexually assaulted at one point in their lives. Why are survivors afraid to speak up? Why did the...

 In honor of a glorious and rather underrated holiday, Hairstyle Appreciation Day on April 30, the Observer has scoured the school in search of the best and coolest hairdos around.  From long luscious...

 Every year around early April, senior girls begin the countdown to one of the most anticipated events of their high school experiences—prom. This year, the CHS senior girls are continuing the tradition...

According to the Bethesda Tattoo Company website, those under 18 can only get a tattoo with the consent of a parent or guardian.  Although it is possible to dodge this rule, getting a tattoo unlawfully...

Every 11 minutes, a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Statistics show autism now affects one in 88 children.  Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disease that affects areas of the...

Across: 7. Peanut butter sandwich 9. Masquerade 12. Zach and Spencer 13. Frisbee 14. Wootton 15. Hockey 16. WJ 17. Blue 18. Ski 19. Second   Down: 1. Booboo...

A Facebook account called "Churchill Compliments" has become a popular way for students to anonymously compliment each other. The Facebook account, which was created in December and has more than 1,000...