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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

‘As Seen on TV’ brings TV products to mall

High school students, along with the rest of the nation, have been hypnotized by the seemingly amazing and useful products advertised on TV, such as the Magic Bullet and Bumpits. These items are commonly...

College visits prove helpful to choosing the right school

By Lizz Chen, Circulation Manager April 15, 2011

For juniors and seniors, visiting colleges is a crucial part of choosing the school that best suits their needs and provides the most comforting environment. Choosing the right dates to make college...

Media influences food trends, appeals to students

By Allie Curwin, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

While food lovers continue to test out the latest cupcake recipes, ice cream flavors and gourmet food trucks, one question often remains unanswered: how do these trends become so popular? Although few...

Fashion magazines reveal latest spring styles

By Natasha Palance, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

It's that refreshing time of the year again CHS, so start packing away those heavy sweatshirts and fuzzy boots, and bring out the shorts and flip-flops. With the flowers of spring starting to blossom,...

Students look to local coaches for singing lessons

By Emily Birnbaum, Contest Manager April 15, 2011

With their ears still ringing with the sound of post-Blast buzz, students may ask themselves the question: “Do I want to try out for Blast next year?” If the answer to this question is yes, then the...

Jeep Wranglers make appearances in CHS lots

By Allison Srour, Features Editor April 12, 2011

Katy Perry mentions them in her hit California Gurls, they’re seen in countless American movies, and they are a classic beach must-have. No, they’re not Daisy Dukes but Jeep Wranglers. Jeep Wranglers...

Adderall abuse increases dramatically among teens

By Tony Raffa, Staff Writer Ben Hollander, Staff Writer April 12, 2011

The common idea that kids only take drugs to get high is changing. Adderall and other Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication usage has increased rapidly among teenagers in the last...

Dormify brightens college rooms

By Brittany Goodman, Archive &Staff Resources Manager April 11, 2011

Fun, sophisticated and fashion-forward dorms are hard to come by when students are limited to the dull décor provided for them by their university. Dormify, an ecommerce website created by CHS parent...

Students reach out to their families in Egypt

By Hanna Taft, Staff Writer March 23, 2011

Students reach out to their families in Egyptphone with her family, anticipating the phone call for which they have been waiting all week. When the phone abruptly rings, the Judeh family jumps up and all...

International reporting has occupational hazards

By By Allie Curwin and Nicole Weltmann, Staff Writers March 23, 2011

International reporting has occupational hazards. Neat piles of paper and a tall glass of water sit on a shiny, brown desk. While these images are what the public may see on a typical daily news show,...

Students receive current events news in classrooms, from online sources

By Justine Stayman Staff Writer March 23, 2011

With the pressure of grades, a social life and other extracurricular activities constantly competing for a student’s immediate attention, it is not surprising that an upcoming AP World test might feel...

Students have varying tastes in customer service

By Lori Koenick, Staff Writer and Allison Srour, Contest Manager March 23, 2011

With spring in the air, people flock to malls in search of the new spring trends. Not only does going to a store involve encounters with racks of clothing, but it also involves encounters with inquisitive...

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