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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

Online sample sales serve up great deals for consumers

By Natalie Geisler Editor-in-Chief and Emily Hall Cheif Production Manager March 23, 2011

For some students, the pattern of tedious emails from colleges, teachers and Edline is broken by daily surprises from a new development in shopping: the online sample sale. The many online sample sale...

Students find their niche behind the camera lens

By Maddy Jacobs Online Features Editor March 21, 2011

The phrase “picture this” has never been more appropriate. Amid the star athletes, honor society members and future Broadway stars that swarm CHS, quietly lie those whose aesthetic visual ability practically...

Putting on the pressure, ‘Tiger moms’ are on the prowl

By By Zoe Forster Staff Writer March 1, 2011

Many students may wonder why their Asian American classmates continuously excel in school, score the highest test grades and attend prestigious universities. According to Amy Chua, a professor at Yale...

The ‘Observer’ interviews ‘Mr. Churchill’ contestants

By By Charles Cook Danny Weiss Staff Writers March 1, 2011

The Mr. Churchill candiates were each posed with the following questions about their interests/hobbies, reason for entry, expectations of results and a fun fact about themselves. Junior Nadim Elhage,...

Facebook group bashes CHS, students fight back

By By Spencer Levy Megan Scanlan Staff Writers March 1, 2011

“Everyone hates CHS because we use bats [against cars], take computers for granted and think we are better than everyone else.” These are just a few of the posts on the new Facebook group “Everyone...

English teacher Reilly moonlights as master DJ

By By Meghna Balakumar Staff Writer Justine Stayman Staff Resources Manager March 1, 2011

A mild-mannered teacher by day and a master of the turntables by night, CHS freshman English teacher Matthew Reilly defies any assumptions about the supposedly banal life of teacher, with his part time...

New zodiac sign causes frenzy, influence crosses world

By By Bhaavya Srivastava Staff Writer March 1, 2011

In India, where I lived for the first 13 years of my life, the daily newspaper has a section for horoscopes that can predict a person’s day, including lucky colors, lucky numbers and what activities...

‘Eyeballing’ alcohol causes concern in community

By By Jordan Maser Staff Writer March 1, 2011

It is Friday night, and junior John* walks into a house party. He sees a group of people in what appears to be excruciating pain surrounding the bar. They are eyeballing vodka, and he decides to join them−a...

Students listen up with music-hiding hoodies

By By Julie Kracov Business Manager Olivia Parven Contest Manager March 1, 2011

During the 21st century technology boom, inventions such as the iPad, electronic books and other Internet-related devices have shaped a fast-paced society where technology and convenience have manipulated...

Shedding pesticides, food trends go au natural

By By Lori Koenick Staff Writer March 1, 2011

Organic food is one of the fastest growing industries in food production. Just stroll around the Cabin John Giant; it’s hard not to notice the word “organic” popping up on products in every section...

Concepts regarding cancer and its causes cleared up

By By Meghna Balakumar Staff Writer December 22, 2010

“That can cause cancer” is the most common reaction from my family members when they see me talking on my cell phone, warming food up in the microwave or surfing the Web on my laptop. In today’s...

After disheartening diagnosis, Bulldogs show support

By By Justine Stayman Staff Resource Manager December 22, 2010

Friends might describe junior Nachu Bhatnagar as a smart and quick-witted guy with more than an inclination for world domination. Nachu’s life experiences could never be described as limited; he skipped...

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