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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

Apple iPad takes on competition, book industry

By By Nina Mohebbi Online Photo Editor October 4, 2010

If someone from 200 years ago suddenly came back to life, they would not recognize cars, phones, planes or television, things that are now so ubiquitous in society. However, if they were to enter a classroom,...

Eat This or That?

By By Camille Bacharch Online Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2010

In the face of the nation’s worst obesity epidemic, a health food craze has taken root, with frozen yogurt, salad shops, and organic restaurants popping up everywhere. Despite this, false advertising...

Food for Thought: Vegetarianism offers delectable, healthful options

By By Meghna Balakumar Staff Writer October 4, 2010

A massive unpeeled boiled squash, raw vegetables on a platter and a piece of cheese between two slices of bread: this was the entrée offered to vegetarians at Outdoor Ed, the vegetarian dish served at...

Do teachers have lives? They do! They certainly do!

By By Lori Koenick Staff Writer October 4, 2010

When last bell rings and students rush out to catch the bus and start their afternoon, teachers calmly wait in their classrooms for the chaos to cease. But what do teachers do once they leave the building? Some...

Website offers online deals to consumers, local stores

By By Sushen Thiyagarajan Breaking Stories Online Editor October 4, 2010

Local businesses may be considered more expensive than big chains, but, Groupon.com, a new, fast-growing website, might change those notions. Owned by The Point Inc., a company that helps raise money...

Student Snapshot: Alex Zohore

By By Maddy Flax October 4, 2010

Ever since he can remember, senior Alex Zohore has been obsessed with fashion. Since middle school he has saved his doodle-covered folders and notebooks filled with clothing sketches, and cannot remember...

Student Snapshot: Sam Zeitlin

By By Maddy Flax October 4, 2010

While the beginning of the year brings the stress of college applications and AP classes to most seniors, Sam Zeitlin is more concerned with the seasoning on the next dish he will serve at Redwood Restaurant. Zeitlin...

Fall TV lineup brings variety to viewers

By By Jake Sutton Staff Writer September 3, 2010

You’re sitting at home, bored, watching TV, and wondering when your favorite TV show will be back on again. Fall TV previews are a great way to tell people what upcoming TV shows are coming out in the...

Hidden gem Crisp and Juicy offers ethnic delicacies

By By Helena Rodriguez Staff Writer September 3, 2010

Crisp and Juicy is one of those undiscovered treasures that this writer  predicts will soon acquire the same fame as Five Guys. The Rockville Pike restaurant opened about 20 years ago and offers platters...

Many AP classes design shirts, display devotion

By By Elizabeth Chen Circulation Manager September 3, 2010

It may seem strange to see a person wearing a highlighter yellow T-shirt with a cartoon fly on it that bears a complicated Latin binomial nomenclature in the hallway, but in fact that student is only one...

Backpack ‘swag’ shows who you really are

By By Charles Cook Thomas Geenen Staff Writers September 2, 2010

Many students see the new school year as a clean slate. New stories to tell, new classes and new teachers. However, one item of a students life which never seems to change is the backpack and along with...

Please people, save the traffic for the road

By By Natalia Derechin Production Editor Lori Koenick Staff Writer September 2, 2010

  Nine o’clock strikes. The bell rings and once again innocent freshmen must face a terrifying jungle known as the CHS hallways. Walking through the halls and trying to get to class can be a...

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