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The Observer

Ban on women in combat lifted

Ban on women in combat lifted

By Emily Raab and Maher Kanwal March 1, 2013

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is lifting the ban on women from combat roles in the U.S. military. According to a Feb. 3 USA Today article, the new order could open up 230,000 jobs to women in all branches...

Schraibman retires

Schraibman retires

By Stacey Stein, Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2013

When Julian Schraibman first came to CHS to teach Chemistry, there were no honors or AP classes, no ninth graders and he taught in a different, smaller building. Now, after 33.5 years of teaching, he is...

Local Natives succeed despite loss of bassist

Local Natives succeed despite loss of bassist

By Kara Phillips, Staff Writer February 28, 2013

 Local Natives’ sophomore album, Hummingbird, displays the effect of their change in dynamic after the 2010 loss of bassist, Andy Hamm. Even though this loss could have harmed the band’s sound, the...

Maryland schools rank 1st: State earns  B-plus average

Maryland schools rank 1st: State earns B-plus average

By Natalie Cortez, Contest Manager February 27, 2013

Maryland public schools, for the fifth consecutive year, remain the highest ranked in the nation, according to a national report released Jan.10. According to Education Weekly, the nation’s leading...

It’s Academic defeats rivals to win competition

It’s Academic defeats rivals to win competition

By Emma Crutchfield, Production Editor January 4, 2013

Congratulations to the It’s Academic team for defeating St. Anselm’s in Washington D.C. and Dominion High School from Virginia. The program will air on television Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. on...

The Observer cookbook: Chocolate chip scones

By Tyler Mead, Online Features Editor December 21, 2012

December is here, and nothing says holidays like scones fresh from the oven. A light dusting of cinnamon sugar and warm chocolate baked right in are what makes this treat perfect for eating by fireplace. This...

Tuberculosis on the rise in Montgomery County

By Charlotte Scarborough, Staff Writer December 21, 2012

The rate of tuberculosis, an infectious and potentially fatal disease that attacks the body, primarily the lungs, has been rising in Montgomery County. Tuberculosis, along with many other infectious diseases,...

You Outta Know

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor December 21, 2012

2012 was filled with newsworthy events. The following is a list compiled by the Observer of the top  events of the year.  NATIONAL Obamacare The Affordable Care Act, a nationwide health care law that...

Superintendent Starr requests HVAC upgrades

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor December 21, 2012

At the beginning of November, MCPS Superintendent Joshua Starr proposed adding $14.2 million to the $1.35 billion MCPS budget plan, $11.5 million of which would be dedicated to Heating, Ventilation and...

December AP Tips

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor December 17, 2012

1. Don’t let that holiday spirit consume you. As winter break approaches, keep in mind that you should be reviewing and refreshing your memory during this time. Coming back to school will be hard if...

Don’t Tempt the Gods

By Ben Schick, Online-Sports-Editor December 4, 2012

The baseball Gods work in mysterious ways. Over the years, they have intervened in countless important games that have stood out in baseball history.  They can make you lose—Buckner’s between the...

Berliner would use gas tax for transportation projects

Berliner would use gas tax for transportation projects

By Julia Reagan, Public Relations Manager December 3, 2012

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner has proposed that the Maryland state legislature grant county lawmakers the power to impose their own gasoline tax. The money collected from this tax...

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