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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

‘Observer’ writer meets Emblem3

By Skylar Whitman, Senior Writer May 28, 2014

  There are songs that make me happy and there are songs that make me sad, but overall, there is nothing more powerful to me than the universal language of music. Emblem3 is a pop-reggae male...

Students Watch New Show, Orange is the New Black

Students Watch New Show, Orange is the New Black

By Skylar Whitman, Senior Writer May 19, 2014

Whether you’re at home in bed, sitting on the couch or on the go, you can always find a way to enjoy your favorite shows on Netflix. Recently, one of the site’s newer shows seems to be drawing everyone’s...

With the new SAT changing, the classic blue prep books will have to adapt.

New SAT generates controversy

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer March 27, 2014

Since the 1940’s, the SAT has been the basic college admission device for colleges and universities around the country. As a senior, I spent the last year and a half focusing a lot on the SAT’s....

Buzzfeed keeps teens entertained, involved

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer January 2, 2014

Scrolling down your Facebook newsfeed, you come across a post on your friend’s wall with a link to an article titled, "19 High School Cliques Every Millennial Knows To Exist" on a website you have never...

Mild Winter Ahead for CHS Area

Mild Winter Ahead for CHS Area

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer November 25, 2013

As we’re nearing 2014, the days are getting colder and students are wondering whether to look forward to snow days this winter. Weather forecasters have begun predicting the below-average extent of...

The Jonas Brothers Cancel Their Upcoming Tour

The Jonas Brothers Cancel Their Upcoming Tour

By Skylar Whitman October 30, 2013

We grew up with them. We fell in love with them. We fangirled over them. We watched their TV show. We supported solo careers. We’ve been there for them through thick and thin. But now, the Jonas Brothers...

All you need to know about college recommendations

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer October 1, 2013

College application deadlines are quickly approaching, and students are left with unanswered questions about the proper etiquette for asking and reminding teachers about recommendations. Here are some...

Girls' vision of a 'perfect body' differs from boys'

Girls’ vision of a ‘perfect body’ differs from boys’

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

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...

Churchill Compliments brightens students’ days

Churchill Compliments brightens students’ days

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

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...

Students promote men’s health with Movember

Students promote men’s health with Movember

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer December 3, 2012

Many students think of November as a month when it is socially acceptable to let their facial hair grow freely, but a charitable foundation called "Movember" claims to have started this well-known occasion. Movember,...

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer May 29, 2012

A psychological addiction such as cutting or burning can be just as powerful and dangerous as a physical one like smoking cigarettes. An addiction to self-harm overpowers the brain and takes control of...

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