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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

JV football provides strong future for varisty team

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor December 3, 2013

Though the 2013 season has ended in disappointment for varsity football, the future is promising, as many young players are looking to step up for the team next season. As with every year, the end of this...

Bean and Vactor to coach boys basketball teams

Bean and Vactor to coach boys basketball teams

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor October 30, 2013

Athletic director Scott Rivinius announced Sept. 27 that guidance counselor Robert Bean and special education teacher Kevin Vactor were chosen as the new head coaches of varsity and JV boys basketball,...

Coach resignations lead to questions for preseason

Coach resignations lead to questions for preseason

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor September 30, 2013

In a decision that stunned many in the CHS community, members of the varsity and JV basketball coaching staff have announced their departure from the Bulldogs to pursue other interests. Those who have...

UMTTR tournament held in memory of Rosenstock

UMTTR tournament held in memory of Rosenstock

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor September 25, 2013

It can be difficult to judge the value of a person’s life until after they are gone. Many knew Evan Rosenstock as friendly, confident, always-smiling, and quick with a joke. He played varsity basketball,...

First annual UMTTR basketball tournament

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor September 13, 2013

On Sunday Sept 15, the Bullis school will be hosting the first annual UMTTR (pronounced “you matter”) 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament & Fun Day in Memory of Evan Rosenstock. The proceeds for the tournament...

Smartphones aren't always the smartest choice

Smartphones aren’t always the smartest choice

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor May 30, 2013

In a world dominated by smartphones, I remain stuck in the past. My phone does not have Internet capabilities, cannot send out Snapchats and cannot upload photos to Instagram. The extent of my cellular...

Boys lax succeeds as number one seed in playoffs

Boys lax succeeds as number one seed in playoffs

By Ben Fox, Sports Edior May 29, 2013

The boys lacrosse team finished its regular season with a 12-1 record, and took advantage of its number one seed in the 4A South Division to advance to the divisional finals. Though the Bulldogs were...

‘Arrested Development’  fans anticipate new season

‘Arrested Development’ fans anticipate new season

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor April 26, 2013

Arrested Development, the 2003-2006 Fox sitcom that launched the careers of Michael Cera (Superbad), Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) and Will Arnett (Blades of Glory), will be returning for 15 new episodes...

Homosexual athletes must be treated with respect

Homosexual athletes must be treated with respect

By Ben Fox, Sports Photo Editor April 5, 2013

Professional soccer player Robbie Rogers came out as a homosexual in a post on his personal blog Feb. 15. At the end of the post, he announced his retirement from soccer, stating it was time to discover...

‘Observer’ bros make 2012-13 NBA picks

By Ben Fox, Guransh Singh, Ben Schick, and Spenser Easterbrook December 3, 2012

NBA basketball has returned a little more than a year after the highly publicized lockout that shortened the 2011-2012 season, and fans are getting ready for a full year of professional hoops. The Observer...

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