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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

Entrepeneur creates mini literature jewelry

Entrepeneur creates mini literature jewelry

By Jessica Lee, Staff Writer October 2, 2012

Two books dangle from senior Chani Wereley’s ears. The image of a heavyset girl stares from the front cover, every strand of hair visible and each letter in the title legible—impressive, considering...

Reusable LunchSkins offer green alternative

Reusable LunchSkins offer green alternative

By Danielle Kiefer, Circulation Manager October 2, 2012

Brown paper bags, napkins, tin foil and plastic baggies are just some of the trash thrown away by students every day at lunch. Each person creates 67 pounds of waste by the end of the school year, according...

Constant repairs on canal disrupt visitors

Constant repairs on canal disrupt visitors

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor October 1, 2012

The C&O Canal provides a respite from suburbia’s relentless traffic and congestion. It is the perfect place to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. But most people don’t realize how hard...

Risky Behavior

Risky Behavior

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor October 1, 2012

After a tragic event like the shooting in Aurora, CO when 12 innocent victims lost their lives and dozens were seriously injured, peoples’ minds are often riddled with many questions. One frequently...

Strawberries and chocolate prove to be sweet combo

Strawberries and chocolate prove to be sweet combo

By Katie Gauch and Jordan Janis, Production Editor and Archive manager May 30, 2012

April showers bring May chocolate chips and strawberries. Every May, people across the country grow excited for two reasons: National Chocolate Chip Day (May 15) and National Strawberry Month. In order...

Junior’s company explores skating culture

Junior’s company explores skating culture

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor May 25, 2012

As students walk the halls at CHS, they may wonder why students are wearing shirts or patches that sport the letters "IDH." "IDH" stands for "illdownhill" a skate company started by junior Evan Cook to...

Scantrons put to the test

By Spenser Easterbrook, Editor-In-Chief May 1, 2012

"Alright kids, before we get started I just want to remind you to use a no. 2 pencil and bubble in your answers completely." CHS students have come to expect both multiple choice testing and the specific...

Senior earns prestigious Eagle Scout ranking

Senior earns prestigious Eagle Scout ranking

By Maddy Flax, Staff Writer May 1, 2012

Michael Fusco is an outdoorsman, to say the least. The senior has backpacked 50 miles through the mountains of New Mexico, sailed through the Florida Keys and canoed 100 miles through lakes along the Canadian...

Gym-Pact app motivates users to hit the gym

Gym-Pact app motivates users to hit the gym

By Allie Curwin, Staff Writer May 1, 2012

If the up-and-coming bathing suit season isn’t enough motivation to hit the gym, the new Gym-Pact app may be able to help. Using money as an incentive for working out, Gym-Pact offers a creative and...

Cinnamon challenge results not so sweet

By Bhaavya Srivastava, Production Editor May 1, 2012

Cinnamon rolls, cinnamon toast, cinnamon cookies, or even cinnamon waffles—these are the delicious foods often associated with cinnamon. At least, they used to be associated with the spice, before the...

Local boutique is alternative for latest styles

By Brittany Goodman, Features Editor April 30, 2012

If going to the latest boutiques in Georgetown, Bethesda or even a mall do not satisfy your needs, it is time to try Barbie B, a fashion-forward boutique full of new and trendy accessories perfect for...

Teacher looks to brighten future with solar panels

Teacher looks to brighten future with solar panels

By Lori Koenic, Staff Writer April 30, 2012

In a high estimate, the world will run out of oil in 95 years at current consumption rates. Many Americans feel that alternative energy sources working alongside oil and then eventually replacing it have...

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