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The Observer

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Observer Observes WJ Rumor

By Sammi Silber and Erica Spaeth September 13, 2013

Rumors have been going around throughout CHS, claiming that Walter Johnson High School (WJ) students are not allowed to attend the Sept. 16 football game between WJ and CHS. However, the Observer has...

WJ ban just a Rumor

By Sammi Silber and Erica Spaeth September 12, 2013

Rumors have been going around throughout CHS, claiming that Walter Johnson High School (WJ) students are not allowed to attend the Sept. 12 football game between WJ and CHS. However, according to assistant...

"Glee" Star Cory Monteith Dies at 31

“Glee” Star Cory Monteith Dies at 31

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor July 14, 2013

Canadian actor Cory Monteith, best known for playing Finn on the Fox series Glee, died in Vancouver on July 13.  He was 31.   Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver, British Columbia,...

Trayvon Martin Shooter George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty

Trayvon Martin Shooter George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor July 14, 2013

On July 13, Florida man George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter in the death of Trayvon Martin.   George Zimmerman is a Neighborhood Watch coordinator....

Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Pleads Not Guilty to 30 Charges

Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Pleads Not Guilty to 30 Charges

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor July 10, 2013

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect accused of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, appeared in court July 10 and pleaded not guilty to 30 Federal charges.   Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother,...

Plane Crash-Lands in San Francisco

Plane Crash-Lands in San Francisco

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor July 7, 2013

A Boeing 777 plane carrying 291 passengers 16 staff crashed as it landed in San Francisco International Airport on July 6.   Asiana Airlines flight 214, the flight that crashed, was traveling...

"The Sopranos" Actor James Gandolfini Dies of Heart Attack at Age 51

“The Sopranos” Actor James Gandolfini Dies of Heart Attack at Age 51

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor June 21, 2013

James Gandolfini, an actor best known for playing mob boss Tony Soprano on HBO’s 1999 drama The Sopranos, died June 19 at the age of 51.   According to the New York Times website, Gandolfini...

Congratulations, Seniors!

Congratulations, Seniors!

By Sammi SIlber, Observations editor May 30, 2013

Congratulations to the Class of 2013 seniors for their hardwork over the past four years to get where they are today.  They will be graduating from CHS on May 28 at 2:30 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall.

Mol-Gen students attend symposium, present work

Mol-Gen students attend symposium, present work

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor May 30, 2013

Thirty Molecular Genetics students attended a Molecular Biology and Genomics Research Symposium on April 27 where they had the opportunity to present their published research on genes in Landoltia punctata,...

'Observer' staff attends conference in San Francisco

‘Observer’ staff attends conference in San Francisco

By Sammi SIlber, Obervations editor May 29, 2013

Ten members of the Observer staff attended a journalism conference in San Francisco from April 26-29.  The National Scholastic Press and Journalism Education Associations held the conference with the...

50 billions apps downloaded

50 billions apps downloaded

By Sammi Silber, Observations editor May 29, 2013

Apple announced May 15 that its 50 billionth app was downloaded from its app store.  Many people, including CHS Bulldogs with iPhones, have contributed to Apple’s big feat.  The company has an average...

It’s Academic reaches final round of tournament

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor May 29, 2013

Congratulations to the It’s Academic team for advancing to the final round of the It’s Academic TV show. The team has a regular season from August until May and competes against the top academic high...

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