MCPS students march to close the achievement gap
Alissa Li, Observations Editor
June 2, 2014
A sea of black and purple t-shirts flooded the streets of Rockville April 27, each shirt branded with the words “United Are We.” Students marched through... READ MORE »»
Caption: Students held a march April 27 to protest the growing achievement gap. Leaders viewed the march as a success and look to MCPS for support.
Unranked status shocks community
Pablo Roa, Emily Wang, and Fiona Asbury
May 29, 2014
To the surprise and disappointment of many students and staff members, CHS was unranked in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of the best... READ MORE »»
Caption: After being ranked the number one school in the state of Maryland last year, CHS did not make the 2014 rankings.
Holocaust speaker talks to CHS students about experiences
Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor
April 29, 2014
Ninety-two-year-old Holocaust survivor Margo Friedlander spoke to a group of CHS students and teachers April 11. Friedlander was finishing a tour for her... READ MORE »»
Caption: Principal Joan Benz learns about Friedlander's experiences.
Maryland bill to outlaw energy drink sales to minors
Natalie Cortez, Public Relations
March 21, 2014
Maryland legislators are considering banning the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18. The bill was introduced at the Maryland General Assembly... READ MORE »»
Caption: Drinks like Monster would no longer be sold to people under 18.
BOE approves Superintendent Starr’s budget
Katie Gauch, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2014
Focused on closing the achievement gap and overseeing growth in schools, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) approved a $2.32 billion budget... READ MORE »»
Caption: Starr discusses future plans for MCPS with student journalists
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‘Observer’ asks CHS, “What’s in you trunk?”
Senior Njord Soevik is on his way to a party. He parks his car, walks around back to his trunk and pulls out a sombrero. Instantaneously, Soevik becomes the life of the party, all thanks to the funky hat... (more...)
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Meet the candidates for District 16 delegate
Emily Birnbaum and Sammi Silber
Candidates for District 16’s representative to the Maryland House of Delegates will square off in a primary election June 24. The winner will move on to the general election... read story
June 2, 2014
- MCPS students march to close the achievement gap June 2, 2014
- Teachers say goodbye to CHS after years of teaching May 30, 2014
- Alum, U.S. Rep as graduation speakers May 30, 2014
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Nigerian kidnap sparks social media advocacy
Guransh Singh, Senior Writer
On April 14, around 300 girls were kidnapped from a local school in northeastern Nigeria. Armed militants rode in pickup trucks and rounded up before driving into the forest.... read story
May 23, 2014
- Meningitis outbreak plagues CHS community May 9, 2014
- Seniors enjoy annual banquet May 2, 2014
- Bomb threats lead to evacuation April 29, 2014
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‘The Fault in our Stars’
Fiona Asbury, Opinions Editor
As the countdown until summer vacation comes to an end, another countdown reaches its final days; the number of days left until The Fault in our Stars movie is released. The... read story
June 4, 2014
- Five foods to help you survive exam week May 30, 2014
- Mouth-watering Instagram account goes viral May 30, 2014
- Chipotle comes to Village May 30, 2014
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Challenges can’t stop Chloupek
Hannah Yasharoff, Public Relations Manager
The greatest sports stories are the ones that inspire others and prove that through hard work and determination, anything is possible. The story of Larry Chloupek is no exception. Chloupek,... read story
June 3, 2014
- Jacobson completes fifth marathon June 2, 2014
- CHS students gear up for World Cup June 2, 2014
- Capitals shock fans with mediocre season June 2, 2014
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Hate summer reading? Not with these books
Danielle Kiefer, Features Editor
Nothing can ruin a summer faster than required summer reading assignments. However, reading during the summer doesn’t have to be accompanied by a groan and a sense of... read story
May 30, 2014
- When it comes to apps, CHS keeps it simple May 30, 2014
- 5K’s for the summer May 30, 2014
- Senior becomes “Shark Puncher” May 30, 2014
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