Public schools and uniforms do not match

Maddie Ulanow
Staff Writer
June 9, 2009

D.C.’s public school chancellor Michelle Rhee is trying very hard to improve the District’s schools, and though her efforts have been somewhat controversial, the mandatory uniform policy for the 2009-2010 school year absolutely crosses a line. Released last month, next year’s policy enables D.C.... Read more »

Social Slander

Eshe Hill Amanda Vinner Features Editors
June 8, 2009

It’s 8 p.m. on Monday night and Gossip Girl is about to start. You turn on the TV and, for the next hour, are ready to get lost in the scandalous lives of your favorite Upper East Siders. This over-the-top show is centered around something that has become as much a part of high school as math class:... Read more »

The ‘Observer’ offers tips for a stylish summer

Jenna Cantor-Public Relations
June 8, 2009

Summer 2009 is fast approaching, so it’s time to clean out your closets, get rid of your sweaters and pants and replace them with the hottest spring and summer fashion trends. Girls, stock up on your bright colors and peace signs this year and guys, make sure you own a pair of dunks and a rugby... Read more »

Yoga gives teachers relaxing way to end the school day

Yasmin Akbari-Fact Checker
June 8, 2009

Believe it or not, teachers have lives outside of school. They do not live in their classrooms or in a cave writing lesson plans; they actually do things in their spare time and after school like everyone else. Recently, a group of teachers have spent their time participating in a yoga class. NSL teacher... Read more »

New animated comedy rebounds after lackluster start

Zack Potter, Online News Editor
June 5, 2009

Fox’s new show Sit Down, Shut Up has everything.  It features the voices of several notable actors and comedians.  It was created, written and produced by a comedic mastermind.  It was set to air at an ideal time between The Simpson’s and Family Guy.  However, when viewers sat down to watch the... Read more »

Eminem’s back, releasing first album in five years

Matt Senker, Staff Writer
June 5, 2009

Guess who’s back? Back again. Shady’s back. Tell a friend. Eminem or Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the man voted “best rapper alive” in a poll by Vibe magazine, has returned from hiding. The 37-year-old superstar is officially back with his new album Relapse which released May 19. His reemergence... Read more »

K’naan arrives on the rap scene with an original style

Becky Price, Staff Resource Manager
June 5, 2009

With the audacity of Will.i.am, rhymes of Eminem and mindset of Bob Marley, breakout hip-hop artist K’naan appears to be the perfect package in one of the harshest industries.  Born and raised in Somalia, but currently living in Toronto, K’naan’s style is a fresh fusion of African beats, American... Read more »

Students skip school to survive rigorous schedules

June 5, 2009

2:30 to 5:30 soccer practice, 5:45 to 6:45 English essay, 6:50 to 7:20 eat dinner, 7:30 to 8:50 study for AP World quiz, 9 to 9:15 take a shower and 9:30 to 10:45 finish Spanish project. But what about the calculus exam? I’ll just skip. Unfortunately, this is an approach to getting good grades that... Read more »

Some CHS families come cheaper by the dozen

Madelyn Flax Sophia Tapper Staff Writers
June 5, 2009

A memorable scene from the movie Cheaper by the Dozen, opens with the Baker family sitting around the breakfast table. There is constant screaming as food flies and different hands are reach in ten different directions. The house is cluttered with everything from clothes to bicycles and toys. Although... Read more »

Seniors say creatively: ‘Will you go to prom with me?’

Maddy Jacobs-Fact Checker
June 5, 2009

For seniors, prom is the biggest event of the year, and they strive to make it the greatest night of their lives. On top of the struggles to find a tux, buy a dress and rent a limo, the biggest dilemma of all is getting a date. The Observer recently sat down with a few CHS students to hear their first-hand... Read more »