The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

WikiLeaks fiasco should not hinder future press freedoms

The Nov. 28 WikiLeaks blast that exposed 250,000 diplomatic cables not only harms U.S. relationships with foreign powers like Iran and Russia, but also threatens our national security.  Its many leaks...

Text Zapper is a new device that limits students’ ability to text while driving

By By Thomas Geenen, Staff Writer December 22, 2010

The open road requires a driver’s total attention, but the subtle beep of a text message notification tends to be distracting. Although the temptation of responding to a pending text is hard to resist,...

Concepts regarding cancer and its causes cleared up

By By Meghna Balakumar Staff Writer December 22, 2010

“That can cause cancer” is the most common reaction from my family members when they see me talking on my cell phone, warming food up in the microwave or surfing the Web on my laptop. In today’s...

After disheartening diagnosis, Bulldogs show support

By By Justine Stayman Staff Resource Manager December 22, 2010

Friends might describe junior Nachu Bhatnagar as a smart and quick-witted guy with more than an inclination for world domination. Nachu’s life experiences could never be described as limited; he skipped...

Wrestling relies on veterans to lead team this season

By By Maddy Flax- Archive Manager December 22, 2010

The boys wrestling team looks forward to a solid season with the return of its strongest wrestlers. Although one of the team’s top returners, junior Jake Sutton, is unable to compete during the first...

Studies question safety of hair straightening treatments

By By Camille Bachrach Online Editor-in-Chief Paige Gross Online Features Editor December 22, 2010

 Many people turn to Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment or Brazilian Blowout to remove frizz and curls from their excessively untamed hair. After hours of sitting through this lengthy process, hair...

Teens take dangerous risks when ‘whipping’

By By Luke Frentsos Sports Photo Editor December 22, 2010

Recently, a new word has been added to the CHS urban dictionary: whipping.  No, students are not beating each other with leather straps.  Instead they are sneaking out of their houses, stealing their...

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