Despite setbacks, girls soccer has high hopes for season

By Matthew Bothers- Sports editor
September 30, 2010

After the Bulldog’s undefeated regular season record last year, the team started off the season on the same track with a win against Bullis Sept. 7 and a tie against a tough Sidwell Friends squad Sept. 13, but then had an unfortunate loss to Walter Johnson Sept. 20.   Walter Johnson defeated the... Read more »

You Oughta Know: Pakistani flood catostrophic

By Amna Farooqi, News Editor
September 30, 2010

  Pakistan has experienced severe flooding since July which has left over 2,000 people dead, millions of homes destroyed, over 17 million acres of fertile crops submerged, and over 21 million people homeless and stranded. The worst flood in 80 years, the disaster has caused more damage than the Haiti... Read more »

Hollander’s Hot Sauce

By Ben Hollander, Columnist
September 30, 2010

Reflexes like a cat, stamina of a young bull and calves cut like diamonds—some have mentioned that I’m quite the athlete. It’s sincerely a shame that my affiliation with the Observer has prevented CHS from experiencing my athleticism in our “Athlete of the Month” section, so I’ve taken it... Read more »

CHS adopts new MCPS-mandated website platform

By Justin Rheingold, News Editor
September 30, 2010

  Near the end of the last school year, the CHS web team adopted a new platform for its website, the third different design in less than a year. Unlike the old website, which was designed by CHS alumnus Alex Leventer, the new one is nearly identical to those of the majority of MCPS schools. “MCPS... Read more »

AP test scoring changes, Md. to waive future fees

By Becky Price, Arts Editor
September 30, 2010

Every year, ambitious high school students enroll in numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses with hopes of gaining college credit by passing the exam. Starting this year, however, the highly coveted college exams will be graded differently due to impending modifications in the AP program. The College... Read more »

Boys soccer looks to continue strong start to season

By: Helena Rodriguez- staff writer
September 30, 2010

The Bulldogs opened their season with a crushing 5-1 victory over Sidwell Friends Sept. 7, defeated Good Counsel, 2-1, Sept. 10 and lost to WJ, 2-0, Sept. 20.  Fans hope that these first couple of games will be the beginning of a successful season after a shaky 4-9 record last year. For the first 20... Read more »

Teen Talks does not amend past wrongs

September 30, 2010

The teenage years are all about learning. They’re a time to take risks, to make decisions, to explore identities and to make mistakes, all as part of a learning and growing experience. When a group of students from the current senior class were caught after hacking into the school’s computer system... Read more »

New administrator joins CHS

By Josh Samson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2010

The morning bell on the first day of school was both an end to an amazing summer and a beginning to a promising year. From the freshmen grasping their maps to the seniors strolling through the halls, it was clear that school was finally back in session. As the students passed, teachers and administrators... Read more »

Ride On cuts hinder student independence

By Julie Kracov, Business Manager
September 30, 2010

After the Kids Ride Free program for all Metro and Ride On buses was suspended June 27 due to the budget deficit in Montgomery County, students are now forced to pay for the bus or find new transportation. The program had become popular among students because they no longer needed their parents for... Read more »

Football achieves first win of season at WJ

By: Joe Haynes; Sports Editor
September 30, 2010

The football team got its first win of the season Sept. 16 when it traveled to Walter Johnson and defeated the Wildcats 7-0 in a rainy battle. The Bulldogs finally cracked the scoreboard for the first time this season on senior captain Marcus Brown’s run in the first quarter. The defense had a smothering... Read more »