SENIOR SUPERLATIVES!
April 29, 2011
Here are this year’s Senior Superlatives! 1. Best Smile: Mariah Healy and Evan Tassis 2. Best Personality: Jeanette Perthel and Marcus Brown 3. Most Stylish: Arleigh Banner and Alex Zohore 4. Best Class Project Partner: Jasmine Siudzinski and Julian Debenedetti 5. Class Clown: Jeanette Perthel... Read more »
Congratulations to our Robeks’ gift card winners
Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News Editor
April 15, 2011
Congratulations to sophomore Hannah Murray and freshmen Erin O’Connell, Valerie Wear, Victoria Wheatley and Kristina Hann for winning Robeks’ gift cards in the Churchill Observer’s April contest. Look for more chances to win gift cards in the May issue.
Therapy provides outlet for teens under stress
Amna Farooqi,
Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2011
During the developmental years of adolescence, it’s safe to say that life is ruled by stress. Whether it’s the stress of academics, the stress of group drama or the stress of relationships, stress seems to be the recurring theme in everyone’s life. For teens, it seems that dealing with the stress... Read more »
Colleges upgrade security, alert systems as students make safety a priority
Allison Srour, Features Editor and Katy Verboncoeur, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011
With the fourth anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shootings approaching, the increased attention on college campus security has changed the college experience for many students. In response to the April 2007 shooting, many colleges have upgraded their security systems by adding campus emergency... Read more »
The Power of Self Defense
Lori Koenick,
Features Editor
April 15, 2011
A woman working at Bethesda’s upscale yoga store Lululemon was brutally murdered March 11 by a fellow employee, a tragic event that might have been prevented if the woman had known how to properly defend herself. Knee the groin, poke the eyes and bite the shoulder are all common techniques that some... Read more »
Ivory wave has dangerous effects, legality questioned
Emma Crutchfield, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011
People have heard of all of the commonly abused drugs like marijuana, heroin and cocaine, but now there is a new drug people are starting to abuse—Ivory Wave. According to Dr. Leon Gussow, the editor for the medical toxicology blog The Poison Review, the makers of Ivory Wave have labeled it as a bath... Read more »
Starbucks puts fresh face on coffee with new logo
Skylar Whitman, Features Porduction Editor
April 15, 2011
Starbucks displayed its new logo March 8 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The green ring surrounding the Starbucks mermaid is now gone, leaving only the symbolic mermaid creature. According to a video that Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz recorded for the coffee house’s website, the... Read more »
‘As Seen on TV’ brings TV products to mall
Jordan Maser and Julia Reagan, Staff Writers
April 15, 2011
High school students, along with the rest of the nation, have been hypnotized by the seemingly amazing and useful products advertised on TV, such as the Magic Bullet and Bumpits. These items are commonly referred to as “As Seen on TV” products and can be bought from a new store in Montgomery Mall. The... Read more »
College visits prove helpful to choosing the right school
Lizz Chen, Circulation Manager
April 15, 2011
For juniors and seniors, visiting colleges is a crucial part of choosing the school that best suits their needs and provides the most comforting environment. Choosing the right dates to make college visits and mapping out an itinerary to tour the campus can have a huge impact on the student’s perception of... Read more »
Media influences food trends, appeals to students
Allie Curwin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011
While food lovers continue to test out the latest cupcake recipes, ice cream flavors and gourmet food trucks, one question often remains unanswered: how do these trends become so popular? Although few stop to think about why they crave certain foods, the media is a major influence on contemporary food... Read more »
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