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Julia Maa displays her piece of art that was painted, depicting a unique portrait.

Comfort zones allow WCHS student to shine

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager March 11, 2019

Everyone has a comfort zone, an environment where one has a sense of familiarity, safety, and security, and there is something to be said for stepping out of it. When students step out of of their comfort...

The Educational Foundation hosted a fundraiser with the Harlem Wizards last March in order to raise money for future projects.

Educational Foundation funds school initiatives

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager February 8, 2019

With such a wide array of highly productive and innovative students and staff at WCHS, a source for funding of school projects and events has become quite the necessity. For many years now, funding for...

The Zero Robotics competition hosts teams from around the globe, including WCHS.

WCHS’ Robotics team makes finals

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor January 23, 2019

As part of WCHS’ Advanced Programming class, students are able to opt out of the class’s curriculum and instead participate in the Zero Gravity Robotics competition. Both MIT and NASA sponsor the international...

Kamasine

Kamasine

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor November 26, 2018

From babysitting to shoveling snow in the winter time, WCHS students have many ways of making their own money. However, senior Maya Hatoum has done something truly exceptional in creating Kamasine, a clothing...

Nautical pendant chokers are part of the sea jewelry collection.

WCHS Students Embody Entrepreneurialism

By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor November 26, 2018

For some WCHS students, a typical Sunday evening may consist of a nice stack of homework and family dinner. For others, their Sundays include tutoring, baking a batch of cupcakes or coming up with new...

Fast fashion stores are places that have quick turnaround time from runways to stores, leading to more affordable prices at the high cost of increased environmental harm.

Fast Fashion Leads to Environment Concerns

By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor November 26, 2018

Need a cheap yet fashionable outfit fast? Never fear! Look no further than Forever 21; it has everything you could possibly hope for and more, as long as you do not mind contributing to water pollution...

The lobby of Cresent Lake Club (CLC), the non-profit educational program designed by senior Junghyen Lee and alumnus Bill Wu.

WCHS student & alum create summer study spot

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager November 13, 2018

While summer break is usually thought of as a time for vacation and relaxation for students and staff, a dynamic duo formed by a CHS student and alumnus found a way to give back to the community while...

Amazon now offers a free try on clothing initiative known as Amazon Wardrobe. Customers have the ability to order up to eight articles of clothing per order and try them on for a week, completely free of charge.

Amazon Wardrobe feature facilitates flexible shopping

By Brandon Li and Joe Rab October 18, 2018

Do you want to buy new clothes, but do not have time to try anything on? Do you wish you could order online items and only pay if you decide to keep them? Amazon Wardrobe might be your answer to these...

Depression rises among CHS students

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor May 24, 2018

Teenager moodiness seems normal to most parents, but is it really just mood swings? Adults often gloss over the fact that an individual is suffering from depression and leave the situation overlooked...

CHS senior goes global with cultural immersion trip

CHS senior goes global with cultural immersion trip

By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2018

Yeah, we all take at least two years of foreign language instruction within the walls of CHS, but how many people travel all the way to a foreign country to learn its language by living completely immersed...

Fashionistas cash in with Instagram re-sell shops

Fashionistas cash in with Instagram re-sell shops

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor May 10, 2018

Usually, when students want to buy new clothes, they go to the Montgomery Mall or browse online stores. Recently, there’s been a rise in a more convenient way to shop: on Instagram. Instagram is a...

Prom: Then vs Now

Prom: Then vs Now

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2018

Almost every school dance starts the same way: making plans with a group for a limo and dinner, picking the perfect outfit and finding the right spot for pictures—nothing seems to deviate from the norm,...

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