Dormify brightens college rooms

Brittany Goodman, Archive &Staff Resources Manager
April 11, 2011

Fun, sophisticated and fashion-forward dorms are hard to come by when students are limited to the dull décor provided for them by their university. Dormify, an ecommerce website created by CHS parent Karen Zuckerman, offers a solution to these problems.  After her oldest daughter, CHS‘09 alumna Amanda... Read more »

For the Love of the Game

Joe Nolan, Online Political Columnist
April 11, 2011

Amidst all of the confusion and seemingly esoteric rhetoric between the NFL’s owners and players, it is clear that America’s beloved sport has grown up from its humble beginnings of leatherheads and actual pigskins. Unfortunately, it has followed the path of so many other professional leagues nowadays,... Read more »

Increase in Metro crimes concerns CHS parents

Dana Youngentob Public Relations
March 22, 2011

Some students go downtown for a concert at the Verizon Center, while others go downtown for a nice dinner. No matter the reason, the Metro is a popular mode of transportation to get to a desired location. However, crime rates across this transit system have hit a five–year high, possibly preventing... Read more »

Pepco responds to local complaints

By Julia Gray Jake Sutton
March 3, 2011

In light of the recent power outages, many residents find themselves blaming Pepco for their various inconveniences and ruthlessly bash Pepco for not fixing the power soon enough.  According to Pepco spokesman Bob Hainey, Pepco tries to regain consumers’ confidence in the company by attempting to... Read more »

Religion slandered in international debate

By Joe Nolan, Staff Writer
March 3, 2011

When one thinks about religion today, events like 9/11 or funeral-picketing by Westboro Baptist Church members might come to mind. Amidst these concerning events caused by religious disparities, many have lost sight of the reason for religion and its significance.   A debate held in Toronto in November... Read more »

MCPS searches for new superintendent after Weast’s departure

By Allison Srour, Contest Manager
March 1, 2011

In August, MCPS Superintendent  Jerry Weast announced his plans to retire when his contract ends June 30.   Weast has served as MCPS Superintendent for almost 12 years.  The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) is conducting a national search in order to find a suitable replacement.   “He... Read more »

Teacher tenure in question in new education initiatives

By Manisha Singh, Staff Writer
March 1, 2011

Following President Obama’s proposals to improve America’s school systems, multiple state governors have called for the elimination of teacher tenure. Obama’s Race to the Top program (RTTT) grants $4 billion to states that have achieved federal goals for education, including improvements in student... Read more »

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

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, teens can now focus on the road knowing that texting back is not even an option. In light of the... Read more »

Is Cheerleading a sport? One reporter’s quest to find out

By Charles Cook, Staff Writer
November 30, 2010

Just to clarify readers, no I am not the “official” Observer columnist, though many characterize me with traits pertaining to those of a young Ben Gloger. Well this month, my “informal” column addresses an issue that has just come to my attention: according to a legal judge ruling in a court... Read more »

Sitcoms’ humor falls short

Kyle Edwards Sports Production Editor
May 6, 2010

After a brutal day of studies and athletic practices, I, like most people, kick back and enjoy a routine TV dinner then turn on the TV and flip to channels such as NBC or ABC to watch a sitcom. My life is torture, not because of the stress of school, basketball practices or poor quality food, but because... Read more »