September AP Tips
By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor
September 10, 2012
It's no question— AP classes are hard. This is why the Observer is here to help you strategize. For those of you who are taking your first AP, or are possibly AP veterans, here are some smart tips to stay on track. 1. Buy a review book. Princeton’s Review, Barron’s, Kaplan or Col...
Website offers free tutoring
By By Matthew Reback
Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
To cope with increasingly demanding schedules and classes, many students resort to expensive tutors or spend extra time after school meeting with teachers for help. However, one resource that many students may not take advantage of is Khan Academy. Khan Academy is an online database ...
College visits prove helpful to choosing the right school
By 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...
Texts For Haiti
By Kelsey O'Donnell, Online Editor-In-Chief, Sara Habibi, Circulation Manager
March 3, 2010
After the earthquake in Haiti, students have added a new contact to their phones. The Red Cross and other charities have made a new method of donating available: texting. According to The Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), this idea started after the 2004 Tsunami when MGF CEO Jim Manis saw an opportunity,...