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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Who was CHS’s Namesake, Winston Churchill?

Who was CHS’s Namesake, Winston Churchill?

By Emily Wang and Balbina Yang April 30, 2016

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill is the namesake of CHS, yet many students are unaware of the holiday Winston Churchill Day April 9. Churchill became the first of eight people to be bestowed the...

Senior Alexandra Conway

Guide to Being a Second Semester Senior

By Madison Hurr, Senior Writer April 30, 2016

To all of you second semester seniors: it’s been a long journey, and with the finish line in sight, it’s easy to start wishing away the final days. However, as much as we may deny it, we’re going...

Senior Maggie Nardi and her future roommate at Towson met through a friend-of-a-friend.

College Roomate Search Similar to Speed Dating

By Michael Fox, Senior Writer April 30, 2016

With today’s ever-increasing advancements in technology, the college roommate search has been transformed from a simple random selection process, in which students feel indifferent about the roommate...

What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor April 30, 2016

From the time we were little, people always asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a little kid, most of us answered with “ballerina, football player, president,” or all of the above....

Sophomore students ignite candles and friendships at U-Nite 2016.

U-Nite: A night to remember

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editor April 25, 2016

The sophomore class held U-nite, an event meant to unify the CHS community after the passing of Alex Baumann and Maya Castillo in Hadley’s Park April 24. U-nite was held on a perfect evening, with...

'Aurdr' Co-Founders Tim Manik, Ramsey Hatoum and Luka Jeremic promote their app

New App Makes Online Shopping Simple for CHS Students

By Michael Fox, Senior Writer April 22, 2016

Aurdr is a recently released app on the app store that allows CHS students to both buy and sell high demand products at discounted prices. This unique app was founded by juniors Ramsey Hatoum, Govind...

The officers of the Think Big club give their thanks to the audience at the end of the 2016 TEDxCHS.

My Experience Hosting a TEDx Conference

By Madison Hurr, Senior Writer April 20, 2016

A year ago, I never would have thought that I’d be hosting a TEDx conference. Being up on stage introducing Emmy Award-winning journalists and successful entrepreneurs at an official TED event–it felt...

Some of the many students who partake in the Bollywood Dance Classes.

CHS Indian Club Holds Dance Classes for Charity

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor March 22, 2016

On March 3, the CHS Indian Club began holding Bollywood Dance Exercise Classes every Thursday in the CHS dance studio to raise money for autism programs in third world countries. According to junior...

The Dark Knight Will Rise Again / The Man of Steel is the Real Deal

By Jonathan Greenzaid and Ross Tanenbaum March 22, 2016

Human versus alien. Vigilante versus hero. Bruce Wayne versus Clark Kent. The Dark Knight versus the Man of Steel. March 25 will be the fight of the century as two heavyweights face each other in Batman...

Freshman Benson Cheng rollerblades during his mile commute to and from school each day.

They See Him Rolling…

By Jake Herman, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

It’s daring. It’s bold. Some might even say it’s crazy. Roller blading down Gainsborough Road alongside traffic could be described as a lot of things; typical isn’t one of them. That is, unless...

Freshman Charlie Butchko’s half- Schnauzer, half-poodle, Trixie, makes him smile after a long day.

Student’s Best Friend

By Sophie Liss, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

National Puppy Day, celebrated annually on March 23, was created to honor the love, joy and loyalty of puppies. However, there are more to puppies and other pets than their lovable and energetic presence. Pets...

A common sacrifice during Lent is giving up sweets like chocolate.

Staff, Students Fast in Observance of Religious Holidays

By Sara Heimlich and Jasmine Baten March 22, 2016

Fasting has never gone so slowly. CHS students and staff began Lent Feb. 10, a 40-day period of self reflection and fasting leading up to Easter. Lent is a period of fasting from a food or habit, but...

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