In today's digital world, tracking apps such as Find My or Life360 have proven essential for many teens and kids. From parents tracking their kids' location to coordinating picking them up or making sure...

Speech is a part of everyday life. It is used to communicate with one another and even now with the rise of technology, speech is a crucial part of clear communication. Without being able to clearly communicate,...

Horror movies on Halloween are a tradition for many, including the Observer staff. There are countless quality horror movies out there, but there are just as many gaudy, cheap and tasteless scary movies....

Chicken nuggets are a staple meal for picky eaters, but they are also a comfort food beloved by people of all ages. Over the years, there has been much debate on where to find the best chicken nuggets....

Earlier this year, the “tween Sephora girls” phenomenon wreaked havoc across the social media landscape. People began noticing how many tween and teenage girls were obsessed with makeup and skincare;...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…a high school student? Superman is not the one flying around in the sky; it is Victor Levonenko, a WCHS senior and pilot-in-training. Being able to fly is every...

Fall is the perfect time to explore outdoor activities and support local businesses, and one of the best ways to do this is by visiting local farmers markets. Not only can students get some grocery shopping...

The days are growing shorter as the cold wind blows. As fall settles in, it is time to cozy up with a good book and an autumnal dessert. Here are five new books WCHS students can check out this November. “Lost...

In the past several years, the leading charge of school spirit has come through social media. Whether it has been posts, stories or boomerangs, social media is where news of spirit days, homecoming dances...

With homecoming just behind them, the halls of WCHS are buzzing with gossip.  Who went with who to the dance, what other students' plans were and most importantly, who wore what. As a new school year...

11 vocalists. One voice. WCHS’ new vocal group Camerata embodies this concept. The term “Camerata” comes from the Italian root word “camera,” meaning “chamber.” As its root word suggests,...

College. That is all WCHS seniors have been talking about since school started. With the early action application deadline a month away, the stress has been bad. WCHS has had college representatives visiting...