Many students cannot stand the thought of having to ask a teacher for a college recommendation, but asking for a rec is nothing to get nervous over. If you are a freshman or sophomore, then don’t sweat...
February—the month of love. Technology has taken over so many aspects of our lives in the way we communicate, play and learn. But when it comes to love, do dating apps revolutionize romance or ruin it...
In a school known for high academic achievement and pressure, students have found an alternate, controversial way to prepare themselves for assessments: using previous years’ assessments to study for...
In light of the recent attacks at the Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, the world’s attitudes toward the Muslim faith is again in the spotlight.
Each time a Muslim is involved in a bombing...
Substitute teachers are, by definition, temporary visitors in students’ lives, often going from class to class without making any long-lasting impressions the way teachers do.
However, Maureen Miles...
By Alissa Li, Observations editor
• February 13, 2015
As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, single people cringe at the thought of stomaching another day of infatuated couples, saccharine chocolates and giant teddy bears.
However, right...
The legend lives on as they say, or perhaps it is just beginning.
Cabin John Middle School recently began the Cougar Legend, the school’s first official newspaper. Founders of the club, Science teacher...
The holiday season is here and what better way to express love for this festive time than to decorate your house? The Observer toured Potomac to find houses that are bursting with holiday spirit and interviewed...
Heroes. Whether a crossing guard, a local firefighter or that helpful Mr. Parker from down the street, they make our everyday lives easier. Here at CHS, we have our own fair share of heroes: people who...
In recent years, it seems that the phrase “teen suicides” is appearing more and more frequently in newspapers, magazines and social media. Along with all this attention, suicide rates are climbing.
Families...
Senior Tiffany Russo stares blankly at the all-too-familiar webpage, flustered. In front of her, 18 tabs appear, each of them corresponding to a certain college, each of them entailing an arduous amount...
Teachers are an everyday part of students’ lives, they come in many forms and some are more loved than others. Students may wonder how those less loved teachers obtain their jobs.
This month, the...
