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...
As winter break quickly approaches, many students and teachers are finalizing travel plans. However, those who are not going anywhere do not have to fear facing 12 days of boredom: the Observer is here...
Throughout the history of the Star Wars franchise, there have been very few black characters. In the seventh episode of the saga, set to be released in late 2015, John Boyega, who is black, plays a storm...
The Genesis: An Analysis of Metaphysics from a Contemporary and Historical Perspective sounds more like a college dissertation than anything else. Senior Elina Kapoor recently proved this assumption to...
Second quarter is a time for second chances and a fresh start. It is a time to learn from your mistakes and fix the bad habits that may have held you back first quarter. Here are seven ways to help boost...
By Sammi Silber, Editor in Chief
• November 20, 2014
By the end of high school, students have sat through years of health classes to learn the horrors of drugs and the proper way to “just say no” to using them. Regardless of being taught these dangers,...
