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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

‘Observer’ asks CHS, “What’s in your trunk?”

By Jordan Maser and Noah Salzberg March 13, 2014

Senior Njord Soevik is on his way to a party. He parks his car, walks around back to his trunk and pulls out a sombrero. Instantaneously, Soevik becomes the life of the party, all thanks to the funky hat...

Young and in Love

By Catherine Goohs, Online Arts Editor February 26, 2014

We all start off as little kids, experiencing the world with fresh perspective and all-encompassing curiosity. In our first few years we find out what passions we have, what we want to learn more about...

Body-love campaigns popularized in mainstream

By Jane Zankman, Production Manager February 26, 2014

Different people find different qualities attractive, and recently, viral campaigns have been fighting to promote a more realistic view of what makes a person beautiful. Dove, a body care and beauty company...

Seniors spend more than they realize on open lunch

By Jordan Maser, Features Editor February 26, 2014

Whether a student indulges in fast food five days a week or splurges twice a week on a grande-normous low fat extra hot quad shot latte with whipped cream coupled with an overpriced salad, seniors are...

CHS Nerdfighters work to 'increase awesome'

CHS Nerdfighters work to ‘increase awesome’

By Sarah O’brien, Staff Writer February 26, 2014

"Increasing awesome and decreasing world-suck" is a motto proudly used by Nerdfighters worldwide. Nerdfighteria is a community of Nerdfighters all over the world who want to help others and bond over...

Unsung heroes of CHS improve our community

Unsung heroes of CHS improve our community

By Natalie Cortez, Public Relations Manager February 26, 2014

Every year, the popular award show CNN Heroes recognizes and awards unsung heroes—everyday people who change the world through charitable acts. CHS has its fair share of heroes. Two students, in particular,...

Churchill's List offers students virtual marketplace

Churchill’s List offers students virtual marketplace

By Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2014

Junior Brian Bagheri was searching the endless pages of Craigslist when he began to ponder the quality of the item he was purchasing. He did not know anything about the person he was buying from, and he...

Financial education prepares students for the future

Financial education prepares students for the future

By Erica Spaeth, General Photo Editor January 8, 2014

Senior Emily is in the mall debating whether to buy the cute sweater she has been eyeing. She is headed to college next year and is worried about her finances. If she cannot handle this small situation,...

The Slang of the Selfie Generation

By Natalie Cortez and Catherine Goohs January 8, 2014

Several teenagers are conversing at lunch when one cries out: "Selfie!" Within mere seconds, the crowd moves like a choreographed dance into a huddled position, each member smiling at the the lens of a...

A very merry ‘Observer’ gift-giving guide

By Brittany Goodman, News Editor January 8, 2014

For those of you on the nice list or trying to get off the naughty list, here are a few gift ideas that will bring as much joy as Santa receives from eating cookies from all over the world. If you are...

Club works to recycle food one lunch at a time

Club works to recycle food one lunch at a time

By GIl Jacobson, Production Editor January 7, 2014

The five-minute warning bell rings and students begin scrambling to gather all of their stuff and head off to class.  Inevitably, students who do not finish their lunches will toss their remains of their...

Driver service phone app is 'Uber' convenient

Driver service phone app is ‘Uber’ convenient

By Jordan Maser and Dana Harris January 7, 2014

My family tends to play musical cars, and I am unfortunately most often the one left without a ride. When I am without cash and in serious need of transportation, my "go-to" option is Uber. The Uber application,...

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