College application deadlines are quickly approaching, and students are left with unanswered questions about the proper etiquette for asking and reminding teachers about recommendations.
Here are some...
Bundled up in heavy winter jackets, students brace themselves for the storm to come—inside their classrooms. Extreme room temperatures, whether they are freezing or sweltering, are a frequent issue at...
By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor
• October 1, 2013
When CHS students come to school, many expect to have to juggle homework, classwork, tests and quizzes. However, some students have to handle something else along with their schoolwork: a job. Jobs come...
Every year on Club Night, prospective students scour the rows of tables and walls of poster board in the crowded cafeteria to find clubs that suit their interests. The sheer number of clubs and members...
By Madison Hurr, Production editor
• September 24, 2013
Since the formation of a countywide wellness program a few years ago, teachers have taken up the challenge of practicing healthy living and have encouraged others to do the same. This September is Self...
Rumors have been going around throughout CHS, claiming that Walter Johnson High School (WJ) students are not allowed to attend the Sept. 16 football game between WJ and CHS.
However, the Observer has...
The bell has rung and a student reaches down to take his math binder out of his backpack. He actually did his homework last night and is eager to show his teacher, but for some reason, he cannot seem to...
College life is right around the corner for the Class of 2013. Even underclassmen will have to experience true independence sooner than they think. Although seniors might be ready for the academic and...
May is Bike Month, and with the weather warming up, now is a great time to explore the metropolitan area.
Students can participate in many events throughout the spring, including BikeJam, an all-day family-friendly...
The only thing better than stalking seniors on Facebook the morning after prom (Other than going to prom, that is) is catching a glimpse of cute proposals—a.k.a. "promposals." Here are some of the...
By Gil Jacobson, Online Breaking News Writer
• May 30, 2013
It is that time of year again: the time for students to exercise their democratic powers and select their SGA and class officers for the upcoming school year. While many officer position descriptions seem...
By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor
• May 29, 2013
There’s a secret agent walking the CHS hallways, but it’s not James Bond—it’s freshman Charles Grody, a finalist in the Burn Notice Science Challenge.
Charles is one of 25 finalists across the...
