The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Website offers free tutoring

By By Matthew Reback Staff Writer October 27, 2011

  To cope with increasingly demanding schedules and classes, many students resort to expensive tutors or spend extra time after school meeting with teachers for help. However, one resource that many...

Listeria outbreak kills 15

By By Skylar Whitman Staff Writer October 27, 2011

  An outbreak of Listeriosis, a disease triggered by contaminated cantaloupes from Jensen Farms in Granada, CO, has killed 15 people so far, making it the worst food safety event in over 10 years.   According...

Rare genetic mutation shortens sleep cycle to six hours

By Allie Curwin Staff Writer October 27, 2011

  On a typical Monday morning, adults and children alike struggle to drag themselves out of bed and get on with their day. However, for the few people with the hDEC2 sleep mutation gene, functioning...

Sexting leads to consequences outside the classroom

By Brett Sachs Production Editor October 27, 2011

  It can happen in an instant. You’re videochatting with your boyfriend or texting that girl you’ve liked for three years, and you could never imagine he or she would send that picture to anyone....

Foreign exchange students experience CHS culture

By Jordan Maser Staff Writer October 27, 2011

  It is not a secret that a good number of American students have a soft spot for foreign exchange students because of their accents, sense of style and interesting backgrounds. Typically there are...

Students host talk show, discuss local D.C. sports

By Allison Srour Features Editor October 27, 2011

  alk shows dominate TV networks, control the radio stations and swarm the Internet. However, few people know about a local D.C. sports talk started by CHS students.   It all began when seniors...

Promethean boards installed in elementary schools

By Jessica Hirsch Online Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2011

  When I was in elementary school, cleaning the blackboards was a rite of passage. Coughing through the cloud of chalk dust was an experience everyone shared; however, as technology changes, students...

Website offers free tutoring

By Matthew Reback Staff Writer October 26, 2011

hedules and classes, many students resort to expensive tutors or spend extra time after school meeting with teachers for help. However, one resource that many students may not take advantage of is Khan...

Listeria outbreak kills 15

By Skylar Whitman Staff Writer October 26, 2011

An outbreak of Listeriosis, a disease triggered by contaminated cantaloupes from Jensen Farms in Granada, CO, has killed 15 people so far, making it the worst food safety event in over 10 years. According...

Raves are all the rage

By Joe Haynes Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2011

  More and more people are voluntarily cramming into tight spaces and decking out in promiscuous neon clothing to jump up and down for hours while loud music plays and colorful lights flash.   The...

Ecstasy: The Highs and Lows of the “Love Drug”

By Ben Hollander Staff Writer October 26, 2011

The following narrative is based on a first time user’s experience with MDMA. Any students mentioned have had their names changed to protect their identity. Senior John walks into a club and is welcomed...

Local teenager’s designs walk the halls of CHS

By Emily Birnbaum Contest Manager October 26, 2011

Mixing girls and shoes can be a lethal combination. When the right girl sees the right display of shoes, her eyes shine and widen. Her hands reach. Her feet begin to move. She will do anything to have...

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