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

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...

Facebook incorporates changes

By Manisha Singh, Fact Checker October 25, 2011

Attention CHS Facebook addicts: it is time to say goodbye to those lifelong profiles. There is a new change ahead and it is going to be revolutionary. The “Facebook Timeline” is a newer version...

Screen light may hurt students’ sleeping habits

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer September 28, 2011

It’s that time of year when students need to get back into a normal school sleeping schedule, but this is a difficult task for teenagers who use their cellphone or computer right before they go to bed. According...

Wake up CHS! How students start the day

By Lori Koenick, Features Editor September 28, 2011

    Waking up before the sun rises can be tough on anyone, but often the hardest part is having to be a functional person throughout a 7-hour school day. Luckily, students and teachers have...

Students reach out with new bullying initiative

By Allison Srour, Features Editor September 28, 2011

Posters decorate halls and classrooms, light blue bands cover people’s wrists and advertisements play on the Daily Dose. Stemming from Gandhi’s famous quote, “Be the change you wish to see in...

He could overcome paralysis, can we stop teasing?

By Amna Farooqi, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2011

Many students know and love the gust of wind and the feeling of carelessness that speed brings. Feeling the lightness of the air and the rush of 100 mph—it’s the type of adrenaline kids our age would...

Be the change: Are CHS students even able?

By Justine Stayman, Circulation Manager September 28, 2011

At the very beginning of the school year, the video promoting the new “Be the Change” campaign raised questions among students about what exactly the campaign aimed to accomplish. The video showed...

Rent the Runway offers dresses for all occasions

By Jordan Maser, Staff Writer September 28, 2011

Online shopping has become a huge trend over the past decade, and recently, renting clothing online has become very popular. With homecoming just around the corner, a website known as Rent the Runway can...

Students indulge in photostunting in high and low places

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor September 28, 2011

Planking and other new photo stunts are taking over the Internet. Otherwise known as the lying down game, planking has been elevated to a competition for many of its participants. Many plankers dedicate...

Junior entrepreneur starts T-shirt company

By Olivia Parven, Staff Writer September 28, 2011

To make money, many teens will take the conventional path and apply to work at a local boutique or a fast food restaurant. Instead, junior Jack Reese has created his own T-shirt company called Chocolate...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Features