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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

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...

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...

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