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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

Natural disasters slow child adoption process

By Jordan Maser Staff Writer May 20, 2011

Recent events, such as the earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, have left several thousand children without familes or homes, driving the public to help. The requests to adopt a child from a country that has...

Google adopts Facebook’s ‘Like’ and other features

By Julia Reagan Staff Writer May 20, 2011

Due to the increasing popularity of Facebook, other websites like Google are adding Facebook-inspired features.  Google’s new “like” system, called Google +1, allows users to mark their favorite...

SENIOR SUPERLATIVES!

April 29, 2011

Here are this year's Senior Superlatives! 1. Best Smile: Mariah Healy and Evan Tassis 2. Best Personality: Jeanette Perthel and Marcus Brown 3. Most Stylish: Arleigh Banner and Alex Zohore 4. Best...

Therapy provides outlet for teens under stress

By Amna Farooqi, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2011

During the developmental years of adolescence, it’s safe to say that life is ruled by stress. Whether it’s the stress of academics, the stress of group drama or the stress of relationships, stress...

Colleges upgrade security, alert systems as students make safety a priority

With the fourth anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shootings approaching, the increased attention on college campus security has changed the college experience for many students. In response to the...

The Power of Self Defense

By Lori Koenick, Features Editor April 15, 2011

A woman working at Bethesda’s upscale yoga store Lululemon was brutally murdered March 11 by a fellow employee, a tragic event that might have been prevented if the woman had known how to properly defend...

Ivory wave has dangerous effects, legality questioned

By Emma Crutchfield, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

People have heard of all of the commonly abused drugs like marijuana, heroin and cocaine, but now there is a new drug people are starting to abuse—Ivory Wave. According to Dr. Leon Gussow, the editor...

Starbucks puts fresh face on coffee with new logo

Starbucks displayed its new logo March 8 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The green ring surrounding the Starbucks mermaid is now gone, leaving only the symbolic mermaid creature. According to...

‘As Seen on TV’ brings TV products to mall

High school students, along with the rest of the nation, have been hypnotized by the seemingly amazing and useful products advertised on TV, such as the Magic Bullet and Bumpits. These items are commonly...

College visits prove helpful to choosing the right school

By Lizz Chen, Circulation Manager April 15, 2011

For juniors and seniors, visiting colleges is a crucial part of choosing the school that best suits their needs and provides the most comforting environment. Choosing the right dates to make college...

Media influences food trends, appeals to students

By Allie Curwin, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

While food lovers continue to test out the latest cupcake recipes, ice cream flavors and gourmet food trucks, one question often remains unanswered: how do these trends become so popular? Although few...

Fashion magazines reveal latest spring styles

By Natasha Palance, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

It's that refreshing time of the year again CHS, so start packing away those heavy sweatshirts and fuzzy boots, and bring out the shorts and flip-flops. With the flowers of spring starting to blossom,...

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