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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

Website offers online deals to consumers, local stores

By By Sushen Thiyagarajan Breaking Stories Online Editor October 4, 2010

Local businesses may be considered more expensive than big chains, but, Groupon.com, a new, fast-growing website, might change those notions. Owned by The Point Inc., a company that helps raise money...

Student Snapshot: Alex Zohore

By By Maddy Flax October 4, 2010

Ever since he can remember, senior Alex Zohore has been obsessed with fashion. Since middle school he has saved his doodle-covered folders and notebooks filled with clothing sketches, and cannot remember...

Student Snapshot: Sam Zeitlin

By By Maddy Flax October 4, 2010

While the beginning of the year brings the stress of college applications and AP classes to most seniors, Sam Zeitlin is more concerned with the seasoning on the next dish he will serve at Redwood Restaurant. Zeitlin...

Fall TV lineup brings variety to viewers

By By Jake Sutton Staff Writer September 3, 2010

You’re sitting at home, bored, watching TV, and wondering when your favorite TV show will be back on again. Fall TV previews are a great way to tell people what upcoming TV shows are coming out in the...

Hidden gem Crisp and Juicy offers ethnic delicacies

By By Helena Rodriguez Staff Writer September 3, 2010

Crisp and Juicy is one of those undiscovered treasures that this writer  predicts will soon acquire the same fame as Five Guys. The Rockville Pike restaurant opened about 20 years ago and offers platters...

Many AP classes design shirts, display devotion

By By Elizabeth Chen Circulation Manager September 3, 2010

It may seem strange to see a person wearing a highlighter yellow T-shirt with a cartoon fly on it that bears a complicated Latin binomial nomenclature in the hallway, but in fact that student is only one...

Backpack ‘swag’ shows who you really are

By By Charles Cook Thomas Geenen Staff Writers September 2, 2010

Many students see the new school year as a clean slate. New stories to tell, new classes and new teachers. However, one item of a students life which never seems to change is the backpack and along with...

Please people, save the traffic for the road

By By Natalia Derechin Production Editor Lori Koenick Staff Writer September 2, 2010

  Nine o’clock strikes. The bell rings and once again innocent freshmen must face a terrifying jungle known as the CHS hallways. Walking through the halls and trying to get to class can be a...

All the essential items to bring for surviving high school

By By Allison Srour Contest Manager Katy Verboncoeur Staff Writer September 2, 2010

It’s that time of year again. Back to the backpacks, pens, pencils, and endless supplies of lined paper. As we enter the new school year, school supplies are crucial to ensure a good high school experience. Aside...

Breakfast is key to staying alert during the day

By Olivia Parven Contest Manager September 2, 2010

Everyone has experienced a rush in the morning when breakfast is forgotten and the stomach is letting out huge growls. Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning keeps teens full until lunch, and can even...

Student motivation must not subside throughout year

By By Danny Weiss Megan Scanlan Staff Writers September 2, 2010

      Every year right before school starts students make a goal for themselves that may or may not have the potential to carry out through the school year. Some students make goals to get...

The ‘Look at Me’ Generation

A typical teenager girl turns on her computer, signs on to Facebook and updates her status with what she did that day and what she will do for the rest of the day. She may spend the next hour or two flipping...

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