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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

Ed Jurgarau [Shoe Train]

By Emily Hall Features Production Editor January 4, 2010

In his red, white and blue striped shirt, silver rimmed spectacles and cheery disposition Ed Jurgrau bounces about Shoe Train in Cabin John Shopping center with such a delightful air it is impossible...

Language translation websites face criticism

By Camille Bachrach Online Opinions Editor January 4, 2010

You have math homework that you need to understand, history you need to memorize and science theories to analyze, but where does that leave your Spanish essay? Like you’re going to be the one to write...

Sit back, relax and cram your way to an ‘A’

By Tyler Siegel and Jojo Goldman January 4, 2010

You planned on studying for your mid-term for the past two weeks. However, because procrastination is a high school student’s finest talent, somehow you never got around to reading your history textbook...

Students’ stress leads to unpleasant bad habits

By Sara Habibi Circulation Manager January 4, 2010

From nail-biting to teeth clenching, everyone has bad habits. While it may simply seem like compulsion to some, psychologists say differently. According to an article on steadyhealth.com, it is estimated...

College Prowler simplifies the college search

By Remi Forster Business Manager January 4, 2010

Choosing a college was not such a long and arduous process when our parents went to school. Students now want to obtain every fact about a university before attending. Collegeprowler.com is a great way...

Musical expression gives students an emotional outlet

By Maddy Jacobs Fact Checker January 4, 2010

If CHS were a human body, the different high school clichés would inhabit the obvious choices. The athletes would be the arms and legs, while the scholars would be the brain. The musicians, however, would...

Internships give students a glimpse into the real world

By Amanda Vinner Features Editor January 4, 2010

Senior Lucas Hogue walks out of school right after fifth period. To some, this would seem like a risky undertaking, but he is not skipping class, he is going to his internship. Students have the option...

Sled preferences reveal more than love for snow

By Ian Plotnick Staff Writer January 4, 2010

A downfall of seven inches of snow just blanketed the entire town school is closed for the day. You go into your garage to look for a sled, but realize that you don’t have one. Although you can go to...

Winter lights brighten the holiday season

By Monica Saks Observations Production Editor January 4, 2010

As holiday spirits fill the air, everyone is looking for a fun winter activity that is perfect for the whole family. Brookside Gardens’, Gardens of Lights and Winter Lights at Seneca Creek all offer...

What junk is in your trunk?

By Jojo Goldman November 24, 2009

  While a car may seem like a simple mode of transportation, CHS seniors have transformed their cars into all types of closets and storage compartments. A trunk may look average from the outside, but...

Technology puts teens on a virtual leash

By Emily Hall Features Production Editor November 24, 2009

  A man is showing his parents, brothers, sisters and children around the National Mall, and as he struggles to maintain order he sees a mother across the street doing the same thing—but with apparent...

Are hovering parents a help or hindrance?

By Joe Haynes Arts Production Editor November 24, 2009

Sophomore Monica Won’s worst nightmare happened: she came home, got onto her computer and logged into Facebook only to see that her parents had requested to be her friend. Recently, parents...

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