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The Observer

#ObserverWanted Contest

#ObserverWanted Contest

By Jamie Lescht and Jordan Maser February 6, 2014

The Observer is giving away two free tickets to see The Wanted in concert at the Filmmore in Silver Spring on April 9. In order to enter the contest, follow The Observer @CHS_Observer on Twitter and retweet...

"That Awkward Moment" provides male perspective on a rom com genre

“That Awkward Moment” provides male perspective on a rom com genre

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager February 6, 2014

Killer cast, funny one-liners and a heartthrob protagonist all create a recipe for success: That Awkward Moment, a new romantic comedy that CHS students have been raving about.   The movie follows...

MCPS makes a mistake sending students to school

MCPS makes a mistake sending students to school

By Yash Nigam, Production Editor January 10, 2014

MCPS acted irresponsibly by deciding against a school delay Jan. 7, the coldest day of not only this year but also the past two decades. Its inaction and failure to realize that subzero temperatures can...

CHS should add more Wellness Weekends

CHS should add more Wellness Weekends

By Dana Harris, Online Features Editor January 10, 2014

Oh man another all-nighter. Three tests, one quiz and an essay all due tomorrow.  I can’t wait for a break this weekend.  Oh wait, it is not a wellness weekend. On special occasions such as Homecoming...

CHS should look into replacing textbooks with tablets

CHS should look into replacing textbooks with tablets

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Business Manager January 10, 2014

Slugging textbooks to and from school can be a pain, both figuratively and literally, and in a new world immersed in technology, tablets should be allowed in classrooms in order to fit modern culture. Textbooks...

'The Wolf of Wallstreet' shocks audiences

‘The Wolf of Wallstreet’ shocks audiences

By Ross Tanenbaum, fact checker January 10, 2014

As the years of school wind down, students begin to wonder what they will do with their lives. The new movie The Wolf of Wall Street explains exactly what not to do.   The Wolf of Wall Street...

New Bollywood Movie, "Dhoom3," brings all the action

New Bollywood Movie, “Dhoom3,” brings all the action

By Guransh Singh, Online Editor January 10, 2014

With the additions of Aamir Khan (3 Idiots) and Katrina Kaif (Yuvvraaj), Dhoom 3 mostly lives up to its immense hype. Dhoom 3 is a Bollywood action movie, revolving around the central theme of police chasing...

CHS should look into exam schedule

CHS should look into exam schedule

By Sam Lawrence, Fact Checker January 9, 2014

Winter break comes once a year, a time when students can hang out with their friends, play video games, go on vacation, and most of all, relax from the excessive amount of schoolwork that they have. Unfortunately,...

BCS Championship Preview

BCS Championship Preview

By Noah Salzberg, Public Relations and Social Media Manager January 9, 2014

Tonight, the Florida State Seminoles will take on the Auburn Tigers in the 2014 VIZIO BCS National Championship Game. This marks the culmination of an era, as next year a four-team playoff will decide...

Childish Gambino releases "Because the Internet"

Childish Gambino releases “Because the Internet”

By Arjun Swaminathan, Productions Editor January 9, 2014

The latest offering from rapper Childish Gambino is a brilliant display of lyrical skill and musical talent, mesmerizing the listener.   Gambino, also known under his real name as actor Donald...

Superintendent responds to cyberbullying

Superintendent responds to cyberbullying

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor January 8, 2014

MCPS Superintendent Joshua Starr started a campaign against cyberbullying on Dec. 13, when he published an open letter to parents about cyberbullying titled “Cyber Civility.” However, Joshua Starr...

The Observer Weighs the Benefits of Using Tablets Over Textbooks

The Observer Weighs the Benefits of Using Tablets Over Textbooks

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Business Manager January 8, 2014

Slugging textbooks to and from school can be a pain, both figuratively and literally, and in a new world immersed in technology, tablets should be allowed in classrooms in order to fit modern culture. Textbooks...

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