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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 should forget about tanning and go natural

By Jessica Gold, Staff Writer, Ilana Berger, Online News Editor May 30, 2013

With school days dwindling down to single digits, it seems like almost every teenager is talking about heading to the beach to get a nice summer glow. However, for every way that tanning may seem to benefit...

MoCo needs to follow suit and raise age for tobacco

By Jeanine Liu, Contest Manager May 30, 2013

For its latest effort in a relentless campaign against smoking, New York City began hearings May 2 on a proposal to raise the city’s legal sale age of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. NYC Mayor...

Smartphones aren't always the smartest choice

Smartphones aren’t always the smartest choice

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor May 30, 2013

In a world dominated by smartphones, I remain stuck in the past. My phone does not have Internet capabilities, cannot send out Snapchats and cannot upload photos to Instagram. The extent of my cellular...

Cartoon by Greer Smith

Students should pay attention to the arts

By Greer Smith, Opinions Editor May 30, 2013

Because of the departure of notable teachers in the arts department, rumors are swirling about the future of CHS performing arts. Students are worried that the programs may change for the worse, but instead...

Students need to stop being pressured into AP exams

Students need to stop being pressured into AP exams

By Stacey Stein, Senior Writer May 1, 2013

Every year come March, every student who is enrolled in an AP class is expected to write an $89 check for each course and register to take the AP exam in May. While AP tests present a great opportunity...

Photo by Tyler Mead

UN shows its true colors, they are not blue and white

By Dana Harris, Online Features Editor May 1, 2013

The United Nations (UN) was created after World War II, once the League of Nations failed.  This world-renowned organization tries to keep peace between rival nations, provide humanitarian aid, assist...

Car companies like Lexus are going overboard by adding "special features."

Cars of the future should take a lesson from iPhones

By Joe Nolan, Senior Writer May 1, 2013

The world caught a glimpse of what the future holds for the auto industry when Bill Ford laid out his vision for the Ford Motor Company at the Mobile World Congress in March 2012. He may have been speaking...

Rape culture fueled by double standards

Rape culture fueled by double standards

By Tyler Mead, Senior Writer April 30, 2013

I have never received a lecture about being careful about accepting a drink from someone, dressing provocatively or making sure I have a friend around for safety purposes when I am talking to someone of...

Reaction to cheating only rewards dishonesty

Reaction to cheating only rewards dishonesty

By Greer Smith, Opinions Editor April 30, 2013

During the 2013 AP Language semester exam, numerous students found a copy of the exam online prior to taking it and, upon discovering it was the exact exam they would be taking, they distributed and used...

Fracking worthy of recognition as clean alternative

Fracking worthy of recognition as clean alternative

By Katie Clem, Staff Writer April 5, 2013

Water seeps into the rock fractures below Earth’s surface. Slowly a gap opens and widens as high pressure is applied.  With the influx of pressure, the natural gas trapped in shale deposits is released....

Homosexual athletes must be treated with respect

Homosexual athletes must be treated with respect

By Ben Fox, Sports Photo Editor April 5, 2013

Professional soccer player Robbie Rogers came out as a homosexual in a post on his personal blog Feb. 15. At the end of the post, he announced his retirement from soccer, stating it was time to discover...

Drastic paper towel initiative unnecessary

Drastic paper towel initiative unnecessary

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor April 5, 2013

The Daily Dose abruptly announced CHS’ new paper towel initiative Feb. 28, telling students to limit the amount of paper towels they use per day. In the announcement, students were simply informed of...

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