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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

Facebook takes stalking to a whole new level

By Staff Columnist, Charles Cook October 24, 2011

You listen intently while two kids you do not know converse about their insane weekend. You then spy over another girl’s shoulder as she shows her friend her new pictures from spring break. You finish...

Bucket list gives senior year new purpose

By Joe Haynes, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2011

Not to brag, but I have already accomplished more in my storied high school career than most ever will. I spent a year parading around as the school mascot, I “unofficially” finished second in the...

Study challenges criticisms of social media

September 27, 2011

It seems that no matter what CHS students have going on—APs, projects, sports, applications, clubs, extracurriculars or jobs—there is always time for Facebook. As technology becomes increasingly convenient,...

FACE-OFF: Android vs. iPhone: King Apple reigns supreme

By Brittany Goodman, Archive Manager September 27, 2011

Excuse me, may I have your attention please? An imposter, I repeat an imposter, of the Apple iPhone is dangerous and on the loose. My name is Android, and I am infiltrating the minds of children and...

FACE-OFF: Android vs. iPhone: Android prevails over iPhone

Hi, I’m Mac! I have a cool design, people want me left and right, and it seems that I am the most user-friendly and desired device in the world. The team at Apple has done a fantastic job marketing...

Bullying campaign misses real culprit: teasing

By Online Political Columnist, Joe Nolan September 27, 2011

It’s a new school year at CHS, and aside from the urgent chaos of switching into classes to avoid nefarious teachers, this means another slew of anti-bullying art contests, apparel and awareness videos....

Bueller?…Bueller?… Seniors rue new policy

By Staff Writer, Ben Hollander September 27, 2011

In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Ferris took part in outrageous shenanigans in the city of Chicago while driving his girlfriend around in a ’61 Ferrari, activities that will forever be idolized by any...

In light of 9/11, where has all the patriotism gone?

By Observations Editor, Yasmin Akbari September 27, 2011

I am proud to say that I recited the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time in high school Sept. 9. It’s not that I don’t pledge my allegiance to the union: America is and always has been my home....

E-books are far better alternative to textbooks

By Staff Writer, Dana Harris September 27, 2011

Bring a 20-pound water cooler and walk around CHS for the day. You will likely feel exhaustion and muscle strain. Tomorrow, replace the cooler with a water bottle weighing about 10 ounces. It makes more...

Kyle in Context

By Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist September 27, 2011

Pools are closing, schools are starting up again, and the new football season has just begun. Summer is over, but planning for next summer's blockbuster season is just beginning. Capitalism is equal...

MLK Memorial Displays Inaccuracies

By Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News Editor September 23, 2011

After over 20 years of planning, fundraising and building, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial opened to the public Aug. 22. As visitors enter the memorial, and approach the statue of Dr. King,...

The Cook Book

By Charles Cook, Staff Columnist May 13, 2011

As I near the end of my second semester as a junior and enter the final phase of the upperclassmanship that is senior year, it is interesting to reflect upon my life at CHS over the past few months. In...

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