Congratulations to the It’s Academic team for defeating St. Anselm’s in Washington D.C. and Dominion High School from Virginia. The program will air on television Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. on...
By Tyler Mead, Online Features Editor
• December 21, 2012
December is here, and nothing says holidays like scones fresh from the oven. A light dusting of cinnamon sugar and warm chocolate baked right in are what makes this treat perfect for eating by fireplace.
This...
The rate of tuberculosis, an infectious and potentially fatal disease that attacks the body, primarily the lungs, has been rising in Montgomery County.
Tuberculosis, along with many other infectious diseases,...
2012 was filled with newsworthy events. The following is a list compiled by the Observer of the top events of the year.
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Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act, a nationwide health care law that...
At the beginning of November, MCPS Superintendent Joshua Starr proposed adding $14.2 million to the $1.35 billion MCPS budget plan, $11.5 million of which would be dedicated to Heating, Ventilation and...
By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor
• December 17, 2012
1. Don’t let that holiday spirit consume you.
As winter break approaches, keep in mind that you should be reviewing and refreshing your memory during this time. Coming back to school will be hard if...
By Ben Schick, Online-Sports-Editor
• December 4, 2012
The baseball Gods work in mysterious ways.
Over the years, they have intervened in countless important games that have stood out in baseball history. They can make you lose—Buckner’s between the...
By Julia Reagan, Public Relations Manager
• December 3, 2012
Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner has proposed that the Maryland state legislature grant county lawmakers the power to impose their own gasoline tax. The money collected from this tax...
By Tyler Mead, Online Features Editor
• November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving, arguably the best holiday, is fast approaching. Tradition is nice but it’s time we forget the typical gelatinous cranberry sauce and spice things up a bit with cranberry horseradish relish.
This...
By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor
• November 12, 2012
1. Keep reviewing.
Congratulations, you have gotten through the first quarter! However, that doesn’t mean you should forget everything you have learned. Continue to refresh your memory on past...
By Tyler Mead, Online Features Editor
• November 9, 2012
With the chilly season comes an influx of pumpkin everything: from lattes to pies, people cannot seem to get enough of it in their diet. No autumn would be complete without one of these recipes, of course,...
After the fire in the auditorium last April, academic departments have been forced to make changes in order to better follow safety codes, including changes in classroom arrangement and organization of...
