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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

CHS: stop complaining

CHS: stop complaining

By Stacey Stein May 31, 2013

If there’s one thing CHS students have in common, it’s that we all love to complain. Whether it’s that annoying teacher who assigned an essay due the next day, or the stupid new testing policy that...

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...

Schraibman retires

Schraibman retires

By Stacey Stein, Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2013

When Julian Schraibman first came to CHS to teach Chemistry, there were no honors or AP classes, no ninth graders and he taught in a different, smaller building. Now, after 33.5 years of teaching, he is...

Don't be 'Mean' to Taylor

Don’t be ‘Mean’ to Taylor

By Stacey Stein, Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2012

In today’s music industry, few singers serve as role models for young girls. In a scene dominated by performers like Rihanna and Ke$ha, who are well known for partying, it is refreshing to see an artist...

Girls Basketball

Girls Basketball

By Stacey Stein, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2012

After going 22-5 last year, girls basketball will look to fill the shoes of offensive leader Sarafina Arthur-Williams and defenders Jill Beauregard and Kim Deausan. According to head coach Katelyn McMahon,...

Taylor Swift delivers another hit album in 'Red'

Taylor Swift delivers another hit album in ‘Red’

By Stacey Stein, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2012

 From the opening lines of the title track of "Red," Taylor Swift’s newest album, it is clear that Swift is experimenting with sounds other than the country beat that made her so famous. However, while...

Student-run Daily Roast gets teachers going

Student-run Daily Roast gets teachers going

By Stacey Stein, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2012

The Daily Roast, a student-run shop, opened Sept. 4 to sell coffee to teachers and give students an opportunity to learn about business. Teacher Lynde Thai is helping the students start the shop. "CHS...

Friends,family make wishes come true for Bhatnagar

Friends,family make wishes come true for Bhatnagar

By Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News March 27, 2012

 Students are rallying to support senior Nachu Bhatnagar, who recently relapsed after being diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma.  Nachu traveled to New York, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to spend...

Blast takes the stage

Blast takes the stage

By Stacey Stein, By Online Breaking News Editor December 9, 2011

The 23rd Blast musical review debuted this weekend with the theme Believe and featured a range of artists from Lady Gaga to Smash Mouth. Although Blast is usually in April, this year it occurred in December. However,...

Autism Program parents request board

Autism Program parents request board

By Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News Editor November 21, 2011

  Parents of children in the Autism Program asked the PTSA Oct. 18 to buy a Promethean board for their classroom. The PTSA, who does not have the funds to pay for a board, has since formed a committee...

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