‘Observer’ Sits Down with Actor Ben Feldman
By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O'Brien
May 26, 2016
CHS alumnus Ben Feldman is a television and film actor in such shows as Mad Men, Silicon Valley and Cloverfield. Though he has done endless interviews, the Observer had the privilege of interviewing Feldman recently. Feldman jogged to CHS from his father’s house in the Inverness neighborhood of Potomac...
CHS Community Mourns Loss of Junior
By Thomas Atkinson and Lauren Roseman
May 5, 2016
Junior Anna Castillo (Maya Castle) passed away April 16 at the age of 16. She is survived by parents Daniela and Victor Castillo and extended family members. Maya’s legal name was Anna Castillo, but she preferred to be called Maya Castle. She was especially active in the CHS Art Department. "Maya r...
CHS Community Mourns Loss of Junior
By Thomas Atkinson, News Editor
May 2, 2016
Junior Anna Castillo (Maya Castle) passed away April 16 at the age of 16. She is survived by parents Daniela and Victor Castillo and extended family members. Maya’s legal name was Anna Castillo, but she preferred to be called Maya Castle. She was especially active in the CHS Art Departmen...
Teacher Travel Guide: Add These Destinations to Your Next Trip
By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O' Brien
February 25, 2016
As spring break is right around the corner, many CHS students and staff seem uncertain of their travel plans. If you happen to be one of these people, have no fear because some CHS teachers are here to give advice on the best places to travel domestically. Don’t want to stay in the States? The teachers...
Oscars Receive Criticism over Lack of Diversity
By Thomas Atkinson and Jasmine Baten
February 25, 2016
I think my color TV is broken! For the second year in a row, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences has not nominated any actors of color for an Academy Award. In a time where we have a black president and numerous racial awareness movements, one would expect to see award shows depicting an accurate...
Black History Month Deserves Recognition
By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor
February 25, 2016
Attempting to find any trace of support for Black History Month is like trying to find a well-rested junior: impossible. Over the past few months, CHS has sponsored a variety of events to support many groups, from the UP Day supporting LGBT students and Churchill vs. Cancer to the fundraiser this...
…But Turkey is Better
By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor
December 23, 2015
Black Friday was originally known for the color used when accounts made a profit. Now it has become an annual event representing capitalistic, consumer-driven America. Every year, thousands of people wake up early and rush to shopping malls to take advantage of clearance deals and sales instead of...
Birds and Bees at CHS: What’s the Buzz?
By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor
September 29, 2015
Let’s talk about sex. The everyday lives of students are inundated with sex at every turn, which undoubtedly influences their ideas about it. These three tiny letters can wield so much power in a teen’s life, especially if he or she has the perception that everyone is doing it. The Observer has...
Sweetlife festival offers bigger lineup, better food
By Thomas Atkinson and Isabel Dibble
May 26, 2015
Sweetlife, the annual music festival hosted by the salad company Sweetgreen, is back on May 30 and 31 at Merriweather Post Pavilion and is going to be bigger than ever, featuring many big names such as Kendrick Lamar and Calvin Harris. The event started in 2010 with the opening of Sweetgreen’s...
Follow these tips for an Insta-game ‘on fleek’
By Thomas Atkinson and Madison Hurr
April 28, 2015
As Facebook’s popularity is declining, Instagram’s is rising exponentially. Instagram allows anyone with a smartphone to become an amateur photographer. Here are some tips to making your Instagram profile the best it can be. Theme: Square vs. Rectangle To keep your Instagram page consistent and aest...
School sidewalks will be priority in snow removal
By Thomas Atkinson, Public Relations Manager
November 21, 2014
Sophomore Jacob Friedman remembers having to walk to school on icy, uncleared sidewalks with start of winter just around the corner. “Many people didn’t shovel the sidewalks, including the school,” Freidman said. “All of the unshoveled snow on the sidewalks turned to ice the next day making...
Singer Jason Derulo wows crowd at Fillmore
By Thomas Atkinson and Alissa Li
November 11, 2014
International pop star Jason Derulo performed Oct. 28 at the Fillmore alongside Becky G and Wallpaper. Derulo started his music career back in 2009 by writing songs for other musicians, and then released his debut single “Whatcha Say”, shooting him into the limelight. The concert was held at...