Indoor practices do not work, let the Dawgs out
By Jake Certner, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
As someone who has participated in baseball every year at CHS, I have experienced first-hand the effects cold and snow have on tryouts and practice. Every year I have been here it has been an issue. In fact, the past two years tryouts for outdoor spring sports have been forced inside by snow. You can’t...
Winter’s top five hardest things to do in sports
By Michael Fox, Sports Editor
December 22, 2014
In the world of sports, many debates focus on how difficult a sport is to play compared to other sports. The debates have continued on and on, so the Observer weighs to share its opinion on the top five hardest things to do in winter high school sports. Landing a Successful Dive: Although many see it as j...
The Observer’s guide to Winter Break
By Danielle Kiefer, Features Editor
December 11, 2014
As winter break quickly approaches, many students and teachers are finalizing travel plans. However, those who are not going anywhere do not have to fear facing 12 days of boredom: the Observer is here to provide a list of the activities going on in the area that will be sure to make for the best “...
MCPS makes a mistake sending students to school
By Yash Nigam, Production Editor
January 10, 2014
MCPS acted irresponsibly by deciding against a school delay Jan. 7, the coldest day of not only this year but also the past two decades. Its inaction and failure to realize that subzero temperatures can prove as harmful, if not more, than snow accumulation highlights the county’s ignorance. According...