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5 Upcoming Trends and How to Get them Sustainably!
May 8

May 8 5 Upcoming Trends and How to Get them Sustainably!

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Here are 5 upcoming spring/summer 2020 trends and how you can get them without supporting fast fashion!

By: Rymo Hymowitz

Quarantunes Playlist: COVID-19 Dance Party
Apr 21

Apr 21 Quarantunes Playlist: COVID-19 Dance Party

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Feeling jumpy, and wanting to run outside out in the open? Instead, jump around the house with your family to these hype songs, and wash your hands!

By Sadie Arneson

Do's and Don'ts of Zoom Conferencing
Apr 3

Apr 3 Do's and Don'ts of Zoom Conferencing

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Read below for some do’s and don’ts for Zoom conferencing, so you present your best self while in class (even though you might be secretly in bed).

By Zoe Moskowitz

Five Fun Things To Do While Social Distancing
Mar 26

Mar 26 Five Fun Things To Do While Social Distancing

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Looking for fun ways to make being stuck at home bearable? We’ve got you!

By Rymo Hymowitz

Best Online Shopping Deals: FWC Sponsors
Mar 25

Mar 25 Best Online Shopping Deals: FWC Sponsors

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Now is the perfect time for online shopping! Here are the best deals from brands that have sponsored Fashion With Compassion, JCHS’s student-run charity fashion show.

By Eliza Aiken

What to Watch at Home: Our Favorite Rom-Coms
Mar 22

Mar 22 What to Watch at Home: Our Favorite Rom-Coms

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

With all the “free time” we now have staying at home, what better thing is there to do than cozy up with a bowl of popcorn and a Rom-Com? Here are some recommendations made by your very own Junior Rosh, Simona Lewis. Enjoy!

By Simona Lewis

Quarantunes Playlist: Quarantine & Chill
Mar 22

Mar 22 Quarantunes Playlist: Quarantine & Chill

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Some chill & boppy tunes to vibe to when you’re feeling mellow while stuck inside. Take a walk and listen along -- or actually just stay inside.

By Sadie Arneson

Stay-At-Home Recipes: Peanut Butter Cups
Mar 22

Mar 22 Stay-At-Home Recipes: Peanut Butter Cups

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Here is my favorite recipe for delicious homemade peanut butter cups to try when you get bored in self-quarantine. Enjoy!

By Natalia Tuchman

Tips & Tricks To Stay Safe and Sanitary
Mar 22

Mar 22 Tips & Tricks To Stay Safe and Sanitary

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

Wondering how to stay healthy and clean during this pandemic? Here are some tips and tricks to thrive during these trying times!

By Sarrah Wilkes

Reality TV Shows to Binge in Self-Quarantine
Mar 20

Mar 20 Reality TV Shows to Binge in Self-Quarantine

JCHS Observer
Corona Content

While you’re practicing social-distancing, enjoy some of my favorite reality TV shows across streaming platforms—available now on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime!

By Zoe Moskowitz

JCHS Staff Show Creative Side at Professional Community Coffeehouse
Feb 26

Feb 26 JCHS Staff Show Creative Side at Professional Community Coffeehouse

JCHS Observer
Art and Theatre

Here’s a recap from the Professional Community Coffeehouse, an opportunity to see the adults of JCHS as talented, interesting, real-life people with passions and personalities that extend far beyond campus.

By Max Bamberger

Winter Playlist
Jan 22

Jan 22 Winter Playlist

JCHS Observer

Recreate the warm wintery feeling of sitting by the fireplace or with a cup of cocoa in hand with this winter playlist.

By Sadie Arneson

The Dangers of Amazon Wildfires: And How They're Caused
Dec 12

Dec 12 The Dangers of Amazon Wildfires: And How They're Caused

JCHS Observer
World News

Out-of-control fires in the Amazon, which covers two-thirds of Brazil, puts both the rainforest’s ecosystem and the entire world at risk. Due to all of these fires, fields of the rainforest are being destroyed day by day.

By Sarrah Wilkes

Metal Forks Sustainability Initiative: And Why It Failed
Dec 12

Dec 12 Metal Forks Sustainability Initiative: And Why It Failed

JCHS Observer
Student Life

An initiative spearheaded by lunch program coordinator Mr. Shapero replaced compostable plastic cutlery with new reusable metal cutlery with failed results. What went wrong and how can our community become more sustainable?

By Sam Lieberman

What's all the Buzz? Behind the Scenes of the Fall Musical
Dec 9

Dec 9 What's all the Buzz? Behind the Scenes of the Fall Musical

JCHS Observer
Art and Theatre

As a cast member, I saw first-hand the incredible work it took to put together this hit show, but have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

By Sarrah Wilkes

The Life of Sally Hindman
Dec 9

Dec 9 The Life of Sally Hindman

JCHS Observer
Student Life

Who is Sally Hindman and how has her work impacted San Francisco’s homeless community?

By Didi Miller

Faces of Jerusalem: A Moving Narrative
Jun 21

Jun 21 Faces of Jerusalem: A Moving Narrative

JCHS Observer

Mimicking the “Humans of New York” project, I had many conversations with Israelis during election season.

by Isaac Levy

Tri-Sport Varsity Athlete's Freshman Experience
May 8

May 8 Tri-Sport Varsity Athlete's Freshman Experience

JCHS Observer
Athletics

I remember the first day of volleyball practice; I think I said a total of ten words during those two hours.

by Sadie Arneson

Juxtaposition: A Junior's Poland Experience
May 8

May 8 Juxtaposition: A Junior's Poland Experience

JCHS Observer
Student Life

Before me, lay the remnants of these individuals lives, their brushes, their siddurs.

by Isaac Levy

Taking the Road Less Traveled:  My Keystone Project
May 7

May 7 Taking the Road Less Traveled: My Keystone Project

JCHS Observer
Student Life

I realized I’d gotten myself into a project that had a heavy learning curve.

by Sam Arneson

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