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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

A Party City store location in Rockville, Maryland that is going out of business. It is set to close in February and the store is getting rid of left-over products.

The closing of bankrupt businesses provides closure to childhood memories

By Zafina Matin, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Party City, a store adored by many, has recently gone out of business due to increasing inflation. Known for its fun Halloween costumes, supplies for birthday parties and decorations for countless holidays,...

WCHS sophomore Adaora Holder shares her ASL knowledge with her friends. Each signing a letter, they form the word ASL. WCHS ASL courses give students the opportunity to communicate with those around them in new ways.

ASL fosters communication outside of the classroom

By Alexandra Wu, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

From Spanish to Chinese to French, WCHS offers a diverse selection of world languages. Out of all these options, one language stands out due to its unique form of expression: American Sign Language (ASL)....

Among other benefits, MCPS students until the age of 18 can get free bus rides and most Metro transportation using the Youth Transit Card or SmartPass through the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MC-DOT).

Free.99, or not: discounts and more for WCHS community to check out

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor February 5, 2025

As MCPS residents under the 18, WCHS students have many opportunities and benefits within the county. Many unknown student benefits include gym passes, free buses and newspaper subscriptions. This article...

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and as students get ready to celebrate it with their partner, or have a "galentines", the Observer has a ton of ideas to help plan the perfect day.

Unforgettable Valentine’s Day date ideas in the area

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor February 5, 2025

Dating is an oxymoron for most teenagers. It is simultaneously feared and desired, and especially as Valentine's Day is approaching, it is becoming an issue that must be urgently addressed. Whether you...

Social Media Influencers Nara Smith, Hannah Neeleman, and Emily Mariko create cooking and lifestyle content on their social media pages that often experience controversy.

How to make high school students overanalyze their lives, from scratch

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

Wake up at 5 a.m., spend an hour getting ready and glide through the day with the perfect routine. Preparing not just meals but household and skin care products from scratch, these women, known as “tradwives”...

WCHS senior Natalia Caetano stands with her mentor at her internship at The National Institutes of Health. Caetano has a half day schedule that allows her to spend half of her day conducting research in this lab.

The path to success is interned with endless opportunity

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

Every day at the beginning of lunch, student interns line the hallway outside of Internship Coordinator Justin Ostry’s office. Some come with questions and updates about their internship while others...

"Gilmore Girls", which is available on various streaming platforms, along with other shows that aired originally in the early 2000's, has a consistent popularity with younger generations.

Rewind or fast forward in the TV show debate

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor February 3, 2025

New TV shows are constantly being conceptualized, filmed, promoted and watched. Despite the constant influx of new media, many people find themselves going back and watching or even rewatching older TV...

Student models step out onto the stage for a final applause to the traditional-wear fashion show. They represent various eras and dynasties to ring in the Year of the Snake.

Sink your fangs into fortune for the Lunar New Year

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor February 3, 2025

The WCHS auditorium is filled with full platters of Chinese and Korean foods, laughter and beautiful outfits; the Lunar New Year Gala has returned for a second time to WCHS. This time, the gala boasts...

During her "It Ends with Us" press tour, Blake Lively wore many extravagant dresses and promoted the floral aesthetics of the movie. This confused many, as "It Ends with Us" is a dark film centered around the issue of domestic violence.

Blake Lively sparks controversy with “It Ends with Us”

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor February 3, 2025

Last year, A-list actress Blake Lively’s reputation was irreparably shattered by a firestorm of negative press. The spark that kindled this breakdown was relatively unremarkable, the public simply noticed...

WCHS Junior Isabel Vorabhanda thinks of what her 2025 resolution will be not just for her personal life, but the Observer as well.

New year, new Observer!

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager February 3, 2025

With the new year comes new goals and challenges. The tradition of New Year’s resolutions started over 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians and is still prominent in today’s age. Nearly half...

From chips and dip to pizza, Superbowl parties is the ultimate event for snacks and sports.

Scoring big with Super Bowl snack ideas

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor January 28, 2025

The Super Bowl is notorious for many things, particularly the parties as it is the ultimate football game of the year.  However, the most important part that pulls it all together is the snacks that are...

WCHS freshman Austin Ma enjoys a snow day at Whitetail Ski Resort, where he developed his passion for skiing at age 10.

Exploring how students make the most out of snow days

By Alexander Wang, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Everyone knows the feeling of waking up in the morning, remembering it is a snow day and excitedly hurrying over to the window to see the winter wonderland outside. While younger children often spend the...

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