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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Not just "Despacito": Students often groove to Latin music

Not just “Despacito”: Students often groove to Latin music

By Maya Rosenberg and Becky Wolfson November 21, 2017

Does the word “despacito” sound familiar to you?   Over the summer, the smash hit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee took over the airwaves. Its catchy hook, infectious beat...

CHS social studies department slays school spirit

CHS social studies department slays school spirit

By Sara Heimlich, Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2017

When it comes to the Churchill spirit, there’s no department that does “Bulldog Pride” better than the social studies department. Throughout the years, the social studies department has developed...

Frequent Wifi disconnection affects instruction

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor October 25, 2017

Classrooms, Chromebooks, connection: one of them is the odd one out. In many afternoon classes, the internet connection has been fluctuating and computers’ connections have been disconnecting during...

Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

By Riley Hurr, Social Media Editor October 25, 2017

Homecoming is such a memorable time filled with friends, dancing and of course pictures. From spirit days to the Homecoming football game, it’s a great way to show some school spirit and create unforgettable...

Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa

Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa

By Becky Wolfson, Online Arts Editor October 25, 2017

Living near Washington D.C., it can be easy to take for granted the more basic components of everyday life. In western Africa, there is a huge need for improved healthcare access and no other initiatives. Twin...

Teens prefer hasty hookups over dedicated dating

Teens prefer hasty hookups over dedicated dating

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor October 25, 2017

Whether it’s “friends with benefits” or “no strings attached,” casual hook ups have become increasingly common among high school students. The definition of hooking up varies greatly depending...

What to do with solar eclipse glasses

What to do with solar eclipse glasses

By Megan Park, Photo Editor October 9, 2017

The solar eclipse on Aug. 21 drew attention from all over the country. Since the next solar eclipse is not coming until 2024, many people do not know what to do with their solar eclipse glasses. Solar...

New school year schedule raises concern

New school year schedule raises concern

By Nora Holland and Fatima Yazdi October 4, 2017

After Governor Larry Hogan denied the MCPS Board of Education’s (BOE) request to start school before Labor Day, a new school schedule for the 2017-2018 school year was put into action, which has raised...

Many students are bringing their Juuls to school and many are not caught due to their discreet sizes.

Juul E-Cigarettes On the Rise Among Students

By Gaurav Gandhi and Drew Ingall October 2, 2017

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve probably seen a Juul in the past few months. The small, lightweight black device can be found plugged into walls and even being used all over Churchill. Juul’s...

School spirit on the rise at CHS

School spirit on the rise at CHS

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor October 2, 2017

SThe half empty bleachers were full of a silent student section. Suddenly, lights turn on and the game begins.  Spectators sitting in the crowd seem dead and those just entering are lazily shuffling in.....

Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor October 1, 2017

Just like popcorn and candy is a natural inclination of people at the movie theaters, hierarchy and social class is a natural inclination of people in a society. It may seem that hierarchy and social...

LGBTQ Month Raises Awareness

LGBTQ Month Raises Awareness

By Megan Park, Photo Editor June 6, 2017

With June fast approaching, there will be many holidays to celebrate. Though it may not be commonly known, June happens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Book month as well as LGBT awareness...

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