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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

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...

Some CHS Students Take The High Road

By Sara Heimlich, Editor In Chief June 5, 2017

High school students have been conditioned to stay clear of drunk driving from a very young age, but it’s often a different story when it comes to driving high. According to the Center for Disease...

Apple has released red iPhones in order to raise money for the AIDS epidemic in third world countries.

Red iPhone Released for AIDS/HIV Charity

By Bradley Furgerson, Public Relations Manager June 1, 2017

Since the beginning of the technology era, iPhones have been seen as a symbol of status and wealth—a computer in your pocket that carries a heavy price tag. But now, Apple is trying to make it more than...

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

By Arielle Gordon, Editor In Chief May 31, 2017

    For the past two months, The Observer has been delving deep into the world of the 95 official clubs at CHS. Many of those clubs work in the shadows of more well-known ones, so we’ve decided...

CHS Students Take Their Lunch Break Off Campus

May 26, 2017

Between California Tortilla, Chipotle and Cava, the rest of the school envies those lucky, licensed seniors who have several options of places to drive to for lunch during the school week. The school...

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