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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

CHS sophomores dress up as cowgirls and Wheres Waldo on Halloween.

What’s Scarier, Halloween Night or Mondays?

By Megan Park, Business Manager October 5, 2016

This year on Oct. 31, Halloween will land on a Monday. Dun Dun Duuuuun. Many CHS students are upset because it prevents them from trick-or-treating or staying up late and eating as much candy as possible....

Visitors come from all over the country to see the Washington Monument.

Fall in Love with these Perfect Autumn Spots

By Brandon Li, Circulation Manager October 5, 2016

As the fall season kicks in, it's time go out and explore! With all of the stress that homework and tests bring, there’s a need for relaxation. Visit one of these five places for a break! Rock...

The iPhone7, pictured in silver and rose gold.

iPhone 7: Worth $700?

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor October 4, 2016

After the recent unveiling of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus on Sept. 7, many CHS students are purchasing the new apple products. As with any new piece of technology, students have differing opinions...

An example of what one can order and personalize at Class 520 ice cream shop that just opened in Rockville.

Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager October 3, 2016

Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland.   Thai...

School Policies Irk CHS Students

School Policies Irk CHS Students

October 1, 2016

The start of school comes every year without fail. New classes, loads of homework and the numerous “con- tracts” students mindlessly sign on the first week of school in order to get out of...

An astronomer looks at the night sky through a telescope.

Is it Time to Start Counting Nine Planets Again?

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager September 29, 2016

We look at the night sky and see too many stars to count; what we do not know is that there are a multitude of other stars and planets out there beyond our point of visibility. According to an Aug....

Kuchins jumps against a defender for a layup

Coco Kuchins Commits to United States Air Force Academy

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editior September 26, 2016

Senior Coco Kuchins verbally committed to play Division 1 basketball for the United States Air Force Academy August 20. According to a Jan 21. Washington Post article, Kuchins was also scouted by other...

An in-game screencap from Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go 101

By Ethan S Miller, Fact-Checker September 23, 2016

For many CHS students, Pokémon is more than just a game, it's a way of life. Hopefully these tips and tricks help you to master Pokémon Go. 1. Stock up on poke balls Make sure you keep your pokeball...

Typing is a crucial skill to have for future job opportunities.

Typing Classes Should be Offered at CHS

By Balbina Yang, Arts Editor September 23, 2016

With the advent of the smartphone, we now carry mini computers in our pockets. But other than taking selfies and posting that “insta”, phones do not serve any purpose in learning how to type. In fact, since...

Junior Sam Nasar recently released his EP "Self Signed", which features original songs.

Junior Releases Original EP

By Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Atkinson, Arts Editor and News Editor September 22, 2016

On Sept. 15, junior Sam Nasar released his first Extended Preview (EP), “Self Signed.” Ever since Nasar’s mother introduced him to musical theater, he has always had a passion for the arts. Nasar...

Vactor led the CHS golf team to its second straight state title this past year and was  honored as the All-Mets Coach of the Year in recognition of his coaching abilities.

Golf Coach Honored as All-Met Coach of the Year

By Rebekah Sklute, Online News Editor June 5, 2016

Golf coach and LAD Resource teacher Aaron Vactor was named the All-Met Coach of the Year, an award recognizing him as the best coach in the Maryland, Virginia and D.C area. This is Vactor’s fourth...

Chromebooks have proven to be ineffective in measuring accurate results for standardized exams.

PARCC Proves A Waste of Time and Funding

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor May 27, 2016

A sophomore is in their homeroom class, staring aimlessly at the clock as the second hand makes its way around. Tick-tock, tick-tock: he wonders why he’s wasting time there in the first place. If...

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