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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

SAT subject tests only elicit stress in students

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor March 7, 2018

With the ACT or SAT, AP tests and Required Quarterly Assessments (RQA), it seems as if testing in high school never ends. Even with all these exams to study for, there is another type of testing some students...

Senior Will Chai interns under Dr. Seble Kassaye,  the Principal Investigator of the Women’s HIV Study at Georgetown University Medical Center.

A Letter to the Editor

By Will Chai, Guest Writer February 22, 2018

About the Author: Will Chai is a CHS senior interning at Georgetown Medical Center’s Women’s Interagency HIV Study since 2016. He researches HIV transmission by constructing phylogenetic networks...

Time’s up MCPS; Health course must be revamped

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2018

It’s only the first month of 2018, but society has already gone through a huge metamorphosis surrounding sexual assault and harassment. From the #MeToo movement to the Time’s Up initiative, celebrities...

Looser laws do not lead to greater teen drug use

By Sofia Williamson, Online Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2018

As we welcomed the new year just a few miles outside our nation’s capitol, Congress and our Attorney General released plans for new federal regulations. Regardless of whether or not Republicans advocate...

Retakes: when it comes to testing, practice makes perfect

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor January 10, 2018

As some people say, in life there aren’t any retakes; a mistake is a mistake. We have to live with those mistakes, and learn from them. However, there are actually many more retakes than people might...

Social media use connects teens with depression

By Megan Park, Photo Editor January 10, 2018

It’s no secret that social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook have a considerable impact on their users. Many of the effects from platforms have been negative, often triggering...

Case closed: jury duty must accommodate teachers

By Ethan S. Miller, Digital Media Editor January 10, 2018

Sick days, emergencies, car breakdowns. These are some of the most prevalent reasons that teachers miss school. However, there is another conflict hitting CHS students and staff hard: jury duty. Jury...

Net neutrality is necessary for CHS students

Net neutrality is necessary for CHS students

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor January 10, 2018

The internet is an integral part of our society and imperative to our daily lives. It provides a place to share ideas, learn new things and communicate with others. In America, the internet has traditionally...

CHS students: stop silence, speak out on sexual assault

CHS students: stop silence, speak out on sexual assault

By Bryan Fletcher, Art Director January 10, 2018

With the seemingly never-ending stream of sexual harassment allegations emerging throughout Hollywood and politics, now is a more crucial time than ever for CHS students to understand the gravity of sexual...

TBH, honesty apps are just asking for trouble

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor January 10, 2018

There’s a well known saying: If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. To accommodate the digital age, this should be changed to, “If you can’t say it to someone’s...

MCPS must mend mental health

MCPS must mend mental health

January 10, 2018

“I don't wanna be alive, I don't wanna be alive, I just wanna die today, I just wanna die.” These words, written by Grammy-nominated rapper and MCPS native Logic, have tragically proven to ring...

New Star Wars movie promotes inclusion

New Star Wars movie promotes inclusion

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor December 20, 2017

The new Star Wars movie brings an influx of worldwide excitement as people come to watch the next installment of their favorite movie series. With new characters, beautiful scenery and awesome lightsaber...

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