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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

Fields such as the one pictured below at Richard Montgomery, are not accessible to students and must be open to everyone.

Is MCPS taking protection over their fields too far?

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

OpiEvery athlete's worst nightmare is having no place to practice their sport, or be able to play sports with their friends. It is becoming harder and harder for teenagers to access the athletic fields...

WCHS Sophomore Jenna Piggot sleeps on her desk during class. A free period would have helped her overcome this tiredness.

Productivity is self-care and self-care is productivity

By Nataly Behnia, Internal Communicatons Manager March 28, 2023

A free period during the school day can be incredibly beneficial for students for a variety of reasons. These periods provide an opportunity for students to take a break from the rigors of academic work,...

There are many popular posthumous albums such as "Circles", "Legends Never Die" and more. But are these albums' popularity worth the effect it can have on an artist's legacy.

Poor or progressive: Posthumous albums

By Liam Klein, Opinions Editor March 27, 2023

Posthumous albums are nothing new to the music industry. What do The Notorious B.I.G’s “Life After Death”, Jimi Hendrix's “The Cry of Love”, 2Pac’s “R U Still Down” and Marvin Gaye’s...

During daylight savings the sun sets far earlier than normal. Everyone in MOCO experiences sunsets at about 5 pm and are surrounded in darkness by 7 pm.

Daylight savings turns back the clock on progress

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager March 26, 2023

Twice a year the entire US is substantially more exhausted and unadjusted to their native time zone. It almost gives a feeling of jet lag, despite the fact that nobody ever left home. What causes this...

While some may assume we live far away from the danger of school shootings, Magruder High School faced an incident with a ghost gun just last year.

Observer Opinion: WCHS must do more to protect our students

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2023

Makenna Lee Elrod. Layla Salazar. Maranda Mathis. Nevaeh Bravo. Jose Manuel Flores Jr. Xavier Lopez. Tess Marie Mata. Rojelio Torres. Ellie Amyah Garcia. Eliahna Torres. Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez. Jackie...

From social media advertisements to word of mouth, finding a job can be a simple and straightforward process. The experience can improve one’s maturity and communication skills, in order to gain comfortability in future work environments.

Jobs give high school students more than just an income

By Julia Levi, Assistant Observations Editor March 26, 2023

There is no doubt that students at WCHS remain busy both in and out of school. However, what can truly distinguish one student from another is how they spend their time after school. From playing on sports...

With Valentine's Day comes ingenuine gifts, disappointments, and loneliness. The unrealistic balloon of love it claims to be is quickly popped with the realization of its materialistic qualities and stress-induction.

Valentine’s Day is now a mockery of true love

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2023

Boxes of chocolate, crimson roses and sparkling jewelry disappear from the shelves as anxiety-ridden lovers scurry to purchase all they can afford for their significant other. Eyerolls fill the masses...

Currently, 49/50 states have approved Seals of Biliteracy, with the final one on the way. Getting this award is highly beneficial for students in the future.

Requirements should change to promote biliteracy

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2023

Welcome to the start of this article on why world language classes should be required for all four years of high school. Bienvenido al comienzo de este artículo sobre por qué las clases de idiomas extranjeros...

Cabin John Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School face off in a basketball game hosted by WCHS. There was a large turnout and really proved the intrest in middle school athletics.

Observer Opinion: Are 8th grade athletes ethical?

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor March 26, 2023

Friday night lights are the dream of many young football players as they anxiously await their freshman year of high school. Promising middle school baseball players are good enough, but can only watch...

A teen drug setup displays many sources of marijuana that have a chance of being laced with fentanyl. Marijuana use can lead to major long term effects including lung cancer, heart issues and reduced cognition.

Mary Jane is one friend no student should have

By Jack Gans, Social Media Manager March 24, 2023

Teenage years are the main time for young people to explore and make mistakes along the way. However, one of those mistakes should not be smoking marijuana. Marjuana is a huge issue globally for teens...

In order to obtain their license, students drivers are required to complete six hours of in-car driving instruction using driving school-provided cars.

Observer Opinion: Driver’s Ed must be accessible

By Kalena Yee, Arts Editor March 24, 2023

Beep beep! Getting a driver’s license is arguably one of the most defining moments in a high schooler’s life. Although it may seem like just a plastic card to some, a driver’s license gives students...

Theodor Suess Giesel, also known as Dr. Suess, is shown next to his two books, "And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street" and "If I Ran The Zoo." Both well-known books have been included on an updated list of six banned Dr. Suess books, deemed too offensive for publications.

Dr. Suess must be reframed for his previous racist work

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi and Graeme Finley March 24, 2023

March 2nd marks the birthday of one of the most well-known and influential authors of all time: Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Throughout the early to mid 1900s, Dr. Seuss created some...

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