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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

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New Bulldog Logo Brings Unity to School Image

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor February 22, 2017

Athletic Director Jesse Smith released a new bulldog logo for CHS Feb 17. The new bulldog logo will not only be used for all of the sports at the school, but will also be used by the school as a whole....

Women’s March on Washington

January 23, 2017

On Jan. 21, 2017, more than 500,000 people came together and marched in Washington, D. C. to the White House to support the rights of women and other minorities.   Due to the recent election...

Signs have been put up at the East Gate Swim and Tennis Club in protest of the proposed Verizon Wireless cell phone tower.

Conflict Over East Gate Cell Tower Continues

By Jake Herman, Online Opinions Editor January 23, 2017

A zoning hearing on Jan. 9 may determine whether Verizon Wireless can build a cell phone tower at East Gate Swim and Tennis Club on the corner of Gainsborough Road and Democracy Boulevard. After the...

Racist Vandalism Disturbs CHS Community

Racist Vandalism Disturbs CHS Community

By Max Kandel, Advertising Manager January 23, 2017

On Nov. 10, a sign was found in a CHS boys bathroom that read “Whites Only.” This goes along with the recent trend of offensive signs and writings in schools since November. This incident was first...

Students Take Action After Polarizing Election

Students Take Action After Polarizing Election

By Dani Miller and Megan Park January 11, 2017

With Inauguration Day right around the corner, it is time for country to start thinking about the future. Mirroring the the current political climate of our country, CHS students have different ideas...

Many Students with Street Parking Passes traded in for a Parking Space

New Parking Spots Made Available

By Lauren Roseman, News Editor January 11, 2017

Recently, more parking spots in the Senior Lot became available to seniors due to a reassignment of other previously reserved parking spaces and students not meeting criteria for parking spot eligibility. CHS...

Protestors display disapproval at the #TurnOutDC rally Dec. 17.

Students Make Plans For Inauguration Week

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor January 10, 2017

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." With...

A wreath is pictured on the door of a house in Potomac, Maryland.

CHS Wreaths Pose Threat to Policies

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor December 27, 2016

Christmas wreaths were put up around CHS, on Monday Nov. 28, and they were taken down two days later. The wreaths were displayed on the outside classrooms and department and administrative office doors....

Someone uses the Uber app to call for a ride.

Uber: You must be 18 and over to ride…Or not?

By Max Kandel, Advertisements Manager December 16, 2016

Although many CHS students use Uber, they may not realize that one must be 18 in order to ride Uber unaccompanied, according to Uber's terms and conditions. Most CHS students are younger than 18 but...

The CDC has issued a statement against using the nasal flu vaccine FluMist this season.

FluMist Effectiveness Concerns Limit Vaccine Accessibility

By Ethan C. Miller, Online Sports Editor December 8, 2016

For the 2016-2017 flu season, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended not to use nasal spray flu vaccines and to only receive flu shots to get vaccinated. According to CDC.gov,...

Students at Montgomery Blair High School during the walkout.

Election Results Move Students to Vocalize Beliefs

By Rebecca Jackson, Online Features Editor December 8, 2016

For the past year, America has been bombarded with name-calling, mudslinging, deleted emails, accusations of sexual assault, proposed blueprints for a wall between nations and other surprises. But in the...

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