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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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Travis Scott’s encouragement of recklessness and dangerous acts in his crowds result in hundreds of injuries, starting from his Rodeo Tour in 2015.

[Photo] Astroworld tragedy sparks questions on concert safety

By Nur Yavuz, Social Media Manager
December 1, 2021
Due to the sudden switch to distance learning, teachers have had to adjust how to teach their lessons during the pandemic.

[Photo] WCHS teachers battle anxiety during virtual learning

By Sylvia Thomson, Assistant Social Media Manager
October 28, 2020
With WCHS's new attendance policy in place, students will need to make sure to arrive on time to class. This especially means, no ignoring your alarm clock and sleeping in during first period.

[Photo] Students hit snooze on the new attendance policy

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2020
Thousands of people worldwide take to the streets to demand justice for the murder of innocent Black lives. Attending protests is just one way to advocate for change.

[Photo] How to support the Black Lives Matter movement

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
June 26, 2020
"The Hate U Give", starring Amandla Stenberg, is a timely and must-see film that highlights the racial injustice and police brutality in predominantly Black communities.

[Photo] “The Hate U Give” is a must see to understand white privilege

By Aliki Dimitoglou and Ari Dimitoglou
June 22, 2020
Protestors rally in Ohio, urging for the state to open up again, protesting the current stay at home order.

[Photo] Lockdown protesters need to focus getting rid of Covid-19

By Sapna David, Features Editor
May 11, 2020
The MCPS board of education will be holding a meeting May 12 to decide on the marking period 2 grading system.

[Photo] Should MCPS implement the “pass/fail” grading system for semester 2?

By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
May 11, 2020
Based on the New York Times Best-Seller, "To all the Boys I Loved Before" gained enough traction from fans to earn itself a sequel, "To all the Boys I Loved Before PS I Still Love You." This new Netflix romantic comedy stars Lana Condor, who plays shy girl Lara jean, and Noah Centineo, who plays a popular lacrosse star.

[Photo] Netflix rom-com excites viewers with a sequel: P.S. you will love it

By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
April 26, 2020
Ellen Degeneres and wife, Portia De Rossi, are featured on an Amazon Alexa ad that was showcased during the superbowl.

[Photo] March Adness

By Emma Chen, Ohio Meshanko, and Maya Bhattiprolu
March 11, 2020
Students walk to their new classes after being given changed schedules for the new semester. At WCHS, this happens once a year.

[Photo] Semester class changes are necessary for students

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2020
A hoops poster of the basketball star Kobe Bryant with both of his jersey numbers, eight and 24.

[Photo] Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial sparks tears from audience members

By Nur Yavuz, Assistant Observations Editor
March 7, 2020
Roddy Ricch's new hit album cover "Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial" contains 16 songs, three on the Billboard Hot 100 list.

[Photo] Roddy Ricch’s new album gives excuses “for being antisocial”

By David Malament, Promotions Manager
February 4, 2020
Recent cheating scandals have shed a light on the dishonest, unfaithful habits of some WCHS students.

[Photo] Academic dishonesty takes root at WCHS

By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
January 31, 2020
"Two Sentence Horror Stories" leaves the audience feeling panicked, just as the characters in the show feel themselves. It is impossible to escape the terror that the protagonists are feeling throughout each episode.

[Photo] “Two Sentence Horror Stories” spooks watchers

By Charley Hutton, Advertisement and Subscription Manager
February 4, 2020
Astounding special effects and beautiful cinematography set this sci-fi franchise's newest film into an universe that is both colorful and terrifying. The end of the modern Star Wars trilogy, "The Rise of Skywalker" serves as a good endpoint despite its flaws.

[Photo] A Star Wars movie that’s not quite out of this galaxy

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager
February 4, 2020
"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is a popular show on Disney Plus. The series was created specifically for Disney Plus and is a fan favorite.

[Photo] Disney Plus outperforms their streaming competitors

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
February 2, 2020
21 Bridges is a powerful, must-see film this holiday season, starring Chadwick Boseman.

[Photo] “21 Bridges” sends powerful message to audience

By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor
January 19, 2020
Lori Loughlin (right) and daughter Olivia Jade (left) were involved in one of the largest college scandals in 2019.

[Photo] Should there be more serious consequences for those who bribe their kids way into college?

By Cherri Tung, Arts Editor
January 4, 2020
Deb Haaland, of Native American heritage, ran for Congress in 2018 representing New Mexico.

[Photo] Native American Heritage Month creates cultural pride

By Victoria Park, Opinions Editor
January 3, 2020
The thumbs up icon represents a "like".

[Photo] Instagram “like” policy excites WCHS students

By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
January 3, 2020
"Frozen 2" featured a mature storyline, strong character development and beautiful graphics.

[Photo] “Frozen 2” creates winter-y excitement among students

By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck in "The Joker", which was released on Oct. 4, 2019.

[Photo] No Joke: How “The Joker” became a deadly hit

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
December 3, 2019
TikTok is a social media app that has been sweeping teen culture.

[Photo] WCHS students woahed by TikTok

By Fatima Yazdi, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019
The NCAA logo with clip art of a football player and a baksteball player with money in the background to show how the NCAA has a corrupt policy robbing many athletes of their money that they should be entitled to.

[Photo] NCAA athletes should be paid like the pros

By David Malament, Promotions Manager
November 13, 2019
The dining table is set fora typical Thanksgiving dinner.

[Photo] Mixing of Thanksgiving cultures is the perfect recipe

By Charley Hutton, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
November 20, 2019
A group of students takes the "old" ACT--taking all 4 sections of the test in one sitting.

[Photo] New updates diminish the value of ACT

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2019
Students taking the ACT are often in the testing center for hours on end, but the new change will allow students to only test for one hour or less instead.

[Photo] ACT’s new updates are beneficial students

By Emma Chen, Observations Editor
November 13, 2019
Whether they are conservative or liberal, modern day consumers are considering a brand's stance on social and political issues as a factor in their purchasing decisions. Though it is an effective marketing strategy, companies need to think twice before publicly announcing any stance.

[Photo] Political bias proves risky for brands

By Miranda Chung, Copy Editor
November 13, 2019
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[Photo] School violence threats must be taken seriously

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
November 10, 2019
More and more students are using credit cards, as opposed to cash, and this phenomenon could be detrimental if students are not properly educated about credit card usage.

[Photo] Money transaction apps and credit cards are on the rise

By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
The college application process is stressful and contains lots of forms to fill out, and being required to wait only adds to that stress.

[Photo] Delays in college applications add to the pressure

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager
June 6, 2019
Students in high schools around the country are opening up about how they are feeling and about their mental health to help those around them.

[Photo] Possible changes push to improve mental health at WCHS

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
June 5, 2019
Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy in Netflix’s new release. He is shown to be a loving and doting husband to Elizabeth and father to her child.

[Photo] Ted Bundy movie captivates audiences once again

By Emma Chen, Observations Editor
June 5, 2019
Students should not be required to fulfill their civic obligation of jury duty. Other alternative options should exist to supplement this obligation.

[Photo] Students should be exempt from jury duty

By Julia Lescht, Senior Writer
May 17, 2019
The Instagram logo is very famous for it’s various changes in color, shape and overall appearance.

[Photo] Will no likes be disliked by many?

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Pet Sematary’s new remake brings a few new twists while being just as thrilling as the original.

[Photo] Pet Sematary rises from the dead

By Mary Hinton, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Randy Houser is a country singer and many of his previous songs have contained references to drug use.

[Photo] Country music is more explicit than people may think

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
May 9, 2019
MCPS students have enjoyed the luxury of not having final exams, but that may actually be hurting them in the long run.

[Photo] MCPS students harmed by lack of final exams

By Jasper Bernstein, Assistant Observations Editor
May 8, 2019
Electric scooters in Finland provide clean and safe transportation alternatives.

[Photo] Rentable scooters show future of transportation

By Bradley Furgerson, Features Editor
April 8, 2019
Apps like Uber provide a cheap and safe alternative to driving.

[Photo] Ride sharing apps provide cheap alternatives

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
April 8, 2019
Phillips Exeter Academy, founded in 1781, sends a third of its students to Ivy League schools.

[Photo] Elite academy reinvents teaching styles

By Janneke Kovoor, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
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[Photo] All in the stars? Don’t live your life by celestial movement

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2019
Facebook struggles with a lack of privacy and security.

[Photo] Facebook struggles with privacy issues

By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 5, 2019
the Oscar award winning short film, Bao, is depicted of a the mother with her baby dumpling.

[Photo] Bao film impresses WCHS students

By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 3, 2019
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[Photo] Captain Marvel impresses

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
Director Jordan Peele has created yet another successful, gripping movie.

[Photo] Jordan Peele’s “Us” uses horror to critique American life

By Dani Miller, Production Designer
April 3, 2019
The Ted Bundy Netflix docuseries aired January 24. It follows the life of the famous serial killer and his victims. The docuseries explores in depth the many murders that Ted Bundy committed throughout his life.

[Photo] Ted Bundy docuseries accurately depicts his life

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor
April 1, 2019
Brooklyn Nine-Nine” started airing in 2013 but it is still a very successful show. The comedy was picked up by NBC which renewed them for a sixth season that will be extended for a total of eighteen episodes.

[Photo] Brooklyn Nine-Nine impresses WCHS students

By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Rebel Wilson is the main character in the new movie, “Isn’t It Romantic” which came out on February 13.

[Photo] Isn’t It Romantic inspires viewers

By Ela Jalil, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Katy Perry (2nd from left) speaking at a Hillary Clinton rally. The singer/songwriter hinted at a presidential run in 2020 on Instagram in 2018 in a picture with Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

[Photo] Celebrities mistake fame for political influence

By Victoria Park, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Camila Cabello opening the 2019 Grammy Awards ceremony with a performance of her song “Havana.”

[Photo] Top Grammy performances of 2019

By Cherri Tung, Photo Editor
March 11, 2019
Marie Kondo’s popularity has been rapidly increasing because of her useful organizational tips, and more and more people have been watching her videos of tips to declutter your home.

[Photo] Marie Kondo innovates cleaning techniques

By Kathy Hu, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager
March 11, 2019
The Oscar is one of the most prestigious awards a movie or actor/actress can win.

[Photo] Hostless Oscars create memorable night

By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
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[Photo] A moral compass is a necessary guide for everyday life

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
March 7, 2019
After popular movies, like “Bird Box”, come out, people go to social media to make memes highlighting specific scenes from the movie, turning them into sources of entertainment.

[Photo] Movie memes take over social media platforms

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
The stereotypical classroom of wooden desks and chairs awaits high school students.

[Photo] Grade inflation can give WCHS students an advantage

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2019
A park ranger is applying elephant snot graffiti remover to a rock that has been vandalized with spray paint amid the government shutdown. Removing graffiti is tedious work that requires training, approved cleaning materials, and heavy equipment.

[Photo] National parks vandalized because of govt. shutdown

By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
January 23, 2019
The Oct. 2018 documentary had a screening at Walter Johnson High School Jan. 15. The film highlights the effects of social media and how to monitor your technology use.

[Photo] LIKE documentary highlights dangers of social media

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
The Zero Robotics competition hosts teams from around the globe, including WCHS.

[Photo] WCHS’ Robotics team makes finals

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor
January 23, 2019
WDOK radio station, among across the country, banned “Baby It’s Cold Outside” from playing this holiday season.

[Photo] Classic Christmas song causes controversy

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
January 8, 2019
Another common form of meditation is through yoga, which involves different poses and movements, as depicted in the image.

[Photo] English dept. leads teacher meditations

By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
A student is listening to music, which could be distracting them from their learning.

With the addition of the automated flagger assistance device, the need for workers using hand-held “Stop” and “Slow” signs will be eliminated.

[Photo] New automated flaggers boost road safety

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
December 14, 2018
Elite stars Miguel Bernardeau and Danna Paola sit together during an interview. In the show, the two are in a dramatic off-on relationship.

[Photo] Spanish teen drama entrances WCHS students

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2018
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[Photo] Kavanaugh trial has lasting implications on teens

By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2018
Photos of MD governer Larry Hogan. Hogan signed the new bill for free MD community colleges to be implemented in 2019.

[Photo] New bill lowers college cost

By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor
November 20, 2018
The Anti Defamation League has a very common motto, "No Place for Hate."

[Photo] WCHS confronts multiple circumstances of hate

By Jenna Greenzaid and Sophie Liss
November 19, 2018
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[Photo] Sexism is evident in professional sports

By Anna Kronthal, Assistant Opinions editor
October 19, 2018
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[Photo] Standardized tests do not represent academic aptitude

October 19, 2018
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[Photo] Pokémon Go 101

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