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
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The Maryland General Assembly passed two new bills that aim to increase minimum wage and to allow public school districts to choose when to start school. The two bills were met with opposition from Gov. Larry Hogan, who vetoed both bills but were both overridden by the State House and Senate.

Md. Minimum wage increases beginning 2020

By Brandon Li, Senior Writer
May 9, 2019
Captain Marvel impresses

Captain Marvel impresses

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
John Nguyen explodes off the blocks as he begins to swim.

Boys varsity swim and dive brings home state championships

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
Amazon’s proposed HQ2 location in NYC was shut down by local activist groups. The groups argued Amazon would drive the cost of living up, hurting the surrounding New Yorkers.

Amazon cancels plans to create new headquarters in N.Y.

By Brandon Li and Joe Raab
March 6, 2019
Senior Ian Rosenthal guards another player.

WCHS Boys Lacrosse prepares for a winning season

By Eli Gordon, Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
Jason Momoa stars as Aquaman, the half-human protector of the deep. Aquaman must reunite the underwater kingdoms in order to prevent his half-brother, Orm, from invading the surface world.

“Aquaman” is predictable, does not exceed expectations

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
February 8, 2019
Former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey recently wrote a novel titled "Larry Felder, Candidate".

Q & A with Bob Levey: author of “Larry Felder, Candidate”

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
The new WCHS logo is donned on the uniforms of the WCHS varsity football team.

Changes to athletic department boost school spirit

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Michael B. Jordan, who plays Adonis Creed poses with fellow actors Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone.

“Creed II” fights its way to the top as successor to “Creed”

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
December 21, 2018
With the addition of the automated flagger assistance device, the need for workers using hand-held “Stop” and “Slow” signs will be eliminated.

New automated flaggers boost road safety

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
December 14, 2018
WCHS hockey coaches pose with the team after winning the state championship last year.

Hockey hopes to win fifth consecutive championship

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
Senior Ellie Shein runs down the field with the ball during the game against Wootton High School. WCHS won the game in overtime.

Field hockey secures regional championship

By Eli Gordon, Sports Editor
November 21, 2018
This spot outside cafeteria is where many CHS students go during an evacuation.

WCHS hosts unsuccessful safety day

By Eli Gordon, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Amazon now offers a free try on clothing initiative known as Amazon Wardrobe. Customers have the ability to order up to eight articles of clothing per order and try them on for a week, completely free of charge.

Amazon Wardrobe feature facilitates flexible shopping

By Brandon Li and Joe Rab
October 18, 2018
Maryland’s “Move Over” law now requires drivers to move over for waste and recycling trucks, as well as service and utility vehicles. The previous law only required drivers to move over for emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and police cruisers, but the expanded law now includes work trucks as well.

New MD law helps to protect service vehicles

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
October 11, 2018
Niamh Haynos dribbles the ball down the field.

Poor weather rains on CHS Girls Varsity Soccer’s parade

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018
Photo by Joe Raab

Sports fanatics snap highlights with Rapid Replay

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
May 11, 2018

MCPS supplies free ACT, SAT vouchers to students

By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
February 8, 2018
Sources of Strength will be replaced by the new mental health club, Thrive.

New mental health club brings positive message

By Bradley Furgerson and Eli Gordon
January 2, 2018
New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

By Brandon Li and Joe Raab
November 21, 2017
Kung Fu Tea pops into Montgomery Mall

Kung Fu Tea pops into Montgomery Mall

By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
October 25, 2017
“Stranger Things” hasn’t ghosted us

“Stranger Things” hasn’t ghosted us

By Joe Raab, Online Sports Editor
October 24, 2017
Taylor Swift returns to top of the music world

Taylor Swift returns to top of the music world

By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
October 1, 2017
Rockville Rape Charges Dropped

Rockville Rape Charges Dropped

By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
May 17, 2017
A poster advertises the new Boardwalk restaurant that just opened in Montgomery Mall.

Boardwalk Restaurant Opens in Montgomery Mall

By Brandon Li, Business Manager
March 20, 2017
A movie poster of The Great Wall is seen on a CHS student's screen.

Great Wall Reveals More Than Meets the Eye

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
March 10, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Jesse Smith

New Bulldog Logo Brings Unity to School Image

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
February 22, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Garrett Goltz

Senior Wins Design Award

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor
February 22, 2017
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
Quarterly RQAs have replaced the two-hour semester exams of the past.

In Reducing Anxiety, RQAs Pass the Test

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
December 20, 2016

Next School Year To Begin After Labor Day

By Brandon Li and Matthew Sun
December 8, 2016
Pictured is the Clarksburg Premium Outlet.

Clarksburg Premium Outlets show Montgomery Mall Competition

By Brandon Li, Circulation Manager
November 14, 2016
Featured: Director of the International Junior Civitans club, Eowyn Pak.

CHS Student becomes Director of International club

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor
October 30, 2016
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
Sophomore Alexandra Sperling, junior Faith Kean and senior Jocelyn Kelley play offense.

Field Hockey Opens With Strong Start

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
October 3, 2016
Gene Wilder starred in popular movies such as “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

Gene Wilder Remembered

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor
September 29, 2016
Photo courtesy of Tisha Thompson

Graduation Speaker

By Brandon Li, Circulation Manager
May 26, 2016
Replacing Benny's Bar and Grill, Lahinch Tavern and Grill opened April 20 and features American, traditional Irish and even vegan cuisine.

Irish Restaurant Lahinch opens at Cabin John

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
May 26, 2016
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