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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

MCPS fails to adequately clear snow and ice

MCPS fails to adequately clear snow and ice

By Gil Jacobson, Production Editor February 27, 2014

After a relaxing five-day weekend, many students and staff returned to CHS last Tuesday to the surprise of significant amounts of un-plowed snow and ice in the parking lots. This un-plowed snow and...

Club works to recycle food one lunch at a time

Club works to recycle food one lunch at a time

By GIl Jacobson, Production Editor January 7, 2014

The five-minute warning bell rings and students begin scrambling to gather all of their stuff and head off to class.  Inevitably, students who do not finish their lunches will toss their remains of their...

‘Observer’ asks cell users: “Can you hear me now?”

By Gil Jacobson, Production Editor December 2, 2013

Most CHS students know the agony of having the "Sending…" bar freeze in the middle of sending someone a text from various locations in the building. In light of the revised electronic device policy...

CHS families affected by government shutdown

CHS families affected by government shutdown

By Gil Jacobson, Online Breaking News October 11, 2013

The federal government shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a spending deal in time for the new fiscal year, resulting in over 800,000 workers being furloughed. The shutdown primarily sprung...

Bullying policy needs to take its own advice and 'be the change'

Bullying policy needs to take its own advice and ‘be the change’

By Gil Jacobson, Production Editor September 24, 2013

"Nobody likes you," "Why would you wear that?" and "You’re so gay," are just a few of the phrases heard throughout the CHS hallways every day.  While some of these are said in a joking or even sarcastic...

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage

By Gil Jacobson, Breaking News Writer June 28, 2013

In two key 5-4 decisions, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and dismiss an appeal regarding the constitutionality of California's Prop 8 which...

MCR Reps give students a voice in local politics

By Gil Jacobson, Online Breaking News Writer May 30, 2013

It is that time of year again: the time for students to exercise their democratic powers and select their SGA and class officers for the upcoming school year. While many officer position descriptions seem...

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