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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

Parking for extracurriculars shouldn't be revoked

Parking for extracurriculars shouldn’t be revoked

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor June 1, 2015

Roll a six and land on free parking no more—parking at CHS for students involved in athletics, SGA, newspaper, yearbook and other school-related extracurriculars just got a little harder. A new policy...

Athlete Commits: Lucy Srour

Athlete Commits: Lucy Srour

By Jasmine Baten, Photo Editor March 23, 2015

Congratulations to senior Lucy Srour who recently committed to run track and cross country at Brown University next year. Srour has been running track for four years, competing at the regional and...

Despite busting box office earnings its opening weekend, Fifty Shades of Grey earnings dropped 73 percent in its second week.

Fifty Shades of Grey drops after a successful opening weekend

By Jasmine Baten, Photo editor March 3, 2015

The blindfold is off. Fifty Shades of Grey has fallen from grace. The controversial film based off of E.L. James’ bestselling novel opened Feb. 13, earning $94,395,000 in the US and the top box office...

The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel came out on Feb. 13, but since has stirred controversy over the abusive relationship between Ana and Christian.

50 Shades of Rape? Film, novels stir controversy

By Jasmine Baten and Kim Rooney February 24, 2015

E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey has raised controversy over its sexual content and portrayal of BDSM relationships since its publication in 2011 and theatrical release Feb. 13. BDSM relationships refer...

School bell times pushed back for next school year

By Jasmine Baten and Pablo Roa February 24, 2015

After over two years of proposals, hearings, petitions and town hall meetings, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) has decided to push high school start times back by 20 minutes starting next...

After four years leading MCPS, former Superintendent Joshua Starr announced his resignation earlier this month. His term officially ended Feb. 16.

Superintendent Starr steps down after four years

By Jasmine Baten, Photo Editor February 23, 2015

After weeks of speculation following Starr’s possible contract renewal as superintendent for the next four years, he announced his resignation Feb. 3. “It has been an honor to serve as the superintendent...

‘Bossy’ brings bad name to future leaders

By Jasmine Baten, Photo Editor April 21, 2014

A group project has been assigned, and you’ve been paired with the three kids who don’t do anything. What do you do? The answer seems obvious: take charge, delegate jobs, get the task done. But then...

Role Model? United Nations causes controversy

By Emily Birnbaum and Jasmine Baten March 20, 2014

This year, the CHS Model United Nations club won more awards than ever. Six CHS students were presented with the highest honors the conference has to offer; one student even received the Best Delegate...

‘Sherlock’ season premiere incites positive reaction

‘Sherlock’ season premiere incites positive reaction

By Jasmine Baten, Staff Writer February 24, 2014

Boxy black letters appear on the screen, accompanied by the view of a London skyline. A simultaneous "Shhhhh!" can be heard around the room. The lights dim. BBC Sherlock begins. After an excruciating...

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