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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

WCHS freshmen Xavier Reyman, Cooper Glazer and Malaki Kagwa interact while playing an online mobile game.

Scrolling back: The case for reducing teen screen time on social media

By Ryan Shenker, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2024

With 83 days before the deadline for Chinese-owned company ByteDance to sell the social media phenomenon TikTok or face a nationwide ban in the United States, millions of the platform’s users are growing...

An Instagram post from artist Taylor Swift features her holding a plate of cookies decorated with the now president's name. This is an example of celebrities using social media to influence their fans.

With great power comes great responsibilities for celebrities

By Michael Demske, Assistant News Editor March 13, 2022

The age-old icebreaker question of “would you rather be rich or famous?” entails more than the name suggests. Celebrities have always had an influence on the younger generation, but now more than ever,...

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer May 29, 2012

A psychological addiction such as cutting or burning can be just as powerful and dangerous as a physical one like smoking cigarettes. An addiction to self-harm overpowers the brain and takes control of...

Teens benefit from new law eliminating overdraft fees

By By Emily Hall Production Manager Andrea Mirviss Editor-In-Chief October 29, 2010

With the average American household bearing $15,700 in credit card debt each year, and only 53 percent paying their balance in full each month, it is no surprise that both the U.S. government and consumers...

Walking on the wild side

By By Maddy Jacobs Online Features Editor May 5, 2010

When asked about the difference between a prank and vandalism, Rockville High School Educational Facilities Officer Christopher Winkler’s response was short and sweet. “In the eyes of the law?,”...

Walking on the wild side

By By Eshe Hill Staff Writer May 5, 2010

American Pie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, 10 Things I Hate About You: all different stories, yet all epic teen movies. Though the formula to create hits such as these may change slightly...

Teenagers give the final verdict at Teen Court

By Maddy Flax, Staff Writer March 1, 2010

For most CHS students, a typical Wednesday consists of waking up and going to school, maybe going to an extracurricular activity, and then going home to do homework. However, sophomore Alex Fox’s Wednesday...

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