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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

‘Observer’ presents Top 12 shows to binge-watch

By Jane Zankman, Senior Writer May 29, 2014

While some of us get to soak up the sun on exotic islands or explore European cities during spring break, many CHS students are either going on college road trips or relaxing at home. Binge-watching...

JV cheer won additional awards for crowd involvement, stunting and motions.

At Exhibition, JV cheer wins Best Overall Score

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor November 30, 2012

Congratulations to the junior varsity Cheer team on their Best Overall score at the JV Cheer Exhibition Nov. 3 at Magruder High School. The team also won awards for Best Crowd Involvement, Best Stunt Technique...

New hall pass policy restricts students

New hall pass policy restricts students

By Brett Sachs and Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager and Production Editor November 7, 2012

"Who are you? Where are you coming from? Do you have permission to be here?" These questions might sound like they were taken straight out of a CIA interrogation room, but CHS students experience such...

Risky Behavior

Risky Behavior

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor October 1, 2012

After a tragic event like the shooting in Aurora, CO when 12 innocent victims lost their lives and dozens were seriously injured, peoples’ minds are often riddled with many questions. One frequently...

Pink Slime

Pink Slime

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor April 30, 2012

MCPS has announced that it will stop serving the meat product known as "pink slime" during the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. "Pink slime," otherwise known as lean finely texturized beef (LFTB), is beef...

Gay marriage bill passes in MD

By By Jane Zankman, News Production Editor March 26, 2012

Governor Martin O’Malley signed a bill into law March 2 allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maryland. The law will go into effect in 2013, but is likely to be voted on as a referendum on the Maryland...

Junk food tax bill introduced

By Jane Zankman, Features Production Editor and Jane Zankman, Features Production Editor April 13, 2011

A bill was introduced Feb. 10 to the Health and Government Operations Com­mittee (HGO), to institute a tax on snack foods deemed unhealthy in order to help the fund that provides money for the Maryland...

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