Not just “Despacito”: Students often groove to Latin music
By Maya Rosenberg and Becky Wolfson
November 21, 2017
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Students, Top Stories
Does the word “despacito” sound familiar to you? Over the summer, the smash hit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee took over the airwaves. Its catchy hook, infectious beat and Justin Bieber remix propelled it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 consecutive weeks, inciting ...
CHS social studies department slays school spirit
By Sara Heimlich, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2017
Filed under Features, Teachers, Top Stories
When it comes to the Churchill spirit, there’s no department that does “Bulldog Pride” better than the social studies department. Throughout the years, the social studies department has developed many traditions and continues to create new ones aimed at fostering a sense of school spirit and...
Frequent Wifi disconnection affects instruction
By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Classrooms, Chromebooks, connection: one of them is the odd one out. In many afternoon classes, the internet connection has been fluctuating and computers’ connections have been disconnecting during class. Because CHS has become reliant on technology when it comes to Chromebooks and Promethean Boards,...
Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit
By Riley Hurr, Social Media Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Top Stories
Homecoming is such a memorable time filled with friends, dancing and of course pictures. From spirit days to the Homecoming football game, it’s a great way to show some school spirit and create unforgettable memories. This year’s Homecoming theme is Pixar movies. Each class creates murals, skits,...
Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa
By Becky Wolfson, Online Arts Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Features, Students, Top Stories
Living near Washington D.C., it can be easy to take for granted the more basic components of everyday life. In western Africa, there is a huge need for improved healthcare access and no other initiatives. Twin seniors Suuba and Sadia Demby are working for a greater cause: to help educate healthcare...
Teens prefer hasty hookups over dedicated dating
By Nora Holland, Arts Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Top Stories
Whether it’s “friends with benefits” or “no strings attached,” casual hook ups have become increasingly common among high school students. The definition of hooking up varies greatly depending on the point of view, but the most general description is a physical interaction—anywhere from...
What to do with solar eclipse glasses
By Megan Park, Photo Editor
October 9, 2017
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Top Stories
The solar eclipse on Aug. 21 drew attention from all over the country. Since the next solar eclipse is not coming until 2024, many people do not know what to do with their solar eclipse glasses. Solar eclipse glasses reduce sunlight to safe levels so that you don't injure your eyes while looking direct...
New school year schedule raises concern
By Nora Holland and Fatima Yazdi
October 4, 2017
Filed under Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
After Governor Larry Hogan denied the MCPS Board of Education’s (BOE) request to start school before Labor Day, a new school schedule for the 2017-2018 school year was put into action, which has raised many questions and concerns since the school year began. The BOE met last Feb. and decided to adopt a...
Juul E-Cigarettes On the Rise Among Students
By Gaurav Gandhi and Drew Ingall
October 2, 2017
Filed under Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve probably seen a Juul in the past few months. The small, lightweight black device can be found plugged into walls and even being used all over Churchill. Juul’s are essentially the newest e-cigarettes. They deliver an amount of nicotine similar to a c...
School spirit on the rise at CHS
By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor
October 2, 2017
Filed under Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
SThe half empty bleachers were full of a silent student section. Suddenly, lights turn on and the game begins. Spectators sitting in the crowd seem dead and those just entering are lazily shuffling in.. This used to be the typical friday night football game the past few years, but this year at CHS...
Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen
By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
October 1, 2017
Filed under Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Just like popcorn and candy is a natural inclination of people at the movie theaters, hierarchy and social class is a natural inclination of people in a society. It may seem that hierarchy and social class are only present in the way we see them today: socioeconomically. However the reality is that hierarchy ...
LGBTQ Month Raises Awareness
By Megan Park, Photo Editor
June 6, 2017
Filed under Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
With June fast approaching, there will be many holidays to celebrate. Though it may not be commonly known, June happens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Book month as well as LGBT awareness month. GLBT Book month is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect...