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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

Digital poster displays the online change AP exams are undergoing beginning in May of 2025.

Online AP exams help improve the testing process

By Malaki Kagwa, Assistant Online Editor and Internal Communications Manager May 12, 2025

AP exam season is a dreaded time for many WCHS students. Even for those excelling in AP courses, these exams still make hearts flutter as the date approaches, and students must show the information they...

A portrait of Playboi Carti, American Rapper and songwriter. Playboi Carti has a new album called "I AM MUSIC."

Playboi Carti adds more chaotic music to his discography

By Isaac Ban, Assistant Opinions Editor and Promotions Manager May 12, 2025

After three years, countless leaks and a whole lot of waiting, Playboi Carti finally dropped “I AM MUSIC” on March 14. The album, officially titled “MUSIC - SORRY 4 DA WAIT” but widely known as...

Sydney and Ashley Mednik go to San Jose, Costa Rica to donate soccer uniforms to disadvantaged children in the district of Pavas on Febuary 6th, 2025.

Bulldogs can not pass up the opportunity to help

By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor and Promotions Manager May 12, 2025

While most students box up old soccer gear and forget about it, Sydney and Ashley Mednik saw a chance to do something bigger. What started with a pile of unused uniforms in their garage has transformed...

Jorts, a popular style from the '80s, are becoming a trendy piece to pull together a stylish, yet comfortable summer outfit for a variety of occasions.

Summer 2025 trends: enjoy the sun in style

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

Is this in or out? The constant question that comes to mind for many when they open up their closet in late spring to evaluate their summer wardrobe. With trends evolving rapidly and styles making comebacks,...

Andor Season Two's promotional material has teased new characters, raising speculation about the show's direction.

“Andor” season 2 is finally here

By Isar Uslu, News Editor April 30, 2025

After years of waiting and delays, the beloved Disney+ original series “Andor” returned to the streaming service amid great fanfare. The first season of the show, serving as a prequel series to the...

Singers Lana Del Rey and Jelly Roll sing "Save Me" together at the 2025 Stagecoach festival.

Artists saddle up for Stagecoach

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor and Social Media Manager April 30, 2025

Yeehaw! Stagecoach is an annual country music festival. Stagecoach 2025 spanned from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, and featured a variety of popular artists. Fans from all over the country show...

College decisions often feel like the culminating event of seniors' high school experiences and many spend days or weeks mulling their options over before committing to a school. With so many factors in this important decision, prestige should take a back seat to the many more important considerations.

Prestige should not be the defining factor when deciding on which college to attend

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief April 28, 2025

As May 1 approaches, seniors are finalizing their college decisions and watching Beyond the Bulldog posts flood their Instagram stories. For many making these decisions, college rankings seem like the...

The Beyond the Bulldog Instagram page showcases WCHS seniors and their plans for the next year. It has become an honored tradition and allows teachers, students and parents to keep up with the accomplishments of seniors.

WCHS seniors pour their futures onto Beyond the Bulldog account

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor April 25, 2025

The time that seniors have waited all year for has finally arrived- college commitments. Having heard back from all the multitude of schools they applied to and now the decision is theirs. Tours, pro-con...

The WCHS Media Center staff does not permit students to eat or drink while in the center. This rule should no longer stand firm because it impedes on productivity.

Why the media center should allow students to have drinks and snacks

By Nataly Behnia, Social Media and Photo Manager March 30, 2025

At Winston Churchill High School, the media center is supposed to be a space where students can focus, study and get their work done. However, a rule that bans having food and drinks while in the media...

2022 was the first year of Senior Day at WCHS, and it was a great experience for the seniors. With the class of 2025 set to go to Dave & Buster's, many are excited to see how they day will play out.

Countdown to fun: Senior Day approaches with thrills ahead

By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor in Chief March 29, 2025

As seniors finish out the school year and make decisions about their future, many express the desire to make every last second of their high school experience count. While some of the more well-known activities...

The film "October 8th" directed by Wendy Sachs follows the rise of antisemitism on college campuses in the United States.

“October 8th” explores the growing epidemic of antisemitism

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor March 28, 2025

A mob of college students calling for the death of all Jews, posters showing the faces of Israeli hostages ripped down, and Jewish students barred by protesters from entering public spaces. These scenes...

AP Research student Paul Ndingue makes revisions to his AP Research paper before final deadline of April 30, 2025.

AP Research students at WCHS push towards the final stretch before final submissions

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor March 28, 2025

What is the true meaning of life? How can a student understand it or discover the true definition of the universe? At WCHS, students can research whatever ponders their curiosity in the academic world....

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