Spring theater cancellations saddens WCHS seniors
By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2020
Seniors have looked forward to this year since their freshman year of high school, or maybe even longer. Senior year is the year where you get to celebrate all the work you have put in over the years by dancing at prom, walking across the stage at graduation and, for 52 WCHS seniors, participating in ...
MCPS student town hall meeting discusses school closures
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
May 13, 2020
On Weds. April 22, Councilmember Tom Hucker and Lynn Harris, hosted a virtual student town hall that allowed student activist groups to introduce their agenda and to answer questions that students had about how Montgomery County is handling the school closures. Councilman Hucker has held a couple of town ...
New MCPS LGBTQ+ Studies course makes history
By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager
May 13, 2020
Over the past few years, MCPS has made efforts to diversify their curriculum. These changes include the introduction of books written by women and people in color into English curriculums, and the introduction of history courses beyond what is normally taught. In 2021, MCPS will extend this to member...
How to stay entertained during quarantine
By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
May 12, 2020
Day to day life in quarantine is completely different than what was happening months ago, with each day feeling the same and endless amounts of time to fill. The current situation with the Coronavirus and quarantine is a big life adjustment, however, The Observer is here to provide you with the top fiv...
Lockdown protesters need to focus getting rid of Covid-19
By Sapna David, Features Editor
May 11, 2020
As a result of the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the state of Md., Gov. Larry Hogan issued a stay-at-home order--basically a lockdown. For the past few weeks, Marylanders have been holed up in their homes, uncertain of what lies ahead, and when life will return to normal. As families and friends...
Should MCPS implement the “pass/fail” grading system for semester 2?
By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
May 11, 2020
Eight weeks ago, life for everyone in the United States took a turn for the absolute worst. As the Coronavirus continues to sweep the globe, not only is it severely affecting many people’s health, but each and everyone’s everyday lives have been altered. From being quarantined in our houses and n...
States shouldn’t reopen until they have a plan
By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 11, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths per day starts to plateau and shrink across the country, there comes the question, “What’s next?” For millions of unemployed Americans, they hope to return to work; just like students and teachers returning to the classroom environment. Governors now...
Coronavirus doesn’t stop sports teams from practicing
By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus has shut down school entirely, ruining the year for many students. Not only has this shutdown affected academics, it has also disrupted the sports schedule for WCHS teams. However, teams like boys soccer and basketball have adapted, turning to online calls to stay in playing shape. ...
DECA opens a door to a new world for high school students
By Quinn Cook, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
DECA, or Distributive Education Clubs of America, is an organization that allows students to gain skills in many different clusters of entrepreneurship, economics and business. High school students in the organization can join local chapters and through these chapters participate in competitive even...
Stuck at Home? Check out Conan Gray’s New LP
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
May 3, 2020
Conan Gray believes that if he were an animal, he would be a crow. Perhaps all of us have two sides to ourselves; perhaps for Gray, a crow perfectly represents his inner and outer personas—his carefree and serious sides. “You’re a crow,” Gray’s best friend told him once, inspiring his title of ...
Netflix rom-com excites viewers with a sequel: P.S. you will love it
By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
April 26, 2020
The hit romance that appeared on Netflix in 2018, “To All the Boys I Loved Before,” stole the hearts of its audience and seemed to have had the most perfect and satisfying ending. The movie wrapped up with Lara Jean, played by Lana Condor, finally revealing her love for Peter Kavinsky, played by N...
“Birds of Prey” flocks to the top
By Liam Klein, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
What comes to mind when you hear the word “Superhero,” probably a six-foot-tall cut white guy, and not Margot Robbie. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) or its new names as of Feb. 10 Harley Quinn is the newest installment in a Warner Brothers DC extended universe....