CHS should not prioritize senior parking spots
By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor
October 4, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Opinions, Top Stories
Every teenager knows, or at least envies, that, victorious tangible symbol of entering adulthood—a driver’s license. Nothing seems better than to finally drive to and from school by your own will. However, for those juniors whose birthdays are early enough to get their licenses before the school...
Field Hockey Looks to Improve on Last Season, Bring Home State Title
By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Top Stories
CHS’ Field Hockey team was undefeated in the 2016-2017 regular season, and lost only in the highest level of competition at last year’s state championships. They had a commanding season last year, and are looking to repeat their level of strength and skill. This year’s team is strong both on and off...
Previously required art class fee eliminated
By Anna Baranko, Online Features Editor
October 3, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
This year CHS decided to do away with the fee required for art classes. In past years, art classes at CHS required students to pay a $20 fee at the beginning of the semester, but this is no longer the case. MCPS redefined what the fees could be used for, so CHS decided to get rid of the fee. “I...
Cabin John Plaza and Mall welcomes new businesses
By Max Kandel, Observations Editor
October 3, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
Cabin John Plaza and Mall, a popular shipping center for CHS students, was recently bought by the company EDENS. The recent purchase has brought in a plethora of new changes, including the addition of Shake Shack and Cava coming in mid to late 2018, while BGR and Leila Jewels have left Cabin John. “I...
Gusto Farm to Street restaurant attracts CHS students
By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Gusto Farm to Street, a make-your-own pizza and salad joint, opened in the Westfield Montgomery Mall Food Court Sept 4. Gusto Farm to Street adds to the lineup of quick options that CHS students can have for lunch on school days. Joining Bethesda Row and Silver Spring, Montgomery Mall will become...
Boy’s Soccer Looks to Build on Last Season’s Success
By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Top Stories
LAfter a devastating loss to Walter Johnson HS in the last year’s playoffs, the Boy’s Varsity soccer team is ready for a new season. The 2017-2018 team features a combination of talent from new additions and top contributors from last year, that will help further the team's chances at making it to ...
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 should not be used as an excuse to show wealth
By Jake Herman, News Editor
October 2, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Opinions, Top Stories
At the Sept. 8 Churchill vs.Wootton football game, a sizeable, mostly male contingent of the CHS student section strolled through the gates of Wootton High School’s stadium dressed in their “rich” clothes in participation of a “rich-out.” Button-down shirts, blazers, watches and designer...
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 ...
NBA 2K18 Game adds new and innovated content to video game sports
By Ben Dross, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
NBA 2K18, which came out Sep. 15, the newest installment in the 2K Games’ basketball gaming franchise, does a phenomenal job adding new content and innovating in a field where many games feel like carbon copies of their predecessors. NBA 2K18, at it’s core is a basketball simulator. It allows...
Taylor Swift returns to top of the music world
By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
October 1, 2017
Filed under Arts, Music, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
After taking an entire year off from all music-related activities, pop artist Taylor Swift is trying to make her way back to the top of the leaderboards. Swift confirmed her next album “Reputation” Aug. 25 with the release of her hit single titled “Look What You Made Me Do”. The rest of the...