The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Dress codes tend to disproportionately impact girls more than boys.

Sexist Dress Codes Sometimes Fall Too Short

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor June 13, 2017

Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been rules—both written and unwritten—governing the way women dress, behave and think. Dress codes are just one of the many rules that unjustly...

Dress code is outdated, unfairly enforced

Dress code is outdated, unfairly enforced

By Fiona Asbury, Advertising Manager September 25, 2013

Dress codes are meant to ensure that clothing does not create a distracting or uncomfortable learning environment for students. However, at CHS, the dress code is starting to add unnecessary stress and...

Dress Code must be more strictly enforced

Dress Code must be more strictly enforced

By Katherine Michael, Staff Writer May 25, 2012

As a student walks down the halls of CHS, what does he see? Bra straps, underwear, tube tops, hats and sunglasses. These are just a few of the many dress code rules students violate. Students are supposed...

Rumored ban on leggings just stretching the truth

Rumored ban on leggings just stretching the truth

Twitter, Facebook and Hot 99.5 had students in a fury Wednesday night and Thursday morning with rumors about a new MCPS policy banning students from wearing leggings and yoga pants to school. According...

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