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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

On October 31, a group of WCHS sophomores walk home in windy Autumn weather.

Time for autumn to leaf people alone

By Malaki Kagwa, Assistant Online Editor & Internal Communications Manager November 12, 2025

Many see autumn as a time for friends, family, gratitude and the great outdoors, but with this season also comes numerous downsides. With the body still accustomed to the warm temperatures of summer, the...

On Thursday Nov. 6 Starbuck released their holiday menu and festive cup designs. This seasonal menu is highly anticipated by WCHS students as holiday spirit begins to spread.

It is never too early to deck the halls

By Cailey Harrington, Features Editor and Photo Manager November 12, 2025

With the quick in-and-out of Halloween festivities and the beginning of November, some find the holiday spirit starting to creep in. Businesses start advertising Black Friday and holiday deals, stores...

Students can expect their exams to be paid for this year by MCPS. However, it causes more financial problems for the county.

MCPS is wasting money with AP exams

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor November 9, 2025

3.2 million dollars. What could you do with 3.2 million dollars? More importantly, what could MCPS do with 3.2 million dollars? MCPS has paid for high school students' AP exams for the past two years and...

The MCPS Board of Education will continue to pay for AP exams for the third year in a row.

MCPS should keep paying for AP exams

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager November 9, 2025

For the past few years, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has covered the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for all high school students. While some have argued that this money would be better...

On October 31, a group of WCHS sophomores walk home in windy autumn weather.

Autumn: the most overrated season?

By Malaki Kagwa, Assistant Online Editor & Internal Communications Manager November 7, 2025

Many see autumn as a time for friends, family, gratitude and the great outdoors, but with this season also comes numerous downsides. With the body still accustomed to the warm temperatures of summer, the...

Stephen King's new movie, "The Long Walk", released on Sep. 12, 2025. The movie follows a challenging journey and highlights close bonds made between the main characters.

Take a short walk to the movie theater to watch Stephen King’s “The Long Walk”

By Fiona Southall, Subscriptions Manager & Internal Communications Manager November 7, 2025

Stephen King's adaptation of the film “The Long Walk” focuses on a dystopian society in which 50 people compete in a game to see how far they can walk without taking a break. Everyone is allowed up...

The new lightcycles featured in "Tron: Ares" resemble motorcycles more than the classic round design, yet they still sport the iconic light trail.

“Tron: Ares”: All style, less substance than The Grid

By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor October 29, 2025

Glowing red, holograms and futuristic-synths dominate our screens and brains once more with “Tron: Ares” (2025). Made over a decade from “Tron: Legacy” (2010), the sequel to the even older “Tron”...

Taylor Swift releases a new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which takes listeners through an uplifting universe. Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is not only available on popular streaming platforms, but also on vinyl, CD and cassette tape, which makes it accessible to all fans who listen to music in different ways. The album was released Oct. 3, 2025.

Taylor Swift steals the spotlight with new album, “The Life of a Showgirl”

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor October 29, 2025

Most well known as a popular artist for her songs “You Belong With Me” and “Shake it Off,” Taylor Swift recently released her 12th album: “The Life of a Showgirl.” Announced on the “New Heights”...

WCHS Sophomore Sophie Finkleman, dressed in her Ravens jersey, cheers on the Ravens during their Sunday night game. This Sunday ritual strengthens their bond as they cheer for their favorite team, creating lasting memories with each play.

Local NFL rivalry divide WCHS students

By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager October 29, 2025

By the time Monday rolls around, conversations about the weekend’s NFL games echo throughout the school hallways. At WCHS, football is not just a sport; it is a big part of students' lives. For many...

The album "Addison" is Addison Rae's debut album, realeased in 2025 through Columbia Records and charting number four on the Billboard 200 upon entry.

Addison Rae’s journey: TikTok star turned pop star

By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor October 29, 2025

Along with the rise of “Covid year” influencers, Addison Rae rose to social media fame on TikTok in 2019, dancing along to trending audios for a majority tween audience. Though it may have seemed that...

The album cover of "Fancy Some More?" is stylized in a bold red and blue collage of elements, including the "Big Ben" clock tower of London, England.

PinkPantheress fans “Fancy Some More” music

By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager October 24, 2025

People tend to reminisce on the 2000s: the aesthetic, the music, the fashion, the pop culture. In the 2000s, the digital era had just begun, with maximalist technology and a fresh new millennium. The romanticization...

Dr. Copeland is a TV and a Radio Coordinator at Montgomery College. She implemented what she learned to bring more international opportunities for students at Montgomery College.

Discover the film industry: Montgomery College offers classes in television production

By Fiona Southall, Subscriptions Manager & Internal Communications Manager October 24, 2025

Many WCHS students focus on pursuing a career in journalism or another media-related career. Journalism classes give students the chance to provide more insight to people who are passionate about topics...

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