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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

Fourth Flash Season generally suceeds

Fourth Flash Season generally suceeds

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

“The Flash” came running back onto screens Oct. 13 with a wild season four premiere, but is still stumbling over some speed bumps as it tries to transition from a rocky season three.   Keeping...

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" proves to be a successful second installment to the first Kingsman movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service.

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” intrigues audiences

By Jake Herman, News Editor October 15, 2017

Packed with nearly two-and-a-half hours of thrills, plot twists, over-the-top action, and edgy humor, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is an entertaining, albeit flawed, second installment of Matthew...

After using Edline for years, MCPS recently switched to MyMCPS to electronically informed students and parents of their grades.

MCPS adopts new grade-viewing system

By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor October 5, 2017

MCPS has created and implemented a new platform for reporting grades posting assignments:myMCPS Classroom. This will replace the use of Edline for the 2017-2018 school year. The new system is more cost...

The vast majority of the American population cannot spend close to half a million dollars on private schooling a year. For most middle-to-upper class students, It's more important to save your money to go to a more prestigious graduate school rather than devoting college expenses to undergraduate.

Put your money where the money is when it comes to college costs

By Sofia Williamson, Online Editor in Chief October 5, 2017

CHS students graduate at rates of over 95 percent each year, and if you've read the Observer's senior section, you can also tell by our never ending list of names that over 95 percent of us also go on...

Barbie is a renowned symbol of beauty that little girls look up to from a young age.

Teach girls to value brains, not just beauty

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor October 5, 2017

For as long as humans have existed on earth, they have always instinctively emphasized the importance of physical beauty. With that beauty comes societal standards, one of them being the idea that beauty...

New school year schedule raises concern

New school year schedule raises concern

By Nora Holland and Fatima Yazdi October 4, 2017

After Governor Larry Hogan denied the MCPS Board of Education’s (BOE) request to start school before Labor Day, a new school schedule for the 2017-2018 school year was put into action, which has raised...

CHS Athletic Program Welcomes New JV Girls Soccer Coach

By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor October 4, 2017

The Bulldog athletic program will welcome Monica Tarzy as the new head coach of the JV girls soccer team. Monica also happens to be third member of the Tarzy family to currently hold a coaching position...

Photo Courtesy of Bill Zhonghetti

Football Looks to Improve 2017 Fall Season Record

By Will Hyland, Sports Editor October 4, 2017

After a poor 2-8 record last season, CHS Football is hoping a year of experience for their top contributors will help lead to an improved season. With new faces such as former National Football League...

The Girl's Varsity Soccer Team poses for a team photo outside the field after a game.

Girl’s Varsity Soccer Takes the Field with High Hopes for 2017 Season

By Ethan S. Miller, Digital Media Editor October 4, 2017

After a heartbreaking finish in last year’s Regional Championship game and the departures of multiple Division One athletes, a new bulldogs team lead by a core group of seniors and young and emerging...

MCPS grading changes prove overwhelming and confusing for students and parents

MCPS grading changes prove overwhelming and confusing for students and parents

By Observer Opinion October 4, 2017

The idea that change is a good thing is a well known concept, however MCPS really took that saying to heart. Ending the use of Edline as a way for students to check grades is only the most recent of many...

Junior Camie Kia's car parked on Gainsborough Road. She now parks there during the school day since she received a permit.

CHS should not prioritize senior parking spots

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor October 4, 2017

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....

Photo Courtesy of Cay Miller.

Field Hockey Looks to Improve on Last Season, Bring Home State Title

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2017

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,...

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