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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

Why MCPS Should Teach Everyone to Code

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor April 19, 2017

Technology. It's the wave pushing future progress. Infinite sources of information--both credible and incredible--are available at the click of a button. Robots are taking over the jobs of people everywhere...

Open Mic Night To Occur This Month

By Lauren Roseman, Senior Writer April 17, 2017

  The Slam Poetry Club, Forensics Club and Literary Magazine are holding an Open Mic Night on April 24, 2017.   According to Slam Poetry Club President Lauren Hassan, students will get...

Kodak Black’s Album Paints a Unique Picture

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

After releasing his first mixtape in December 2013 called, “Project Baby,” Kodak’s rise to fame has only sped up. Since then, he has produced 3 mixtapes each year, signing a deal with Atlantic Records...

Midnight Album Mixes Melody and Meaning

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2017

British singer-song writer Lewis Watson released his sophomore album “Midnight” Mar. 25, and he’s never sounded better. His signature acoustic style blends perfectly with the heavier sounds of percussion,...

CHS students perform in Blast 28: Infinity under the dazzling, colorful lights.

Blast Infinity Continues to be Successful

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor March 30, 2017

As the lights begin to dim in the CHS auditorium, singers scatter the stage and sparkling lights illuminate the dancers. The audience falls silent. Blast 28 Infinity has begun.   Similar to...

Boys Lax Game 1 Recap and Season Preview

Boys Lax Game 1 Recap and Season Preview

By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller March 26, 2017

  https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-5-3-26-17-lacrosse-vs-heights-recap-season-preview Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller recap Boys Lacrosse's home opener win vs. The Heights and preview...

Nike's new hijab for athletic activity.

Nike Pro Hijabs Promote Inclusion and Equality

By Nora Holland, Contest Manager March 25, 2017

Earlier this week, Nike released the ‘Pro Hijab,’ athletic hijabs for Muslim women. Set to come out in the spring of 2018, the new hijabs are made with breathable, light polyester so that Muslim...

Precaution Necessary for CHS Students Behind the Wheel

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Editor March 24, 2017

Getting a permit and learning to drive is something that almost every teenager anticipates excitedly, as it marks the beginning of adulthood and independence for many high school students. Unfortunately,...

'Moskau' by Dschingis Khan is undeniably the greatest song of all time.

‘Moskau’ Dubbed Greatest Song Ever

By Nathan Deychman, Online Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2017

The persistent question of what the greatest song ever has plagued human thought for decades until now. The Observer is here to settle this debate once and for all. Moskau by Dschinghis Khan, released...

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International Women’s Day

By Julia Lescht, Public Relations Manager March 22, 2017

On Wednesday March 8th, people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day to commemorate the gender equality movement and to celebrate women’s economic, social, cultural and political achievements. Across...

A poster advertises the new Boardwalk restaurant that just opened in Montgomery Mall.

Boardwalk Restaurant Opens in Montgomery Mall

By Brandon Li, Business Manager March 20, 2017

Montgomery Mall’s new restaurant introduces a unique beach-style cuisine to the food court. Established in 1981, Boardwalk is located between Panda Express and Sarku Japan in the Mall. Boardwalk...

The complex sides of humanity are unraveled in Wolverine displayed in Logan.

Logan Displays a Gritty Side of Wolverine

By Emily Wang, Features Editor March 19, 2017

Hugh Jackman’s final swan song as the beloved mutant Wolverine, “Logan”, is a fitting conclusion to his 17 years playing this character. Joining Deadpool in the trend of R-rated superhero movies,...

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