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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

British band One Direction gains popularity

British band One Direction gains popularity

Who’s British? Queen Elizabeth. Who’s British and cute? Hugh Grant. Who’s British cute and can sing? One Direction. Some students might have no idea what I’m talking about, some might not have...

Kyle in Context

Kyle in Context

By By Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist December 20, 2011

I believe in using the knowledge gained in some parts of life to succeed in others. My goal over the past year was to become a successful fantasy football manager, so I focused all my attention on one...

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...

Beavis and Butthead debut

By Alex Korty, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

It’s been nearly 14 years since the trouble-making duo of Beavis and Butthead have been seen on television, and their humor is just as funny as in their glory days. Fans of the show don't just expect...

Libraries incorporate e-books

By Manisha Singh, Fact Checker November 17, 2011

Can’t find another source for that English essay due tomorrow? Don’t worry; CHS students no longer have to agonize over the idea of getting out of the house and heading over to the local library in...

Kyle in Context

Kyle in Context

By Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist November 17, 2011

Coffee shops are everywhere. Within that espresso, latte or cappuccino is modern society’s solution for late nights; they are a break from the chaos of our jobs and a forum for small talk. As a loather...

Office kicks off without Steve Carrell

By Jamie Lescht, Public Relations October 25, 2011

Fans of The Office will no longer hear the phrase “that’s what she said” because Michael Scott (Steve Carell, Date Night) is no longer on the show. The show’s first episode of the eighth season...

Red Sox fan relives crushing defeat

By Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor October 25, 2011

I was in a major panic one night when I had difficulty breathing, terrible headaches, slurred speech, dizziness and anxiety. Some might have thought that I was having an anaphylactic reaction, but in reality,...

Kyle in Context

By Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist October 25, 2011

Experiencing new customs broadens one’s horizon and creates an appreciation of the world’s diversity. Unfortunately, I hate planes and waiting in lines, so actually traveling is not a possibility....

Facebook incorporates changes

By Manisha Singh, Fact Checker October 25, 2011

Attention CHS Facebook addicts: it is time to say goodbye to those lifelong profiles. There is a new change ahead and it is going to be revolutionary. The “Facebook Timeline” is a newer version...

Nationals Pitcher Makes Comeback

By Ben Schick, Staff Writer September 28, 2011

As the Sept. 6 Nationals game came to a start, only a fraction of an expected sellout crowd made their way to a soaking wet Nationals Park. After a day of torrential downpour, fair weather conditions...

Observer Wins Awards

September 27, 2011

Kelly Knarr – Advisor American Scholastic Press Association Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist Maryland-District of Columbia Scholastic Press Association National Scholastic...

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