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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

2017 CHS alumnus and current UMD freshman Dan Alpert speaks out against BDS.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict makes its way to college campuses

By Julia Lescht and Max Kandel January 2, 2018

Throughout the last few years the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has become prevalent among U.S. college campuses as various Student Senate groups hold votes on whether to enact or promote...

Shelly Baker (middle) and her children Gabriella (left) and Gina (right) led a team and fundraised over $2,000 at the Out of the Darkness Walk Oct. 28.

Suicide awareness walk steps towards prevention

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager November 21, 2017

On Oct. 28, people united together for a common cause by walking in D.C. to raise suicide awareness and change the conversation; the “Out of the Darkness Walk” was put on by the American Foundation...

D.C. chef Jose Andres mixed cooking with philanthropy, as he helped prepare over 2.3 million meals for Puerto Rican hurrican victims.

Local chef leads Puerto Rico recovery efforts

By Anna Baranko, Online Features Editor November 21, 2017

Most people know José Andrés for his popular D.C. restaurants, but lately he’s feeding a lot more than just DMV foodies. Now, he’s channeling his efforts towards the recent hurricane devastation.   Hurricane...

Above is the projected model for Main Street's apartment complex, which is set to open in 2020. It is supposed to provide housing to disabled adults in the Rockville community.

Residents protest plans for disabled housing

By Rebecca Jackson, News Editor November 1, 2017

Main Street, a new non-profit organization is currently constructing a new building in Rockville to serve a center of living for adults with disabilities. Projected to open in 2020, the apartment complex...

Policemen on horses lead the Parade, holding the colors of Maryland and the U.S.

Potomac Day delivers yet again

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager October 30, 2017

There’s one day out out of the entire year where the streets of Potomac are closed off and the whole community comes together to celebrate: Potomac Day.   The 35th annual Potomac Day was...

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