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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

Graduation requirments include a gym credit but school sports can be very time consuming and demanding of student athletes, so participation in school sports teams should fufill this credit.

Athletics should count for P.E. credits in MCPS

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor March 10, 2025

Many WCHS students play at least one school sport throughout the school year. Despite sports teams being very demanding and time-consuming commitments, students are still required to fulfill a full year...

The penny's lack of monetary value has led to new uses for the coin. "The Penny Test" is just one of many tasks in day-to-day life that pennies get used for, in this case to check tire pressure.

Counting the cost: should we keep the penny?

By Isar Uslu, News Editor March 7, 2025

On Feb. 10, 2025, amid a flurry of questionable decisions made by the Trump Administration, an executive order that ceased the minting of one-cent coins was signed. The decision came after decades of inflation,...

The new Chromebooks are rounded with a white dotted accent. The Chromebook has a few more physical changes with a "world facing" camera above the keypad.

Recent Chromebook swap poses challenges

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor February 28, 2025

On Jan. 31, WCHS juniors were met with the unexpected announcement of a Chromebook swap the following Monday. Although most students welcomed the idea of getting an upgrade on their devices, many who had...

On Feb. 2, the 67th Annual Award show honored the best song and albums of the year across genres.

Red carpet fashion takes center stage at the Grammys

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor February 18, 2025

The Grammys is a highly anticipated award show that recognizes the most talented music artists including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Billie Eilish and more. The Grammys occurred on Feb. 2 at...

Paws for Thoughts: Homer or Loner?

Paws for Thoughts: Homer or Loner?

By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein February 14, 2025

L: Phew! First semester is finally over! The last couple weeks have been jam-packed with quizzes, tests, projects and culminating assignments leaving me excited and relieved for semester two of senior...

Multiple times a year, MCPS students are subjected to standardized tests that often take place on Scantron answer sheets. These tests are not a good evaluation of students' intelligence or academic progress.

Tested and failed: Why standardized testing has to go

By Xavier Reyman, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Throughout the course of high school, students are required to take many standardized tests including the quarterly district assessments for English, math and science. These tests are  influential because...

Even though TikTok can have negative mental health effects on users, enforcing a ban would remove an outlet for people to make friends, find comfort, or promote themselves online.

Face off: Tik-tok don’t stop

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor February 3, 2025

With the recent controversy surrounding TikTok’s official ban, many teens have been anxiously wondering how they will live without it. This is a question teenagers should not have to answer. TikTok is...

As the TIk-Tok ban looms, students may find themselves debating possible futures of the app. However, students should not worry, because apps like Youtube and Instagram will help fill the void.

Face off: Tik-tok on the clock

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor February 3, 2025

Teenagers are on the frontlines of the debate over whether TikTok should be banned in the U.S., with many of them being some of the app’s most passionate users. One in four TikTok users are teens; so...

There is no better representation of the fickle nature of New Year's resolutions than National Quitter's Day, January 10th. Most people are said to give up or have already given up by then.

Observer Opinion: What resolution?

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor February 3, 2025

For many, the turn of a new year is seen not just as an indication of the passage of time, but also as a fresh start. The belief that a new year could symbolize an annual opportunity is most evident in...

A detailed scheduling board outlines the various classes for students at a high school implementing an innovative school schedule, showcasing the complexity of organizing learning pathways under innovative calendar models.

Beyond the bell: innovating school schedules for better learning

By Isaac Ban, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

The MCPS Board of Education (BOE) stands at a pivotal crossroads in shaping the future of the classroom for its students. As students' academic and personal needs evolve, so must the system designed to...

In the last few years, the magic of Black Friday has truly dwindled. While people still shop in-store on the holiday, the amount of people doing so has been less and less.

Observer Opinion: Back to Black?

By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor in Chief December 19, 2024

People shoving past their neighbors in pre-dawn store lines, abandoning their children in aisles to stockpile merchandise and stampeding toward limited-quantity today-only deals. Otherwise reasonable people...

Elementary school students cluster in their designated color-coordinated groups to compete against each other.

Field days can be a game-changer for WCHS

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 19, 2024

Field day: a day of games, color themes, competitions and activities that take place under the warm sun and end with ice pops. These strong memories associated with the term “field day” are  created...

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