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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

Emphasis on STEM hinders creativity

Emphasis on STEM hinders creativity

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor March 7, 2019

WCHS offers a variety of interesting and creative electives. However, despite these courses catering to almost every interest, not many WCHS students decide to enroll in them. The highly-competitive...

WDOK radio station, among across the country, banned “Baby It’s Cold Outside” from playing this holiday season.

Classic Christmas song causes controversy

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor January 8, 2019

The #MeToo movement has spurred a wave of sexual harassment claims, causing many to feel offended by pictures, videos, and in this case, song lyrics, that suggest any trace of harassment. The 1944...

A MCPS school bus, used to drive elementary, middle and high school students, does not include seat belts, which is a possible safety hazard.

MCPS school buses need to install seat belts

By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor December 21, 2018

The Oct. 8 limo crash in New York is considered to be the deadliest U.S. car accident in nine years according to the New York Times. After killing 20 people, including the driver of the vehicle and two...

President Barack Obama and his cabinet staff participate in a moment of silence after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting 2012.

Moments of silence allow communities to heal

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager December 21, 2018

Around the world, the moment of silence is practiced when a tragic event occurs as a way for communities to come together, mourn the loss of loved ones and provide support to all who were impacted by the...

Remakes of classics are taking over movie theaters everywhere.

Remakes cannot replace the classics

By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor December 20, 2018

Hakuna matata, just keep swimming, go the distance- all phrases that are guaranteed to bring back a flood of childhood memories. At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the magical sensation one...

College acceptance videos create stress

College acceptance videos create stress

By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor December 20, 2018

As the student opens his application portal and types in his password, a swarm of his friends watch intently with looks of worry written all over their faces. After a seemingly infinite stretch of silence,...

Movie sequels revive previously iconic films

Movie sequels revive previously iconic films

By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor December 20, 2018

The first Disney movie appeared in theaters in 1937—81 years ago. Amelia Earhart had set off on her flight around the world, J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” had just been published and Morgan Freeman...

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