Skip to Main Content
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

Makeup brand NARS gives suggestive titles to different shades of a blush palette.

Makeup Brands “Oversexualize” Names of Products

By Jasmine Baten, Staff Writer April 19, 2016

It’s getting a little too hot in here. It’s no secret—makeup brands have been giving their lipsticks and eyeshadows unnecessarily suggestive names like Urban Decay’s “Perversion” and NARS’...

Senior Elliot Sloate  gets distracted by games on his chromebook during a class.

Chromebooks Becoming Distracting to Student Learning

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Senior Writer April 18, 2016

As a lesson on social norms is given in psychology class, I look around and notice multiple computer screens filled not with slideshows or notes related to the class topic, but with games and videos. Chromebooks,...

Ordinary Classes, Extraordinary Chances For Success

By Jasmine Baten and Ariel Levchenko March 22, 2016

It’s the CHS motto—maintain academic rigor at all costs. At CHS, a well-rounded schedule usually means that one should take as many intensive honors and AP classes as possible, preferably with lots...

U.S. History and art students got the opportunity to go to the White House Feb. 24 to hear Michelle Obama give a speech about overcoming adversity. The field trip also allowed the students to explore D.C.

Going to Washington is a Capital Opportunity

By Maya Rosenberg, Social Media Editor March 22, 2016

CHS is a mere 30-minute drive from the center of the free world, the capital of our country, the District of Columbia. According to Destination D.C., a part of Washington D.C.’s official website that...

Students often leave trash after lunch for the building services crew to clean up.

Throw Away Bad Habits Along With Your Trash

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor March 22, 2016

Let’s talk trash. At CHS, there seems to be a prominent problem that no one is talking about, in which students lack the character to properly dispose of their trash. After lunch, it is impossible...

We Need Proactive Mental Health Support

We Need Proactive Mental Health Support

March 22, 2016

If you think it’s difficult to read an article about suicidal students, consider what it would be like to be one. In light of recent tragedies, mental health awareness has become more of a hot topic...

The lack of dividers between urinals makes boys unwilling to use them due to awkward closeness and lack of privacy.

The Lack of Urinal Dividers Pisses off Male Students

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor February 25, 2016

This is possibly the biggest issue for all males at CHS and it should not be taken lightly. The question, you ask? Urinal dividers. Through my four years at this school, I’ve been dumbfounded as to...

The new Oculus Rift is quickly becoming a very popular device.

VR Makes Real Learning Virtually Impossible

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor February 25, 2016

A decade from now, students won’t learn by interacting with their peers and teachers, or by experiencing their physical world with their senses. Instead, they’ll learn by putting on a pair of goggles...

A new college admissions movement, led by Harvard, seeks to emphasize applicants’ character as much as other qualities.

Focusing on Character Won’t Lead to More Compassion

By Fiona Asbury, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2016

College admissions officers face a daunting task: they must take piles of paper and weave them into a qualified, enthusiastic and cohesive student body, a group of students who will band together and change...

One in every eight students at CHS is black. Since CHS prides itself on diversity and acceptance of all students, the school should acknowledge the history and experiences of all groups.

Black History Month Deserves Recognition

By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor February 25, 2016

Attempting to find any trace of support for Black History Month is like trying to find a well-rested junior: impossible. Over the past few months, CHS has sponsored a variety of events to support many...

Many students plan to vote in the 2016 Presidential election, though many admit they are politically unaware.

Young Voters, This is Your Primary Concern

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

The 2016 Presidential Election is rapidly approaching, meaning that many upperclassmen at CHS will be eligible to vote and plan to do so. However, many of these students are not prepared for the responsibility...

We Have a Microphone, Now Speak Up

We Have a Microphone, Now Speak Up

February 25, 2016

If The Little Mermaid taught us anything, it was to value our voices. Oftentimes, students take their voice and ability to represent themselves within the school system for granted. Or they underestimate...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Opinions