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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

The CEOs of Discord, Snap, TikTok, X, and Meta at a congressional hearing in January of 2024.

Not just a TikTok ban could be looming over U.S. teens

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor December 13, 2024

On Nov. 28, legislation introduced in Australia that would ban social media access to minors under the age of 16 passed in both the Australian House of Representatives and Senate by significant margins....

Jeffrey Dahmer, perhaps one of the most well known serial killers today, was depicted in Netflix's controversial 2022 TV show "Dahmer". The film was made without the consent of the victims' families and took many questionable approaches.

Exploring the ethical issues of true crime TV

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor November 27, 2024

Featuring grisly acts of violence and played out through streaming services for thousands of captivated viewers, media about serial killers are an especially popular craze, specifically those based on...

WCHS APES students analyze maps ranging from nautical charts, which depict the depth of the Chesapeake waters, to land use maps, classifying the different types of land within a region. After recording what they think, see, and wonder about the maps, groups present their observations to the rest of the groups.

Bringing lessons to life with more field trips

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor November 27, 2024

Many high school students struggle to find motivation to come to school every morning. The same repetitive routine again and again often tires students out, giving them less of a reason to come into school...

Paws for Thoughts: holiday or holi-delay?

Paws for Thoughts: holiday or holi-delay?

By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein November 26, 2024

L: Sweaters are out, leaves are falling and Starbucks pumpkin drinks are in full swing—it’s officially fall! With Thanksgiving on the horizon and the weather beginning to cool, students are feeling...

Vape detectors are the newest and most effective tool to counteract student e-cigarette use at WCHS.

Observer Opinion: curve the vapescape

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor November 22, 2024

Vapers beware, WCHS restrooms are no longer private smoking lounges. For many years, school restrooms have long served as a convenient and private space for students seeking to avoid adult supervision....

MCPS students discuss financial topics in a classroom. While it has not always been a graduation requirement, many MCPS schools have offered classes on economics.

Faceoff: school finance courses offer little practical benefit for students

By Isar Uslu, Features Editor November 21, 2024

“When are we ever going to use this stuff in real life?” Since the dawn of time, students around the world have wondered why they learn about derivatives and Shakespearean English rather than filing...

High schools students are interested in learning about financial topics, as it can help them to have better finial habits and reach their financial goals faster. WCHS adoption of a personal finance course, is a great first step for students to become financially literate.

Faceoff: add financial literacy into the curriculum

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant Features Editor November 21, 2024

Papers are scattered all around a desk. The calculator shuts down after being exhausted from processing billions of numbers. Statements upon statements screaming “OVERDUE” cover the floor. When it...

On Nov. 3rd, clocks were set back an hour, and an extra hour of sleep was gained. This happened as a result of daylight savings coming to an end, which ran from March to November.

Why do we love spring and summer, but hate the time change?

By Sydney Stern, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager November 15, 2024

Twice a year clocks get adjusted as a result of the sun’s decreasing or increasing daylight hours. This past Nov. 3rd, clocks nationwide gained an hour in exchange for an hour of daylight in the evenings....

At pop singer Matisyahu's concert at the 9:30 Club on March 20, 2024, almost every audience member can be seen on their phones, watching him through the screen.

Smartphones have turned memories into moments

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Life is about the moments. If we are not paying attention, we miss the smallest of details: a smile here, a tear there, a sign of loss or a sign of hope shown. Since the early 90’s, one single piece...

WCHS freshmen Xavier Reyman, Cooper Glazer and Malaki Kagwa interact while playing an online mobile game.

Scrolling back: The case for reducing teen screen time on social media

By Ryan Shenker, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2024

With 83 days before the deadline for Chinese-owned company ByteDance to sell the social media phenomenon TikTok or face a nationwide ban in the United States, millions of the platform’s users are growing...

Paws for Thoughts: a textbook dilemma

Paws for Thoughts: a textbook dilemma

By Cecilia Bernstein and Leah Kreisler October 28, 2024

C: Welcome to the first issue of the Cecilia-run Churchill Observer! All summer long I have missed writing articles and it is so good to be back! It is so weird to be a senior and a J4 but I look forward...

Metal detectors are a common practice at airports and no one thinks twice about them. If they are implemented to all schools, it will become a social norm as well.

The unseen benefits of metal detectors in school

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor October 28, 2024

MCPS’ school safety precautions are simply not enough. Identification lanyards, StudentVue checks at football games and locked doors are all measures that prevent non-students from entering school premises....

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