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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

Teenagers tired of wearing high heels

Teenagers tired of wearing high heels

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor November 30, 2012

The average height of a pair of stilts is approximately 18 inches—to walk at such an elevation brings about the constant fear of falling and breaking one’s ankle. The average height of a pair of high...

Star Wars goes to the dark side

By Lara Fu, News Editor November 29, 2012

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Disney bought Lucasfilm and ruined the Star Wars  franchise forever. According to an Oct. 30 Associated Press article, Disney will buy Lucasfilm and the...

Unlike the 2008 election, media is focusing on candidates' platforms.

Campaigns focus on issues

By Ben Schick, Online Sports Editor November 8, 2012

Four years ago, the nation was suffering from economic downturn.  It gave birth to one of the worst economic crises the country has seen since the Great Depression.  The American public was sick of never-ending...

Every 15 Minutes lied

Every 15 Minutes lied

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor November 8, 2012

On Oct. 4 students were lied to, every 15 minutes. CHS recently took part in the Every 15 Minutes program that is designed to warn students about the dangers of distracted driving. While the program was...

New hall pass policy restricts students

New hall pass policy restricts students

By Brett Sachs and Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager and Production Editor November 7, 2012

"Who are you? Where are you coming from? Do you have permission to be here?" These questions might sound like they were taken straight out of a CIA interrogation room, but CHS students experience such...

Company's political donations cross the line

Company’s political donations cross the line

By Jordan Maser, Public Relations and Social Media Manager October 1, 2012

As a loyal Chick-fil-A customer for many years, I have always been aware of the company’s strong religious values, mostly because i could never get my #8 combo meal on any given Sunday.  However, considering...

Don't balk at Cathy, just 'eat more chikin'

Don’t balk at Cathy, just ‘eat more chikin’

By Joe Nolan, Opinions Editor October 1, 2012

When the "news" came out that Chick-fil-A supported the traditional definition of marriage, dissenting CHS students biting into the restaurant chain’s iconic chicken sandwich found themselves in a dilemma...

MCPS has initiated $9 million security system upgrade.

Metal detectors necessary for school safety

By Julia Reagan, Public Relations and Social Media Manager September 25, 2012

How many students at CHS would expect to hear a gunshot in the cafeteria?  How many would expect a violent and potentially fatal event to happen on their first day of school? The students at Perry Hall...

Scoreboard funds better spent elsewhere

By Brittany Goodman, Features Editor September 25, 2012

How likely is it that a CHS student-athlete will go pro? Let’s just say most students should not depend on it as a career choice.  Professional sports today are so competitive that it is extremely unlikely...

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