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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

‘Observer’ presents Top 12 shows to binge-watch

By Jane Zankman, Senior Writer May 29, 2014

While some of us get to soak up the sun on exotic islands or explore European cities during spring break, many CHS students are either going on college road trips or relaxing at home. Binge-watching...

Body-love campaigns popularized in mainstream

By Jane Zankman, Production Manager February 26, 2014

Different people find different qualities attractive, and recently, viral campaigns have been fighting to promote a more realistic view of what makes a person beautiful. Dove, a body care and beauty company...

'Daily Dose' adds segment spoofing pop culture

‘Daily Dose’ adds segment spoofing pop culture

By Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager January 2, 2014

The Daily Dose is starting an entirely new segment this year to attract students to the announcements. The new addition to the show will feature spoofs of popular television channels including Discovery...

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

By Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager November 26, 2013

Bright lights, music, dancing and food trucks—upon reading these words, your mind probably jumped to the image of a night in New York or even downtown D.C, but the Montgomery County Nighttime Economy...

Twins & College: Should wombmates be roommates?

Twins & College: Should wombmates be roommates?

By Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager October 28, 2013

Seniors have already begun sending off their college applications, and handing it over to a multitude of admissions officers. For twins, this is an especially stressful process. I would know. Many people...

Chang is kung fu fighting with kicks as fast as lighting

Chang is kung fu fighting with kicks as fast as lighting

By Jane Zankman, Production Manager September 25, 2013

When people think of kung fu, they tend to think of the Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda or the song "Everybody’s Kung Fu Fighting," but in reality, it is an intense, intricate sport and art form. Kung fu,...

Teachers plan to pursue their passions outside of CHS

Scott Selman By Elizabeth Campbell Editor-In-Chief  If you’ve ever gone to Blast, a football game, Homecoming, heard the Daily Dose or walked through the CHS building, Scott Selman has affected your...

AP Language exam postponed last-minute due to testing discrepancy

AP Language exam postponed last-minute due to testing discrepancy

By Jane Zankman, Jamie Lescht, and Dana Harris May 10, 2013

AP Language and Composition students received an email on the evening of May 9 stating that the AP Language and Composition exam would tentatively be postponed until May 22 at 11:30 a.m. According to...

Fighting Rape Culture

Fighting Rape Culture

By Jane Zankman, Production Manager April 30, 2013

Rape is the most underreported crime in the United States despite the fact that one in 5 women will be sexually assaulted at one point in their lives. Why are survivors afraid to speak up? Why did the...

Doughnut shops offer fun pastry alternative

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor April 25, 2013

We thought we had seen it all, from crazy cupcakes to delicious pies to cute cake pops, but a new D.C. shop has decided to come back to the classic doughnut, with a few twists. Zeke’s DC Donutz, which...

JV cheer won additional awards for crowd involvement, stunting and motions.

At Exhibition, JV cheer wins Best Overall Score

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor November 30, 2012

Congratulations to the junior varsity Cheer team on their Best Overall score at the JV Cheer Exhibition Nov. 3 at Magruder High School. The team also won awards for Best Crowd Involvement, Best Stunt Technique...

Risky Behavior

Risky Behavior

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor October 1, 2012

After a tragic event like the shooting in Aurora, CO when 12 innocent victims lost their lives and dozens were seriously injured, peoples’ minds are often riddled with many questions. One frequently...

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