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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

Following three days off of school for snow, snow covers the WCHS baseball field early in the morning. MCPS has seen an increase of snow days this year with more snow fall.

Recent snow days shed light on climate change’s impact

By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager March 1, 2025

It is 6:45 a.m. and the phone alarm clock is vibrating. After picking up the phone and opening the weather app, it is revealed that it is a sunny day with a low of 36 degrees and a high of 54 degrees....

MCPS students Emily Liu, Shrusti Amula, and Sophie Nguyen present about reducing food waste during the MCPS Youth Climate Summit, another recent climate initiative.

New council breaks the ice for climate action

By Tafa Nukator, Assistant Opinions Editor June 6, 2023

Climate change is considered to be one of the defining crises of our generation. From rising temperatures to natural disasters, the effects of this issue can be seen across the globe. With the UN reporting...

Junior Callie Burd poses in the dressing room of a thrift store with her new finds. Burd has been thrifting for almost three years and loves finding unique items and being eco-friendly.

Thrifting rises in popularity amongst teens

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor December 11, 2020

The thrill of buying new clothes, a so-called “shoppers high,” may have a short-term benefit on your mind, but is not always good for your pockets or the environment. With thrifting on the rise, consumers...

A venn diagram lays out what sustainability is all about: the necessary intersections of people, profit and our planet. As the holiday season comes, consumers must account for the world’s current existential climate crisis and shop sustainably within the vast green market.

How to shop sustainably for the holidays

By Quinn Cook, News Editor December 11, 2020

With the holiday gift season now in full swing and a pandemic accelerating, consumers are more likely than ever ready to shop online within the safety of their own homes. Meanwhile, the climate crisis’...

Senior Hannah Roberts captures photos of activists at the Climate Strike this past Sept 20 through her photography. The Climate Strike is one of the many series of strikes and protests to demand action against the impending dangers of climate change.

Student protestors take on climate change

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor October 19, 2019

The Global Youth Climate Strike inspired more than 4 million people worldwide to strike on Sept. 20 to advocate for stronger legislation and regulation.  Northwood High School junior Sophia Geiger...

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