Journalism has always been an important part of my life. As soon as I learned to read, my grandfather started mailing me envelopes full of newspaper clippings about subjects he found interesting—these...

A few weeks ago, students’ lunch break rapidly became a launch break, and now MCPS is working with NASA to determine a way to bring WCHS back to Earth. Many WCHS students say that they need their space,...

As the third quarter comes to a close, many seniors have already committed and are looking forward to college. However, for juniors, the college application process is just beginning. The college application...

For decades, acclaimed director David Lynch’s works have transported audiences to surrealist American landscapes composed of equal parts dreams and nightmares. Within these distinctly Lynchian worlds,...

As 2024 comes to a close, WCHS students have begun to look toward the new year. Students may take this time to reflect on their own lives, and create resolutions to make 2025 great. However, many will...

After a busy day of schoolwork, WCHS students are ready to head home. For many, it is imperative that they get home quickly to finish homework or start extracurricular activities. If a WCHS student drives...

Horror movies on Halloween are a tradition for many, including the Observer staff. There are countless quality horror movies out there, but there are just as many gaudy, cheap and tasteless scary movies....

Earlier this year, the “tween Sephora girls” phenomenon wreaked havoc across the social media landscape. People began noticing how many tween and teenage girls were obsessed with makeup and skincare;...

Although the term “Ivy League” was first conceived in 1937 to refer to the Northeastern football league, the phrase is now synonymous with academic excellence, prestige and exclusivity. Every year,...

Two blaring words introduce 1994’s “The Crow”: Brandon Lee. These two words are not the title, yet they hold just as much, if not more significance. They form the foundation of a film both built...

Picture this: an exhausted AP student is ready to take the exam and finally gets the chance to relax after a stressful month of studying. This time, their exam is online. They may get through the first...

With each passing year, Earth Day becomes more relevant. Since its first official celebration in 1970, the climate crisis has only grown more serious and everyone has felt the tangible effects of global...