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Pictured from left to right: Rockville Town Squares Ice Skating Rink, Winter City Lights, Downtown Holiday Market, Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol.

Embrace the season with top winter activities in the DMV area

By Caroline Harless, News Editor December 18, 2023

For many, the chilly weather synonymous with winter means one thing: cozy season. Staying inside under warm blankets, watching holiday movies and sipping on hot chocolate are all typical winter activities...

Mothers Day is coming up on Sunday, May 14. Get your mom a gift from this list to show her how much she means to you!

Top seven Mother’s Day gift ideas

By Nataly Behnia and Cecilia Bernstein May 16, 2023

With AP exams and spring sports finishing up, most WCHS students probably haven’t given much thought to Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 14. Mothers around the nation will be receiving greeting cards...

Tis the season of gift giving! Here are some ideas for gifts to give your close friends and family.

Last minute gift guides for every person in your life

By Melissa Redlich, Features Editor December 17, 2022

As the holidays roll around the corner, gift-giving becomes more last-minute. What one had hoped to be a new fun product or sports equipment turned into a new pair of socks – sadly, the same brand and...

At Bath and Body Works, the holiday display, located in the front of the store, presents customers with some of their most popular candles for the holiday season. Bath and Body Works offers a wide variety of scents to choose from during this time of the year.

The smell of the holidays: choosing the right candle

By Caroline Harless, Photo Manager December 2, 2021

Have you ever walked into Bath and Body Works and instantly became overwhelmed by the amount of products and scents they have to offer? Their candles and other bath products are enjoyed by many, but it...

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’...

Mr. Antonucci stands in his office holding his gift of a Peppa Pig and the soysauce while he is surrounded by the written cards all over the walls.

Unique gifts boosts teachers’ spirits

By Cherri Tung, Arts Editor January 5, 2020

Each year students struggle with finding the ideal gift for others. They browse the web and wander into stores at the mall in hopes of finding the perfect present whether it be for a friend or a teacher....

The holidays arent all about new sweaters and toys.  They are about charity, too.

Give the gift of time and service this season

By Emiliana Cardinale and Eugenia Cardinale December 22, 2014

As the weather becomes chillier and everyone is filled with holiday cheer, let’s not forget that this is the best time of year to give back and volunteer. “The spirit of the season is to do things...

Students say Thanks with presents, homemade gifts

Students say ‘Thanks’ with presents, homemade gifts

By Arielle Gordon, Staff Writer May 30, 2014

The end of a school year means excitement and celebration for students. However, in their rush for summer vacation, they should not forget to appreciate all that their teachers have done throughout the...

A very merry ‘Observer’ gift-giving guide

By Brittany Goodman, News Editor January 8, 2014

For those of you on the nice list or trying to get off the naughty list, here are a few gift ideas that will bring as much joy as Santa receives from eating cookies from all over the world. If you are...

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