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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

Looking for new and unique ways to use your mask? Jump on these trends (above) before they catch on!

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Repurposing masks

By Caitlin Murphy, Claiming her desk for next year already April 4, 2022

Throughout the past two years, people across the world have depended on face masks to keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the virus being declared a hoax by the government last week,...

Ms. Malanoski teaches one of her AP Macroeconomics classes. Malanoski teaches numerous seniors every year, and feels as though senioritis is prevalent at WCHS.

Senioritis strikes, once again, at WCHS

By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor March 9, 2022

Every year, come the second semester, high school seniors across the country fall victim to a well-known plague. What is this plague people may ask? Senioritis. Senioritis, defined by Oxford Languages...

“People We Meet on Vacation,” written by Emily Henry, is a charming friends-to-lovers novel, full of witty dialogue and swoon-worthy moments.

Romance novels to fill your heart and mind

By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor March 2, 2022

Everyone has their favorite rom-com movie, laughing despite the cliches and swooning as the leads declare their love for one another. While some may not know it, their favorite movie genre is paralleled...

With the use of Zoom, MCPS teachers were able to host daily classes virtually. This helped protect the safety of staff and students while still engaging in learning.

MCPS must shift to virtual learning

By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor February 25, 2022

Flashback to March 2020. As the severity of COVID-19 set in, the entire world was in a panic, and no one, especially the school systems, knew what to do. However, with the start of the 2020 school year...

With the spotlight on her, Eleanor Raab sings one of her solos in "The Addams Family." Raab plays Morticia Adams, one of the leads in WCHS's fall musical.

Student Art Spotlight: Eleanor Raab

By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor January 10, 2022

Sauntering across the stage, Eleanor Raab commands the stage in her performance of Morticia Addams. With her illusive smile and a twirl of her long black hair, it is no surprise she easily captivates her...

While depression and anxiety are often the most common and talked about teen mental illnesses, many teenagers struggle with a multitude of other illnesses. It is important for parents, teachers, and teens themselves to not overlook mental health, and to take the necessary steps to prevent and combat mental illnesses, such as limiting social media.

Social media damages teens’ mental health

By Caitlin Murphy, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat all have one thing in common: they are forms of social media. Social media has many benefits for teens, such as keeping them in touch with friends, building communication...

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