The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, now rebranded as National Read Across America Day, students can visit various language-related attractions in Washingtonn D.C. Pictured above, the Planet Word museum offers a unique and interactive way of examining the history of the written and spoken language.

The “Word” is out: Spring into these D.C. events

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Features Editor March 30, 2023

Compare the two choices: stuck inside all day long as various social media platforms endlessly clamor for your attention, or enjoying the fresh spring air while exploring the hidden gems of D.C. As the...

The Where Do Words Come From exhibit at the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C. features a 22-foot-tall talking wall that tells the story of the English language.

You have our word: check out DC’s latest museum

By Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Online Editor November 25, 2021

Sprinkle. Kumquat. Bamboozle. These seemingly obscure and unrelated words all have one thing in common: they are all part of the English language. But how were these words created? How did they become...

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