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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

A WCHS freshman uses a MacBook Pro before class, finishing his work that could not be completed on a chromebook before the bell rings. The new policy would require him to put the device away when class starts.

Taking it personal: why school Chromebooks?

By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor October 7, 2025

When MCPS announced that they had renewed last school year's PMD policy, many students shrugged. It was frustrating, but not exactly surprising. But then came the twist: a ban on personal laptops in classrooms....

At pop singer Matisyahu's concert at the 9:30 Club on March 20, 2024, almost every audience member can be seen on their phones, watching him through the screen.

Smartphones have turned memories into moments

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Life is about the moments. If we are not paying attention, we miss the smallest of details: a smile here, a tear there, a sign of loss or a sign of hope shown. Since the early 90’s, one single piece...

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