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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

Director Jordan Peele has created yet another successful, gripping movie.

Jordan Peele’s “Us” uses horror to critique American life

By Dani Miller, Production Designer April 3, 2019

Rabbits, Sewers and Scissors, oh my! On the heels of his widely successful (and brilliant) 2017 directorial debut, Get Out, director Jordan Peele’s sophomore project, Us, tells the story of a modern...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine” started airing in 2013 but it is still a very successful show. The comedy was picked up by NBC which renewed them for a sixth season that will be extended for a total of eighteen episodes.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine impresses WCHS students

By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

“Noice.” “Smort.” “Cool, cool, cool.” These phrases can all be used to describe NBC’s hit comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” in addition to being the lingo that the characters on the show (and...

Rebel Wilson is the main character in the new movie, “Isn’t It Romantic” which came out on February 13.

Isn’t It Romantic inspires viewers

By Ela Jalil, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

A stereotypical gay best friend, a clumsy but charming main character and a belief that all things will be solved by love all sound like parts of your classic romantic comedy. Nowadays, most people roll...


Camila Cabello opening  the 2019 Grammy Awards ceremony with a performance of her song “Havana.”

Top Grammy performances of 2019

By Cherri Tung, Photo Editor March 11, 2019

From Camila Cabello and Ricky Martin scaling the replicated streets of Havana, to Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton’s soaring pipes and vocal highways, the performers at the 61st Grammy Awards blew the roof...

Marie Kondo’s popularity has been rapidly increasing because of her useful organizational tips, and more and more people have been watching her videos of tips to declutter your home.

Marie Kondo innovates cleaning techniques

By Kathy Hu, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager March 11, 2019

Marie Kondo is seen by many as the ‘Queen of Organization,’ after the popularity of her book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” blew up and she was awarded her own Netflix series “Tidying...

The Oscar is one of the most prestigious awards a movie or actor/actress can win.

Hostless Oscars create memorable night

By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2019

The Oscars was a night filled with talented musical performances, comical ad-libs and a lack of a host. The flow of this show, however, was what made it so exceptional: the ceremony felt special and smooth,...

Netflix continues to come out with equally creative and addicting shows for users to watch. “Sex Education”, released Jan. 11, has already been renewed for a second season.

Netflix show hooks WCHS students with comedy

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor March 7, 2019

Netflix released the show “Sex Education”, a quirky yet hilarious show that seems to be meant for teens, Jan. 11. In each of the eight episodes, a new sexual or teen issue presents itself between one...

(Left to right) Juniors Marshall Harner and Merrick Willeford and senior Vinny Douglass perform “I’m A Believer” during last year’s Blast production.

WCHS celebrates 30 years of student tradition

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor March 6, 2019

Every year, the WCHS community comes together to experience a voyage through time through song. Blast has been a WCHS tradition that consists of a series of popular musical numbers from throughout time...

Penn Badgley plays Joe Goldberg, Beck’s boyfriend and creepy stalker. He is often the star of many of the horrifying drama that takes place in You.

Netflix’s You reveals the dark side of human nature

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2019

On Sept. 9, Netflix released the show You, an intense and steamy drama. The show takes place in New York City, and throughout the ten episodes, a sinister relationship forms between the two main characters,...

Jason Momoa stars as Aquaman, the half-human protector of the deep. Aquaman must reunite the underwater kingdoms in order to prevent his half-brother, Orm, from invading the surface world.

“Aquaman” is predictable, does not exceed expectations

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor February 8, 2019

A legend turned into film? Check. Discovering the lost world of Atlantis? Check. Nice battle scenes and sarcastic humor? Check. And a guy who looks a lot like Steven Adams? Check. The story of the legendary...

The Oct. 2018 documentary had a screening at Walter Johnson High School Jan. 15. The film highlights the effects of social media and how to monitor your technology use.

LIKE documentary highlights dangers of social media

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2019

Social media is here to stay, and that’s a fact. How we use it, however, is constantly changing. The IndieFlix Original documentary LIKE, released Oct. 2018, highlights these modern effects of social...

“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

Holiday season is rolling around, and that means three things: lots of cookies, hot chocolate and holiday movies such as “Elf,” “Santa Claus” and, of course, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” This...

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