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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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Senior Brandon Bland specializes in personal photography and strives to capture peoples emotions in his work. He draws inspiration from his own life, such as his encounters and relationships.

SAS: Brandon Bland

By Laura Sneller , Senior Writer
May 8, 2019
Artist Claire Yang at work, painting on canvas for John’s Hopkinss art competition.

Student Arts Spotlight: Claire Yang

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
April 3, 2019
Emphasis on STEM hinders creativity

Emphasis on STEM hinders creativity

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
March 7, 2019
(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
The infamous “gilet jaune” with the French word for revolution taped on the back disrupts a popular

French protests should not intervene with tourist destinations

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
December 20, 2018
Heather Kirschner plays Cinderella in the winter musical production of Cinderella. The cast put on five performances of the show.

Student Art Spotlight: Heather Kirschner

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
December 17, 2018
Senior Mason Catalon uses dry materials and ink to create artwork.

Student Arts Spotlight: Mason Catalon

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
December 12, 2018
When applying to arts-based majors in college, students often have to send portfolios or photographs of previous artwork.

Art major applications generate student stress

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
November 20, 2018
Senior Mason Catalon uses dry materials and ink to create artwork,

Student Art Spotlight: Mason Catalon

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
November 13, 2018
Senior Mason Catalon uses dry materials and ink to create artwork.

Student Art Spotlight Mason Catalon

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
October 18, 2018
Jeffree Star is a popular beauty guru on YouTube with 10 million subscribers and also created his own line of cosmetics. A few years ago, racist videos from Star’s past were released to the public, causing him to lose subscribers and business. He has since made a video apologizing for his actions, but still remains controversial in the beauty community.

Scandals highlight Youtube beauty guru community

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
October 2, 2018
Self-care tutorials teach students valuable tips

Self-care tutorials teach students valuable tips

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
June 13, 2018
Fashionistas cash in with Instagram re-sell shops

Fashionistas cash in with Instagram re-sell shops

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
May 10, 2018

Climate change has greater effects than most know

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
April 9, 2018
While Valentines Day spending is in the billions, manufacturers tend to overproduce leading to mass sales shortly after the holiday. Teens opt to spend their money on new traditions such as Galentines Day.

Avoid V-Day heartbreak: simply celebrate love

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2018

Student Art Spotlight: Karis Lee

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2018
Net neutrality is necessary for CHS students

Net neutrality is necessary for CHS students

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
January 10, 2018
New Star Wars movie promotes inclusion

New Star Wars movie promotes inclusion

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2017
The #me too has spread across the internet creating a sense of trust and community among victims of sexual assault.

“Me too” trend creates necessary virtual community for victims

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2017
TV Shows Veering Towards Harsh, Controversial Topics

TV Shows Veering Towards Harsh, Controversial Topics

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor
June 14, 2017
High-profile instances of misleading news and an overwhelming number of internet news sources, credible or not, have created a climate of distrust.

‘Fake News’ Talk Forces Media Consumers to Wise Up

By Laura Sneller, Print Opinions Editor
June 6, 2017
Pictured: Heather Kirschner (bottom left) and junior Josie Weinberg (top right) pose with castmates during Ovations Theaters December performance of Spring Awakening.

CHS Students Take the Stage

By Laura Sneller, Social Media Editor
January 10, 2017
Native Americans successfully protested the construction of the Keystone Pipeline through their reservation.

Standing Rock Shows We Need to Protect Our Right to Protest

By Laura Sneller, Social Media Editor/Video Team
December 23, 2016
By including hijabs worn by models in New York Fashion week, women and girls are beginning to feel represented in the fashion community.

Modeling of Hijabs in New York Fashion Week Shows Representation of All Cultures

By Laura Sneller, Public Relations Editor
October 21, 2016
Freshman Emma Gray relaxes with an adult coloring book.

Adult Coloring Books Gain Popularity as a Method of Stress Relief

By Laura Sneller, Public Relations Editor
April 29, 2016
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