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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

Mini skirts and low-rise jeans are just as popular today as they were in the early 2000s. Sophomore Leah Shive, left, is wearing a mini-skirt and accompanied by sophomore Katelin Chew, right, who is wearing a low-rise jean.

Fashion trends travel back in time to Y2K

By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor and Social Media Manager May 30, 2025

It appears that the minute a consumer clicks the ‘buy now’ button, the clothes just bought are already out of style. However, in a decade or two, the same clothes will return to the mainstream. Throughout...

"Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing" debuted in America on January 18th. Its soundtrack features 6 new songs composed by popular vocaloid artist DECO*27.

Virtual diva: Miku shines in musical cinematic debut

By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor May 19, 2025

Iconic voice synthesizer, turquoise pigtails and holographic futuristic appeal, Hatsune Miku made her big-screen debut on April 18 with her first official movie: “Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who...

A promotional photo for "A Minecraft Movie" featuring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and other major cast members.

Minecraft movie: blockbuster or blocky bust

By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

"A Minecraft Movie," which debuted on the big screen on April 4, 2025, became a viral topic across social media platforms– but not for the right reasons. TikTok was flooded with videos of people throwing...

The album "eternal sunshine deluxe: better days ahead" was released on March 28, 2025. The album is very loved by fans with over 4.5 billion streams on Spotify.

Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” gets a new addition

By Zafina Matin, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

While many doubted Ariana Grande’s future as a music artist after her career as an actress took off, she recently added to her already untouchable discography including genres such as pop, R&B, jazz...

Eliana Lapidus's "The Library" piece displayed in the art hallway and in the WCHS Art Show. Lapidus created the piece with inspiration from Sherlock Holmes.

Student Art Spotlight: Eliana Lapidus

By Cailey Harrington, Features Editor & Photo Manager May 19, 2025

Art is said to be made to challenge individuals' perceptions of the world by conveying a variety of messages through a variety of means. Made by artists who constantly try to challenge themselves, art...

A portrait of Playboi Carti, American Rapper and songwriter. Playboi Carti has a new album called "I AM MUSIC."

Playboi Carti adds more chaotic music to his discography

By Isaac Ban, Assistant Opinions Editor and Promotions Manager May 12, 2025

After three years, countless leaks and a whole lot of waiting, Playboi Carti finally dropped “I AM MUSIC” on March 14. The album, officially titled “MUSIC - SORRY 4 DA WAIT” but widely known as...

Jorts, a popular style from the '80s, are becoming a trendy piece to pull together a stylish, yet comfortable summer outfit for a variety of occasions.

Summer 2025 trends: enjoy the sun in style

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

Is this in or out? The constant question that comes to mind for many when they open up their closet in late spring to evaluate their summer wardrobe. With trends evolving rapidly and styles making comebacks,...

Andor Season Two's promotional material has teased new characters, raising speculation about the show's direction.

“Andor” season 2 is finally here

By Isar Uslu, News Editor April 30, 2025

After years of waiting and delays, the beloved Disney+ original series “Andor” returned to the streaming service amid great fanfare. The first season of the show, serving as a prequel series to the...

Singers Lana Del Rey and Jelly Roll sing "Save Me" together at the 2025 Stagecoach festival.

Artists saddle up for Stagecoach

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor and Social Media Manager April 30, 2025

Yeehaw! Stagecoach is an annual country music festival. Stagecoach 2025 spanned from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, and featured a variety of popular artists. Fans from all over the country show...

The film "October 8th" directed by Wendy Sachs follows the rise of antisemitism on college campuses in the United States.

“October 8th” explores the growing epidemic of antisemitism

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor March 28, 2025

A mob of college students calling for the death of all Jews, posters showing the faces of Israeli hostages ripped down, and Jewish students barred by protesters from entering public spaces. These scenes...

WCHS senior Elisabeth Rhee works on her piece titled "Passerine." She uses soft pastels to layer down basic colors, then completes the piece with colored pencils for details.

Student Art Spotlight: Elisabeth Rhee

By Alexandra Wu, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

What initially seems like an ordinary moment, transforms into a masterpiece under the touch of WCHS senior Elisabeth Rhee's pastels. Soft strokes of pastel graze the paper, creating a sense of tranquility...

Karla Sofía Gascón, lead actress of “Emilia Pérez" and Jacques Audiard, director of “Emilia Pérez," have both faced controversy, Gascón for offensive social media posts made years in the past, and Audiard for dismissive comments about Mexico and Mexican culture.

Emilia Perez plummets from stardom in criticized film

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor March 5, 2025

The past couple months have been especially difficult for Hollywood. The California wildfires that broke out early in the year tore through nearly $300 billion worth of homes, schools, businesses and more,...

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