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With the holidays in full swing, The Observer staff song picks are sure to get you into the winter spirit. Featuring from Taylor Swift to Andy Williams, this playlist is full of no-skip songs.

Celebrate the winter season with the Observer staff’s favorite holiday songs

By Charley Hutton, Advertisements and Subscriptions Manager December 16, 2020

Are you getting sick of Fall and ready to dive into the winter spirit? Are you looking for a way to emerge yourself in the holiday season? The Observer staff has selected their favorite holiday songs and...

Hallmark movies made history when they included their first gay couple on screen. Although last year Hallmark underwent controversy for not allowing a commercial of gay people to air on their channel, hallmark is making progress.

Best “Hallmark” movies to watch this Christmas

By Ela Jalil, News Editor December 15, 2020

With Thanksgiving finally over and Christmas around the corner, families are starting to celebrate their beloved holiday traditions, such as blasting festive music or decorating their house. But one of...

Netflix released Grand Army on Oct. 16, a TV show featuring student life at an extremely competitive NYC high school. The show did an amazing job of keeping teen life realistic and focused on prominent issues in today's society.

“Grand Army” is a realistic portrayal of high school

By Allison Jacobs, Editor in Chief December 15, 2020

School in America is different to say the least. Bomb threats, school shooting threats, rumors and bullying are not uncommon, which is sad to say. However, most TV shows only show American high schools...

Released on Hulu on Nov. 25th, "Happiest Season" is the first LGBTQ+ Christmas rom-com produced by a major studio.

“Happiest Season” blazes new paths for LGBTQ+ representation in romantic comedies

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor December 6, 2020

The most wonderful time of the year is rapidly approaching and holiday season lovers are gearing up by binging their favorite feel-good Christmas movies. This year, a Christmas movie that breaks the cookie-cutter...

Wallows' new EP "Remote" was released on Oct. 23, 2020. The album was recorded and completed entirely during quarantine through facetime sessions.

“Remote” by Wallows shows how powerful virtual connections can be

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor December 2, 2020

Despite never referencing their time in quarantine, alternative rock band Wallows shows the world the power of virtual connections with their new EP “Remote,” released on Oct. 23, 2020 from the safety...

WCHS senior Holly Shimabukuro stands outside of the entrance to the Pavilions building complex at the Glenstone art museum. The buildings hold most of Glenstone’s indoor artworks and installations, and has become the de-facto centerpiece of the mixed indoor-outdoor museum.

Glenstone museum provides a safe place to view art during the pandemic

By Quinn Cook, News Editor December 1, 2020

On hundreds of secluded acres found deep in Potomac, Md., sits a world far removed from the Washington, D.C. metro area’s dense suburban sprawl. One filled with rolling meadows, unimpeded streams, winding...

Olivia Meshanko and Natalie Heshmat pose on top of a newly decorated car. Shoshana Rosenthal has been using an app that emulates a disposable cameras in order to make lasting memories with her friends.

Disposable cameras bring back some 90’s nostalgia

By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager December 1, 2020

In a year like 2020, it is no surprise that students are trying to escape to the past. Single-use disposable cameras, first popular in the 1990s, have recently made a comeback amongst teenagers. Although...

Based on the popular board game, the WCHS rendition of "Clue"will be performed through Zoom. The play is a murder mystery with six suspects, as displayed in the flyer.

WCHS drama puts on a virtual production of “Clue”

By Ava Freeman, Online Editor in Chief December 1, 2020

Ever wonder what it would be like to solve a murder mystery? Do you have a fascination with crime or detective work? If your answers to these questions are “yes” then WCHS’ upcoming production of ...

The camera crew of "Cowboy Bebop" busy  filming while wearing their PPE.

Movie and TV sets adapt to find ways to continue filming during COVID-19

By Jessica Klein, Assistant Arts Editor November 30, 2020

2020’s movie line up was supposed to be quite impressive: “No Time to Die,” “In the Heights,” “Wonder Woman 1984” and “A Quiet Place Part II” were all scheduled to come to theaters, but...

When playing Among Us, there are two ways to play. You can play in a public lobby with people who you don't know, or if you have enough people, you can play with your friends in a private server.

Among Us helps bring friends together during quarantine

By Elijah Savett, Sports Editor November 23, 2020

You are in a small corridor in a spaceship. The oxygen is depleting and you have one task left to complete. All of your crewmates are counting on you. Suddenly, you see your friend in the corridor with...

Senior Edina Weinbaum posing for the On Cloud 9 Instagram, where she works as a sales associate. She is wearing a cozy and stylish tie dye set, which matches her simple black face mask.

Fall quarantine fashion trends to look out for

By Ava Freeman, Online Editor in Chief November 12, 2020

Exchanging sweaters for hoodies, dresses for tie-dye sets and scarves for masks: fall fashion looks a little different in 2020 than years prior. The global pandemic that has rocked all of our worlds is...

A WCHS student uses the Dunkin' Donuts app to order food pickup. The Dunkin' Donuts app allows students to order food safely during the pandemic.

Restaurant apps turn into a lifesaver during the pandemic

By Jasper Bernstein, Observations Editor November 12, 2020

In a world of increasing economic uncertainty, WCHS students look for savings and deals at every turn. However, some students may not realize that one of the best ways to save money is in their pocket:...

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