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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

For junior Ruby Howard, creating art, like this self portrait, has always been one of her passions.

Student Arts Spotlight: Ruby Howard

By Emily Zhang, Features Editor May 29, 2020

Featured in the congressional art show and WCHS’s literary magazine, junior Ruby Howard's art is her creative outlet. Howard has been making art her whole life. From creating  watercolor paintings in...

After receiving a lot of positive attention from millions of viewers, the first Disney Family Singalong that broadcasted on Apr. 26 was given the opportunity for its sequel of live Disney-related performances for Mother's Day. With this follow-up, famous artists from all around the world used the power of music to participate in building a sense of community through these trying times.

Music provides a safe haven during COVID

By Hannah Zozobrado, Senior Writer May 21, 2020

Students have witnessed a shift in their vision of the world. Cancellation of the rest of the remaining school year, cancellation of highly anticipated events and cancellation of large group gatherings...

The dance ensemble for the Blast 31: Spectrum performance of Kacey Musgraves' Rainbow rehearse their dance choreographed by senior Michael Castelli and junior Sydney Rubin.

Spring theater cancellations saddens WCHS seniors

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor May 13, 2020

Seniors have looked forward to this year since their freshman year of high school, or maybe even longer. Senior year is the year where you get to celebrate all the work you have put in over the years by...

Singer-songwriter Conan Gray released his debut studio album, "Kid Krow",  on March 20, 2020.

Stuck at Home? Check out Conan Gray’s New LP

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor May 3, 2020

Conan Gray believes that if he were an animal, he would be a crow. Perhaps all of us have two sides to ourselves; perhaps for Gray, a crow perfectly represents his inner and outer personas—his carefree...

Based on the New York Times Best-Seller, "To all the Boys I Loved Before" gained enough traction from fans to earn itself a sequel, "To all the Boys I Loved Before PS I Still Love You." This new Netflix romantic comedy stars Lana Condor, who plays shy girl Lara jean, and Noah Centineo, who plays a popular lacrosse star.

Netflix rom-com excites viewers with a sequel: P.S. you will love it

By Ava Freeman, Features Editor April 26, 2020

The hit romance that appeared on Netflix in 2018, “To All the Boys I Loved Before,” stole the hearts of its audience and seemed to have had the most perfect and satisfying ending. The movie wrapped...

"Birds of Prey" opened in theaters on February 7th. Starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, the film explores female superheroes.

“Birds of Prey” flocks to the top

By Liam Klein, Staff Writer March 12, 2020

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Superhero,” probably a six-foot-tall cut white guy, and not Margot Robbie. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) or its new...

"~how i'm feeling~" was officially released on Mar. 6, 2020, however the hype for the album began months prior to its availability on streaming apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Posted on his instagram account @lauvsongs on Jan. 24 this year, Lauv shares his tour dates with his 1.6 million followers

“~how i’m feeling~” album paints different versions of Lauv

By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor March 12, 2020

The Hopeless Romantic (blue), The Existentialist (purple), The Playboy (orange), The Eccentric (red), The Jokester (green), The Optimist (yellow): these are the different versions of Lauv that portray...

Jane Austen's beloved rom-com "Emma" was released in theaters on Feb. 21, 2020. In the film, Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma.

“Emma” brings a modern flair to Jane Austen classic

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 11, 2020

There is no single term that can quite define Emma from Jane Austen’s beloved rom-com “Emma” but wide-eyed, analytical, single-person-turned-lover, neat-freak and lover-of-all-things-beautiful are...

"Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial" is Roddy Ricch's new hit album, shaking the charts with its innovative combination of many styles and themes. The album was released on December 6, 2019 and has gotten millions of listens since release.

“Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial” paves a path to fame for Roddy Ricch

By Jasper Bernstein, Assistant Observation Editor March 11, 2020

“Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” is anything but Roddy Ricch being antisocial, talking to the listener about different themes and opening up about his past. It’s a tough album to evaluate...

Teamania recently added a plethora of savory dishes to their menu, including soups, salads, pastas and sandwiches. Though they're known for their classic baked goods and french delicacies, the new additions are perfect for a quick lunch or supper option.

Teamania-c students found their new study spot

By Fatima Yazdi, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

Rockville is known to have a plethora of eatery options—from Qdoba’s Mexican Eats to Sadaf’s Middle-Eastern staples, you can get a taste of just about any cuisine you’re craving. Since opening...

The cast of "Radium Girls"  celebrates after the opening night of the show.  The play debuted on Feb. 14 and was performed five times.

“Radium Girls” radiates strong messages with female leads

By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor March 3, 2020

The WCHS drama department promises a “jaw-dropping” performance with the spring play “Radium Girls,” which opened on Feb. 14. Highlighting a true American story that is often forgotten in history,...

Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated documentary "Miss Americana" was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 31.

Netflix says “you belong with me” to Taylor Swift

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 3, 2020

You don’t control what people think of your story, but you do control what you believe about yourself and how you tell your story to the world.  Having spent half of her life in the spotlight, Taylor...

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