The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein) at a Comic-Con press conference.

Fantastic Beasts Delights

By Balbina Yang, Arts Editor November 29, 2016

Got bit by a Murtlap but don’t know how to treat it? Look no further than the newest released movie in the Harry Potter-verse, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. From...

Chainsmokers Collage Is a Sure Success

Chainsmokers’ Collage Is a Sure Success

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor November 15, 2016

The Chainsmokers’ rise to fame began in 2014 when they released the catchy and upbeat song “#SELFIE,” a dance hit about the popular culture trend of taking self-portrait photographs. The musicians’...

Members of the cast and crew perform in a scene that proves to be both hilarious and confusing.

‘A Funny Thing’ Fulfills Its Name

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editor November 14, 2016

WCHS’ Theater Department’s fall musical, A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum, is a comedy full of talented leads and complex humor. The play takes place in Ancient Rome, and is centered...

Junior Nick Schaap, Senior Alex Scott and members of the cast of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” rehearse a scene.

CHS Fall Theater Production to Open Soon

By Nora Holland, Contest Manager November 1, 2016

It’s that time of year again: the air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing and the fall musical is approaching once again. This year’s fall musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the...

Senior Jenna Wang takes a break from playing the cello. She has been playing for many years and hopes to pursue her music further.

Student Art Spotlight: Jenna Wang

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang, Arts Editors November 1, 2016

Recognized in the state and county for her exceptional cello skills for the CHS and Montgomery County Youth Orchestra (MCYO) orchestras, senior and cellist Jenna Wang has set the standard for musical performance...

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

By Jake Herman, Public Relations Editor November 1, 2016

Lights, camera, action! ArtSpeak! is coming to the CHS auditorium Nov.17. The event, which is organized and led by students enrolled in the CHS Advanced Acting and Directing class, is completely free and...

Solange Knowles album, A Seat at the Table has established her as an outstanding artist and successfully comments on society.

Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” Successfully Comments on Society

By Dani Miller, Production Editor October 25, 2016

Following in the footsteps of her über-famous sister Beyonce, Solange Knowles’ new album “A Seat at the Table” infuses neo-soul and poetry to sonically share the story of Black America in a way...

Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children is an interesting movie based upon a teen book.

Miss Peregrine’s Projects Stunning Visuals

By Emily Wang, Features Editor October 11, 2016

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, another popular young adult novel turned movie, has outdone “Deepwater” and “Masterminds”, trumping both with a box office opening earning of...

An example of what one can order and personalize at Class 520 ice cream shop that just opened in Rockville.

Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager October 3, 2016

Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland.   Thai...

Bill Nye sports his trademark bowtie.

Bill Nye to Debut on Netflix

By Matthew Sun, Fact Checker September 29, 2016

Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy! Bill Nye has finally returned to the small screen once again. Bill Nye the “Science Guy” will star in a new Netflix original show, “Bill Nye Saves...

People everywhere are walking around with their phones

Pokémon Go Trainers Trying to Catch’ Em All

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager September 29, 2016

All around the world, no matter where you go, you can see people wandering while staring down at their phones trying to catch ‘em all. Pokémon Go is a GPS based, augmented reality game in which...

Gene Wilder starred in popular movies such as “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

Gene Wilder Remembered

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor September 29, 2016

What do Willy Wonka, Frederick Frankenstein and The Waco Kid all have in common? They were all played by Gene Wilder. Wilder, most well-known for his iconic portrayal of Willy Wonka in “Willy Wonka...

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