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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

Senior Pursues Singing Career with New Single Release

Senior Pursues Singing Career with New Single Release

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor June 5, 2017

Senior Eloise Lancsweert released her first single “First Love” to iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and Youtube on May 1. This upbeat pop song is from the point of view of someone who can’t seem to let...

CHS Sophomore Josie Bourelly performs at a variety of area theatres which could be impacted by budget cuts.

Trump Budget Threatens Arts Establishments

By Nora Holland and Dani Miller, Arts and Opinions Editor June 5, 2017

In March, President Trump released his proposed outline for the 2018 budget. Trump’s new budget includes spending cuts for many government programs such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

Junior Bella Estes is graduating a year early to dance for the University of South Carolina.

Student Art Spotlight: Bella Estes

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor June 5, 2017

Junior Bella Estes has literally been “dancing through life.” As a dancer for 14 years, she is now taking the opportunity to graduate early so that she can pursue her passion full-time. On Nov. 26,...

Miley's new single 'Malibu' is a fresh change from her normal music.

Miley’s Malibu Single Delivers

By Camila Camp, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus released a new single titled Malibu on May 11, 2017.   The peaceful melody of the song provides a relaxing feeling to the people of the CHS community.   “I...

Open Mic Night To Occur This Month

By Lauren Roseman, Senior Writer April 17, 2017

  The Slam Poetry Club, Forensics Club and Literary Magazine are holding an Open Mic Night on April 24, 2017.   According to Slam Poetry Club President Lauren Hassan, students will get...

Kodak Black’s Album Paints a Unique Picture

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

After releasing his first mixtape in December 2013 called, “Project Baby,” Kodak’s rise to fame has only sped up. Since then, he has produced 3 mixtapes each year, signing a deal with Atlantic Records...

Midnight Album Mixes Melody and Meaning

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2017

British singer-song writer Lewis Watson released his sophomore album “Midnight” Mar. 25, and he’s never sounded better. His signature acoustic style blends perfectly with the heavier sounds of percussion,...

Changing Political Landscape Makes for Good Comedy

By Drew Ingall, Social Media Editor March 31, 2017

Live from New York, it’s your weekly dose of Donald Trump and political comedy on Saturday Night! Viewership has never been higher. Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an iconic, late-night television sketch-comedy...

Senior Laudan Nikoobakht paints birds sitting on a wire for this year’s Youth Art for Healing project.

NAHS Students Create Art for Local Hospital

By Emily Wang, Arts Editor March 31, 2017

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) wrapped up their community service project with Youth Art for Healing March 10. The students created 12 paintings highlighting different species of birds from the...

“Split Rocker” by Jeff Koons is an outdoor sculpture at the Glenstone Museum. In the spring and summer, it is covered with flowering plants.

New Glenstone Exhibit Brings Innovative Art to Potomac

By Sai Sreenivasan, Observations Editor March 31, 2017

The Glenstone museum is a private art collection, tucked away on Glen Road, that presents a modern, fresh and contemporary twist on a traditional museum setting. Established by the non-profit Glenstone...

CHS students perform in Blast 28: Infinity under the dazzling, colorful lights.

Blast Infinity Continues to be Successful

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor March 30, 2017

As the lights begin to dim in the CHS auditorium, singers scatter the stage and sparkling lights illuminate the dancers. The audience falls silent. Blast 28 Infinity has begun.   Similar to...

A poster advertises the new Boardwalk restaurant that just opened in Montgomery Mall.

Boardwalk Restaurant Opens in Montgomery Mall

By Brandon Li, Business Manager March 20, 2017

Montgomery Mall’s new restaurant introduces a unique beach-style cuisine to the food court. Established in 1981, Boardwalk is located between Panda Express and Sarku Japan in the Mall. Boardwalk...

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