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

Allegiant fails to impress audience and critics alike.

Allegiant flops in theaters

By Isabel Dibble, News Editor March 21, 2016

After seeing the third film Allegiant of the Divergent franchise, the disappointing result from the film may be a sign that the period of dystopian young-adult novels turned movie series is taking a downhill...

Kendrick Lamars new album Untitled Unmastered receives a 9.5/10.

Kendrick Lamar drops new album

By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor March 20, 2016

9.5/10 In Untitled Unmastered, Kendrick Lamar reasserts his dominance of the hip hop genre through complex lyricism, captivating social commentary and euphonious instrumentals. The rapper released...

Freshman Ethan Finke uses tech power tools to cut a piece of wood that will help finish the set design.

CHS Community Needs to Shine More Light on Theater

By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor February 29, 2016

It’s the night of the big show. As the actors bow to a deafening applause, tech crew stands stage left, watching. I may have only joined tech crew this year, but I’ve wanted to join since I was...

Kayne Wests new album The Life of Pablo was released Feb. 14.

“The Life of Pablo” Album Review: 8.9/10

By Arjun Swaminathan, New Editor February 28, 2016

8.9/10 With introspective lyrics and outstanding production, Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo effectively captures and combines the full range of his musical ability, but the album is not without its...

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, release Feb. 5, attempts to combine zombies with the Jane Austens age old classic Pride and Prejudice.

Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies serve justice to the novel?

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor February 25, 2016

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been considered an universal symbol of morality, manners, sophistication and intellectuality in classical literature since its release in 1813. The zombies? Now...

Criticism of this year’s lack of diversity in Oscar nominations is not a new trend. Few awards have been given to actors of color since 2000.

Oscars Receive Criticism over Lack of Diversity

By Thomas Atkinson and Jasmine Baten February 25, 2016

I think my color TV is broken! For the second year in a row, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences has not nominated any actors of color for an Academy Award. In a time where we have a black president...

Untraditional Superhero Movie Soars in Ratings

By Ross Tanenbaum, Online News Editor February 25, 2016

With great power comes great responsibility. The new movie Deadpool puts a twist on these famous words. The highly anticipated movie Deadpool was released Feb. 12 into theaters. The film follows Wade...

Meek Mill (left) and Drake (right) are both hip-hop artists who have had a long history of verbal spats with one another via their music.

Drake Versus Meek Mill: Who’s the Winner?

By Dani Miller, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Oh man, oh man. Not again. In typical rap beef fashion, the first single off of Drake’s upcoming album, Views from the 6, is a diss track against rapper Meek Mill, reviving a supposedly dead fight...

Sophomore Ethan Miller was nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for his work in The Turn of the Screw. He has been acting since he was 6 years old and has performed in many professional theater productions.

Student Art Spotlight:Ethan Miller

By Maya Rosenberg, Social Media & PR Editor February 25, 2016

It’s not every day that a professional actor is nominated for the prestigious Helen Hayes Award, and it certainly is not every day that a high school sophomore is recognized for this award. Sophomore...

CHS sophomores in BC4F bake and deliver birthday cakes to those who can’t afford them.

Baking a Difference: Students Deliver Birthday Cakes

By Becky Wolfson, Contest Manager February 25, 2016

Birthdays are a time to be joyful and celebrate, traditionally with cake and candles. However, not everyone is given the privilege of having a birthday cake on such an occasion. CHS sophomore Allison...

Montgomery Mall recently added restaurants to its diverse food court.

New Restaurants to be Tried in the Food Court

By Sarah O’Brien, Production Editor February 25, 2016

The CHS community grew up going to Westfield Montgomery Mall; however with so many upgrades, it is hard to recognize our childhood mall. B|Bop|Q, Shanghai 66, Chloe’s New York Style Deli and Jamaican...

Student dress rehearsal for You Can’t Take It With You. Tickets can be purchased online at wchsarts.com.

CHS Performing Arts Puts on Quality Shows

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor February 25, 2016

‘You Can’t Take It With You’ The winter play You Can’t Take it With You was performed Feb. 19 and 20 and will continue this weekend, Feb 26. and 27. Despite facing many challenges including...

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