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

Senior Christina Hnatov in front of the Arclight display for Age of Ultron.

‘Age of Ultron’ gives views a look into the future

By Kim Rooney, Senior Writer April 28, 2015

Since 2012, Marvel fans have been awaiting the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron. After three long years, the wait has finally come to an end. Action and Avengers will come together May 1 when Age...

Simon must decide what to do when a kid from his school blackmails him after discovering Simons secret relationship with his crush.

Must-read novel twists typical story of teen love

By Balbina Yang, Features Editor April 28, 2015

Many young adult (YA) novels rarely remain in the reader’s head after he or she turns the last page. However, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, with its perfect blend of teenage...

The Cardinale family kicks back and bonds over Jane the Virgin every Monday.

‘Jane the Virgin’ offers viewers relatable characters

By Emiliana Cardinale and Eugenia Cardinale April 28, 2015

Every Monday our family sits down to watch Jane the Virgin, a popular new comedy show on the CW based on a telenovela our parents watched when it ran in Venezuela. Jane the Virgin is the story of Jane,...

Sophomore Tara Manzari holding up her favorite BES book and her certificate for having read at least three books.

CHS Students Read Black-Eyed Susan Books

By Kim Rooney, Senior Writer April 24, 2015

Choosing a favorite book is always difficult, but the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) makes it easier by narrowing the choices to 10 books. CHS students who read at least three Black-Eyed...

Blast performers rehearse Girl on Fire for the upcoming show.

‘Blast’ returns for its 26th year with ‘Opposition’

By Sai Sreenivasan, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

It’s opening night and the crowd is buzzing. But when the lights hit the stage, silence fills the air. Blast begins. Blast has been a unique CHS production for 26 years and returns to the stage with...

You are able to reuse the Observer for many tasks, including gardening.

Extra Extra! Clever ways to reuse your ‘Observer’

By Katie Gauch, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2015

1, 2, 3, 4….18, 19, 20. Done. Just like that, you finished the newest edition of the gripping and informative Observer. Now what? Don’t worry. Here are some unique ways to recycle your favorite...

Chine Gourmet Bistro is the newest restaurant at the Cabin John Shopping Center.

New restaurant brings Chinese food back to Potomac

By Arielle Gordon, Photo Editor March 20, 2015

China Gourmet Bistro is the newest Chinese restaurant to try its hand at Asian cuisine in Cabin John Shopping Center. It is the third Chinese restaurant to occupy 7945 Tuckerman Lame in recent memory;...

Big Sean released his third studio album in February.  It sold over 100,000 copies in its first week and received positive feedback.

Big Sean’s ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ surpasses expectations

By Arjun Swmaminathan, Online Arts Editor March 20, 2015

Featuring brilliant introspective lyrics and outstanding production, Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise is a standout record that surpasses expectations and leaves listeners wanting more. Sean’s third...

Cinderella, like other Disney live-action films, puts a twist on the original tale.

Live-action ‘Cinderella’ proves to be the perfect fit

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor March 20, 2015

Cinderella’s infamous glass slippers have seen the silver screen six times since the movie’s original release in 1950, but Disney fans never seem to tire of them. After theatrical successes Maleficent...

Fans of the Divergent trilogy are excited to see the second installment in action.

Long-awaited Divergent sequel finally flies into theaters

By Madison Hurr, Arts Editor March 20, 2015

Tris Prior’s world is a post-apocalyptic Chicago where everyone is categorized into five different factions based on their personalities. If you lived alongside her, would one faction define you or are...

Drakes If Youre Reading This Its Too Late was a major surprise for his fans and quickly became a trend on social media.

Surprise albums entertain fans, attract listeners

By Zach Silver, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

If you’re reading this... it’s too late. Drake’s mixtape, which was released Feb. 12, is just one of the several instances in which an artist has released music for his fans without giving notice....

Sophomore Autumn Cook is an avid player of Magic: the Gathering.

CHS students enjoy popular card game “Magic: the Gathering”

By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor March 19, 2015

Sophomore Autumn Cook spends her free time playing and judging Magic: the Gathering games. Her job is to set up who plays against whom, answer rule questions and deal with any rule violations. Magic...

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