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

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By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor February 24, 2014

American Horror Story: With the third season’s finale in late January, American Horror Story has been garnering  students’ interest.  The first three seasons took place in a haunted murder house,...

Seniors begin Beach Week diet three months early

Seniors begin Beach Week diet three months early

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor February 24, 2014

During the week following graduation, traditionally called Beach Week, seniors from across the county flock to nearby sandy shores to catch some rays, hang out with friends and most importantly, celebrate...

Pictures worth a thousand words: the art of CHS

Pictures worth a thousand words: the art of CHS

By Fanny Chen, Staff Writer February 24, 2014

The hallways of CHS, aside from faithfully assisting students in their daily journey from one class to another, offers something more to those who are willing to pause and observe—art. CHS  has three...

Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’ sequel is ‘kind of a big deal’

Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’ sequel is ‘kind of a big deal’

By Ross Tannenbaum, Fact Checker January 2, 2014

After a nine-year hiatus, Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team are back on the big screen. The sequel to the 2004 hit movie Anchorman was released Dec. 18. The new movie, Anchorman: The Legend Continues,...

Buzzfeed keeps teens entertained, involved

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer January 2, 2014

Scrolling down your Facebook newsfeed, you come across a post on your friend’s wall with a link to an article titled, "19 High School Cliques Every Millennial Knows To Exist" on a website you have never...

To regift, return or donate? That is the question

To regift, return or donate? That is the question

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor January 2, 2014

Everyone has had the experience of opening up a perfectly–wrapped present to discover something that they don’t find appealing at all. It is with this in mind that the Observer presents with you its...

What’s Trending This Month

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager January 2, 2014

One Direction Album: The boys are back! A week after its album was accidently leaked, One Direction released Midnight Memories Nov. 25, much to the delight of 1-D fanatics. It became the fastest-selling...

Junior starts clothing company, donates profits

Junior starts clothing company, donates profits

By Ana Faguy, Production Editor November 26, 2013

One morning while walking through the hallway, you spot out of the corner of your eye a tiny tea cup on the cuff of someone’s short-sleeved shirt.  You question it but move on. Later that night while...

Student filmmaker aspires to make it to big screen

Student filmmaker aspires to make it to big screen

By Jamie Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2013

Chris Welch still remembers when his son Danny was in elementary school and would create comic strips using stick figures. He would draw his characters in battles or humorous situations and would even...

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

By Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager November 26, 2013

Bright lights, music, dancing and food trucks—upon reading these words, your mind probably jumped to the image of a night in New York or even downtown D.C, but the Montgomery County Nighttime Economy...

What’s Trending This Month

By Arjun Swaminathan, Production Editor November 26, 2013

What's trending this month: November 2013   The Marshall Mathers LP II Eminem’s eighth studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP II, was released Nov. 5.  Preceded by singles "Berzerk," "Survival,"...

Senior Erin O’Connell embraces the line’s bold color scheme by fearlessly applying a layer of dark mascara.

‘Hunger Games’ makeup line pushes boundaries

By Catherine Goohs, Online Arts Editor October 28, 2013

A bold, new makeup line has taken center stage at cosmetic counters. Covergirl’s Hunger Games-inspired makeup collection features fearless shades of blue lipstick, scarlet eyeliner and electric emerald...

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