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

This is one of Ida Chens portfolio pieces made of acrylic paint and ballpoint pen. It is about the curiosity of students shining through the mundane aspects of schooling.

Student art spotlight: Ida Chen

By Kalena Yee, Arts Editor March 30, 2023

Drawing. Painting. Film. Animation. These are distinctive and separate forms of art that many are familiar with. However, WCHS senior Ida Chen pushes the limits as she fuses all of these art forms into...

Exhibition visitors get to experience two of Kusamas famous infinity rooms. The second room visitors see is Infinity Mirrored Room - My Heart is Dancing Into the Universe; a small space filled with mirrors and paper lanterns that change color, giving the effect that the dots expand and continue forever.

Reach for infinity at Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition

By Leah Kreisler, Online Photo Manager March 30, 2023

Patterns can be found in many places throughout daily life: household objects, clothes and even furniture. But imagine seeing those simple, and sometimes crazy, patterns everywhere and at all times. On...

The HOPE Concert features many student musicians as well as professionals. At their performances, they play a wide range of instruments. Shown above, is Melody Chen playing the Guzheng which is a Chinese plucked zither at the Nov. 12 concert.

The HOPE concert spreads hope through music

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2023

The DMV area is no stranger to impressive teenage activists and leaders who take it upon themselves to create change and spread awareness for important global issues. The HOPE Concert (THC), a nonprofit...

The Oscars were held on March 12, 2023 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The best movies of the year: a complete list of Oscar winners

By Tafa Nukator, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager March 15, 2023

From “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to “Top Gun: Maverick” , film fanatics everywhere can agree that 2022 was a memorable year for movies. Stunning cinematography and fantastic plots can be...

The promotional poster for “Murdaugh Mysteries: A Southern Scandal” shows a close up of Alex Murdaugh eyes to make viewers feel uncomfortable and as if they are looking directly at a murderer.

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ docuseries delves deep into the shocking southern scandal

By Rachel Mattison, Online EIC March 15, 2023

At the intersection of crime, political power, curiosities, southern tradition and family dynamics lays the State v. Murdaugh case. The trial, which found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and...

On Feb. 23, 2023, The third season of “Outer Banks” released on Netflix. The anticipated show gives viewers 10 episodes to binge.

“Outer Banks” season 3 is a binge worthy watch

By Vaughn Malamut, Online Editor March 11, 2023

After a nail-biting, heavily anticipated arrival, “Outer Banks” season three was released on Feb. 23, 2023. The first season of “Outer Banks” was released during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown....

Black Cat, a concert venue in Washington D.C., opened on September 1993 as a means to discover and support local bands and rising stars in the indie scene.

Upcoming concerts to keep an eye (and ear) out for

By George Chang, Arts Editor March 11, 2023

Imagine the warm spring breeze as you plan the perfect path to the front of the venue, the fluorescent lights bathing the audience in soft reds and blues, the coy grin before the artist sings the first...

“Your Place or Mine” was released on Netflix on Feb. 10, 2023. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, the actors lacked chemistry with one another.

Nowhere is a good place to watch “Your Place or Mine”

By Julia Levi, Assistant Observations Editor March 11, 2023

The “meet cute.” The complications. The snarky side characters. Not to forget about the dramatic airport reunion complete with the perfect kiss. From “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” to “27 Dresses,”...

The official poster for the final movie of the popular trilogy of Magic Mike. The movie starred Channing Tatum who reprised his role from the first and second films and Salma Hayek who was the main love interest.

“Magic Mike XXL: The Full Package” Delivers More Than Just Eye Candy!

By Nataly Behnia, Internal Communications Manager March 6, 2023

There is only one type of movie that can bring everyone together and that is “Magic Mike.” The first “Magic Mike” film was released in 2012, and then the second one came out in 2015. Everyone thought...

Marvel’s sequel “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was released in theaters on Feb. 17, 2023. The movie left some Marvel fans satisfied as it follows the “Loki” TV series.

“Ant Man and the Wasp” gives Marvel fans another movie to love

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager February 28, 2023

With Marvel’s newest movie first being released on Feb. 17 of 2023, fans rushed to the theaters to watch “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” before it was spoiled, just like any other Marvel movie....

Skyzoo was born in New York City and always wanted to be an artist. Although it never completely panned out, he has made a nice career out of ghostwriting for other artists.

“The Mind of a Saint” is a story within an album

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

“The Mind Of A Saint,” by Skyzoo and The Other Guys is never going to appear on the Billboard Top 100 Hits or win an award for best album. This album is special though and should be further recognized...

Rhianna is lifted into the air on a glass platform while performing her hit “Shine Bright Like A Diamond” in her futuristic red costume during her halftime performance on Feb. 12

Rihanna dazzles in incredible halftime performance

By Jack Gans, Social Media Manager February 21, 2023

Not only was the intense matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles anticipated largely, but so was Rihanna's halftime show. Fans and sports viewers were ecstatic to hear that...

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