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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

WCHS's annual themed concert Blast has run for a third of a century. Programs from across that period are on display outside the auditorium.

Musical memories: tracking the roots of BLAST

By Ray Guan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager December 13, 2024

As the spring of 2025 creeps closer, it brings Blast 35: Coloration. Over its three and a half decades, students have performed and largely led the performance. Blast budded from the choir’s spring concert....

James May (left), Richard Hammond (center) and Jeremy Clarkson (right) look on to the sunset as Zimbabwe's wildlife surround them in promotional content for the final episode of "The Grand Tour."

“The Grand Tour” drives home a storied television career

By Isar Uslu, News Editor November 27, 2024

After 22 years, television legends Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, also known as “the trio,” finally put an end to their motoring-show careers in a phenomenal finale to “The Grand...

WCHS junior Brinlyn Cohen-Rider works diligently on stage manager responsibilities including lighting among others.

Student Art Spotlight: Brinlyn Cohen-Rider

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor November 27, 2024

It is well known that WCHS students put a lot of hard work and dedication into creating amazing musicals with bright lights, vibrant costumes and perfect sound volume and quality. The main focus when watching...

Starbucks and Dunkin' released their new holiday beverages in time for the Christmas season. Items range from peppermint mochas to a cookie butter doughnut.

Cheers to the season: a guide to the best holiday beverages

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager November 20, 2024

It is beginning to look a latte like Christmas! November marks the beginning of the holiday season, and with it comes festive drinks and snacks from Starbucks and Dunkin’. These coffee shops are a great...

"Party School" by Jon Hart is not just about partying. It focuses on Dylan Mills finding the person he wants to become as he starts college. With atypical characters, scandals, and nudity, this is an entertaining must read.

Thriving outside the top tier: a celebration of college life in “Party School”

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2024

It is easy to get caught up in the stress of getting into an “it” school; Dylan Mills can attest to this. He grew up in Castleton where the only question the local parents ask is “What college are...

On Oct. 7,  Netflix released a true crime documentary about brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, infamously known as "The Menendez Brothers."

True crime documentary sheds light on the story of infamous brothers

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief October 31, 2024

Murder. Controversy. Documentary. Two years ago it was Jeffrey Dahmer. Now, the Menendez Brothers have taken TikTok by storm. Widespread attention was drawn to the Menendez case following the release of...

On Oct. 18, 2024, "Smile 2" was released to theaters. The much anticipated film has taken off with thrilling jumpscares and an exciting plot.

“Smile 2”: a terrifying sequel that brings the terror to a whole new level

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor October 31, 2024

In the summer of 2022, the world was taken by storm by the smash hit horror movie, “Smile”. Between the thrilling plot, cliffhanger ending and spine-chilling real-life promotion, it was hard to miss...

WCHS senior Kyle Cho played oboe for the U.S. Marine Band and the U.S. Army Orchestra. Cho has been playing the oboe since he was in fifth grade and has worked hard over the years to perfect his craft.

Student Art Spotlight: Kyle Cho

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor October 28, 2024

Every weekend, without fail, WCHS senior Kyle Cho travels eight hours up to New York and back to have nine hours of music classes from Professor Douvas at The Juilliard School. Cho started playing the...

WCHS a cappella group, 'The Sirens,' put together a special rendition of songs for their annual fall concert. Their hard work pays off with an impressive show.

Voices in sync: the rise of WCHS’ new acapella group

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager October 28, 2024

Acapella is the art of singing without any added instrumental component. Over the past decade, a cappella music has enjoyed a revival in popularity, particularly with the success of media such as “Pitch...

Katy Perry's newest album "143" has experienced some initial commercial success, but has failed to capture the hearts of listeners.

Katy Perry’s latest album ‘143’ is a “hit” in controversy and mediocrity

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor October 17, 2024

Katy Perry’s peak is long gone, and her newest project “143,” which was released in September 2024, only further puts that truth in focus. A deadly combination of ill-timing, a controversial collaboration...

WCHS seniors Julian Freisinger and Marwa Davis join bandmates to play for a live audience at Rhizome on March 1.

WCHS band “Expiration Date” is a screaming success

By Katy Edwards, Social Media Manager October 15, 2024

Many WCHS students aren’t aware that their classmates have created a Screamo band. Screamo is a style of music that evolved from the Emo genre in the 1990s. It consists of hardcore punk beats and screaming,...

Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs star in the disappointing adaptation of "The Crow." Despite their star power, they can't compare to Brandon Lee's heartfelt performance.

Hollywood’s re-adaptation of “The Crow” forgets the tragedy that made the original iconic

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor October 11, 2024

Two blaring words introduce 1994’s “The Crow”: Brandon Lee. These two words are not the title, yet they hold just as much, if not more significance. They form the foundation of a film both built...

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