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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

TV Shows Veering Towards Harsh, Controversial Topics

TV Shows Veering Towards Harsh, Controversial Topics

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor June 14, 2017

The newest trend in popular TV shows today can be summed up by one word: exposure. The most talked-about TV programs are those that expose the ugly truth of what we value in society; whether it be sexism,...

The show “Dear White People” was based off of a 2014 movie by the same name, the cast of which is pictured above.

Netflix’s “Dear White People” Displays Important Messages

By Megan Park, Photo Editor June 14, 2017

Fierce and admirable are only a few words used to describe the new Netflix series “Dear White People.” With the show gaining much media attention and receiving outstanding reviews, it is well worth...

A scene from Season Three of The Flash, which loyal fans felt fell short of the hype from previous seasons.

Flash Season Three Falls Short of Expectations

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

Season three of The Flash struggled to find its identity at times, falling short of lofty expectations from seasons prior. However, it showed flashes of greatness, giving hope it can rebound in season...

This student is pictured watching  DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow.”

‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Balances Fun with Complexity

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

DC Comic’s “Legends of Tomorrow” far surpassed expectations by embracing their weird and wild attitude in season two. “Legends of Tomorrow” is a spinoff of two superhero shows on The CW. It...

Kodak Black’s Album Paints a Unique Picture

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

After releasing his first mixtape in December 2013 called, “Project Baby,” Kodak’s rise to fame has only sped up. Since then, he has produced 3 mixtapes each year, signing a deal with Atlantic Records...

The complex sides of humanity are unraveled in Wolverine displayed in Logan.

Logan Displays a Gritty Side of Wolverine

By Emily Wang, Features Editor March 19, 2017

Hugh Jackman’s final swan song as the beloved mutant Wolverine, “Logan”, is a fitting conclusion to his 17 years playing this character. Joining Deadpool in the trend of R-rated superhero movies,...

A movie poster of The Great Wall is seen on a CHS student's screen.

Great Wall Reveals More Than Meets the Eye

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor March 10, 2017

When I first saw the trailer for The Great Wall, I was confused. What was Matt Damon doing in a movie about the Great Wall? What is this movie even about? I was a little skeptical as I walked into the...

The Flash roars with pride and fury in a scene from the popular show.

Observer Details Two-Part Flash Special

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor March 1, 2017

*Disclaimer: As the Flash is a science fiction show, there are both an "Earth 1" and "Earth 2." In its 2 part Flash vs. Gorilla Grodd special, The Flash fails to stick the landing, finishing a promising...

Fifty Shades of Grey Contains Multiple Layers

Fifty Shades of Grey Contains Multiple Layers

By Balbina Yang, Arts Editor February 23, 2017

It has been two years since the release of Fifty Shades of Grey, the first of E.L. James’ erotic drama trilogy. It has been about a week since Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel, came out in theaters and...

One of Crumb's personalities, Hedwig, sits on the floor during the movie.

Split Surprises Viewers In Multiple Ways

By Megan Park, Business Manager February 22, 2017

I was under the impression that Split would be closely related to a horror movie. Surprisingly, it was anything but. Split is centered around a main character with dissociative identity disorder (DID)...

“One Day At A Time” premiered on Netflix Jan. 6. It is a modern remake of  the 1975 show of the same name  and tackles many hard-hitting issues of today.

Netflix Remake Portrays Latinos Accurately

By Eugenia Cardinale and Emi Cardinale, Editor-in-Chief and Production Editor February 21, 2017

“This is it. This is life. The one you get.” The new Netflix original series, “One Day At a Time” (ODAAT), took the Netflix universe by storm Jan. 6. The show, which is a remake of the 1975 sitcom...

Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae at a press confrence for “Hidden Figures.” The movie is the highest grossing film of 2016.

Oscars Are Taking A Step in the Right Direction: More Work Still Needed to Increase Diversity in film

February 21, 2017

After two years of disappointing and insensitive award shows, the Academy Awards has finally responded to the overwhelming criticism about the lack of diversity in their nominations. However, a full year...

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