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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

Gaithersburg native  rapper Logic releases new hip hop album, The Incredible True Story.

Logic’s “The Incredible True Story” Review: 9.5/10

By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor November 16, 2015

Featuring thunderous lyrics, stellar production and a brilliant concept, Logic’s The Incredible True Story is a tour de force and an outstanding follow-up to his debut record Under Pressure. The Gaithersburg-born...

CHS musicians work to attain college scholarships

By Peter Durand, Social Media Editor October 29, 2015

Scholarships often bring to mind thoughts of athletics, internships, and academic merit. However, music is a significant means of attracting prestigious schools and scholarships. Many of Churchill’s...

Juniors Tyler Hirshon, Donna Dadkhoo, Ellie Lavery enjoy the Landmark Music Festival at the National Mall.

Landmark Music Festival raises awareness for Natinal Mall

By Sarah O'brien, Productin Editor September 30, 2015

This past weekend, D.C. lovers congregated in West Potomac Park for the Landmark Music Festival to raise money for the National Mall. The National Mall is underfunded yet highly visited, so The Trust...

Ratz will direct How to Succeed in Business to debut Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Theater department under new management as Ratz takes the stage

By Sara Heimlich, Social Media Editor September 30, 2015

Naomi Ratz, former English teacher and current Yearbook advisor, has big plans and high expectations for the theater department as she takes over as theater director this year. Ratz has graduate degrees...

Senior CJ Snow plays the bass drum.

Drumline is Bangin’

By Fiona Asbury, Editor-in-chief September 29, 2015

Despite its hard-to-miss presence, the drumline is perhaps one of the most underappreciated aspects of the CHS community. Led by senior captains Leo Simon, Zach Eisner and Shayan Sadegh, the drumline consists...

Junior Performs at Luncheon for Chinese President

Junior Performs at Luncheon for Chinese President

By Madison Hurr, Features Editor September 28, 2015

On Sept. 25, junior trombonist Ethan Shrier performed at a luncheon co-hosted by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to welcome China’s president Xi Jinping on his visit...

Ed Sheeran performs at the Verizon Center.

Ed Sheeran ignites crowd at Verizon Center

By Maya Rosenberg, Social Media Editor September 25, 2015

Eighteen thousand people filled the Verizon Center Sept. 22 to watch flame haired singer – songwriter Ed Sheeran perform the first of his two shows in DC. Christina Perri, the opening act, warmed...

Students get hyped to see artists like Calvin Harris and Kendrick Lamar perform at Merriweather Post Pavillion.

Sweetlife festival offers bigger lineup, better food

By Thomas Atkinson and Isabel Dibble May 26, 2015

Sweetlife, the annual music festival hosted by the salad company Sweetgreen, is back on May 30 and 31 at Merriweather Post Pavilion and is going to be bigger than ever, featuring many big names such as...

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...

Drake's "If You're Reading This It's 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....

Students performed in front of a large audience at Strathmore.

CHS students in MCYO and YAA perform in concert at Strathmore

By Emily Wang, Circulation Manager March 13, 2015

MCYO, All State, All County and YAA; it can be a little confusing for CHS students who do not play an instrument when their musician friends start using their own lingo. Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra...

Thousands of fans and turned out to see their favorite musicians perform at the concert.

‘Concert for Valor’ celebrates Veterans Day

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor November 14, 2014

One by one, Rihanna fans intermingled with Metallica groupies and mixed in with veterans in uniform as they filed through security and onto the National Mall Tuesday night, making up the massive crowd...

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