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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

"Dancing with the Stars" banner features the new celebrity cast for season 33. Celebrities include athletes, actors, and reality TV show stars.

Lights, camera, dance: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33 premieres with high-Energy performances and surprising twists

By Ella Carnathan, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager September 25, 2024

Live from Hollywood, “Dancing with the Stars” is back. “Dancing with the Stars” is a reality show featuring celebrities taking on new roles as ballroom dancers. The hit show premiered its 33rd...

Taylor Swift recently released her eleventh album, "The Tortured Poets Department" which features 16 original tracks.

Poetry in motion: Swift’s new album tugs at heartstrings

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor June 10, 2024

Taylor Swift is an accomplished artist who has released and re-recorded many albums whilst being on tour. With each album release, she is met with a wide range of opinions from both her fans and the general...

Evelyn Johns, a WCHS sophomore, has been creating art all her life, and recently had her art exhibited at a gallery in Washignton D.C. The exhibit helped Johns to sell three of her paintings, and she is now painting a mural for a new resturant in Rockville.

Student Art Spotlight: Evelyn Johns

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor June 7, 2024

When her paintings feel like pages ripped straight from a storybook, is it any surprise that she has already made her artistic debut? WCHS sophomore Evelyn Johns has been creating art her entire life,...

This summer is sure to be filled with back to back blockbuster movies such as "Inside Out Two" and "Deadpool: Deadpool and Wolverine." From dazzling animatics to action-filled CGI, these summer movies will be one to remember.

Get your popcorn ready for a sizzling summer

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor June 7, 2024

Warm weather, backyard barbeques, long swims in the pool and last but not least, summer blockbusters. This is the time people can spend time with friends and family in large air-conditioned theaters, taking...

Conan O'Brien makes a fool of himself while on a floating market in Bangkok, Thailand.

Comedy takes a turn for the better with new improv comedy show

By Isar Uslu, News Editor June 5, 2024

After Conan O'Brien retired from late-night television in mid-2021, the comedy TV world went into crisis leaving only a few profoundly unpopular comedians running what was increasingly seen as an obsolete...

Travis Scott performs his "Circus Maximus Tour" in Baltimore and faces his fans, as the crowd chants the lyrics to his songs with excitement.

Get ready for the best summer concerts of 2024

By Kanav Kachoria, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

That’s right — it’s that time of year again. Another successful WCHS graduation has passed, the weather is getting warmer and beach week is finally here for seniors. As we approach the end of the...

Amelia DeHart's illustrations on display at booth #108. Her paintings, following a theme of wildflowers and water, are airy and whimsical.

Fine Arts Festival brings color and creativity to Bethesda

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor May 30, 2024

Spring is out and about in Bethesda, and rounding the corner onto Auburn Avenue are stalls pitched side-by-side, each displaying unique artworks and styles. The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival presented an...

Billie Eilish’s third album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” was released on May 17th, 2024. The album features 10 new amazing songs Eilish and her brother Finneas wrote and produced together that both fans and critics are praising.

Billie Eilish’s new album amazes fans like no other

By Bella Donato, Internal Communications Manager May 30, 2024

Starting with her breakout single “ocean eyes” first released in 2015 when she was only 13 years old, Billie Eilish was proven to be a musical prodigy who pushes boundaries and redefines what it means...

Visitors enjoy a fun day visiting and feeding the animals of Dream Catcher Meadows with owner Dr. Susan Rich.

The ultimate summer event bucket list: 7 events you need to attend

By Kate Edwards, Social Media Manager May 30, 2024

With summer break around the corner, WCHS students are anxiously awaiting their much needed break after a year of hard work. They are ready to swap their notes, tests and homework for a nice pair of shades...

¨Anybody but you¨ has swept TikTok and the nation by a storm. This new movie is only rising in popularity starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, this movie is a new staple romantic comedy.

Best movies released during the 2023-2024 school year

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor May 20, 2024

Churchill students often spend most of their time at school, after-school activities, or at home. Churchill students binge tv shows or watch comfort movies to unwind and relax. Recently, many new movies...

The Taylor Swift chai cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and spice and are a must try celebrity recipe.

Celebrity recipes actually worth WCHS students’ time

By Bella Donato, Internal Communications Manager May 20, 2024

We’ve all seen Gigi Hadid’s mouthwatering vodka sauce pasta or Taylor Swift’s comforting chai cookies spread through various social media platforms. Lately, celebrity recipes have taken these apps...

"Civil War", directed by Alex Garland, was released on April 24, 2024 and has since been the subject of an intense controversy online. Although set in a politically and physically divisive civil war, the movie's commentary is more so on the power of journalism than the current political landscape of the USA.

The Civil War as a riveting exploration of journalism in conflict

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief May 15, 2024

When the world is going up in flames, make sure to grab a camera. That seems to be a recurring theme in Alex Garland’s new movie, “Civil War”, a blockbuster that has received both criticism and acclaim...

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