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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

This play shown in Arena Stage D.C., portrays post-USSR Russia.

“Kleptocracy” brings post-USSR Russia to life on stage

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2019

Russia: previously known for its communist state, the USSR; recently known for involvement in email scandals with the American government; currently in the D.C. theater scene in the form of a play. D.C’s...

The album cover shows a giant gold statue of Travis Scott’s head as the entrance to an amusement park with children and parents in front of the entrance.

Travis Scott’s psychedelic music captures fans

By Kathy Hu, Advertising & Subscritions Manager February 8, 2019

Travis Scott has quickly become a household name for anyone who knows music. Scott’s third album “Astroworld” came out shortly before the school year started, but its popularity continues to grow,...

Jason Momoa stars as Aquaman, the half-human protector of the deep. Aquaman must reunite the underwater kingdoms in order to prevent his half-brother, Orm, from invading the surface world.

“Aquaman” is predictable, does not exceed expectations

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor February 8, 2019

A legend turned into film? Check. Discovering the lost world of Atlantis? Check. Nice battle scenes and sarcastic humor? Check. And a guy who looks a lot like Steven Adams? Check. The story of the legendary...

Former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey recently wrote a novel titled "Larry Felder, Candidate".

Q & A with Bob Levey: author of “Larry Felder, Candidate”

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor February 8, 2019

Bob Levey is a former columnist for the Washington Post. Recently, he ventured into the world of novel writing with his book, “Larry Felder, Candidate.” I got the chance to have a question and answer...

Tam, center, accompanies his band, "Ethiopian Death Jazz," on stage.

Student Art Spotlight: Byron Tam

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor February 8, 2019

WCHS students often complain about the difficulties of balancing such a hectic workload consisting of various APs, honors classes and extracurriculars. For senior Byron Tam, balancing his two passions...

The Oct. 2018 documentary had a screening at Walter Johnson High School Jan. 15. The film highlights the effects of social media and how to monitor your technology use.

LIKE documentary highlights dangers of social media

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2019

Social media is here to stay, and that’s a fact. How we use it, however, is constantly changing. The IndieFlix Original documentary LIKE, released Oct. 2018, highlights these modern effects of social...

Arena Stage's Anything Goes takes place on the S.S. American ship and displays the interconnected lives of passengers on their way to London.

Anything Goes is a big hit on Arena Stage

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2019

I’m not quite sure what I was expecting when I first went to see Anything Goes, though I can honestly say that what I watched was a hundred times better than anything I could’ve imagined. Anything...

Mr.Allal conducts the Jazz Ensemble in the band room.

WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosts annual concert for good cause

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager January 8, 2019

On Friday Dec. 14, The WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosted their annual Jazz Coffeehouse in the band room. To accompany the music, they provided snacks and refreshments outside. The jazz performance was broken up...

The CHS stage crew helped make Cinderella memorable.

Stage crew dedicates hard work to school productions

By David Malament, Promotions Manager December 21, 2018

School plays, they’re full of hard work, dedication, music and performances put on by students who have a passion for theatre. It requires countless hours of memorizing lines and practicing. But what...

“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers

By Joe Raab, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

Holiday season is rolling around, and that means three things: lots of cookies, hot chocolate and holiday movies such as “Elf,” “Santa Claus” and, of course, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” This...

Senior Michael Votaw reels the audience in with his struggle over his identity as the prince in the opening scene.

The shoe fits: “Cinderella” exceeds expectations

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager December 21, 2018

This year, the WCHS drama department has put on the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version of the classic “Cinderella,” and it has already proved to be one of their most spectacular productions to date....

Michael B. Jordan, who plays Adonis Creed poses with fellow actors Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone.

“Creed II” fights its way to the top as successor to “Creed”

By Brandon Li, Copy Editor December 21, 2018

“Creed II” delivers a smashing hit as the seventh installment in the “Rocky” franchise. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., “Creed II” picks up right where “Creed” left off, following the life...

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