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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

This May and June, the Mid-Atlantic Region will be home to a host of concerts and festivals, including shows with SZA and Khalid and the Firefly Music Festival.

Summer concerts bring heat to D.C. area

By Drew Ingall, Senior Writer May 9, 2018

It’s that time of year. The weather is getting warmer, outdoor concert venues are opening and big music artists are coming to town. That’s right, it’s concert season. The stretch from early May...

The Burning Man exhibits in the Renwick Museum in D.C. features many unique sculptures and creations.

CHS students appreciate art through free D.C. exhibits

By Rebecca Jackson and Becky Wolfson May 9, 2018

With an incredible amount of museums within the D.C. metropolitan area, it only makes sense that CHS students take advantage of free and entertaining art exhibits. The Renwick Museum just opened its...

Artist Sebin Jeon creates monochromatic drawings inspired by her experiences with people and nature.

Student Art Spotlight: Sebin Jeon

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor May 9, 2018

Art is not just a black-and-white subject, as it is usually thought of as vibrant and complex. However, for junior Sebin Jeon, her style of expressing her creativity is through the use of monochromatic,...

Alumnus Michael Mainwaring makes dreams a reality

By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer April 12, 2018

Have you ever wanted to become an actor but never thought you’ll have the opportunity? Well for Michael Mainwaring, he had the chance of a lifetime to realize his acting dreams. It all started in...

Junior Jiyou Kang often uses different mediums to create his art. Above is a collage he is currently working on.

Student Art Spotlight: Jiyou Kang

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager April 12, 2018

High school is a time of discovery and self reflection. Many students are still searching for their passions and future career interests. But junior Jiyou Kang has already discovered his calling as an...

This month’s new musical artist hip-hop collective Brockhampton.

Music you aren’t listening to: Brockhampton

By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor April 12, 2018

Tearing down all stereotypes in the music scene, Brockhampton (BH) is probably the most exciting act in music right now. The self-proclaimed “boyband” met online when frontman Kevin Abstract posted...

Maze Runner: The Death Cure thrills viewers

By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

For those students who have watched the “Maze Runner” movies, the last installment is finally here. For those who haven’t? This is a good a place as any to jump on board.   “Maze Runner”...

Maze Runner delivers action packed plot

By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer March 23, 2018

For those students who have watched the “Maze Runner” movies, the last installment is finally here. For those who haven’t? This is a good a place as any to jump on board.   “Maze Runner”...

This bear may not be as cute as the animated
Paddington, but his eyes definitely tell a story.

Paddington Two delivers sweet storyline

By Caitlyn Jennings, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

  As second semester draws to a close, most CHS students find that they are more stressed out than usual, having to deal with preparations for next year while maintaining their usual grades and...

Logic's album cover for his newest debut.

Logic returns to his mixtape roots

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor March 18, 2018

  On one of hip-hop artist Logic’s songs entitled “Everybody,” he raps, “OK I was gone for a minute but I’m back now. Sit the f*&% down.” With the recent release of his mixtape...

This years Oscars were very unique and entertaining,

Academy Awards presents unique twists

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer March 9, 2018

  And the winner of best picture goes to…   The 90th Academy Awards took place Sunday Mar. 4. While the near-four hour event could be viewed as just another awards show, it was really...

Al Volo is a pasta kiosk located in Union Market, D.C. Customers can choose from an assortment of pasta types and then add on sauce as they desire. The price of these pasta bowls is often around $14.

Hungry? Chow down on these local eateries

By Anna Baranko, Online Features Editor March 7, 2018

You’re sitting with your friends, trying to decide where to go to eat. After going back and forth for 30 minutes, you decide on a place you’ve been a million times before. If you want to avoid this...

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