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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

Migos has released two albums within one year, both of which reached number one on the Billboard top 200 albums in each of their first week available.

Migos add to “culture” with second chart-topping album

By Gaurav Gandhi, Lead Graphic Designer March 7, 2018

For the second time in under one year, Georgia-based hip-hop trio, Migos, released a chart-topping studio album, this time being Culture II. The sequel to 2017 Grammy-nominated Culture, Culture II features...

Junior Teddi Yoo has been chosen to be a member of the National Association for Music Education. She has also been given a scholarship for her piano playing.

Student Art Spotlight: Teddi Yoo

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor March 7, 2018

There are many talented artists and musicians at CHS. However, not many can say that they excel at not one, but two instruments. Junior Teddi Yoo has been picked to be a member of the National Association...

Spice 6's opening in Montgomery Mall brings a bigger range of food options.

Spice 6 opening brings diverse options to the mall

By Vicky Gunawam, Photo Editor March 1, 2018

Stores in Montgomery Mall are constantly coming and going, but creating spaces for new places like Spice 6, a fast casual eatery with a modern take on Indian food.   Spice 6 will be opening...

Black Panther movie poster reflects the complexity of  the hit film.

Black Panther sets a new standard for superhero genre

By Jake Herman, News Editor February 27, 2018

  With stellar acting, a thoughtful script and excellent visuals, “Black Panther” puts a unique spin on a superhero movie and is executed to near-perfection.   Directed and written...

Lady Bird and her mother have a poignant heart-to-heart in this scene from "Lady Bird," which is a critically acclaimed, Oscar nominated film.

“Lady Bird” is a coming-of-age story for all

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor February 7, 2018

“‘Lady Bird’? Is that your given name? Why is it in quotes?” “I gave it to myself. It's given to me by me.” Lady Bird is a new coming-of-age film about the life of high school senior...

The "Visiting Musicians" club plays music for the elderly at senior citizens homes. They have been invited back to play more frequently, given that the homes love the joy that the club brings to their residents.

“Visiting Musicians” volunteer for senior citizens

By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor February 7, 2018

CHS is home to many talented music groups, ranging from choral groups such as Show-Stoppers and Voices of a Generation to the skillful band and orchestra, but the CHS Visiting Musicians add a whole new...

Mokhtari released her single, "Quicksand," along with a music video Jan. 8, 2018.

This is Sahara: CHS alumna shoots for stardom

By Sara Heimlich, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

Since she was three years old, current University of Maryland sophomore and 2016 CHS alumna Sahara Mokhtari has been singing along to all of her favorite tunes. Since she was ten years old, she’s been...

Student Art Spotlight: Karis Lee

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor February 7, 2018

Being extremely talented in both arts and athletics while also maintaining good grades in school is an amazing feat, requiring life balancing skills that could land one a job at the Cirque du Soleil. Most...

Sophomores win Churchill’s Got Talent

By Fatima Yazdi, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

The crowd roars in applause as the performer walk up onto the stage. A single spotlight is placed center stage, he holds the mike up to his face and begins to sing. From comedic acts to bhangra dancing,...

CHS students look forward to fashion careers in future

CHS students look forward to fashion careers in future

By Fatima Yazdi, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

Fashionista: a designer of haute couture and devoted follower of fashion. The dynamic and global industry that is the fashion world better watch out, because CHS students are ready to conquer it. While...

“Coco” proves best Disney-Pixar film so far

By Sofia Williamson, Online Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2018

Given the plethora of amazing cartoonists, songwriters, and cast writers that Disney and Pixar have had together in the past, it’s hard to walk out of any of their movies without questioning if it was...

The Netflix Original Series uses humor to discuss serious topics, like menstruation.

“Big Mouth” puts big emphasis on real life situations

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor January 9, 2018

Being a teenager and growing up is a difficult process. But the key is to laugh at life and all the awkward experiences it entails. “Big Mouth” is an animated comedy that came to Netflix Sept. 29....

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