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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

Junior class deserves own night to remember

By Anna Kronthal, Assistant Opinions Editor May 9, 2018

Prom deems itself the be-all-end-all of high school: a night where students can celebrate the fact that, despite four years of stress, homework and tears, they finally made it—they survived. The freshmen,...

XXL magazine Freshman List highlights the top ten newest rappers awarding them the title “XXL Freshman.”

Large and in-charge: new rap artists break out on the scene

By Jackson Resnick, Features Editor May 9, 2018

Each year, a new group of rappers emerges into the mainstream, turning heads and gaining recognition through social media. The annual XXL magazine Freshman List highlights the 10 hottest new rappers, earning...

“A Quiet Place” is a new horror movie and the entire film is completely silent. It raises awareness about ableism, and challenges stereotypes.

“A Quiet Place” impresses without saying a word

By Rebecca Jackson, Senior Writer May 9, 2018

A new horror movie directed by John Krasinski came out Apr. 6 and made quite a statement at theaters and in the box office without making a sound, literally. “A Quiet Place” focuses on a rural family...

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...

Newly elected officers Nate Tinbite, Safwan Masood, Pranav Tadikonda and SMOB elect Ananya Tadikonda  pose with past officers Michael Yin and former SMOB Matt Post.

CHS hosts MCR to vote for 2018-2019 officers

By Dani Miller, News Editor May 9, 2018

Montgomery County Regional (MCR) SGA held a county-wide meeting April 18 in the CHS auditorium. Over 200 students attended the meeting from schools all over MCPS to vote for next year’s MCR officers. According...

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,...

Climate change has greater effects than most know

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor April 9, 2018

Climate change is an issue that has been in the spotlight for several years now, and has been continuously affecting the world’s weather patterns. However, what is not as well-known is how it affects...

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”...

Students reveal what makes them love their favorite classes

Students reveal what makes them love their favorite classes

By David Malament, Staff Writer March 20, 2018

Every student has their favorite subject and their favorite class. But does the teacher instructing the class play a key role in the matter?   At CHS the majority of students take seven classes,...

CHS students need to learn the difference between cheering and taunting

CHS students need to learn the difference between cheering and taunting

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor March 16, 2018

Cheer(v.) - shout for joy or in praise or encouragement. Taunt(v.) - provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks. There is a difference. The job of the student body at CHS games is to...

The online registration system will allow students to easily access forms while helping coaches keep track of their players' needs.

Sport registration moves from paper to online

By Vicky Gunawan, Photo Editor March 13, 2018

MCPS replaced the paper process of trying out for sports to an online registration for the 2017-18 school year going forward.   Previously, students trying out for a sport at CHS required different...

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