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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

‘Sherlock’ season premiere incites positive reaction

‘Sherlock’ season premiere incites positive reaction

By Jasmine Baten, Staff Writer February 24, 2014

Boxy black letters appear on the screen, accompanied by the view of a London skyline. A simultaneous "Shhhhh!" can be heard around the room. The lights dim. BBC Sherlock begins. After an excruciating...

‘Blast’ cast, crew ensures 25th anniversary show will go on

By Arjun Swaminathan, Productions Editor February 24, 2014

Blast 25: Mixtape features a mix of songs from both the past and present and will run from Feb. 21 to March 21. Choral director Matthew Albright, the director of this year’s production, made artistic...

What’s Trending this Month

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor February 24, 2014

American Horror Story: With the third season’s finale in late January, American Horror Story has been garnering  students’ interest.  The first three seasons took place in a haunted murder house,...

Seniors begin Beach Week diet three months early

Seniors begin Beach Week diet three months early

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor February 24, 2014

During the week following graduation, traditionally called Beach Week, seniors from across the county flock to nearby sandy shores to catch some rays, hang out with friends and most importantly, celebrate...

Pictures worth a thousand words: the art of CHS

Pictures worth a thousand words: the art of CHS

By Fanny Chen, Staff Writer February 24, 2014

The hallways of CHS, aside from faithfully assisting students in their daily journey from one class to another, offers something more to those who are willing to pause and observe—art. CHS  has three...

"Karmin" rocks the Fillmore

“Karmin” rocks the Fillmore

By Natalie Cortez, Public Relations Manager February 10, 2014

Though not yet a household name, the Boston-based pop-duo by the name of Karmin sure deserves it after their electrifying high-energy performance at the Fillmore Silver Spring Feb. 7.   The...

"That Awkward Moment" provides male perspective on a rom com genre

“That Awkward Moment” provides male perspective on a rom com genre

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager February 6, 2014

Killer cast, funny one-liners and a heartthrob protagonist all create a recipe for success: That Awkward Moment, a new romantic comedy that CHS students have been raving about.   The movie follows...

'The Wolf of Wallstreet' shocks audiences

‘The Wolf of Wallstreet’ shocks audiences

By Ross Tanenbaum, fact checker January 10, 2014

As the years of school wind down, students begin to wonder what they will do with their lives. The new movie The Wolf of Wall Street explains exactly what not to do.   The Wolf of Wall Street...

New Bollywood Movie, "Dhoom3," brings all the action

New Bollywood Movie, “Dhoom3,” brings all the action

By Guransh Singh, Online Editor January 10, 2014

With the additions of Aamir Khan (3 Idiots) and Katrina Kaif (Yuvvraaj), Dhoom 3 mostly lives up to its immense hype. Dhoom 3 is a Bollywood action movie, revolving around the central theme of police chasing...

Childish Gambino releases "Because the Internet"

Childish Gambino releases “Because the Internet”

By Arjun Swaminathan, Productions Editor January 9, 2014

The latest offering from rapper Childish Gambino is a brilliant display of lyrical skill and musical talent, mesmerizing the listener.   Gambino, also known under his real name as actor Donald...

Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’ sequel is ‘kind of a big deal’

Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’ sequel is ‘kind of a big deal’

By Ross Tannenbaum, Fact Checker January 2, 2014

After a nine-year hiatus, Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team are back on the big screen. The sequel to the 2004 hit movie Anchorman was released Dec. 18. The new movie, Anchorman: The Legend Continues,...

It's that time of Year: the Jingle Ball Concert is Back

It’s that time of Year: the Jingle Ball Concert is Back

By Erica Spaeth, Photography Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2013

Each year, iHeart Radio and Hot 99.5’s Kane Show host Overstock.com’s Christmas concert “Jingle Ball” at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. This concert consists of a lineup of performances...

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