American ‘Skins’ reveals raunchy teen lifestyles

Camille Bachrach, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2011

“Love, loss, pills, life, never comes clean” is what MTV producers promised viewers with their new show Skins, and that is exactly what they got. The promotional videos filled up TV screens with the words, “We are the people our parents warned us about,” further guaranteeing that this show was... Read more »

‘The Roommate’ lacks suspense, development

Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer
March 2, 2011

The trailer of The Roommate offered its viewers a film with all the excitement and craziness of freshman year of college, but the actual movie was a complete letdown. The Roommate, written by Sonny Mallhi and directed by Christian E. Christiansen, tells the story of Sara Matthews (Minka Kelly, Friday... Read more »

Powerful females nowhere to be found on television

Meghna Balakumar, Staff Writer
March 2, 2011

In a world where we are surrounded by Jack Bauers, Michael Westons and Neal Caffreys, it seems as if cable networks are attempting to replace these charismatic stallions with laughably gung ho women. Unfortunately, their efforts to create a female powerhouse within the industry are in vain. Networks... Read more »

Joe Nichols’ ‘Greatest Hits’ hints at his greater depth

Maddy Bernstein, Staff Writer
March 2, 2011

Country singer Joe Nichols reached a milestone in his career Jan. 25 when he released his new album titled Greatest Hits: Joe Nichols. This album is based on three of Nichols’ hit singles, and rounded off with a mixture of honky-tonk dance numbers and slow, soulful ballads. Nichols began his career... Read more »

Matchbox fires up culinary masterpieces on the Pike

Claudia Shannon, Production Editor
March 2, 2011

Pizza, a staple of the average teenager’s diet, comes with a sophisticated, affordable twist at Congressional Plaza’s newest restaurant, Matchbox. After recently opening this year on Rockville Pike, Matchbox caters to people of every age in a hip, yet classy way.  Matchbox serves not only as a great... Read more »

Nando’s brings international sensation to Dupont

Amna Farooqi, News Editor
December 22, 2010

It seems, for the typical CHS student, there are only a few places to go eat and hang out with friends on a day off. One perfect place with great food, great service and reasonable prices is Nando’s Peri-Peri. Located near Dupont Circle, Nando’s Peri-Peri is a popular Portuguese chain that originated... Read more »

No female heroes to be found in modern media

Claudia Shannon, Features Production Editor
December 22, 2010

A girl is glued to a television screen, immersing herself into a world not much different from her own, give or take a few serious concepts. The character she watches on the show delves into the fast-paced world of drug dealing to cope with the pain of her unrequited love. These female consumers of mainstream... Read more »

Alan Jackson’s retrospective reminds fans of greatness

Maddie Bernstein, Staff Writer
December 22, 2010

Country music superstar Alan Jackson celebrated the 20-year anniversary of his first Billboard Top Ten hit by releasing the album, 34 Number Ones, Nov. 22. The album is a compilation of all his number one songs, plus three additional blockbuster songs. The songs on Jackson’s career-spanning double... Read more »

Rap artists’ legal troubles affect music production

Josh Samson, Staff Writer
December 22, 2010

2010 was a great year for hip-hop. The resurgence of old school rappers and the graduation of a new school of rappers who are poised to control hip-hop in the next decade made the year an exciting one for radio and underground music. However, 2010 also felt like one huge court case against the rappers... Read more »

Pitango Gelato takes pride in fresh, organic sweets

Julie Kracov, Business Manager
December 22, 2010

Clean, fresh and serene, Pitango Gelatos’ delicate atmosphere opens up the worlds of ice cream lovers to a new and healthy way to indulge their sweet tooth.  Gelato, which means frozen in Italian, is a healthier version of ice cream that contains only five to eight percent of milk fat, whereas ice... Read more »