‘Iron Man 2′ is heavy on the glitz, but lacks substance
June 4, 2010 • written by Zack Potter, Online News Editor
Filed under Arts
After government weapons manufacturer Tony Stark publically confessed to being a metal-suited superhero at the end of Iron Man, moviegoers could not wait to see what lay ahead for the extremely pretentious, yet very likable billionaire and his new position as world peacekeeper. The answer, as one could... Read more »
Diesel Pigeons win first place in Battle of the Bands
June 4, 2010 • written by Becky Price, Arts Editor
Filed under Arts
After last year’s successful comeback from a ten-year hiatus, the Battle of the Bands competition came back to the CHS stage May 14. Six CHS bands got to showcase their talent in front of the surrounding community. The Diesels Pigeons, a pop-punk group consisting of sophomore Zac Vogel and Class of... Read more »
Talented art students hone their skills in class
June 3, 2010 • written by Katherine Lindblad, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts
With so much focus on sports and academics, the arts often go unrecognized as a prestigious talent in many high schools. However, many CHS students pursue their talent in the arts by taking the many art courses CHS offers. The following students have been selected by their teachers for their remarkable... Read more »
New female popstars bring harder edge to industry
June 3, 2010 • written by Maddy Jacobs, Observations Production Editor
Filed under Arts
In respect to women in the music industry, gone are the days of bubble-gum pink lipstick, “Baby One More Time” lyrics, and music videos following happy, innocent couples walking off into the sunset. A new power-to-the-woman revolution has risen: piercings and tattoos, scandalous music videos, random... Read more »
Crêpe Amour brings lovely eats to Georgetown
June 3, 2010 • written by Amna Farooqi, News Editor
Filed under Arts
It seems for every good breakfast food, there is a place to go to get it. For pancakes, there’s IHOP. Cereal: The Cereal Bowl. Omelets…err, you get the point. But what about crêpes? It seems this delicious breakfast food is often forgotten, but crêpe lovers should worry no more. There’s a new... Read more »
ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ is fresh, hilarious sitcom
May 7, 2010 • written by Nima Ghafari
Staff Writer
Filed under Arts
How does one define the modern family? Maybe a father, mother, three kids, stern grandfather and crazy grandma. ABC agrees, except for a few minor details. In the case of Modern Family, the mother, Claire, has a gay brother who has a partner and a Vietnamese adopted baby. Claire’s mother and father... Read more »
MGMT’s latest album has a new dark, strange feel
May 7, 2010 • written by Zack Potter
Archives Manager
Filed under Arts
Ever since MGMT burst onto the scene last year with their hit debut album Oracular Spectacular, indie-music junkies have been anxious to hear how the psychedelic/electro-rock band would follow up on their surprise success. However, fans were somewhat perplexed when on their new album, Congratulations,... Read more »
HBO’s ‘Treme’ portrays struggling New Orleans
May 6, 2010 • written by Vasant Joseph
Staff Writer
Filed under Arts
The Mona Lisa of television series came and passed, yet hardly anyone even captured a glimpse of it. I am, of course, referring to The Wire, the critically acclaimed though commercially unsuccessful HBO series that enjoyed a five-season run before it was eventually cancelled due to low ratings. After... Read more »
Breakfast fans find tasty treats at The Cereal Bowl
May 6, 2010 • written by Stacy Stein
Public Relations
Filed under Arts
“They’re more than good. They’re great!” Practically everyone can recognize this slogan of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes. Now this phrase can be used to describe the new restaurant in Washington D.C., The Cereal Bowl. The Cereal Bowl opened March 27 in Cleveland Park and offers an array of cereal... Read more »
Blast is back: ‘Rock ‘N’ Broadway’ is a hit
April 18, 2010 • written by Carly Rotter
Online Breaking News Editor
Filed under Arts, featured
They have given us “Carpe Noche,” then brought us “Instant Replay,” and now the Blast crew is back again with this year’s production of “Rock ‘N’ Broadway.” The nearly three-hour show offers audiences a wide variety of music from two distinct genres, ensuring there is something in it... Read more »
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