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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

Israeli chain Aroma promises quality food, coffee

Israeli chain Aroma promises quality food, coffee

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor April 25, 2013

Spring is approaching, but it might not be just the flower blossoms that brighten up everyone’s day.  CHS is obsessing over caffeine—whether in the form of a sweet iced coffee or a sudden jolt of...

What’s Trending This Month

By Madison Hurr, Staff Writer April 25, 2013

5. G.I. Joe: Retaliation Director Jon Chu’s long-awaited film G.I. Joe: Retaliation comes out March 28. The film stars Dwayne Johnson (Snitch) and Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street). This Hasbro comic-based...

‘Crew Cuts’ reveals a more mature Hoodie Allen

‘Crew Cuts’ reveals a more mature Hoodie Allen

By Emilie Plesset, Online Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2013

Steven Markowitz, otherwise known as rapper Hoodie Allen, stands out among past graduates from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Since leaving a coveted job at Google, Allen’s efforts...

ArtJamz’s new location makes for unique outing

ArtJamz’s new location makes for unique outing

By Julia Heimlich, Circulation Manager April 25, 2013

In need of a fairly local getaway during the upcoming break? Grab a few friends and head out to ArtJamz, a painting studio and lounge for artists ranging from novices to Van Goghs. ArtJamz moved to a...

Nash rebels against norms in ‘Girl Talk’

By Kara Phillips, Staff Writer April 25, 2013

British and singer songwriter Kate Nash is back, this time with a feminist spunk to drive her and her own independent record label to control her artistry. Rebelling against her former pop goody-two-shoes...

‘Gray’ offers glimpse into Pete Wentz’s life

‘Gray’ offers glimpse into Pete Wentz’s life

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor April 24, 2013

Pete Wentz is perhaps the most well-known member of the rock band Fall Out Boy, and however cliché it is, fame comes with a price. In Wentz’s case, he dealt with mental instability as an adolescent...

‘Observer’ sits down with local best-selling author

‘Observer’ sits down with local best-selling author

By Lara Fu, News Editor April 23, 2013

Many students dabble in writing throughout their years in school, whether it be through English class, writing for the literary magazine or the school newspaper. Sarah Pekkannen, an author living in Bethesda,...

What’s trending this month

By Ross Tannenbaum, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

The Observer sifts through the hype and the hip to bring you topics worth Tweeting, talking and texting about. "Yolo" by the Lonely Island The Lonely Island is a popular comedy group that sings original...

‘Django’ deserves praise for honest depictions

By Greer Smith, Circulation Manager February 28, 2013

Quentin Tarantino released his first movie in three years, Django Unchained, on Christmas Day. The story follows the journey of hero Django (Jamie Foxx, Ray, Dreamgirls)—the D is silent—and his new...

Local band prepares for upcoming performances

Local band prepares for upcoming performances

By Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer February 28, 2013

The average college student can expect to make new friends, expand his knowledge, and acquire new interests during his 4-year journey. Few decide to start their own band. Three University of Maryland...

‘Warm Bodies’ puts twist on typical zombie movie

By Jessica Lee, Staff Writer February 28, 2013

Zombies will never, ever be sexy. They can be cute, though. Director Jonathan Levine’s Warm Bodies takes place in a post-zombie-apocalyptic world, where humans have walled themselves inside a fortress...

‘Carrie Diaries’ explores Bradshaw’s teen years

By Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer February 28, 2013

Before scoring a glamorous job as a writer for the New York Star, before becoming a fashion icon and way before Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw was a normal teenager just beginning to experience the world and...

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