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You are able to reuse the Observer for many tasks, including gardening.

Extra Extra! Clever ways to reuse your ‘Observer’

By Katie Gauch, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2015

1, 2, 3, 4….18, 19, 20. Done. Just like that, you finished the newest edition of the gripping and informative Observer. Now what? Don’t worry. Here are some unique ways to recycle your favorite...

Chine Gourmet Bistro is the newest restaurant at the Cabin John Shopping Center.

New restaurant brings Chinese food back to Potomac

By Arielle Gordon, Photo Editor March 20, 2015

China Gourmet Bistro is the newest Chinese restaurant to try its hand at Asian cuisine in Cabin John Shopping Center. It is the third Chinese restaurant to occupy 7945 Tuckerman Lame in recent memory;...

Big Sean released his third studio album in February.  It sold over 100,000 copies in its first week and received positive feedback.

Big Sean’s ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ surpasses expectations

By Arjun Swmaminathan, Online Arts Editor March 20, 2015

Featuring brilliant introspective lyrics and outstanding production, Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise is a standout record that surpasses expectations and leaves listeners wanting more. Sean’s third...

Cinderella, like other Disney live-action films, puts a twist on the original tale.

Live-action ‘Cinderella’ proves to be the perfect fit

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor March 20, 2015

Cinderella’s infamous glass slippers have seen the silver screen six times since the movie’s original release in 1950, but Disney fans never seem to tire of them. After theatrical successes Maleficent...

Fans of the Divergent trilogy are excited to see the second installment in action.

Long-awaited Divergent sequel finally flies into theaters

By Madison Hurr, Arts Editor March 20, 2015

Tris Prior’s world is a post-apocalyptic Chicago where everyone is categorized into five different factions based on their personalities. If you lived alongside her, would one faction define you or are...

Drakes If Youre Reading This Its Too Late was a major surprise for his fans and quickly became a trend on social media.

Surprise albums entertain fans, attract listeners

By Zach Silver, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

If you’re reading this... it’s too late. Drake’s mixtape, which was released Feb. 12, is just one of the several instances in which an artist has released music for his fans without giving notice....

Sophomore Autumn Cook is an avid player of Magic: the Gathering.

CHS students enjoy popular card game “Magic: the Gathering”

By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor March 19, 2015

Sophomore Autumn Cook spends her free time playing and judging Magic: the Gathering games. Her job is to set up who plays against whom, answer rule questions and deal with any rule violations. Magic...

Students performed in front of a large audience at Strathmore.

CHS students in MCYO and YAA perform in concert at Strathmore

By Emily Wang, Circulation Manager March 13, 2015

MCYO, All State, All County and YAA; it can be a little confusing for CHS students who do not play an instrument when their musician friends start using their own lingo. Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra...

The play was originally set to premiere Feb. 21.

CHS winter play ‘Almost, Maine’ has shows cancelled

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor March 5, 2015

The recent slew of winter weather has led to delays and school cancellations, but it has also had an adverse effect on extracurricular activities. CHS’ winter play Almost, Maine almost went off without...

Despite busting box office earnings its opening weekend, Fifty Shades of Grey earnings dropped 73 percent in its second week.

Fifty Shades of Grey drops after a successful opening weekend

By Jasmine Baten, Photo editor March 3, 2015

The blindfold is off. Fifty Shades of Grey has fallen from grace. The controversial film based off of E.L. James’ bestselling novel opened Feb. 13, earning $94,395,000 in the US and the top box office...

‘Almost, Maine’ makes CHS theater debut

By Sofia Williamson, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

Glory, a hiker from out of town, gets lost on her way to see the Northern Lights and suddenly appears with a tent in a stranger’s backyard, wondering where she is. The stranger, introduced as East, explains...

Film fans question nominations’ lack of diversity

By Zach Silver, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

When the Oscar nominees were announced Jan. 15, movie-goers everywhere were shocked to see some of their favorite movies, actors and directors missing from the list of potential winners. On the surface,...

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