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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

Fans follow Maggie Rose

By Hannah Yasharoff, Staff Writer May 28, 2014

“Looking back now, I probably should’ve let him run” is the opening line to country singer, Potomac native and Georgetown Visitation alumna Maggie Rose’s new hit single “Looking Back Now,”...

CHS alumna Kelen Coleman catches up with Observer

CHS alumna Kelen Coleman catches up with ‘Observer’

By Ana Faguy, Production Editor May 28, 2014

This past week, the Observer sat down with actress and ‘03 alumna Kelen Coleman, who has starred in shows such as Men at Work, The Mindy Project and The Newsroom.   Q: Were you born and raised in...

Teen novel is worth a read

Teen novel is worth a read

By Danielle Kiefer, Arts Editor May 28, 2014

Teenage romance is the backbone of countless young adult books. It is seemingly nothing new. However, Rainbow Rowell's novel about young love Eleanor & Park is anything but ordinary. Set in 1986,...

Release of Divergent movie thrills avid fans

Release of ‘Divergent’ movie thrills avid fans

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor May 28, 2014

Devotees of Katniss Everdeen and her Hunger Games crew will fall in love with the similar dystopian Divergent trilogy.  It features love, action, friendship and secrecy–what more could a teenage girl...

‘Observer’ writer meets Emblem3

By Skylar Whitman, Senior Writer May 28, 2014

  There are songs that make me happy and there are songs that make me sad, but overall, there is nothing more powerful to me than the universal language of music. Emblem3 is a pop-reggae male...

What’s Trending This Month

By Ross Tanenbaum, Production Editor May 28, 2014

Happy Pharell Williams’ hit new song, Happy, which is currently the number one single on iTunes, has been taking over the airwaves. Besides constantly being played on the radio, it was also nominated...

The Wanted plays at Fillmore for final tour

The Wanted plays at Fillmore for final tour

By Jamie Lescht and Jordan Maser May 20, 2014

British boy band The Wanted came to the Filmore April 9 on their Word of Mouth tour, the band’s final tour before its members go their separate ways. The Wanted, most commonly known for its hit song...

Students Watch New Show, Orange is the New Black

Students Watch New Show, Orange is the New Black

By Skylar Whitman, Senior Writer May 19, 2014

Whether you’re at home in bed, sitting on the couch or on the go, you can always find a way to enjoy your favorite shows on Netflix. Recently, one of the site’s newer shows seems to be drawing everyone’s...

What’s Trending This Month

April 28, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Marvel’s latest film release and sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger is an action-packed blockbuster filled with stunning special effects and an intriguing...

What’s Trending this Month

March 25, 2014

Happy Pharell Williams’ hit new song, Happy, which is currently the number one single on iTunes, has been taking over the airwaves. Besides constantly being played on the radio, it was also nominated...

‘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...

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