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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

CHS student band to play Virginia nightclub

CHS student band to play Virginia nightclub

By Aileen Choi, Advertising Manager December 21, 2012

Certain images come to mind when thinking of rising bands: dusky garages, worn out instruments and the loud roar of music. Upcoming band Oh Lover, Uncover differentiates from these stereotypical garage...

Cee Lo Green’s new album worse than a lump of coal

Cee Lo Green’s new album worse than a lump of coal

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor December 21, 2012

It’s almost Christmas and that means it’s time to curl up next to a fire with a cup of hot cocoa and some great Christmas music. In order to keep yourself in a happy holiday mood, do not, I repeat...

Rihanna adds ‘Unapologetic’ to successful repertoire

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor December 21, 2012

Rihanna has returned to the music scene with her seventh album, Unapologetic. This album contains Rihanna’s usual components: dance-oriented songs complemented by the singer’s smooth vocals. To promote...

Chop’t puts fresh spin on create-your-own salads

Chop’t puts fresh spin on create-your-own salads

By Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer December 21, 2012

The holiday season is starting up, and it’s once again the time of the year to make those infamous resolutions to start eating healthy. Although this resolution is always a struggle, this year might...

Students worry about Boy Meets World return

Students worry about ‘Boy Meets World’ return

By Julia Reagan, Public Relations December 21, 2012

Boy meets girl.  Boy falls in love with girl.  Girl falls in love with boy.  The 1993 television show Boy Meets World was based on this classic love story, and when it stopped airing in 2000, fans of...

What’s trending this month

November 29, 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2- Teenagers should be thrilled because the world’s favorite bloodsuckers have returned for their final movie. Edward Cullen and Bella Swan return with Bella in...

Potomac residents warm up to China Jade Bistro

Potomac residents warm up to China Jade Bistro

By Julia Greenzaid, Online Breaking News Editor November 29, 2012

Unfortunately, nature dictates that human beings are uncomfortable with change. It seems that after the closing of Jade Billows in Cabin John Shopping Center, CHS students are reluctant to welcome China...

Chef Geoff’s offers wide variety of fine dining

Chef Geoff’s offers wide variety of fine dining

By Ilana Berger, Fact Checker November 29, 2012

For anyone looking to show their buds some love—taste buds that is—Chef Geoff’s is the place to go. Chef Geoff’s became wildly popular with its first two locations in D.C., and after spreading...

Novel writing competition challenges students, teachers

By Jessica Lee, Staff Writer November 29, 2012

 On Halloween, instead of trick-or-treating with my friends, I was finishing my NaNoWriMo story outline. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, an annual online challenge that attracts hundreds...

Teen entrepreneur’s clothing line taking off

Teen entrepreneur’s clothing line taking off

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor November 29, 2012

Independent clothing lines offer a breath of relief from the cheap, threadbare shirts found at mainstream outlets such as Forever 21. These lines, though marginally more expensive, often have stylish designs...

Macklemore, Ryan Lewis energize 9:30 Club crowd

Macklemore, Ryan Lewis energize 9:30 Club crowd

By Matthew Reback, Staff Writer November 29, 2012

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have continued to shock the music world. Not only are they unsigned, but they also record, mix, edit and ship all of their albums from one 500 square foot room. Since Macklemore’s...

The Observer’s top 5 (Nov. 2012)

November 7, 2012

'Ya Boy Mitt' - This popular Twitter account poses as Mitt Romney and tweets hilarious anecdotes like "dayglow tonight tho put the campaign on hold" or "honestly y’all know I just chose Paul Ryan cuz...

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