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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

Reality show reveals Ke$ha’s true, glittering colors

Reality show reveals Ke$ha’s true, glittering colors

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor May 23, 2013

You probably know her best for waking up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy or constantly rocking absurd amounts of glitter, but in her new show My Crazy Beautiful Life, Ke$ha reveals her softer side...

We’re flyin’: Going behind the scenes of ‘Peter Pan’

By Elizabeth Campbell, Jessica Lee, and Lauren Price April 29, 2013

The cast has long since made its final bow, and the curtains have swept shut for the last time this year. Peter Pan’s one-weekend run is over, but the weeks leading up to those three days were filled...

What's Trending This Month

What’s Trending This Month

By Danielle Kiefer and Julia Reagan April 29, 2013

Vine: On this new social media app, users create short, looping videos, or GIFs, with a few taps of the finger. Videos can be shared on Twitter or Facebook, and similar to Instagram, people can follow...

‘Arrested Development’  fans anticipate new season

‘Arrested Development’ fans anticipate new season

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor April 26, 2013

Arrested Development, the 2003-2006 Fox sitcom that launched the careers of Michael Cera (Superbad), Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) and Will Arnett (Blades of Glory), will be returning for 15 new episodes...

‘Spring Breakers’ has viewers springing for the door

‘Spring Breakers’ has viewers springing for the door

By Jamie Lescht, Online Editor in Chief April 26, 2013

Uncomfortable. Awkward. Displeasing to the eye. All these descriptions come to mind when describing director Harmony Korine’s (Kids) new film Spring Breakers. Spring Breakers portrays four friends,...

Tyler, The Creator reveals sensitive side in ‘Wolf’

Tyler, The Creator reveals sensitive side in ‘Wolf’

By Kara Phillips, Senior Writers April 26, 2013

Constantly being in the limelight, celebrities and other public figures must build a tough exterior in order to endure the inevitable criticism. This exterior, however, can become difficult to penetrate,...

‘Indicud’ showcases Cudi’s increasingly indie sound

By Greer Smith, Opinions Editor April 26, 2013

By Greer Smith Opinions Editor The last time Kid Cudi released an album, there were mixed reviews. Cudi became known for his trippy, stoner style presented on his first two albums, Man on the Moon:...

‘Bankrupt!’ satisfies, but fails to surpass expectations

‘Bankrupt!’ satisfies, but fails to surpass expectations

By Julia Greenzaid, Senior Writer April 26, 2013

From the opening lines of the title track of Bankrupt!, Phoenix’s newest album, it is clear that the album is far from experimental and, in fact, falls in line with expectations. Phoenix has made another...

Doughnut shops offer fun pastry alternative

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor April 25, 2013

We thought we had seen it all, from crazy cupcakes to delicious pies to cute cake pops, but a new D.C. shop has decided to come back to the classic doughnut, with a few twists. Zeke’s DC Donutz, which...

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...

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