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The Observer

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The Observer

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...

Uptown Cheapskate has twice the style at half the price

Uptown Cheapskate has twice the style at half the price

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor November 7, 2012

Teenage girls in Potomac often find themselves stuck in a repetitive cycle: they sift through clothes at Forever 21, BP, American Apparel and H&M, only to arrive at school wearing the same outfit as...

Despite predictable plot, ‘Pitch Perfect’ delivers

Despite predictable plot, ‘Pitch Perfect’ delivers

By Lara Fu, News Editor November 7, 2012

Glee. High School Musical. Raise Your Voice. Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly stomach another TV show or movie about singing, the witty and hilarious Pitch Perfect hit theaters Oct. 5 and...

Muse’s ‘The 2nd Law’ experiments with eclectic mix

Muse’s ‘The 2nd Law’ experiments with eclectic mix

By Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

When describing Muse’s new album, lead vocalist Matthew Bellamy tweeted that it would be "Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, some ambient rebellious dubstep and face melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia."...

'Wallflower' cast offers realistic portrayal of teen life

‘Wallflower’ cast offers realistic portrayal of teen life

By Catherine Goohs, Archive Manager November 7, 2012

 When I went to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower, I expected the typical high school coming-of-age film. The movie did have many qualities relating to that genre—a quirky main character, disastrous...

'The Heist' breaks stereotypes of music industry

‘The Heist’ breaks stereotypes of music industry

By Kara Philips, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

 In this age of music, drugs, sex and alcohol are popular themes. Those who do not capitalize on this lifestyle are considered to be inferior. Instead of commenting on the real issues that plague humanity,...

Rowling follows Potter legacy with new style

Rowling follows Potter legacy with new style

By Jessica Lee, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

J.K. Rowling has shelved the epic magic of Hogwarts in favor of a small English town whose biggest problem is whether to redraw the district line. Rowling’s newest novel, The Casual Vacancy, takes place...

Taylor Swift delivers another hit album in 'Red'

Taylor Swift delivers another hit album in ‘Red’

By Stacey Stein, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2012

 From the opening lines of the title track of "Red," Taylor Swift’s newest album, it is clear that Swift is experimenting with sounds other than the country beat that made her so famous. However, while...

Imagine Dragons stumbles but shows promise

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor November 7, 2012

 The upcoming band Imagine Dragons released their debut album Night Visions Sept. 4, providing an alternative indie sound that contrasts with present mainstream music. The album starts with "Radioactive,"...

The Wallflowers' newest album is impressive, despite seven year hiatus

The Wallflowers’ newest album is impressive, despite seven year hiatus

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor October 24, 2012

It is not uncommon for a band to release album after album, all with the same general style or sound. However, this becomes an impressive feat when a band can do that after a prolonged hiatus.  The Wallflowers...

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