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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

'Tintin' fans eagerly awat film's theatrical release

‘Tintin’ fans eagerly awat film’s theatrical release

By By Bhaavya Srivastava, News Production Editor December 21, 2011

 People from all over the world have grown up reading The Adventures of Tintin, a series of comic books written by late Belgian artist Hergé, featuring the clever boy reporter, Tintin, and his loyal...

'Arthur Christmas' finds its place among holiday classics

‘Arthur Christmas’ finds its place among holiday classics

By By Natasha Palance, Staff Writer December 21, 2011

 When it comes to Christmas movies, most are quickly forgotten as soon as the holiday season ends. However, a select few go on to become touchstones, beloved and re-watched by families year after year....

British band One Direction gains popularity

British band One Direction gains popularity

Who’s British? Queen Elizabeth. Who’s British and cute? Hugh Grant. Who’s British cute and can sing? One Direction. Some students might have no idea what I’m talking about, some might not have...

New restaurant to combine Cava and Mama Lucia

New restaurant to combine Cava and Mama Lucia

By By: Brittany Goodman, Archive Manager November 22, 2011

In a Justice League-esque way, the owners of Cava and Mamma Lucia will be joining forces to open the new restaurant Sugo in Park Potomac in spring or early summer 2012. Sugo, meaning sauce in Italian,...

'Pumped up Kicks' features dark undertones

‘Pumped up Kicks’ features dark undertones

By By: Jamie Lescht, Public Relations November 22, 2011

Every day the most popular radio stations blast Foster the People’s new song "Pumped Up Kicks." The song’s happy and catchy tune fills listener’s minds making it impossible to not sing along. Little...

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

Coldplay returns with mixed-genre fifth album

By By: Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

The internationally-acclaimed rock band Coldplay is back from the recording studio with a hot new take on the famously mellow yet addictive music style they have come to call their own. The band artfully...

An uncensored review of Bethesda's Naked Pizza

An uncensored review of Bethesda’s Naked Pizza

By By: Natalia Derechin, Features Production Editor November 22, 2011

Pizza is an Italian-American treat with wonderful flavors that hit as hard as the guilt, making taste buds all over the world rejoice as many arteries complain. The common misconception about pizza seems...

Wale shows growth with 'Ambition,' lacks heart

Wale shows growth with ‘Ambition,’ lacks heart

By By: Josh Samson, Arts Editor November 22, 2011

Since his independent debut two years ago, D.C. rapper Wale has been working hard to win over the ears and hearts of hip-hop’s new generation of listeners. After signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music...

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

Spotify poses challenge to iTunes as top music app

By By: Elizabeth Campbell, Sports Production Editor November 22, 2011

"Hello America. Spotify here." Spotify is a British music provider that offers customers access to millions of songs, ranging from Mumford and Sons to Pokémon, and it has come to America. Spotify allows...

'In Time' tells original, entertaining sci-fi tale

‘In Time’ tells original, entertaining sci-fi tale

By By: Natasha Palance, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

Time is of the essence in the new sci-fi allegorical action thriller, In Time, which leaves audience members sitting on the edge of their seats and pondering the ever imbalanced social and wealth system...

Beavis and Butthead debut

By Alex Korty, Staff Writer November 22, 2011

It’s been nearly 14 years since the trouble-making duo of Beavis and Butthead have been seen on television, and their humor is just as funny as in their glory days. Fans of the show don't just expect...

No ordinary life: Common gets real in memoir

By Josh Samson, Arts Editor October 26, 2011

 In his 20-year career, Common has been noted for being a talented rapper, actor, model, poet, and philanthropist. Now, he can successfully add "New York Times best-selling author" to the list.  According...

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