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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

‘Miss Saigon’ is both artistic and financial

By Lauren Pires, Arts Editor Christina Zhang January 4, 2010

Unrequited love, forbidden romances and a war-struck country are the backdrop for the musical Miss Saigon. On Dec. 11 and 12, the CHS choral department, symphonic orchestra and select members of the...

Maguire, Gyllenhaal square off in psychological film

Maguire, Gyllenhaal square off in psychological film

By Zack Potter January 4, 2010

Brothers, a movie that takes a hauntingly close look at an American family fractured by the trauma of the War in Afghanistan, will leave you captivated and sweating in your seat until the very end. Brothers...

Chevy brings back the American muscle car

By Andy Rosenberg January 4, 2010

What do you get when you combine a teenage driver, his father, Great Seneca highway and the ridiculously fast 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? You get the ride of a lifetime while simultaneously almost inducing...

Father and son fight for survival in ‘The Road’

By Vasant Joseph, Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2010

Do not expect to walk out of The Road with a smile on your face. After watching this grim outlook of a post-apocalyptic future, you may require a large tub of ice cream and a marathon of Family Guy to...

Fox show ‘Glee’ showcases popular hits, classic

By Suzy Rudorfer January 4, 2010

Journey, a rock band from the ‘70s and early ‘80s, released a single in 1981 called “Don’t Stop Believin’” and its message is more relevant now than ever, thanks to the musically talented cast...

Museum exhibit features Terra Cotta warriors

By Hannah Phillips January 4, 2010

One man, one empire, one tomb and 7,000 life-size clay warriors for the afterlife. Qin Shihuangdi, the first emperor of China, had thousands of terra cotta soldiers built to protect him in the afterlife....

Rihanna unloads her sorrows in fourth studio album

By Becky Price January 4, 2010

After keeping quiet in the aftermath of her relationship crisis earlier this year, it is clear that Barbadian pop star Rihanna has saved her two cents for the release of Rated R, in which she finally channels...

Lady GaGa returns with edgy and electric sound

By Lauren Pires, Arts Editor January 4, 2010

More disco, paparazzi and p-p-p-poker? That’s right, Lady Gaga’s back.  Lady Gaga released her two-disc sophomore album The Fame Monster on Nov. 23 as a follow-up to her first dance-heavy, techno...

Star cast falls short in ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’

By Nima Ghafari November 24, 2009

The Men Who Stare at Goats was supposed to be hilarious. It was supposed to show us a new side of George Clooney. It was supposed to satirize the military in a way that would make a point while making...

CollegeHumor duo gains Internet popularity

By Becky Price November 24, 2009

Jake and Amir are two best friends that work together, annoy each other, and make hilarious videos together. When two witty co-workers are signed by a hit comedy website to make semi-weekly videos, the...

The Bravery’s latest record comes with a new twist

By Tony Raffa November 24, 2009

The Bravery is back with a new album that is sure to Stir the Blood with the same great sound they are known for but with a new twist. The Bravery’s new album will be released Dec. 1 and continues...

The Swell Season debuts new folk album

By Andrea Mirviss November 24, 2009

The folk group the Swell Season was born out of the romance between its two front players, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, but its sophomore album, Strict Joy, is the chronicle of their breakup. Strict...

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