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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

Local theaters offer escape from the norm

By Kalli Klusaritz November 24, 2009

Looking for something to do on a Friday night can be challenging as most students end up at the movie theater or the mall every week. However, students often forget about another source of entertainment:...

Chorus and orchestra to jointly stage ‘Miss Saigon’:Performance is first for East Coast high schools

By Christina Zhang November 24, 2009

This December the CHS choral group, symphonic orchestra and select members of the wind ensemble are combining their efforts in a production of Miss Saigon. Miss Saigon, an opera production set during...

Cooking with Claudia: Whipping up a classic Thanksgiving dessert proves harder than it looks

By Claudia Shannon November 24, 2009

When you think of pecan pie, words like classic, delicious and warm usually come to mind. The word simple, however, does not. One weekend this month, I embarked on the brave task of making a pecan pie...

Readers find ‘Lost Symbol’ in nation’s capital

By Emily Hall: Features Production Editor October 28, 2009

Jon Turtletaub should be worried because once America gets a hold of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, Turtletaub’s film National Treasure (2005) is going to seem the children’s version of Masonic history. In...

‘Twilight’ fans eagerly await ‘New Moon’ premiere

By Remi Forster: Business Manager/ Christina Zhang: Photo Editor October 28, 2009

One year ago movie theaters were packed with obsessed and screaming fans, paparazzi and excitement. The movie version of the extremely popular book had lived up to its name. America had not seen anything...

Frozen yogurt shops offer healthy combinations

By Paige Gross: Online Features Editor/ Sarah Habibi: Circulation Manager October 28, 2009

If you’re looking for a healthy, not too sweet and not too tart treat, frozen yogurt is the new snack for you. Frozen yogurt places are all the craze right now.  Yogi Castle, located on Gaithersburg...

Brooklyn’s Deli opens new location at Potomac Woods

By Jojo Goldman October 27, 2009

The Potomac area has needed a great deli for quite some time now. Fortunately, things will change when Brooklyn’s Deli and Catering opens in the Potomac Woods shopping center this January.  There...

Hidden gem restaurants offer delicious food

By Bobby Hirsch: Observations Editor/ Vasant Joseph: Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2009

Searching for a great restaurant can be a challenging task for diners interested in various cuisines, as the flashiest restaurants often fall short in terms of quality and authenticity. The real places...

Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut falls short

By Diana Brown October 27, 2009

Any film entitled Whip It should automatically tip off movie-goers that some kind of fast-paced excitement is involved. In the case of Drew Barrymore’s (Lucky You) new film, the title says it all....

Comedy star struggles to find laughs in new movie

By Nima Ghafari October 27, 2009

For a funny comedian, Vince Vaughn really knows how to depress. He is the living, breathing definition of a has-been. Despite past hits like Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball and Old School, Vaughn has been...

Clever comedy show joins HBO’s Sunday lineup

By Matt Risk October 27, 2009

Most men find solace in their favorite food, couch, movies or rebound girl after a break-up, but you wouldn’t see many look for comfort by working as a private detective. In HBO’s new comedy Bored...

Drama prepares for fall production of ‘Chicago’

By Kali Klusaritz October 27, 2009

The roaring ‘20s will come to life with song and dance this November when the CHS drama department presents the musical Chicago, a satire on the corruption of the criminal justice system of the era as...

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