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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

Singer Jason Derulo performs some of his biggest hits for the crowd.

Singer Jason Derulo wows crowd at Fillmore

By Thomas Atkinson and Alissa Li November 11, 2014

International pop star Jason Derulo performed Oct. 28 at the Fillmore alongside Becky G and Wallpaper. Derulo started his music career back in 2009 by writing songs for other musicians, and then released...

Body positivity songs argue that size doesn't matter

Body positivity songs argue that size doesn’t matter

By Danielle Kiefer and Hannah Yasharoff October 24, 2014

Media outlets constantly bombard teenagers with images and ideas about how their bodies should look, often portraying thin women as society’s idea of perfection. However, many recent popular songs have...

Fans follow Maggie Rose

By Hannah Yasharoff, Staff Writer May 28, 2014

“Looking back now, I probably should’ve let him run” is the opening line to country singer, Potomac native and Georgetown Visitation alumna Maggie Rose’s new hit single “Looking Back Now,”...

‘Observer’ writer meets Emblem3

By Skylar Whitman, Senior Writer May 28, 2014

  There are songs that make me happy and there are songs that make me sad, but overall, there is nothing more powerful to me than the universal language of music. Emblem3 is a pop-reggae male...

Alumnus brings CHS legacy to New York music scene

Alumnus brings CHS legacy to New York music scene

By Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2013

Many teens dream of becoming famous and finding their big break in the music world, but few actually experience it. CHS 2006 alumnus Sanjog Nirola is living out this dream as a musician in New York City....

Summer concerts provide exciting entertainment

By Danielle Kiefer, Arts Editor May 23, 2013

There is nothing like the feeling of seeing a favorite musician live on stage, and summer is the perfect season to gather a few friends and head to an awesome concert without having to worry about waking...

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...

‘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...

Nash rebels against norms in ‘Girl Talk’

By Kara Phillips, Staff Writer April 25, 2013

British and singer songwriter Kate Nash is back, this time with a feminist spunk to drive her and her own independent record label to control her artistry. Rebelling against her former pop goody-two-shoes...

Local band prepares for upcoming performances

Local band prepares for upcoming performances

By Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer February 28, 2013

The average college student can expect to make new friends, expand his knowledge, and acquire new interests during his 4-year journey. Few decide to start their own band. Three University of Maryland...

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