Features

Alexander Liu

Feb. 16, 2024, 1:29 p.m.

From MCPS to the White House

Ashwani Jain recounts his journey in politics as one of MCPS’ former students

Giorgia Toti

Feb. 11, 2024, 1:38 p.m.

On-site admissions: An alternative form of college applications

College application season often leads to immense senior stress, but is there another possibility?

Mooti Chimdi

Feb. 8, 2024, 2:10 p.m.

The Silver Splinter: A club made for the humorous

How The Silver Splinter got noticed by the Washington Post

Alex Feingold-Black, Silvan Unger

Feb. 6, 2024, 2:14 p.m.

How Blair levels the playing field in the classroom

IEPs, 504s, and the role of the Special Education Department at Blair

Josey Merolli

Jan. 16, 2024, 9:43 a.m.

Opening up opportunity with STEMChests

Founded by Blair students, this nonprofit makes science accessible to anyone

Angelina Cao

Jan. 10, 2024, 1:13 p.m.

Climbing Club: A Blair club?

A student-run, unofficially official club


Photo

Gabe Marra-Perrault

March 1, 2024, 5:22 p.m.

Gallery: Capital One Arena

Photos of the legendary Capital One Arena in downtown DC.

Thea Womack

Feb. 28, 2024, 12:22 p.m.

Gallery: Sankofa 2024

On February 15th, 16th, and 18th, Montgomery Blair held its annual Black History Month showcase, Sankofa. The theme of 2024 focused on Black Resistance and culminated in a collection of poetry, song, and dance.

Riana Earle

Feb. 27, 2024, 6:32 p.m.

Gallery: Serving up Kindness

At the TKPK Presbyterian Church, the Silver Spring/Takoma Park Service unit collaborated with the "Because We Love You" organization to collect food donations and make fresh meals for people in need. The Service Unit is made up of multiple Girl Scout troops eager to help the community. In one day they were able to feed over 100 people and create 300+ kindness cards that were sent with the meals and to group/nursing homes.

Beck Rowe

Feb. 27, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

Gallery: Takoma Park Library Construction

Last fall construction started on the creation of a new Takoma Park Library. This project is set to be finished in the fall of 2024.

Sadie Blain

Feb. 24, 2024, 5:37 p.m.

Gallery: Silver Spring Farmers Market

Vendors and local Silver Spring residents interact at this Farmers Market full of fresh food, produce, and handmade products.

Maggie Megosh

Feb. 22, 2024, 8:35 p.m.

Gallery: The Future of Orchids: A Smithsonian Gallery

A look at the current exhibit in the Kogod Courtyard, focused on conservation and collaboration.


Art

Sarah Zhang

May 17, 2023, 7:31 a.m.

Art: AP Season is Over

Best of luck to everyone on their APs! A comic about my feelings on it.

Bitanya Hailu

May 16, 2023, 1:26 p.m.

Art: SMOB Election

As the SMOB election came to a close, it led to different opinions on the winner.

Tovy Udomtanasub

Feb. 17, 2023, 9:27 p.m.

Art: Sleep-School Balance

It's hard to sleep when there's work to be done

Sophia Li

Feb. 10, 2023, 2:12 p.m.

Art: How to Manifest a Snow Day

As winter comes to a close, we have yet to experience a snow day this year.

Chikara Yamagishi

Jan. 10, 2023, 5:01 p.m.

Art: Breakdancing Club

While breakdancing may be hard, the breakdancing club is open to people of all levels of skill. Open during lunch on Thursdays in the wrestling room, people are free to practice their own skills and learn from the experienced members of the club.

Alisha Wu

Jan. 7, 2023, 12:59 p.m.

Art: Life Skills vs School Success

Isn't it funny how we can do calculus and learn about thousands of years of history, yet don't know what setting the washing machine on should be to wash 50% cotton, 50% polyester shirts?


HOB

Alex Feingold-Black

March 3, 2024, 12:38 p.m.

Humans of Blair: Grappling limbs, coding, and philosophical questions

Daniel Wu juggles many things in his busy schedule and achieves success in each

Alexander Liu

March 1, 2024, 8:55 p.m.

Baking with a purpose

Serena Laney explains her journey in baking, dancing, and more

Mooti Chimdi

Feb. 8, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Humans of Blair: A trailblazer for education

Marshall Collier’s journey to exploring education

Angelina Cao

Feb. 8, 2024, 1:19 p.m.

Humans of Blair: The breakdancing track star with a sword

The seven hobbies of Kaan Gin

Sudhish Swain

Feb. 6, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Humans of Blair: Crafting Lives

Frank paints a picture of how she got involved in the arts and teaching

Angelina Cao

Jan. 11, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

Humans of Blair: Road to becoming a champion cyclist

Alyssa Sarkisov's journey to competitions around the world


News

Blair student selected as MCPS Student Member of the Board Finalist for the first time since 2005

By Mooti Chimdi | Feb. 14, 2024, 10:36 p.m.

Samantha Ross and Praneel Suvarna (Clarksburg) selected as SMOB Finalists


Blair cluster director hosts community meeting about principal selection

By Mooti Chimdi | Feb. 14, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

After principal Johnson’s retirement, Blair takes its first step


Construction for the Metro and Purple Line will lead to the closure of five Red Line train stops this summer

By Silvan Unger | Feb. 14, 2024, 1:53 p.m.

Metro has announced a new connection between the Purple Line project and its rails


The MCPS Board of Education appoints Dr. Monique Felder as MCPS’ new interim superintendent

By Silvan Unger | Feb. 8, 2024, 2:28 p.m.

After Mcnight’s resignation, MCPS looks to the future


MCPS to launch new bus tracking app

By Josey Merolli | Feb. 6, 2024, 1:55 p.m.

The app will allow students and families to track the location of school buses in real-time

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