News
Billy Scott
Oct. 18, 2019, 1:27 p.m.
Montgomery County Police Officer dies from self-inflicted injury
On Oct. 14 at around 8:49 a.m., Montgomery County Police Officer Thomas J. Bomba died from a self-inflicted wound in the parking garage at the corner of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
Lucie Peyrebrune
Oct. 17, 2019, 6:15 p.m.
High School Nation hosts arts advocacy assembly at Blair
On Thursday, Oct. 10, High School Nation hosted an outdoor arts advocacy assembly in the Blair stadium. Students had the opportunity to visit tents run by the event's various sponsors, such as Hollister, Takis and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Yuri Kim
Oct. 15, 2019, 1:42 p.m.
Students ride free on public buses with YouthCruiser SmarTrip card
Under the Kids Ride Free program, students can ride for free on RideOn and metro buses
Boaz Yoo
Oct. 15, 2019, 1:24 p.m.
Blair celebrates its 36 National Merit semi-finalists
On Sept. 13, Blair celebrated its 36 National Merit semi-finalists with a reception in the Career Center.
Shifra Dayak
Oct. 10, 2019, 11:35 a.m.
Silento no longer headlining High School Nation event
The singer announced in his Instagram comments that he was not actually scheduled to perform at Blair
Yuri Kim
Oct. 7, 2019, 9:41 p.m.
Cameras installed on all MCPS school buses
An increasing number of bus law violations prompted this decision
Opinions
Sophia Lucarelli
Oct. 15, 2019, 7 p.m.
New dress code at Albert Einstein Highschool sparks controversy among students
Students concerned about bias in the dress code and its enforcement
Mercedes Pierce
Oct. 15, 2019, 2:01 p.m.
MCPS' new wellness initiative, while commendable, has its faults
The county’s initiative aims to address the mental and physical health of K-12 students
Lucie Peyrebrune
Oct. 14, 2019, 6:46 p.m.
Sixty college credits is enough
MCPS' new policy on substitute teacher requirements will benefit all parties involved.
Shruti Chauhan
Oct. 1, 2019, 1:28 p.m.
Buses seem overcrowded, but there are solutions
At the start of a school year, there are a million things Blazers anticipate, likely including classes, teachers, the new one lunch, or homework. But for some it’s high capacity buses that are at the top of their list of things to worry about.
Yuri Kim
Sept. 20, 2019, 2 p.m.
One lunch, many benefits
Blair's new lunch schedule solves logistical and academic problems
Lucie Peyrebrune
Aug. 31, 2019, 10:07 a.m.
The SAT is designed to benefit the rich
The College Board's attempts to address testing inequity haven't been enough.
Lifestyle
Alex Russ
May 31, 2019, 1:38 p.m.
It's a secret (but not anymore)!
The restaurants at Four Corners have more than just your regular order
Catherine Lo
Feb. 23, 2019, 2:55 p.m.
Gallery: Sankofa 2019
Blair celebrates African-American History Month with the annual production of Sankofa and theme of New Orleans.
Catherine Lo
Feb. 1, 2019, 6:11 p.m.
Gallery: Magnet Arts Night 2019
Students displayed their artistic talent at the annual Magnet Arts Night, featuring performances, visual art pieces, and the traditional Senior Act.
Neva Taylor
May 13, 2018, 12:09 p.m.
Dear Mom
It is that time of year again! The time of year when you have a whole day dedicated exclusively to you. Today is Mother's Day, and oh are we here for it. We have so much to say to you and only one letter to say it all in. But if you'll read nothing else but this opening paragraph, please know that we love you, and we thank you for your never-ending care and support.
Sneha Ojha
April 26, 2018, 7:53 p.m.
Augmented Reality: a new way to see the world
On April 6 and 7, thousands of people across America gathered at the Washington Convention Center for the biennial USA Science and Engineering festival expo.
Arthi Thyagarajan
Feb. 14, 2018, 6:55 p.m.
Seven fun ways to spend Valentine's Day if you're single
For those in love, Valentine's Day is a time to embrace your relationship and reflect on all the reasons why you love one another. But for some of us single people, there's no better holiday to get us bummed out about being alone. Even if you're not doing that great in the romance department this year, that doesn't mean you can't go out and enjoy yourself!
Features
Joy Xu
Oct. 17, 2019, 6:06 p.m.
College is not the only option for Blair students
After graduation, Blair students are not confined to just one career pathway.
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Oct. 15, 2019, 1:15 p.m.
Wheaton library opens to positive reactions from the public
An overview of community reactions and what the future holds for the facility
Joy Xu
Oct. 14, 2019, 6:57 p.m.
A class that will interest all
Blair’s Entrepreneurship Academy provides some of the best learning opportunities in the nation
Vivian Li
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:18 a.m.
Part 3 of 3: Blair's 2019-2020 club premiere
An inside look at Blair's budding interest-based communities
Vivian Li
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:13 a.m.
Part 2 of 3: Blair's 2019-2020 club premiere
An inside look at Blair's budding service-based clubs
Vivian Li
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:09 a.m.
Part 1 of 3: Blair's 2019-2020 club premiere
An inside look at Blair's budding communities with STEM interests
Entertainment
Shifra Dayak
Sept. 24, 2019, 1:17 p.m.
"Downton Abbey" is a royal success
Fans of the British TV series "Downton Abbey" have been eagerly awaiting the film version's release since it was announced in July 2018 and they will be glad to know it doesn't disappoint.
Lucie Peyrebrune
Aug. 20, 2019, 8:55 p.m.
Viewers will wish that "47 Meters Down" hadn't been "Uncaged"
Complete with clichéd dialogue, poorly-developed characters and a predictable plot, "47 Meters Down: Uncaged" is exactly what one would expect from a shark movie.
Vivian Li
Aug. 13, 2019, 9:50 a.m.
"The Art of Racing in the Rain" is a shower of boredom
The movie's narration by a dog falls short of successful
Shruti Chauhan
Aug. 12, 2019, 7:26 p.m.
Hobbs and Shaw prove to be both fast and furious
Step aside, Bonnie and Clyde… there’s a new dynamic duo in town. Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) prove that there is no situation they cannot get out of in “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw.”
Billy Scott
Aug. 12, 2019, 1:25 p.m.
"Brian Banks" is worth the bank
Tom Shadyac's directing causes a rollercoaster of emotions
Mercedes Pierce
July 30, 2019, 9:36 a.m.
“Once Upon a Time…” in Tarantino’s childhood
The classic Tarantino movie’s nuanced nostalgia may be lost on some
Sports
Billy Scott
Oct. 21, 2019, 1:59 p.m.
Blair football takes down Kennedy in a nailbiter
On Oct. 19, the Blazers' varsity football team (4-3) defeated the Kennedy Cavaliers (2-5) by a score of 14-13 after being shut out in their last three games.
Lucie Peyrebrune
Oct. 10, 2019, 8:25 p.m.
Blair girls' soccer beats Sherwood in critical conference game
The Blair Blazers (9-2) defeated the Sherwood Warriors (5-4) 3-0 on Monday, Oct. 7 in their second-to-last conference game of the season.
Audrey Haverland
Oct. 7, 2019, 9:40 p.m.
Gallery: Homecoming Football Game: Blair v. Paintbranch
On September 27th, Blair Blazers faced Paint Branch at the homecoming football game.
Billy Scott
Oct. 7, 2019, 2:14 p.m.
Blazer boys' basketball down two key players this season
Two players transferred from Blair to new schools this summer
Mercedes Pierce
Oct. 7, 2019, 12:36 p.m.
Blair girls' field hockey shuts out Paint Branch in close game
The Blazers beat the Panthers 1-0 for their sixth straight win
Billy Scott
Oct. 7, 2019, 12:33 p.m.
Blair boys' soccer defeats Kennedy with late goal
The Blazers remain undefeated in conference play
Blogs
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Oct. 15, 2019, 2:05 p.m.
2020 vision for the Class of 2023
The seniors' suggestions and guidelines for navigating high school
Boaz Yoo
Sept. 3, 2019, 5:42 p.m.
Summer 2019 beach safety guide
Silver Chips Online is here to guide you through your summer beach experience.
Shruti Chauhan
Aug. 21, 2019, 10:44 p.m.
Are Netflix’s glory days over?
For the first time since 1998, Netflix is faltering. In the past few weeks, the company has lost hundreds of thousands of American subscribers. According to Forbes, Netflix added only 2.7 million subscribers internationally, less than half the growth it had in the same quarter last year. Stocks are down from above $400 to $328 and could potentially plummet to below $100.
Vivian Li
Aug. 18, 2019, 7:38 p.m.
Audition season means promotion or pension for student musicians
Something's keeping student musicians at home, and it's not the sweltering summer heat
Yuri Kim
July 27, 2019, 4:23 p.m.
A trendy solution to staying organized
How students can create a personalized and more productive planner by bullet journaling
Joy Xu
July 15, 2019, 5:35 p.m.
What is the future of classical music?
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's recent financial struggles seem to reflect a decline in classical music interest.
Technology
Emmy Song
Feb. 27, 2019, 8:13 p.m.
Self-driving cars pave the road to society's automation
Developments in artificial intelligence make transportation a breeze
Emmy Song
Dec. 15, 2018, 3:27 p.m.
Food-delivery apps serve a variety of appetites
A comparison of the most popular online food-delivery services
Emmy Song
Oct. 26, 2018, 1:39 p.m.
5G will revolutionize technology worldwide
The next generation of wireless technology will arrive over the next two years
Sneha Ojha
April 20, 2018, 2:40 p.m.
Augmented Reality: a new way to see the world
The latest technology featured at the USA Science and Engineering Festival
Eric Feigen
Feb. 15, 2018, 1:38 p.m.
The second Renaissance
New technology in 2018 will turn the new year into a new world
Spanish
Tiara Oldfield
Oct. 11, 2018, 8:52 a.m.
La Pupuseria Perfecta para cada Paladar y Bolsillo
Los mejores restaurantes salvadoreños en el área
Gisell Ramirez
May 1, 2017, 10:11 p.m.
How to Be a Latin Lover causa decepcion
La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud.
Gisell Ramirez
April 14, 2017, 7:23 p.m.
Como recibir ayuda cuando se trata de la salud mental
Existen muchas organizaciones que ofrecen ayuda a personas con enfermedades mentales, pero muchas veces estas pueden estar fuera del alcance de la poblacion dado a los costos. El hecho de que el costo es la razon por la cual algunas personas no buscan la ayuda necesaria es un problema, pero exista una organizacion que ayuda a estas mismas personas.
Gisell Ramirez
March 7, 2017, 9 p.m.
Analizando la representacion de Latinos en peliculas
Los estereotipos se pueden ver en abundancia en las películas cuando las analizamos cuidadosamente. Hoy estaremos examinando tres películas para ver en detalle cómo los Latinos son protagonizados.
Gisell Ramirez
Feb. 1, 2017, 1:04 p.m.
La trayectoria de Un padre no tan padre
La película recién estrenada, Un padre no tan padre, trata de un anciano que regresa a vivir con su hijo menor después de estar en un hogar de ancianos por años. La relación de Don Servando (Héctor Bonilla) con sus hijos no es la que uno se imagina cuando piensa en una familia.
Gisell Ramirez
Jan. 13, 2017, 1:24 p.m.
El avance de un negocio con raices italianas
Localizado en un área en donde hay una variedad de restaurantes, este negocio puede convertirse en solo uno más, pero en realidad tiene una historia de la que no muchos conocen.
Media
Samuel Schulman, Lily Kirsch, Aline Marra
May 3, 2019, 1:11 p.m.
Video: Teachers Weigh in on AP Exams
We went to some of Blair's AP teachers and asked them what students can do to best prepare themselves for testing this month.
Samuel Schulman, Laura Tudge, Lily Kirsch, Aline Marra
March 8, 2019, 1:33 p.m.
New from SCO video
Check out the new content from our video team: Green New Deal coverage, college apps, and more.
Isabelle Megosh
Feb. 22, 2019, 1:28 p.m.
Gallery: The Fridge: Art Gallery in Southeast DC
The Fridge is a unique art gallery and music venue in Washington DC that focuses on street art and emerging local artists.
Catherine Lo
Nov. 26, 2018, 1:49 p.m.
Gallery: Troy Story Three
The theater department presents Troy Story Three, an epilogue to the Odyssey written by Ms. O'Connor's husband, John O'Connor.
Samuel Schulman, Laura Tudge, Ayşe Erbaş, Lily Kirsch, Aline Marra
Oct. 24, 2018, 1:53 p.m.
Video: How Well Do You Know Blair?
Do you know who Montgomery Blair is? Or how Blair is involved in the Watergate scandal? Watch as Blazers try to answer these questions and more!
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins Catherine Lo
Oct. 9, 2018, 2:22 p.m.
Gallery: Blair Fall Pep Rally
Blair students gather in the Blair football stadium to get pumped for the fall sports seasons. Students saw performances from the poms team, Blair cheerleaders, the Blair marching band, and more.