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Jasmine Ali
June 3, 2020, 11:34 a.m.
Blair cap and gown distribution held from May 26 to May 29
How seniors collected their caps and gowns and returned materials that belong to the school
Shifra Dayak
May 25, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
"Never Have I Ever" been this impressed by a Netflix original
The show is a touching and comedic milestone for South Asian representation
Yuri Kim
May 18, 2020, 4:07 p.m.
Getting over the quarantine blues
Activities that make being alone less lonely
Shruti Chauhan
May 17, 2020, 5:24 p.m.
The environmental impact of COVID-19 rests on our shoulders
Will our dramatic lifestyle changes have a prolonged influence on the world’s climate?
Shruti Chauhan
May 17, 2020, 5:06 p.m.
SCO Yummy: Quarantine Edition
All the recipes you should try out while in isolation
Billy Scott
May 9, 2020, 7:26 p.m.
How do professional sports leagues plan on finishing the current season?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, sports leagues have been halted and the future is unknown
News
Jasmine Ali
June 3, 2020, 11:34 a.m.
Blair cap and gown distribution held from May 26 to May 29
How seniors collected their caps and gowns and returned materials that belong to the school
Sophia Lucarelli
May 8, 2020, 7:15 p.m.
Online security is in question after Zoom incident
Einstein student displayed a gun during an online class session
Joy Xu
April 28, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
Montgomery County opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
White Oak and other testing sites to test 100 patients a day
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
April 27, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Smobcast: An exclusive interview with the two candidates for the upcoming Student Member of the Board election
The two candidates for this year's election are Richard Montgomery junior Nick Asante and Magruder junior Vicky Kidder.
Mercedes Pierce
April 20, 2020, 1:46 p.m.
How schools provide to students during the coronavirus closure
MCPS continues to provide support and education to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic
Billy Scott
March 29, 2020, 3:20 p.m.
Northwestern HS counselor and basketball coach has died from the coronavirus
Northwestern HS counselor and basketball coach has died from the coronavirus
Opinions
Lucie Peyrebrune
April 17, 2020, 2:27 p.m.
MCPS must not switch to a pass/fail grading system amid COVID-19 crisis
A pass/fail system unfairly rewards students for doing the bare minimum
Lintaro Donovan
March 20, 2020, 10:18 p.m.
SCO guest author Lintaro Donovan: Representative Raskin, protect our nonprofits!
The COVID-19 crisis threatens to wipe out our community’s safety net.
Yuri Kim
March 6, 2020, 12:04 a.m.
Social media activism can do more harm than good
While reposting information is an easy way to express support and awareness for global issues, let us consider its efficacy and credibility
Mercedes Pierce
Feb. 16, 2020, 12:23 a.m.
Proposal for two-ply toilet paper should be flushed away
Montgomery County Board of Education has to decide whether to leave room for better toilet paper in the 2021 budget
Joy Xu
Jan. 15, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
Bigger than biology?
In high school teams, transgender athletes should not be an issue
Vivian Li
Dec. 31, 2019, 12:09 a.m.
CON: Economically and ecologically, holiday gifting is nothing to celebrate
Gifting is a reflex that loses money and gains waste
Lifestyle
Lucie Peyrebrune
April 21, 2020, 12:07 p.m.
Religious students making the most out of a global crisis
From Zoom Seders to virtual masses, religious families and organizations are getting creative when it comes to worshipping from home
Sophia Lucarelli
Nov. 20, 2019, 11:33 p.m.
Blazers take fashion inspiration from the world around them
Blazers put dedication into their fall outfits
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.
Features
Shifra Dayak
May 3, 2020, 12:26 a.m.
Sanders' campaign suspension leaves teens conflicted
Recent events led to conflict among progressives, the Democratic Party and more
Yuri Kim
April 29, 2020, 9:22 p.m.
A homemade alternative for preventing transmission
From reusing old materials to printing FDA approved designs, Blazers make face coverings for the COVID pandemic
Yuri Kim
April 2, 2020, 9:31 p.m.
School is still in session
Middle school teachers "strongly suggest" that students continue their work during the COVID-19 break
Joy Xu
Feb. 25, 2020, 9:38 a.m.
Building up a whole different world
Teachers take up side jobs ranging from starting businesses to waiting tables
Joy Xu
Feb. 19, 2020, 9:04 a.m.
Marching into the opportunity of a lifetime
Sophomore Ethan Shoham lands a spot with a nationally-acclaimed touring group
Lucie Peyrebrune
Feb. 19, 2020, 9 a.m.
Fridays for Future
Blair students participate in climate activism both in and out of school.
Entertainment
Shifra Dayak
May 25, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
"Never Have I Ever" been this impressed by a Netflix original
The show is a touching and comedic milestone for South Asian representation
Shruti Chauhan
May 17, 2020, 5:06 p.m.
SCO Yummy: Quarantine Edition
All the recipes you should try out while in isolation
Vivian Li Shifra Dayak
Feb. 12, 2020, 8:34 p.m.
The Goodcast Episode 5: Whenever You're Ready
Our thoughts on the Soul Squad's final hurrah
Vivian Li Shifra Dayak
Jan. 30, 2020, 1:52 p.m.
The Goodcast Episode 4: "Patty"
The gang is finally in the Good Place — what's next?
Mercedes Pierce
Jan. 30, 2020, 9:03 a.m.
Americans need to overcome subtitles
International film has been highly undervalued in the U.S. but that might be changing
Shruti Chauhan
Jan. 25, 2020, 4:10 p.m.
Selena Gomez is Rare
The singer’s third album is a refreshing reflection of her last four years
Sports
Billy Scott
May 9, 2020, 7:26 p.m.
How do professional sports leagues plan on finishing the current season?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, sports leagues have been halted and the future is unknown
Billy Scott
May 8, 2020, 7:20 p.m.
How the cancellation of spring sports affects student athletes
Missing out on the school or club seasons could mean a missed opportunity for most players
Shruti Chauhan
March 7, 2020, 9:20 p.m.
Blair varsity girls' basketball beats Springbrook in playoffs
The Blazers start playoffs strong with a 53-41 victory over the Blue Devils
Mercedes Pierce
March 2, 2020, 9:51 p.m.
Blair takes a close victory over Whitman
The Blazers bounced back from a rough streak to beat the Vikings in a nail-biting last regular-season game
Billy Scott
March 2, 2020, 9:48 p.m.
Blair junior guard Alfred Worrell hits 1,000 varsity career points
Worrell becomes the first Blair player since Brian Magner in the 1970s to reach 1,000 varsity career points
Andrew Gelman
Feb. 28, 2020, 2:25 p.m.
The Pro Bowl stinks… so why hasn't the NFL changed it?
Football's epic all-star game is not that great
Blogs
Yuri Kim
May 18, 2020, 4:07 p.m.
Getting over the quarantine blues
Activities that make being alone less lonely
Shruti Chauhan
May 17, 2020, 5:24 p.m.
The environmental impact of COVID-19 rests on our shoulders
Will our dramatic lifestyle changes have a prolonged influence on the world’s climate?
Yuri Kim
Feb. 11, 2020, 5:31 p.m.
SCO Yummy: Lunar New Year specials
Step aside Ratatouille, dishes from the Lunar Year of the Rat are coming through
Shifra Dayak
Jan. 21, 2020, 8:07 a.m.
How to finally create a "new you" in the new year
SCO's guide to building good habits in 2020
Yuri Kim
Dec. 28, 2019, 2:04 p.m.
Ride On Real Time finally displays real bus times
A web-based version of the Ride On Real Time app has accurate bus arrival times and replaces its flawed mobile app counterpart
Yuri Kim
Dec. 27, 2019, 3:47 p.m.
The deeper reason for this holiday season
A list of volunteer opportunities to brighten up the winter holidays
Technology
Joy Xu
Jan. 21, 2020, 8:10 a.m.
Apple, Amazon and Google form a surprising partnership?
Welcome to the new tech update for 2020!
Shruti Chauhan
Dec. 10, 2019, 11:48 p.m.
Frantic frenzy over AirPods
Are the new AirPod Pros worth it?
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
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
Audrey Haverland
April 24, 2020, 1:18 p.m.
Gallery: DC During Quarantine
As Covid-19 continues to spread throughout the country, we took a look at the once busy tourist sites in DC and how the novel corona virus impacted our nations capitol.
Samuel Schulman
March 22, 2020, 9:42 p.m.
Video: Feeling the Pulse - COVID-19 Closures
The Friday before a 2-week (or longer) school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SCO Video decided to ask some blazers how they felt about the situation.
Lillian Wall
March 9, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Video: Investigating the New BeWell 365 Initiative
SCO Video investigates this new MCPS Initiative.
Catherine Lo
Feb. 18, 2020, 10:34 p.m.
Gallery: Sankofa 2020
In celebration of African American History Month, this year's Sankofa production presents history through art and family reunion.
Samuel Schulman
Feb. 11, 2020, 1:14 p.m.
Video: Cut Too Short: The Superbowl Signing Situation
Did you know that the super bowl broadcast cut off the sign language performer during the pregame songs? Did you even know there was a sign language performer? In this video SCO takes a look at what exactly happened last Sunday, the reaction of the deaf community, and how we can do better in the future.
Lillian Wall Laura Tudge
Jan. 30, 2020, 1:48 p.m.
Video: MCPL Comic Con
Take a peek at Montgomery County Public Libaries' 4th Comic Convention!