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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.
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.
Shruti Chauhan
March 20, 2020, 6:43 p.m.
COVID-19 pushes AP testing online
The College Board decided to administer online exams amid school closures
Joy Xu
March 18, 2020, 6:32 p.m.
COVID-19 forces school work to come to a halt
With the recent school closing, all educational instruction has stopped
Shifra Dayak
March 15, 2020, 5:16 p.m.
COVID-19 closure potentially disrupts end-of-year schedule
The future of senior activities is unknown right now
Lillian Wall
March 9, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Video: Investigating the New BeWell 365 Initiative
SCO Video investigates this new MCPS Initiative.
News
Shruti Chauhan
March 20, 2020, 6:43 p.m.
COVID-19 pushes AP testing online
The College Board decided to administer online exams amid school closures
Joy Xu
March 18, 2020, 6:32 p.m.
COVID-19 forces school work to come to a halt
With the recent school closing, all educational instruction has stopped
Shifra Dayak
March 15, 2020, 5:16 p.m.
COVID-19 closure potentially disrupts end-of-year schedule
The future of senior activities is unknown right now
Sam Kulp Emmy Song
March 5, 2020, 9:15 p.m.
BREAKING: Schools remain closed until Apr. 24 as positive coronavirus cases increase in Maryland
All Maryland public schools will be closed from Mar. 16 to Apr. 24
Billy Scott
Feb. 19, 2020, 1:12 a.m.
Blair alum and legendary basketball coach Morgan Wootten passes away at 88
Wootten is just one of five high school basketball coaches in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 12, 2020, 7:56 a.m.
County Council moves to repeal mandatory bike registration
The proposed changes aim to prevent selective enforcement and increase equity
Opinions
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
Shruti Chauhan
Dec. 31, 2019, 12:05 a.m.
PRO: Emotionally, the tradition of holiday gifting is irreplaceable
A stack of cash is neither a show of thoughtfulness nor a spirited effort
Lifestyle
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.
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.
Features
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.
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 19, 2020, 1:04 a.m.
Blair's new National Society of Black Engineers chapter helps members find opportunities to excel
How the club helps people find ways to make connections in the STEM field
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 12, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Girl Up prepares for talent show
The club hopes to highlight unconventional Blazer talents during the event
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 10, 2020, 6:36 p.m.
Jordan McAuliff anchorages climate activism living on a boat
How McAuliff braved the winter cold during her week-long protest
Entertainment
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
Vivian Li Shifra Dayak
Jan. 20, 2020, 12:12 p.m.
The Goodcast Episode 3: Mondays, Am I Right?
Hello there, fellow Good Place Geeks, and welcome to episode 3 of the Goodcast! We're Vivian and Shifra, and we're here to tell you all about Chapter 50 of the Good Place on NBC, titled "Mondays, Am I Right?"
Vivian Li Shifra Dayak
Jan. 14, 2020, 9:52 p.m.
The Goodcast Episode 2: You've Changed, Man
Tune into Episode 2 of the Goodcast to hear our thoughts on the highlights of the most recent episode, “You’ve Changed, Man.”
Sports
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
Yuri Kim
Feb. 27, 2020, 10:18 p.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball defeated by Whitman
The Blazers lose to the Vikings by a score of 50-45
Shruti Chauhan
Feb. 24, 2020, 1:03 p.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball wins against Northwest on senior night
The Blazers beat the Jaguars by a score of 56-27
Blogs
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
Vivian Li
Dec. 8, 2019, 10:10 p.m.
Top picks for sustainable holiday gifting
Between 38,000 miles of ribbon, and $11 billion worth of packing material, the amount of trash produced in the U.S. increases by roughly 25 percent during the holiday season. This year, choose to give the gift of sustainability to your friends and family.
Lucie Peyrebrune
Nov. 27, 2019, 11:20 p.m.
What are Blazers thankful for?
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Blair students have lots to be grateful for this year
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
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!
Isabelle Megosh
Jan. 14, 2020, 11:49 p.m.
Gallery: Wreaths Across America
Volunteers gather at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths on veterans' graves.