Latest
Eli Minicozzi
Jan. 13, 2022, 4:27 p.m.
Blair Wrestlers Pin Down an Excellent Season
SCO takes a closer look at Blair Wrestling, a team known for their hard work, high energy, and big wins.
Gigi Segal
Jan. 10, 2022, 1:08 p.m.
Gallery: Blair Hockey Wins 7-4 Against Quince Orchard
Blair takes home a win in one of their first games of the season.
Maya Britto
Jan. 9, 2022, 4:47 p.m.
Most recent MCPS community update provides new information on county plans to combat COVID-19 spread
Earlier today, MCPS released a community update detailing plans to secure the safety of students and staff despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the county.
Samuale Asefa
Jan. 6, 2022, 9:10 a.m.
“Don’t Look Up” lives up to its expectations
The pre-apocalyptic movie contains the craziest cast of the century
Derek Mu
Jan. 4, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Gallery: January Snowfall
Following the lack of flakes in 2021, Montgomery County receives a great amount of snow to kick off 2022.
Hannah Hekhuis
Jan. 4, 2022, 12:11 p.m.
Gallery: First Snowstorm of 2022
On January 3rd, Montgomery County was hit with the first snowstorm of the year. About 8 inches accumulated in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring area.
News
Maya Britto
Jan. 9, 2022, 4:47 p.m.
Most recent MCPS community update provides new information on county plans to combat COVID-19 spread
Earlier today, MCPS released a community update detailing plans to secure the safety of students and staff despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the county.
Jan. 9, 2022, 4:44 p.m.
Photo: Most recent MCPS community update provides new information on county plans to combat COVID-19 spread
Image Credits: MCPS
Sachin Parikh
Dec. 19, 2021, 10:52 a.m.
Dec. 17 Blair basketball games canceled due to COVID-19 cases
Multiple cases in the boys varsity basketball program canceled Friday night's games vs. Walter Johnson
Sachin Parikh
Dec. 13, 2021, 8:20 p.m.
Dec. 10 basketball games at Blair postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Paint Branch
Multiple COVID-19 cases in the Paint Branch boys basketball program postponed JV and varsity games against Blair
Joy Song
Dec. 6, 2021, 2:52 p.m.
Financial Literacy graduation requirement may be added
Financial Literacy may be an additional graduation requirement.
Myles Feingold-Black Tharindi Jayatilake
Nov. 9, 2021, 10:24 p.m.
16-year-old Blair student charged as adult in stabbing of fellow student
A relative of the stabbing suspect was also arrested for bringing a knife to school the following day
Opinions
Maya Britto
Dec. 18, 2021, 10:55 p.m.
Title 42 expulsions need to come to an end immediately
Under the pretext of health safety measures, the United States is endangering thousands of immigrants and refugees
Celine Wu
Dec. 14, 2021, 1:33 p.m.
Student athletes don't need more exercise
Student athletes who play school sports shouldn't be required to take P.E. — they need a chance to take another elective.
Sachin Parikh
Oct. 28, 2021, 1:28 p.m.
Is there a hard line between virtual and physical work?
School can be a lot easier if teachers make conscious decisions on how to assign work say students and teachers
Katalina Li
June 14, 2021, 9:59 p.m.
It's Showtime
Why you should consider going back to the movie theater this summer
Myles Feingold-Black
May 7, 2021, 1:04 p.m.
The dialogue we need to fix MCPS' police problem
The SRO work group needs to amplify student voices and encourage healthy discussion between them and the SROs themselves.
Myles Feingold-Black
Jan. 26, 2021, 11:58 a.m.
Knowledge is Power
MCPS, it's time to make African American Studies a graduate requirement
Features
Samuale Asefa
Dec. 14, 2021, 4:10 p.m.
Anxiety in teens after quarantine
Anxiety is rampant in teens transitioning out of quarantine
Maya Britto
Dec. 13, 2021, 10:17 p.m.
New AP Language course helps start critical conversations in the classroom
Blair teacher Donna Whitney’s new AP Language and Composition course challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions
Kathereen Yang
Dec. 11, 2021, 8:50 p.m.
Resource at Blair: A bit of everything
How Blair's Resource class help students with a variety of personal goals beyond just academics
Joy Song
Dec. 2, 2021, 2:12 p.m.
Financial Literacy Club: a club Blazers won't regret investing in
A club that teaches Blazers life skills useful wherever they go.
Josey Merolli
Dec. 1, 2021, 8:42 p.m.
The push for a more diverse Math Team
Blair’s Math Team is attempting to reach out to more non-Magnet students to increase the diversity of the club.
Gabe Prevots
Nov. 19, 2021, 5:40 p.m.
The Challenges and Creativity Behind A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Blair
Despite setbacks, the cast and crew persevered to create a “dream of a show”
Entertainment
Samuale Asefa
Jan. 6, 2022, 9:10 a.m.
“Don’t Look Up” lives up to its expectations
The pre-apocalyptic movie contains the craziest cast of the century
Samuale Asefa
Dec. 30, 2021, 2:44 p.m.
We wish you “A Naija Christmas”
The Nigerian film brings on a refreshing take on the beloved holiday
Sophia Zeng
Dec. 30, 2021, 12:31 p.m.
"Grumpy Christmas" is a bumpy ride
Raúl Martínez's new movie is a flop.
Isabelle Yang
Dec. 18, 2021, 2:54 p.m.
West Side Story: Timeless in its youth
Steven Spielberg returns with an updated version of the original 1961 film
Isabelle Yang
Dec. 5, 2021, 10:19 a.m.
Enchanted by Encanto
Disney's newest animated film charms viewers while bringing magic to life.
Gabe Prevots
Dec. 4, 2021, 3:51 p.m.
King Richard: A Tale of Tennis, Tears and Triumph
The biodrama vividly retells the Williams sisters rise to stardom from a new perspective
Sports
Sachin Parikh Samuale Asefa
Dec. 13, 2021, 10:34 a.m.
Blazers end up on the wrong end of a nail-biter against Seneca Valley
Blair loses a tightly-contested 59-58 loss at home against the Screaming Eagles
Cal Tobias
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:46 p.m.
Photo: Meeting of the Fours
Blair WR Mikhail Seiken (4) meets his same-numbered player on the Wise side.
Cal Tobias
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:45 p.m.
Photo: Can't Touch This
A Wise player tries and fails to take down WR Ricardo Villars (1).
Cal Tobias
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:24 p.m.
Photo: All You Can Do is Watch
A Wise player makes an interception of Blair as both teams watch.
Cal Tobias
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:23 p.m.
Photo: Who's Got It?
A ball thrown by Blair QB Kendell Anderson intended for WR Ricardo Villars is picked off by Wise.
Cal Tobias
Nov. 22, 2021, 3:16 p.m.
Photo: Picked Off
Blair WR Mikhail Seiken (4) watches as the ball thrown by QB Kendell Anderson intended for him is caught by Wise after being tipped. Blair's common tactic of long passes to their athletic and speedy receivers was foiled by Wise's excellent cornerbacks and safeties.
Blogs
Samuale Asefa
Dec. 22, 2021, 8:58 a.m.
Felica is the G.O.A.T for a reason
Taking a look at Tyler the Creator's growth as an artist through his albums
Maya Britto
Dec. 6, 2021, 9:38 p.m.
Celebrating Thanksgiving the “right” way? I’ll pass.
America’s failure to evaluate century-old holiday traditions in the context of the present has damaging effects for all of us
Sachin Parikh
Nov. 25, 2021, 1:49 p.m.
Highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Montgomery County Thanksgiving parade
The 2021 MoCo Thanksgiving parade made its first return after it was canceled last year featuring many notable floats walking, dancing, or even biking through it
Katalina Li
Nov. 24, 2021, 2:29 p.m.
What is SCO thankful for post-pandemic?
As life returns to normal, we’re more appreciative of the small parts of our everyday lives.
Celine Wu
Nov. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.
The Sweet SCOop: Pumpkin Bread Pops
Are pumpkin bread cake pops a thing?
Sophia Zeng
Nov. 11, 2021, 8:39 p.m.
How to leave the procrasti-"nation"
What productivity tips and tricks do Blazers use?
Media
Eli Minicozzi
Jan. 13, 2022, 4:27 p.m.
Blair Wrestlers Pin Down an Excellent Season
SCO takes a closer look at Blair Wrestling, a team known for their hard work, high energy, and big wins.
Derek Mu
Jan. 4, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Gallery: January Snowfall
Following the lack of flakes in 2021, Montgomery County receives a great amount of snow to kick off 2022.
Hannah Hekhuis
Jan. 4, 2022, 12:11 p.m.
Gallery: First Snowstorm of 2022
On January 3rd, Montgomery County was hit with the first snowstorm of the year. About 8 inches accumulated in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring area.
Celine Wu Emma Weinstein
Dec. 21, 2021, 4:39 p.m.
The Sweet SCOop Ep. 2: Blazers Turn Up For Apple Turnovers
On the second episode of the Sweet SCOop, Blazers review three different apple turnover recipes. Watch to find out which ones were winners and which ones were flops!
Hannah Hekhuis
Dec. 10, 2021, 1 p.m.
Gallery: Intense Blair vs. Churchill Wrestling Match
Significant moments from the Blair vs. Churchill wrestling match on 12/08/21.
Derek Mu Mollie Block
Dec. 9, 2021, 1:28 p.m.
Gallery: Blair Men's Basketball Loses in Close Season Opener Against Seneca Valley
Blair Basketball loses by one point in their first game of the season versus Seneca Valley.