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Rina Haimson
Sept. 21, 2020, 8:56 a.m.
Montgomery County terminates contract with COVID-19 testing lab
The county stopped working with COVID-19 testing lab Advagenix due to questions of reliability
Rina Haimson
Sept. 20, 2020, 10:27 p.m.
Warming up to the idea of change
Despite America’s general unwillingness to take action in advance, we must in order to prevent the worst effects of global warming
Isabel Corvington
Sept. 20, 2020, 10:52 a.m.
The One and Only Ivan is one of a kind
The Disney+ original full of heart tells the inspiring story of a real circus gorilla
Myles Feingold-Black
Sept. 19, 2020, 1:07 p.m.
Let's Talk About Pronouns
How to make your classmates and teachers feel welcome during online classes
Rina Haimson
Sept. 3, 2020, 10:15 a.m.
Tuning in to the world
How musical artists are connecting with fans and helping others during the lockdown
Nolan Wick
Sept. 2, 2020, 9:56 a.m.
Big Ten, PAC-12 suspend football seasons due to COVID-19
Both conferences voted to suspend their seasons due to COVID-19
News
Rina Haimson
Sept. 21, 2020, 8:56 a.m.
Montgomery County terminates contract with COVID-19 testing lab
The county stopped working with COVID-19 testing lab Advagenix due to questions of reliability
Rajit Mukhopadhyay Lucie Peyrebrune
July 21, 2020, 11:45 p.m.
MCPS to hold first semester entirely online
Students will be in schools in February 2021 at the earliest
Myles Feingold-Black
July 15, 2020, 7:57 p.m.
MCPS publishes draft of reopening plans for the fall
Blazers support a mix of virtual and in-person learning for Blair's reopening.
Katalina Li
July 9, 2020, 3:38 p.m.
Number of COVID-19 cases rise nationally over Fourth of July weekend
Montgomery County residents stay home while celebrating and minimal increase in new cases within county
Rajit Mukhopadhyay Lucie Peyrebrune
June 26, 2020, 6:10 p.m.
MCPS students raise sexual assault allegations on social media
Students from several schools in MCPS recently posted sexual harassment and assault allegations on social media
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
Opinions
Rina Haimson
Sept. 20, 2020, 10:27 p.m.
Warming up to the idea of change
Despite America’s general unwillingness to take action in advance, we must in order to prevent the worst effects of global warming
Isabel Corvington
Aug. 23, 2020, 9:21 p.m.
Congress must take action to permanently protect “Dreamers”
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that President Trump could not immediately end DACA; however, this ruling only provides temporary security. The only way to create lasting change is through legislation written by Congress.
Nolan Wick
July 20, 2020, 8:28 a.m.
Athletes should continue to advocate for social issues in America
Many athletes have responded to the killing of George Floyd by voicing their opinions on social media or even taking to the streets themselves
Lucie Peyrebrune
June 25, 2020, 3:48 p.m.
COVID-19 exposes flaws in the American healthcare system; it's up to us to fix them
The U.S. must take a leaf out of other developed countries' books and switch to universal healthcare
Billy Scott
June 18, 2020, 8:56 p.m.
Rallies for reopening businesses are detrimental and dangerous
Reopening rallies put all protesters and non-protestors at risk and aren't anywhere near worth the risk of human lives
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
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
Joy Xu
June 26, 2020, 1:58 p.m.
“Say his name! No justice! No peace!”
Nationwide protests call for immediate tangible change
Yuri Kim
June 25, 2020, 1:32 p.m.
The LGBTQ+ community gains school curriculum representation
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) becomes one of the first school systems in the nation to approve of an LGBTQ+ studies course for its high school students.
Sophia Lucarelli
June 19, 2020, 10:48 a.m.
Blazers' response to the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery
In the afternoon of Feb. 23., Ahmaud Arbery was jogging when two residents of the neighborhood, Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis, presumed that Arbery resembled the suspect for the recent break-ins occurring in their neighborhood. They hunted him in their car, claimed that he attacked them, and shot him twice, killing him almost instantly.
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
Entertainment
Isabel Corvington
Sept. 20, 2020, 10:52 a.m.
The One and Only Ivan is one of a kind
The Disney+ original full of heart tells the inspiring story of a real circus gorilla
Isabel Corvington
Aug. 26, 2020, 11:23 a.m.
Baking bread is rising in popularity over quarantine
For many stuck inside due to quarantine, baking bread has become a popular pastime with a variety of recipes to try at home
Myles Feingold-Black
July 31, 2020, 6:27 p.m.
With Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, Pop Smoke Reaches New Heights
Rapper's posthumous album shows his versatility and industry-changing potential.
Medhanit Desta
July 27, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
A “Desperados” attempt at love
With COVID-19 forcing people to stay home, the Netflix original “Desperados” brings adventure back into their lives
Luke Sanelli
July 17, 2020, 4:20 p.m.
“The Last of Us Part II” does not deserve the wrath of us
Naughty Dog’s sequel to 2013’s “The Last of Us” rises above controversy and represents a major step forward for video game storytelling
Shruti Chauhan, Samuel Schulman, Sujay Swain
July 10, 2020, 2:28 p.m.
A toast to the Class of 98
Blair alumni and singer Eric Hutchinson dedicates 90s style alternative album to his high school experience
Sports
Nolan Wick
Sept. 2, 2020, 9:56 a.m.
Big Ten, PAC-12 suspend football seasons due to COVID-19
Both conferences voted to suspend their seasons due to COVID-19
Nolan Wick
Aug. 31, 2020, 8:36 a.m.
Disney was anything but magical for the Wizards, but the future looks promising
Washington failed to make the playoffs during its time in the NBA bubble, finishing 1-7, but the future is bright
Nolan Wick
Aug. 30, 2020, 6:40 p.m.
Capitals’ elimination by Islanders prompts questions, change for organization
Caps' former head coach leads New York to second round of playoffs after only five games, prompting Caps to fire Coach Todd Reirden
Nolan Wick
Aug. 25, 2020, 12:48 p.m.
How Jürgen Klopp transformed Liverpool back into a powerhouse
Liverpool F.C. went from a mediocre team to champions in five years, largely due to Klopp
Nolan Wick
Aug. 23, 2020, 9:32 p.m.
The NFL needs to force Dan Snyder to sell his franchise
The latest scandal and many other situations have arguably made Washington’s owner the worst in sports
Nolan Wick
Aug. 10, 2020, 4 p.m.
MLB’s handling of key issues during the pandemic shows it needs to do better
MLB has had a tumultuous few months
Blogs
Myles Feingold-Black
Sept. 19, 2020, 1:07 p.m.
Let's Talk About Pronouns
How to make your classmates and teachers feel welcome during online classes
Rina Haimson
Sept. 3, 2020, 10:15 a.m.
Tuning in to the world
How musical artists are connecting with fans and helping others during the lockdown
Katalina Li
Sept. 1, 2020, 9:41 a.m.
The evolution of face mask culture
Masks have become an integral part of life in the U.S. - will it stay that way after COVID-19 is gone?
Emmy Song
June 28, 2020, 9:49 p.m.
A letter to the Class of 2020
Some lasting thoughts of a graduating senior
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?
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
June 11, 2020, 6:01 p.m.
Gallery: Walk For Justice
Community members gathered at Montgomery Blair High School June 5th to participate in a peaceful walk from Blair to Veterans Plaza in honor of George Floyd and the countless others who were victims of police brutality.
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins
June 9, 2020, 7:22 p.m.
Gallery: Black Lives Matter Protests in D.C.
This gallery covers the Black Lives Matter Protest in D.C. on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.
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.