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Jasmine Ali
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:19 a.m.
Hug a Tree club is cut down due to club members' busy schedules
The new club dissolved after only a few weeks but is planning to spring back in the next few months
Yuri Kim Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:11 a.m.
Boundary analysis meeting at Blair
The Board of Education holds its fifth boundary analysis meeting in the SAC
Yuri Kim
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:01 a.m.
New electives for next school year
Information on the exciting classes available for students in the 2020-21 school year
Billy Scott
Jan. 23, 2020, 1:21 p.m.
Blair basketball teams win tournaments over winter break
The boys' team won the Boardwalk Classic and the girls' team won the Dave Griffith Memorial Shootout Tournament over winter break
Lucie Peyrebrune
Jan. 22, 2020, 7:45 a.m.
Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight releases new report on achievement gap
The gap in academic performance between White and Asian and minority students has not narrowed
Shruti Chauhan Yuri Kim
Jan. 22, 2020, 7:40 a.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball faces first home game loss against Paint Branch
The Blazers fall to the Panthers by a score of 45-39
News
Jasmine Ali
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:19 a.m.
Hug a Tree club is cut down due to club members' busy schedules
The new club dissolved after only a few weeks but is planning to spring back in the next few months
Yuri Kim Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:11 a.m.
Boundary analysis meeting at Blair
The Board of Education holds its fifth boundary analysis meeting in the SAC
Lucie Peyrebrune
Jan. 22, 2020, 7:45 a.m.
Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight releases new report on achievement gap
The gap in academic performance between White and Asian and minority students has not narrowed
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!
Mercedes Pierce
Jan. 14, 2020, 5:45 p.m.
Ready, Set, PrEP will provide free HIV-prevention pills
The new initiative gives uninsured Americans access to PrEp, aiming to end the HIV epidemic
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Jan. 13, 2020, 11:53 p.m.
Passing the wheel to MCPS for driver’s education
A new proposal drives for safety and general behind-the-wheel instruction
Opinions
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
Boaz Yoo
Dec. 25, 2019, 11:10 p.m.
The Naviance data breach: a lesson to MCPS
Because ethics went out the door
Sophia Lucarelli
Dec. 15, 2019, 9:39 p.m.
How the term “OK Boomer” is massively misunderstood
Older generations have been mocking younger generations for years. Fast forward to 2019 and young people have clapped back with the term “OK Boomer.”
Alex Russ
Nov. 22, 2019, 9:04 p.m.
Should college athletes be allowed to make money off their name?
The NCAA made a new rule that will allow athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness starting in 2023. California was the first to pass this law, leading the NCAA in the right direction.
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
Yuri Kim
Jan. 24, 2020, 9:01 a.m.
New electives for next school year
Information on the exciting classes available for students in the 2020-21 school year
Lucie Peyrebrune
Jan. 3, 2020, 5:15 p.m.
Blair's Spotify Wrapped 2019
Silver Chips Online (SCO) surveyed Blazers about their favorite artists, genres and songs of 2019 and the decade, as well as how their taste in music has changed over the past ten years.
Yuri Kim
Jan. 3, 2020, 12:33 a.m.
Mission: Flying Bunnies
Blair's robotics team holds annual Bunny Bots event to bring teams together in the Chesapeake area
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Dec. 22, 2019, 10:17 p.m.
Choreographing student success: Makeyda Soriano
Makeyda Soriano may be Blair’s new resource counselor, but to many students and alumni, she is an old friend.
Shifra Dayak
Dec. 22, 2019, 9:59 p.m.
From Karachi to the halls of Blair
Atique's busy schedule is similar to that of many other Blazers, but there is one difference — she is an exchange student from Karachi, Pakistan who is only at Blair for one year.
Billy Scott
Dec. 15, 2019, 9:56 p.m.
From Blair graduate to sports videographer: 2kforbes on his impact as both a person and public figure
The sports videographer draws huge crowds at local sporting events
Entertainment
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.”
Vivian Li Shifra Dayak
Jan. 9, 2020, 5:12 p.m.
The Goodcast Episode 1: "The Good Place" recapped
Hi everybody, and welcome to The Good Podcast. We're Shifra and Vivian, SCO's resident Good Place geeks, and we're here just in time for the show's final four episodes starting this Thursday, Jan. 9 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC!
Shruti Chauhan
Jan. 3, 2020, 12:23 a.m.
Trends from the 2010s
Highlighting Blazer favorites from the decade
Joy Xu
Dec. 28, 2019, 2:10 p.m.
The biggest CATastrophe of the decade
“Cats” was everything we expected and worse. The addition of celebrities like James Corden and Taylor Swift sadly could not save the movie. If you want a film that will make you want to claw your eyes out, this is it. Otherwise, save the torture for another time.
Joy Xu
Dec. 13, 2019, 1:19 p.m.
SCO Yummy: Spotlight on international holiday dishes
From timeless classics to innovative mash-ups, Blazers look forward to some delightful treats this holiday season
Sports
Billy Scott
Jan. 23, 2020, 1:21 p.m.
Blair basketball teams win tournaments over winter break
The boys' team won the Boardwalk Classic and the girls' team won the Dave Griffith Memorial Shootout Tournament over winter break
Shruti Chauhan Yuri Kim
Jan. 22, 2020, 7:40 a.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball faces first home game loss against Paint Branch
The Blazers fall to the Panthers by a score of 45-39
Vivian Li
Jan. 17, 2020, 10:34 a.m.
Blair varsity wrestling defeats Northwood
The Blazers (23-2) beat Northwood (0-23) 78-6
Boaz Yoo
Jan. 15, 2020, 9:51 p.m.
Blair boys' basketball brings home a victory against Kennedy
The Blazers won 78-66 against the Cavaliers
Boaz Yoo
Jan. 14, 2020, 9:50 p.m.
Blair boys' basketball defeats Sherwood
The Blazers win 84-75 against the Warriors
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Jan. 14, 2020, 1:59 p.m.
Blair splashes past Wootton Swim and Dive
On Sat. Jan. 11, Blair faced one of their toughest opponents in division two. The Blazers traded points with the Patriots, a team who shared their undefeated overall record, before ultimately defeating them 196.5 - 173.5
Blogs
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
Shruti Chauhan
Nov. 20, 2019, 7:21 p.m.
Thanksgiving songs are the fruitcake of music
The obscure Thanksgiving genre is the reason people hop to Christmas music right after Halloween.
Technology
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
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
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
Isabelle Megosh
Dec. 13, 2019, 1:44 p.m.
Jordan McAuliff rocks the boat on the climate crisis
Junior Jordan McAuliff took a stand and slept on a boat for the week to show her commitment to the climate movement.
Sujay Swain
Dec. 13, 2019, 1:44 p.m.
Video: SCO Video's metro website update
Thinking about public transportation? Learn about updates to the Metro Website and more. Part 1 of 2.
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins
Dec. 11, 2019, 1:59 p.m.
Adopt don't shop: how to help animal shelters thrive
Why people choose to adopt or volunteer for shelters, paired with photos from an adoption event.
Lillian Wall, Samuel Schulman, Sujay Swain, Laura Tudge
Nov. 21, 2019, 2:01 p.m.
Video: One Lunch
Take a look into Blair's new One Lunch, new to Blair this year.
Lillian Wall Laura Tudge
Nov. 8, 2019, 11:10 a.m.
Video: Montgomery Blair High School Turns 85 Years Old!
On Saturday, November 1st, Blair hosted an Alumni Reunion event in celebration of Blair turning 85.
Samuel Schulman
Nov. 5, 2019, 1:31 p.m.
Video: What is High School Nation?
In this video SCO dives into the pros and cons of the recent High School Nation event at Blair.