News
Sophia Lucarelli
Feb. 13, 2019, 8:55 p.m.
Blair offers neuroscience class starting next year
Students learn all about the brain and its processing in the new neuroscience class
Sam Kulp
Feb. 12, 2019, 1:04 p.m.
Free SAT to be offered in April
The test will be offered only for juniors
Absa Fall
Feb. 2, 2019, 6:57 p.m.
A winter wonderland is coming
El Niño and polar vortex will cause heavy winter storms in MCPS this year
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 2, 2019, 6:11 p.m.
Hip-Hop History and Culture class to begin next year
The class will dissect different eras and impacts of hip-hop in the U.S.
Young-Bin Lee
Jan. 30, 2019, 3:06 a.m.
Gallery: Women's March 2019
The Women's March of 2019 gathered hundreds of women in DC to "harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change" (Women's March, "Missions and Principles").
Emmy Song
Jan. 25, 2019, 1:12 a.m.
Shutdown Social shows solidarity for local federal employees
More than 600 attendees enjoyed free food, entertainment and resources
Opinions
Sam Kulp
Feb. 15, 2019, 1:42 p.m.
Was the Super Bowl really that bad?
Only 16 points were scored but the championship still had some incredible moments
Arthi Thyagarajan
Feb. 2, 2019, 6:37 p.m.
A problematic trend: “Blackfishing”
White girls on social media must stop reinventing themselves as women of color
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 2, 2019, 6:05 p.m.
Why colleges should scrap the SAT
Postsecondary institutions should make test score submissions optional
Shifra Dayak
Dec. 12, 2018, 1:12 a.m.
Leaders in sustainability
MCPS and Blair's sustainability initiatives are a step in the right direction
Sophia Lucarelli
Nov. 19, 2018, 8:20 a.m.
Stop celebrating Columbus Day and start celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
Columbus Day is an excuse to celebrate a white man’s murderous onslaught when we could be mourning the lives he took
Emmy Song
Oct. 15, 2018, 9:08 a.m.
Student safety demands change in Maryland sexual abuse policies
Criminal penalties are necessary to hold mandated reporters of sexual abuse accountable in Maryland
Lifestyle
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 17, 2019, 11:45 a.m.
Cielo Rojo brings traditional Mexican cuisine to Takoma Park
The small restaurant combines fresh flavors with a homey atmosphere
Sophia Lucarelli Emmy Song
Feb. 13, 2019, 2:12 p.m.
Blair junior launches campaign for SMOB
Adiba Chowdhury represents diversity among students
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:54 a.m.
Reality baking shows are a sweet treat
SCO's take on popular baking shows
Sophia Lucarelli
Feb. 2, 2019, 6:33 p.m.
Georgetown GLOW lights up the streets of Georgetown
Enjoy a walk through Georgetown's historic neighborhoods and interactive light show
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.
Sophia Lucarelli
Jan. 25, 2019, 12:29 a.m.
Blazers earn extra cash and life experience in Takoma Park businesses
I follow three Blazers as they describe their experiences in local restaurants
Blair Connection
Shifra Dayak
Nov. 22, 2018, 12:54 a.m.
Leading the way with an epee
Fencer Justin Haddad uses his years of fencing experience to create positive change
Alex Russ
Oct. 28, 2018, 11:10 p.m.
From Vietnam to ESOL to Honors English
Long Lam immigrated from Vietnam and had to adjust to school in the United States
Absa Fall
Oct. 15, 2018, 8:19 a.m.
The Kennedy Center's star
Valentina Simon performed the Nutcracker Ballet
Nene Narh-Mensah
Oct. 15, 2018, 8:14 a.m.
Time well spent
A retiring staff member looks back at her time at Blair
Reethi Padmanabhan
Oct. 10, 2018, 8:34 a.m.
Passion, purpose and acceptance
"I always tell people; be yourself. Anything else is uncivilized."
Sam Kulp
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:26 p.m.
On perseverance and strength
Medhanit Desta is the only girl on the JV football team but doesn't let that phase her
Sports
Isabelle Megosh
Feb. 3, 2019, 4:03 p.m.
Gallery: Swim and Dive: Blair v. Springbrook
Blair's Swim and Dive team take on Springbrook on January 26, 2019.
Emmy Song
Feb. 2, 2019, 7:13 p.m.
Blair girls' basketball loses to Sherwood in overtime
Despite a strong comeback in the second half, the Blazers were defeated in the end
Catherine Lo
Feb. 1, 2019, 11:19 p.m.
Gallery: Girls' Basketball: Blair vs. Whitman (1/25/2019)
The Blair girls' basketball team faces the Whitman Vikings in a heated game.
Rafael Perez
Jan. 25, 2019, 1:21 a.m.
Blair wrestling destroys Wheaton
Blazers stay undefeated in big win
Isabelle Megosh
Jan. 19, 2019, 10:19 p.m.
Gallery: Boys Basketball: Blair v. Kennedy
Blair's basketball team takes on Kennedy at home.
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins
Jan. 10, 2019, 1:39 p.m.
Gallery: Girls Basketball: Blair V. Northwood
Blair takes on Northwood at home.
Blogs
Nene Narh-Mensah
Feb. 18, 2019, 2:45 p.m.
Influential African-Americans: the 20s and 30s
Bessie Smith, the Empress of Blues
Mahnaz Habib
Jan. 25, 2019, 12:45 a.m.
Representing the publication and the public
The roles and responsibilities of Silver Chips Online's first-ever ombudsman
Nene Narh-Mensah Sneha Ojha
Dec. 5, 2018, 8 a.m.
Acing your college interview
Silver Chips Online's guide on how to ace your college interview
Emmy Song
Nov. 25, 2018, 9:37 p.m.
A guide to November's new music releases
From Ariana Grande to Takeoff, November is a month with music to remember
Sophia Lucarelli
Oct. 19, 2018, 8:05 a.m.
I am the only girl on the wrestling team
The trials and triumphs of a girl on an all-boys team
Sneha Ojha
Oct. 2, 2018, 1:43 p.m.
Everything you need to know before getting ready for college application season
Seven things you must complete before applying to colleges
Technology
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
Eric Feigen
Feb. 15, 2018, 1:38 p.m.
The second Renaissance
New technology in 2018 will turn the new year into a new world
Sneha Ojha
Jan. 24, 2018, 6:36 p.m.
Is your iPhone getting slower?
Apple recently confirmed a long-held suspicion that they are slowing down older generations of iPhones in new software updates.
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
Catherine Lo
Nov. 26, 2018, 1:49 p.m.
Gallery: Troy Story Three
The theater department presents Troy Story Three, an epilogue to the Odyssey written by Ms. O'Connor's husband, John O'Connor.
Samuel Schulman, Laura Tudge, Ayşe Erbaş, Lily Kirsch, Aline Marra
Oct. 24, 2018, 1:53 p.m.
Video: How Well Do You Know Blair?
Do you know who Montgomery Blair is? Or how Blair is involved in the Watergate scandal? Watch as Blazers try to answer these questions and more!
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins Catherine Lo
Oct. 9, 2018, 2:22 p.m.
Gallery: Blair Fall Pep Rally
Blair students gather in the Blair football stadium to get pumped for the fall sports seasons. Students saw performances from the poms team, Blair cheerleaders, the Blair marching band, and more.
Elaine Cheng
Oct. 2, 2018, 8:46 a.m.
Photo: Davina Ramos
"As a bilingual and bicultural teen, there were times that I felt that I didn’t fit in. It was as if I had one foot in each country."
Audrey Haverland
Sept. 28, 2018, 11:18 a.m.
Gallery: March for Our Lives- March 24th 2018
Students march on Washington for stricter gun control in as a part of the nation-wide event, March for Our Lives
Victoria Sampson
Sept. 28, 2018, 11:13 a.m.
Gallery: Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms bloom on our nations capital. April 29, 2018.