Latest
Shruti Chauhan, Rajit Mukhopadhyay, 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
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
Adiba Chowdhury
June 30, 2020, 8:01 p.m.
Letter to Blair Admin from a Class of 2020 alum
A call to change the underlying issues at Blair.
Rina Haimson
June 29, 2020, 6:19 p.m.
"Love, Victor" is a victory for LGBTQ+ youth
The new Hulu series brings much needed diversity to the coming out story
Emmy Song
June 28, 2020, 9:49 p.m.
A letter to the Class of 2020
Some lasting thoughts of a graduating senior
Nolan Wick
June 28, 2020, 8:33 p.m.
NBA and NHL approve plans to return to play after COVID-19 shutdown
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) each approved plans to resume play later this summer
News
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
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
Sophia Lucarelli
May 8, 2020, 7:15 p.m.
Online security is in question after Zoom incident
Einstein student displayed a gun during an online class session
Joy Xu
April 28, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
Montgomery County opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
White Oak and other testing sites to test 100 patients a day
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
April 27, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Smobcast: An exclusive interview with the two candidates for the upcoming Student Member of the Board election
The two candidates for this year's election are Richard Montgomery junior Nick Asante and Magruder junior Vicky Kidder.
Mercedes Pierce
April 20, 2020, 1:46 p.m.
How schools provide to students during the coronavirus closure
MCPS continues to provide support and education to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic
Opinions
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
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
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
Shruti Chauhan, Rajit Mukhopadhyay, 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
Rina Haimson
June 29, 2020, 6:19 p.m.
"Love, Victor" is a victory for LGBTQ+ youth
The new Hulu series brings much needed diversity to the coming out story
Shifra Dayak
May 25, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
"Never Have I Ever" been this impressed by a Netflix original
The show is a touching and comedic milestone for South Asian representation
Shruti Chauhan
May 17, 2020, 5:06 p.m.
SCO Yummy: Quarantine Edition
All the recipes you should try out while in isolation
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?
Sports
Nolan Wick
June 28, 2020, 8:33 p.m.
NBA and NHL approve plans to return to play after COVID-19 shutdown
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) each approved plans to resume play later this summer
Billy Scott
May 9, 2020, 7:26 p.m.
How do professional sports leagues plan on finishing the current season?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, sports leagues have been halted and the future is unknown
Billy Scott
May 8, 2020, 7:20 p.m.
How the cancellation of spring sports affects student athletes
Missing out on the school or club seasons could mean a missed opportunity for most players
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
Blogs
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?
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
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.