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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
John MacDonald
Feb. 14, 2020, 4:23 p.m.
Longtime Blair teacher retires with hope for the future
Retiring after 30 years at Blair primarily as a Health Education teacher
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
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 12, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Girl Up prepares for talent show
The club hopes to highlight unconventional Blazer talents during the event
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 12, 2020, 7:56 a.m.
County Council moves to repeal mandatory bike registration
The proposed changes aim to prevent selective enforcement and increase equity
Shruti Chauhan Yuri Kim
Feb. 12, 2020, 7:47 a.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball comes up short against Walter Johnson
The Wildcats beat the Blazers by a score of 48-45
News
Shifra Dayak
Feb. 12, 2020, 7:56 a.m.
County Council moves to repeal mandatory bike registration
The proposed changes aim to prevent selective enforcement and increase equity
Boaz Yoo
Jan. 28, 2020, 6:45 p.m.
MCPS to expand pre-elementary learning centers
The county hopes to increase early education spaces for residents in 2020
Vivian Li
Jan. 28, 2020, 6:37 p.m.
Magnet Foundation opens arms for end-of-semester teacher luncheon
The luncheon coincided with the Lunar New Year, resulting in festive celebration
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
Opinions
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
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.”
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
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 12, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Girl Up prepares for talent show
The club hopes to highlight unconventional Blazer talents during the event
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 10, 2020, 6:36 p.m.
Jordan McAuliff anchorages climate activism living on a boat
How McAuliff braved the winter cold during her week-long protest
Jasmine Ali
Feb. 8, 2020, 10:02 a.m.
Blair wrestling team gives back to the community
The team volunteered at A Wider Circle over winter break.
Lucie Peyrebrune
Feb. 3, 2020, 9:27 p.m.
From MCPS alumni to teachers
An inside look at how MCPS has changed over the past couple of decades
Shruti Chauhan
Jan. 28, 2020, 2:26 p.m.
A successful business: Blair DECA
The club hosted regionals event for Maryland on Jan. 11
Mercedes Pierce
Jan. 28, 2020, 1:29 p.m.
The TikTok explosion
How the social media app has mesmerized over a billion people around the world
Entertainment
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?
Mercedes Pierce
Jan. 30, 2020, 9:03 a.m.
Americans need to overcome subtitles
International film has been highly undervalued in the U.S. but that might be changing
Shruti Chauhan
Jan. 25, 2020, 4:10 p.m.
Selena Gomez is Rare
The singer’s third album is a refreshing reflection of her last four years
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.”
Sports
Shruti Chauhan Yuri Kim
Feb. 12, 2020, 7:47 a.m.
Blair varsity girls’ basketball comes up short against Walter Johnson
The Wildcats beat the Blazers by a score of 48-45
Vivian Li
Feb. 5, 2020, 10:27 a.m.
Blair varsity wrestling crushes Wheaton and Einstein on senior night
The Blazers (24-2) defeated Wheaton (5-5) 70-3 and Einstein (6-3) 71-3
Alex Russ
Feb. 3, 2020, 5:12 p.m.
Top 25 sports moments of the decade
Miracles, game winners, comeback stories and the greatest plays of the 2010s
Rajit Mukhopadhyay
Feb. 3, 2020, 1:29 p.m.
The Blazers stroke just short of a victory
Blair swim and dive lost 179-191 in a tug-of-war matchup against Poolesville
Alex Russ
Feb. 2, 2020, 4:28 p.m.
Super Bowl LIV preview and predictions
The 49ers and Chiefs are set to battle it out for the coveted Lombardi trophy
Shruti Chauhan
Feb. 2, 2020, 12:38 a.m.
Wildfires are a double fault for Australia
Australian wildfires affected the air quality during Australian Open qualifying matches
Blogs
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
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
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
Samuel Schulman
Feb. 11, 2020, 1:14 p.m.
Video: Cut Too Short: The Superbowl Signing Situation
Did you know that the super bowl broadcast cut off the sign language performer during the pregame songs? Did you even know there was a sign language performer? In this video SCO takes a look at what exactly happened last Sunday, the reaction of the deaf community, and how we can do better in the future.
Lillian Wall Laura Tudge
Jan. 30, 2020, 1:48 p.m.
Video: MCPL Comic Con
Take a peek at Montgomery County Public Libaries' 4th Comic Convention!
Isabelle Megosh
Jan. 14, 2020, 11:49 p.m.
Gallery: Wreaths Across America
Volunteers gather at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths on veterans' graves.
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.