Joe Newman




Name: Joe Newman
Position: Staff writer
Graduation Year: 2026
Hi, I'm Joe Newman. I'm a junior here at Blair and this is my first year on SCO. I play tennis, soccer, and I run cross-country. I'm also really into religion and Christianity and I love having deep discussions with others. Oh, y no se puede olvidar que hablo Español también. I hope this year goes well!


Stories (14)


Abogado presenta claves para responder a ICE

By Joe Newman with Emmy Henriquez | Feb. 11, 2025, 10:40 p.m. | In Esquina »

Familias y estudiantes asistieron a reunión para escuchar al abogado de inmigración José Campos

Lawyer presents keys to responding to ICE

By Joe Newman | Feb. 11, 2025, 10:38 p.m. | In News »

Families, students attended meeting to listen to immigration lawyer Jose Campos

Blair boys’ varsity basketball team triumphs against Northwood

By Joe Newman | Feb. 11, 2025, 4:12 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers handily beat their county rivals 78-44

The thought behind every shot

By Joe Newman | Feb. 8, 2025, 2:17 p.m. | In Features »

How Blair student photographers learn to capture the essential moments

Lightspeed and the age of student surveillance

By Joe Newman | Feb. 3, 2025, 2:14 p.m. | In Features »

Blair students and teachers voice their opinions on the latest activity surveillance software

Blair boys’ varsity basketball falters against Springbrook

By Joe Newman | Jan. 29, 2025, 7:49 p.m. | In Sports »

The Springbrook Blue Devils pulled away to win 79-65.

Variety of languages reflects diverse Blair student body

By Joe Newman | Dec. 5, 2024, 2:24 p.m. | In Features »

From the Indigenous languages of Central America to native African dialects, language shapes school environment

Humans of Blair: TikTok wisdom

By Joe Newman | Dec. 3, 2024, 2:04 p.m. | In HOB »

Senior Darya Toolsie discusses how her TikTok fame influenced her life.

Blazers win state championship for the first time since 1975

By Joe Newman | Nov. 16, 2024, 2:07 p.m. | In Sports »

Relentless midfield and strong defense help to hold a 1-0 victory against Richard Montgomery

HoB Alumni: The career of Connie Chung

By Joe Newman | Nov. 12, 2024, 7:13 p.m. | In Features »

Esteemed journalist discusses her time at Blair during racial tension

Blair’s newest varsity sport: pickleball

By Joe Newman | Oct. 14, 2024, 1:09 p.m. | In Features »

The fastest-growing sport has reached MCPS with success

Still daydreaming: Delve into the mind of Pulitzer Prize-winning Michael Dirda

By Joe Newman | Oct. 11, 2024, 1:23 p.m. | In Features »

After a successful career in writing, Dirda reflects on his life and gives advice to young readers

Latino restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Joe Newman | Oct. 11, 2024, 12:56 p.m. | In Features »

From El Salvadoran to Cuban cuisine, some of the best restaurants are in the local Silver Spring area

Blair pickleball defeats Springbrook Blue Devils on senior night

By Joe Newman | Oct. 10, 2024, 9:57 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers crushed the Springbrook Blue Devils in a 3-2 game on Blair's senior night.



Images (6)


Photo: SPANISH Lawyer book

By Joe Newman | Feb. 19, 2025, 10:52 p.m. | In Esquina »

El libro de Campos se publicará a finales de febrero.

Photo: SPANISH ICE Lawyer cover

By Joe Newman | Feb. 19, 2025, 10:49 p.m. | In Esquina »

El abogado de inmigración José Campos participó en una conversación con los residentes del condado de Montgomery.

Photo: Lawyer book

By Joe Newman | Feb. 19, 2025, 10:35 p.m. | In News »

Campos' book is set to publish in late February.

Photo: ICE Lawyer cover

By Joe Newman | Feb. 19, 2025, 10:33 p.m. | In News »

Immigration lawyer Jose Campos engaged in discussion with Montgomery County residents.

Photo: Team huddle

By Joe Newman | Feb. 11, 2025, 2:27 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers looked more organized in the second half, mainly due to an increased defensive presence.

Photo: Photostory cover

By Zach Carter, Joe Newman | Feb. 8, 2025, 2:15 p.m. | In Features »

Blair student photographers reveal how they approach every shot.