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Overworked or overpaid?
By Melissa Haniff | March 17, 2011, 8:48 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
Let's be honest – most people didn't think it would go this far and were hoping for a quick fix so there would be a guaranteed football season this coming September.
Catastrophic cuts
By Allison Daitch | March 12, 2011, 11:05 a.m. | In Connections Blog »
Similar to the delicate balance in an ecosystem, each department in the Blair community performs a crucial job. If something were to happen to one position, whether it is a reduction or a complete cut, there will be a brutal chain reaction.
Sorry, Charlie
By Molly Nicholson | March 8, 2011, 8:14 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Charlie Sheen may be mentally ill. Let's get that out in the open. Sheen has been acting more than normal celebrity-crazy lately (see SCO's definition of "sheenin") and the media seems to be taking advantage of a man that does not seem to understand he is not in the right of mind.
"Rights" vs. wrong
By Anya Gosine | March 5, 2011, 11:31 p.m. | In News Blog »
The U.S. Supreme Court is very good at its job. And as unfortunate as it may be, this means that Americans will occasionally be disappointed, if not outraged, by certain rulings. The most recent example of such a situation occurred this past Wednesday, when the court ruled that the First Amendment protected the infamous Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) members' right to lead anti-gay protests at military funerals.
Dangerous discipline
By Myla Sapp | March 5, 2011, 8:26 a.m. | In Connections Blog »
After Stuban's tragic death, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is under high scrutiny for their strict disciplinary zero-tolerance policy. Stuban is the second student in two years to commit suicide after being suspended in FCPS.
The fame
By Marjorie Fuchs | Feb. 28, 2011, 12:44 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Kermit coats, concerts that smell like cotton candy; not to mention countless hits, record deals, interviews and red carpets. Welcome to a whole new era of envelope-pushers; welcome to the female music industry, 2011.
Holding off a regressive era
By Masha Lafen | Feb. 26, 2011, 10:54 a.m. | In News Blog »
Before this week's protests in Madison, the state of Wisconsin was pretty low on the average East Coaster's radar, representing little more the Green Bay Packers.
Snyder's snit
By Sarah Harper | Feb. 22, 2011, 1:40 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
Superbowl Sunday is behind us, but Dan Snyder isn't ready to let go of the game. Snyder, who is the current owner of the Redskins, filed a libel lawsuit against the Washington City Paper in early February.
A curious night
By Melodi Anahtar | Feb. 15, 2011, 6:30 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Every year, the Grammy Awards takes place to entertain millions of music fans across the country. From unexpected wins to questionable performances, this year's Grammys was a night to remember.
A plea for democracy
By Blake Morgan-Gamber | Feb. 8, 2011, 11 p.m. | In News Blog »
The success of these protests could drastically change the lives of Egyptians, what could the success or failure of these protests mean for the rest of the world?
All tapped out
By Sarah Harper | Feb. 1, 2011, 9:31 p.m. | In News Blog »
Even though timeline of this messy, drawn-out affair traces back six years, there's no telling whether the tabloid will be able to again slip its way out of this situation.
The skinny on MTV's "Skins"
By Mandy Xu | Jan. 28, 2011, 8:13 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Hastily mashed-up promos featuring hard partying began appearing on MTV in late fall last year. This time, it features teenagers in Baltimore instead of guidos in Jersey Shore. This time, it causes even more controversy.
The apathy bowl
By Marjorie Fuchs | Jan. 24, 2011, 11:50 a.m. | In Sports Blog »
Most of the nation is on the Titanic about to hit the sports craze season iceberg and fall into the sea of Superbowl excitement. But there are those of us, however few, who seemed to have missed the boat. We are the spectators in an otherwise sports crazy world, and that's just fine.
Getting counseled
By Melodi Anahtar | Jan. 22, 2011, 5:40 p.m. | In Connections Blog »
Each time I've visited the counseling office this week, it has been filled with students sitting outside of their counselors' office with a pink schedule change slip in hand.
Stay tuned to Tunisia
By Masha Lafen | Jan. 19, 2011, 4:34 p.m. | In News Blog »
The abrupt end of Ben Ali's 23-year rule is being called the first Middle East revolution since 1979. Although the end result of these events is unclear, its implications are nonetheless fascinating and crucial to watch.
Somewhere new
By Myla Sapp | Jan. 17, 2011, 2:17 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
With the future of his career currently up in the air, Anthony should be given the opportunity to return to his home state of New York to play for the Knicks.
Burr-oken Ears
By Eli Schwadron | Jan. 17, 2011, 1:46 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Straight-up weird lyrics separate Gucci and the rest of Brick Squad from an otherwise solid next generation of rappers like Wale and Big Sean.
Double justice
By Myla Sapp | Jan. 10, 2011, 3:48 p.m. | In News Blog »
Although Barbour's decision to free the two on such a basis is highly controversial, the Scott sisters' deserve another chance to turn their lives around after being wrongly convicted by the flawed justice system.
Oh, what a year
By Liv Jacobson | Dec. 31, 2010, 8:17 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Twenty-ten has been a whirlwind year of politics, scandal, celebrity drama and bad pop music. Let's take a look back on the events that shaped this exciting year as we look ahead to 2011.
Silver Spring cycling
By Anya Gosine | Dec. 28, 2010, 11:32 p.m. | In Connections Blog »
A recent post in the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) blog The Straight Line discussed the possibility of developing bike networks throughout the county.
Kindling the holiday spirit
By Sarah Harper | Dec. 22, 2010, 10:42 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Garlands and wreaths are hanging from storefronts. Candles are flickering behind windowpanes. At last, the days of hectic holiday shopping are numbered.
The curious case of Julian Assange
By Mandy Xu | Dec. 19, 2010, 7:17 p.m. | In News Blog »
Assange faced two separate sexual assault allegations, was jailed in the UK and was released with bail on Dec. 16.
The right winner
By Melissa Haniff | Dec. 16, 2010, 8:14 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
Whether Cam had knowledge of the scheme or not cannot be proven, but one thing is for certain - he deserved the Heisman.
Acronym attack
By Alison Kronstadt | Dec. 14, 2010, 1:04 a.m. | In Connections Blog »
This blog is about standardized tests. Now for those of you that haven't instantly clicked away from this page, take deep breaths.
Playing defense in the offensive zone
By Masha Lafen | Dec. 10, 2010, 11:50 p.m. | In News Blog »
President Obama has faced harsh criticism from democrats in response to his tax deal with Republicans this week that would extend the Bush tax cuts for two more years.
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