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Blazers reflect on the D.C. Sniper attacks with the premiere of "Blue Caprice"
By Temi Ibirogba | Sept. 15, 2013, 10:37 p.m. | In News Blog »
Many of our students attended elementary schools in this area, where just seven miles away from Blair, the first shot of the D.C. sniper attacks was fired.
NewsChips: Veteran's Health Administration's actions are inefficient and immoral
By Sarah Trunk | Sept. 12, 2013, 9:13 p.m. | In News Blog »
The VA desperately needs to improve both their functionality and basic moral standing in order to give war veterans the assistance and respect they deserve.
Are college sports worth the effort?
By Sarah Trunk | Sept. 10, 2013, 6:22 p.m. | In News Blog »
Playing sports in college can be a huge commitment, but it's really only worth it if students are fully invested in the sport.
Why we need to use the U.N. to act on Syria
By Jacob Popper | Sept. 10, 2013, 1:15 p.m. | In News Blog »
Even if Congress votes to allow the strike, the best course of action for the United States is to work through the United Nations on this complicated issue.
Vending machines in MCPS will open 30 minutes after bell
By Martha Morganstein | Aug. 15, 2013, 6:58 p.m. | In News Blog »
Starting in the 2013-2014 school year, vending machines serving unhealthy snacks will be shut off from midnight until 30 minutes after the final bell.
Conflict in Egypt could lead to democracy and independence
By Sarah Trunk | July 10, 2013, 10:47 p.m. | In News Blog »
Last week was the 4th of July. A time for eating too many hot dogs, spending time with friends and family and, most importantly, celebrating our country's independence. But what about countries that are still fighting for freedom?
Instagram killed the vine star
By Rohan Oprisko | June 29, 2013, 5:40 p.m. | In News Blog »
With the new addition of video to Instagram, the Facebook Corporation killed off Vine with their own weed killer and in turn delivered a vital punch to the Twitter Corporation.
MCPS wins battle over teacher evaluations (for now)
By Emma Yeager | June 23, 2013, 2:49 p.m. | In News Blog »
On Monday, the Maryland State Department of Education agreed to give Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) at least another year to make changes to its teacher evaluation system.
NewsChips: So much to celebrate
By Zoe Johnson | June 18, 2013, 5:11 p.m. | In News Blog »
Thousands of people in brightly colored clothing, outrageous makeup and Mardi Gras necklaces, stream towards DuPont Circle. Most of them have rainbow colors somewhere on their bodies. All of them are excited for the parade to start.
TechnoLogical: What is private when it comes to the NSA?
By Sam Lewando | June 12, 2013, 1:53 p.m. | In News Blog »
Recently, the National Security Agency (NSA) has come under heavy fire for its Prism program, which monitors communications on all major platforms. A 29-year-old computer technician for military contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, Edward Snowden, leaked documents detailing this surveillance program.
New Maryland gun law beneficial
By Caroline Gabriel | May 30, 2013, 8:34 p.m. | In News Blog »
There has been a lot of dissent towards O'Malley's new gun regulation, and this may impede his chances of becoming president. But in the end, Maryland's safety is more worthwhile than a mere four-year presidency.
NewsChips: 16 and 17 year-olds can vote in Takoma Park
By Caroline Gabriel | May 23, 2013, 4:52 p.m. | In News Blog »
Last Monday, the Takoma Park City Council voted 6-1 to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in city elections starting in November. This is a great law modification that is sure to benefit the community.
TechnoLogical: When Under Armour meets Polo
By Aanchal Johri | May 20, 2013, 7:43 p.m. | In News Blog »
Engineering student Gihan Amarasiriwardena was frustrated that stiff suit jackets didn't complement the sweaty and strenuous task of commuting by bike. He resolved to find a way to wear business clothing while keeping the body cool and active.
News Chips: The Syrian solution?
By Grace Hill | May 9, 2013, 11:14 p.m. | In News Blog »
President Obama indicated last August that if the Assad regime in Syria utilized chemical weapons against rebel groups or any other civilians, it would cross a "red line."
TechnoLogical: Keep a lock on Amazon stocks
By Urvi Banerjee | May 6, 2013, 9:10 p.m. | In News Blog »
Amazon.com has enjoyed considerable stock market growth in recent years with the growing popularity of the online retailer extraordinaire. At the beginning of 2012, it seemed the company could do no wrong with a net income of $0.28 per share, beating many analysts' expectations. However, little more than a year later, recent data has increased investors' concerns over what seems like a rapidly growing trend: declining profits.
Prisoners on strike in no man's land
By Aanchal Johri | May 2, 2013, 7:43 p.m. | In News Blog »
As the president puts it, "The notion that we're going to keep 100 individuals in no man's land in perpetuity…the idea that we would still maintain, forever, a group of individuals who have not been tried, that's contrary to who we are, it's contrary to our interests, and it needs to stop."
TechnoLogical: Fork over that HapiFork
By Grace Hill | April 22, 2013, 11:34 p.m. | In News Blog »
Despite the thousands of diet pills and exercise machines currently in existence, an emerging invention is gaining importance in the weight loss industry. A new fork, the "HapiFork," helps users count calories by monitoring how fast they're eating and then signaling when they consume more than one bite in the span of ten seconds.
TechnoLogical: Facebook advocates for the worst kind of home
By Aanchal Johri | April 15, 2013, 9:46 p.m. | In News Blog »
With the proliferation of smart phones, data plans and social media in the past few years, Facebook users will initially be thrilled at the idea of connecting these three things together in Facebook Home, the new application that will move Facebook to the center of your phone.
NewsChips: Obama's budget aims to bridge partisan gaps
By Grace Hill | April 11, 2013, 10:42 p.m. | In News Blog »
President Obama is attempting to do the impossible – reconcile liberal and conservative differences while simultaneously reducing the national deficit.
TechnoLogical: Google Fiber expands to Austin
By Sam Lewando | April 9, 2013, 12:53 p.m. | In News Blog »
Google recently accidentally revealed that they will be expanding the high-speed internet project Google Fiber to Austin, Texas next. This is a significant expansion that represents Google's intent to continue the Google Fiber project.
NewsChips: Maryland marijuana legislation progresses with three new bills
By Sam Lewando | March 21, 2013, 5:52 p.m. | In News Blog »
The Maryland state senate recently considered Senate bill 297, which decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or fewer of marijuana.
News Chips: Proposed minimum wage increase could have unintended effects
By Jack Estrin | March 14, 2013, 2:24 p.m. | In News Blog »
The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), and it could potentially give over 30 million Americans a pay raise. Although at first glance, it appears that this bill would bolster America's middle class, the bill could certainly have some unintended effects.
TechnoLogical: Apple privacy put to the test
By Grace Hill | March 11, 2013, 8:33 p.m. | In News Blog »
For iPhone users, the currently pending Apple privacy lawsuit is particularly unsettling.
Who's in line for the girl's bathroom?
By Mimi Verdonk | March 9, 2013, 11:46 a.m. | In News Blog »
As a first grader at Eagleside Elementary School in Fountain, Colo., Mathis is treated no differently than any other female student, except for one thing: she can't use the girls' bathroom.
NewsChips: Possible HIV Cure for babies
By Janvi Raichura | March 7, 2013, 5:39 p.m. | In News Blog »
A two and a half year old girl from Mississippi is the first child, and the second person in world, reported to have been cured of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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