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Oh, oh those summer movies
By Martha Morganstein | June 4, 2014, 1:28 p.m. | In Movies »
Summer is just around the corner. And with summer comes new movies. Here is an overview of several movies coming out in the next few weeks.
"Close Encounters" an embarrassment of riches
By Dylan Ahunhodjaev | June 2, 2014, 4:40 p.m. | In Plays »
The Blair students' performance at the "Close Encounters" One Act play revue Friday was, with all available sincerity, truly stellar and wonderful and funny—very, very funny
Hot weather deserves hot tunes
By Rohan Oprisko | June 2, 2014, 12:58 p.m. | In Music »
Whether at the beach, at the park, in the house or in the car, as the weather gets hotter and the days get longer, there is one simple thing all humans must do: play music.
Travel through time with action and intrigue
By Jacob Popper | May 27, 2014, 10:35 p.m. | In Movies »
Some people enjoy movies with tons of action—they want explosions and combat galore, with bodies flying and virtually no time to rest. Others tend to prefer movies with more intrigue—they want characters who develop their interests throughout the story, and events that always leave them guessing. "X-Men Days of Future Past" promises to satisfy both kinds of moviegoers.
Princes (and Princesses) Charming
By Sarah Trunk | May 20, 2014, 8:29 a.m. | In Entertainment »
There are so many vloggers out there on Youtube, it can be hard to choose which one best deserves your attention as you put off studying for APs or unwind after a long day. Here's SCO's list of the top 5 most charming, most quirky and most pleasant Youtubers to while away the time.
Soak up the sun with six spring songs
By Abir Muhuri | May 16, 2014, 7:58 a.m. | In Music »
Since the cold, harsh winter weather has passed, bright skies and refreshing breezes have introduced us to spring. With the update in weather, why not do the same for your music collection? Upbeat tracks with cheerful lyrics will perfectly complement the sunny weather. Here are six tunes to add to your new spring playlist.
Plotinsky's delicious desserts are "Just About Baked"
By Zoe Johnson | April 28, 2014, 9:25 a.m. | In Entertainment »
Whether you're an experienced or newbie baker, if you're interested in trying out some yummy new dessert recipes, head over to "Just About Baked," English teacher Miriam Plotinsky's new food blog.
Miley takes the DMV
By Temi Ibirogba | April 14, 2014, 9:24 p.m. | In Music »
The last time many of the then tween girls who filled the stadium on Thursday had seen Cyrus live was six years ago at the Verizon Center when she still sported her platinum blonde wig and went by the name of "Hannah Montana."
SilverChef: Blueberry Cream Muffins
By Caroline Gabriel | April 13, 2014, 9:23 a.m. | In Recipes »
Whether you are looking for tasty snack or a quick breakfast on the go, muffins are a great option. It is easy to buy them, but homemade muffins are much more enjoyable.
Adorableness abounds in Mindy's return
By Urvi Banerjee | April 10, 2014, 12:34 p.m. | In Television »
Now Mindy and Danny from "The Mindy Project" are back and the show effectively proves that two main characters can indeed get together without the show losing its comedic edge.
"How I Met Your Mother" series finale disappoints fans
By Grace Hill | April 8, 2014, 1:22 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The "How I Met Your Mother" finale was not legen–wait for it–dary. What went wrong?
Warm days, fun concerts
By Caroline Gabriel | March 22, 2014, 9:17 p.m. | In Music »
Whoever the performer, wherever the venue, no matter the time of year, concerts are always entertaining. SCO� experts have done research to find some of the best concerts in the area for the upcoming months.
Ten Disney songs that describe Blazers
By Sarah Trunk | March 20, 2014, 6:38 p.m. | In Music »
The end of the quarter is fast approaching, especially with all of those snow days, leaving Blazers scrambling for last minute grade changes to slip in before the quarter deadline closes.
Sides shine at Jackie's Restaurant
By Abir Muhuri | Feb. 24, 2014, 1:05 p.m. | In Restaurant Reviews »
Beyond two velvet black curtains lies an eclectic-urban hangout with fluorescent lights and fading brick walls. After a grueling start to the week, a Southern comfort menu marries beautifully to a chic city eat-out.
"The Fault In Our Stars" is just about flawless
By Zoe Johnson | Feb. 20, 2014, 11:28 a.m. | In Books »
If you are a teenager who enjoys reading, Tumblr and/or Youtube, you have almost certainly heard of "The Fault in Our Stars," John Green's #1 New York Times Bestseller novel that was a major factor in propelling him to the status of Rock God within the ranks of young adult readers. This reputation is well-deserved: "The Fault in Our Stars" is excellent.
"Goin' Back to Cali…" (and Chi-Town)
By Abel Chanyalew | Feb. 18, 2014, 8:33 p.m. | In Music »
The East Coast: the birthplace of hip hop. It's the origin of many of the genre's living (as well as deceased) legends, and it was once the main location of the kingdom of rap music. But what happened? The East has fallen far behind while the West Coast and the Midwest, specifically Los Angeles and Chicago, have taken charge of the rap game.
Songs for a chilly day
By Zoe Johnson | Feb. 7, 2014, 6:32 a.m. | In Music »
Here's some music from SCO to help you stay cheerful and mellow in the face of brutal winter winds and equally brutal homework loads.
A delicious Nutella Day celebration
By Dylan Ahunhodjaev, Zoe Johnson | Feb. 6, 2014, 9:15 p.m. | In Recipes »
Well Blazers, it's that time of year again. A time when the clouds and winter cold seem a little less bleak, when everyday stresses and "important work" seem inconsequential and everywhere you look people are alive in the warm spirit of a blessed holiday.
The incredible beauty of the "Secrets of the Universe"
By Zoe Johnson | Jan. 26, 2014, 6:10 p.m. | In Books »
"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe," by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, is one of the most absorbingly relatable and exquisite books I have ever had the pleasure to read.
2014 movies galore
By Harini Salgado | Jan. 6, 2014, 5:51 p.m. | In Movies »
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a movie to look out for in 2014, who else cracked the list?
Hollywood East Cafe
By Samuel Popper | Jan. 6, 2014, 12:58 p.m. | In Restaurant Reviews »
Hollywood East Cafe is located in the "Restaurant Row" section of the Wheaton Mall located on Veirs Mill road in Wheaton about a 10 minute drive from Montgomery Blair High School. The restaurant itself seems kind of hidden under a canopy of the mall so it can be kind of tough to find from the outside. The Hollywood East Cafe was not a very big restaurant, it was smaller than it looked but still seemed to fit about 50-60 people on a busy day.
An eloquent, thought-provoking "Day"
By Zoe Johnson | Jan. 6, 2014, 11:12 a.m. | In Books »
It's a testament to David Levithan's writing ability that the premise of "Every Day" is not the best thing about it. With A, the genderless, precocious protagonist, as guide and narrator, Levithan asks deep, provocative questions about the nature of self while maintaining the bluntly emotional voice of a teenager trying to find their place in the world. The combination of beautiful writing, a fascinating premise and a realistic (as realistic as possible, anyway) plotline is the foundation of this extraordinary book.
The best in movies, music and TV in 2013
By Dylan Ahunhodjaev | Jan. 5, 2014, 9:09 a.m. | In Entertainment »
Chance the Rapper produced one of the best mix-tapes of the year, who else cracked the list?
SilverChef: Easy Holiday Cheesecake
By Emma Yeager | Jan. 2, 2014, 12:41 p.m. | In Recipes »
Although they're delicious, most holiday-themed cheesecakes are frighteningly complicated to make. This gingersnap cheesecake makes some simple changes to a classic cheesecake recipe for an easy, delicious and festive dessert.
Lorde's brand of royalty
By Zoe Johnson | Dec. 23, 2013, 8:06 a.m. | In Music »
Everything about Lorde emanates confidence. (Lorde is a stage name; her real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor). From the unflinching way she stares out of music videos to the proud, knowledgeable words she sings to her persona, Lorde is captivating, and she knows it.
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