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The busy lives of Blazers

By Kathereen Yang | Jan. 19, 2022, 10:23 p.m. | In Features »

A look into how Blair students balance jobs, extracurriculars and school with other aspects of life after returning from online school


Anxiety in teens after quarantine

By Samuale Asefa | Dec. 14, 2021, 4:10 p.m. | In Features »

Anxiety is rampant in teens transitioning out of quarantine


New AP Language course helps start critical conversations in the classroom

By Maya Britto | Dec. 13, 2021, 10:17 p.m. | In Features »

Blair teacher Donna Whitney’s new AP Language and Composition course challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions


Resource at Blair: A bit of everything

By Kathereen Yang | Dec. 11, 2021, 8:50 p.m. | In Features »

How Blair's Resource class help students with a variety of personal goals beyond just academics


Financial Literacy Club: a club Blazers won't regret investing in

By Joy Song | Dec. 2, 2021, 2:12 p.m. | In Features »

A club that teaches Blazers life skills useful wherever they go.


The push for a more diverse Math Team

By Josey Merolli | Dec. 1, 2021, 8:42 p.m. | In Features »

Blair’s Math Team is attempting to reach out to more non-Magnet students to increase the diversity of the club.


The Challenges and Creativity Behind A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Blair

By Gabe Prevots | Nov. 19, 2021, 5:40 p.m. | In Features »

Despite setbacks, the cast and crew persevered to create a “dream of a show”


School doors rules: no pain, no gain

By Joy Song | Nov. 18, 2021, 6:59 p.m. | In Features »

Feature story about school doors rules


College Applications 101: The year of 2021

By Isabelle Yang | Nov. 18, 2021, 5:04 p.m. | In Features »

An exploration into the nuances of college applications for the class of '22


Extra cleaning with no reward

By Celine Wu | Nov. 12, 2021, 1:13 p.m. | In Features »

A day in the life of a building service worker


Behind the scenes of free school meals

By Isabelle Yang | Nov. 11, 2021, 11:45 p.m. | In Features »

With three free meals a day, there are more meals to be served and more work for cafeteria staff


Teachers’ reactions to Nov. 8 lockdown due to stabbing

By Sophia Zeng | Nov. 10, 2021, 1:13 p.m. | In Features »

How did teachers respond to the emergency situation?


How will COVID affect live school performances?

By Samuale Asefa | Nov. 8, 2021, 5:51 p.m. | In Features »

MCPS has put new restrictions on performances in place to ensure pandemic safety


Blair Lunch: something for everyone

By Joy Song | Oct. 20, 2021, 1:24 p.m. | In Features »

From Fine Arts Fridays to 50+ student clubs, the activities are as diverse as Blair itself.


Pop into the Blair Album Club

By Josey Merolli | Oct. 20, 2021, 1:22 p.m. | In Features »

Blair's new club for music fans won't fall flat


Having trouble sleeping? A Blair psychology teacher and student weigh in

By Sachin Parikh | Oct. 18, 2021, 1:56 p.m. | In Features »

With so many outside commitments, high schoolers are finding it difficult to get a healthy amount of shut-eye


Devious Licks - The TikTok trend detrimental to the school community

By Medhanit Desta, Luke Sanelli | Oct. 13, 2021, 10:44 a.m. | In Features »

The infamous trend encourages school-based vandalism and disrespect


Padding slowly toward eliminating period stigma

By Katalina Li | Oct. 2, 2021, 1:28 p.m. | In Features »

The addition of free pads in Blair bathrooms is crucial to making menstrual hygiene accessible and helping the community


Punching through the pandemic

By Myles Feingold-Black | March 12, 2021, 11:05 a.m. | In Features »

What it's like to take karate classes during the pandemic


Blazer’s hopes for a new chapter in the United States

By Isabel Corvington | Feb. 25, 2021, 10:20 a.m. | In Features »

Blazers are hopeful for the new administration, and have different ideas for what the Biden administration should prioritize through their policies


Blair students demonstrate resilience

By Isabel Corvington | Feb. 19, 2021, 1:19 p.m. | In Features »

Blazers have made accomplishments in a variety of fields despite the COVID-19 pandemic


Blair remembers Tommy Raskin

By Joy Xu with Lilia Wong | Feb. 13, 2021, 5:03 p.m. | In Features »

Teachers, alumni, and friends reflect on the 25-year-old’s legacy


Searching For a Win

By Myles Feingold-Black | Feb. 12, 2021, 12:44 p.m. | In Features »

Blair Athletics, College Recruitment, and the Pandemic


How the Blair community feels about reopening schools

By Isabel Corvington | Jan. 13, 2021, 10:31 a.m. | In Features »

Blair students and parents’ opinions on the MCPS reopening plan, who should go back to school first and how online learning is affecting them


Virtual college visits: A whole new process

By Tharindi Jayatilake | Jan. 11, 2021, 4:02 p.m. | In Features »

Despite COVID-19, seniors continue to "visit" colleges

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