features
The glamors of Glenstone
By Arthi Thyagarajan | Dec. 2, 2018, 10:16 p.m. | In Features »
A glimpse into the artistic works at Glenstone Museum’s newly completed expansion
Leading the way with an epee
By Shifra Dayak | Nov. 22, 2018, 12:54 a.m. | In Blair Connection »
Fencer Justin Haddad uses his years of fencing experience to create positive change
Q&A with Claudia Canales
By Sam Kulp | Oct. 15, 2018, 8:46 p.m. | In Features »
Canales, the Latino Community Liaison for Montgomery County
The Kennedy Center's star
By Absa Fall | Oct. 15, 2018, 8:19 a.m. | In Blair Connection »
Valentina Simon performed the Nutcracker Ballet
Time well spent
By Nene Narh-Mensah | Oct. 15, 2018, 8:14 a.m. | In Teacher Feature »
A retiring staff member looks back at her time at Blair
Hispanic Heritage Month heralds unity and pride in Hispanic Blazers
By Emmy Song | Oct. 10, 2018, 8:46 a.m. | In Features »
Blazers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Passion, purpose and acceptance
By Reethi Padmanabhan | Oct. 10, 2018, 8:34 a.m. | In Blair Connection »
"I always tell people; be yourself. Anything else is uncivilized."
On perseverance and strength
By Sam Kulp | Sept. 27, 2018, 7:26 p.m. | In Blair Connection »
Medhanit Desta is the only girl on the JV football team but doesn't let that phase her
After 19 years, Leigh Tinsley returns to Blair
By Emmy Song | Sept. 27, 2018, 6:27 p.m. | In Teacher Feature »
"When you teach writing, you get to see kids grow and come into their own voices, and there's something really validating about that. They are going to fight for what they believe in and I love giving them the tools to be able to do that in the world."
D. Leyder arrives at Blair, the intersection of cultural crossroads
By Emmy Song | Sept. 27, 2018, 6:11 p.m. | In Teacher Feature »
"As a bilingual and bicultural teen, there were times that I felt that I didn’t fit in. It was as if I had one foot in each country."
Dear Mom
By Neva Taylor | May 13, 2018, 12:09 p.m. | In Lifestyle »
It is that time of year again! The time of year when you have a whole day dedicated exclusively to you. Today is Mother's Day, and oh are we here for it. We have so much to say to you and only one letter to say it all in. But if you'll read nothing else but this opening paragraph, please know that we love you, and we thank you for your never-ending care and support.
Augmented Reality: a new way to see the world
By Sneha Ojha | April 26, 2018, 7:53 p.m. | In Lifestyle »
On April 6 and 7, thousands of people across America gathered at the Washington Convention Center for the biennial USA Science and Engineering festival expo.
Teachers fight for fair wages
By Tiara Oldfield | April 8, 2018, 4:37 p.m. | In Features »
Why West Virginia's teachers went on strike for nine days
Why Online School?
By Emma Markus | April 5, 2018, 8:42 p.m. | In Features »
"At the time I was dealing with a combination of depression, anxiety, an eating disorder and an unhealthy relationship," explains sophomore Ruby Farber who recently returned to Blair after a semester of online schooling.
Women make history
By Mahnaz Habib | March 22, 2018, 3:09 p.m. | In Features »
An account of the unrecognized and influential women in honor of Women's History Month
The come up of eSports
By Tiara Oldfield | March 16, 2018, 2:04 p.m. | In Features »
The inevitable rise of competitive video gaming
Girls' advocacy at Blair
By Sneha Ojha, Tiara Oldfield | March 8, 2018, 7:50 p.m. | In Features »
A look into the girl empowerment clubs at Blair
New Year, New Classes
By Reethi Padmanabhan | March 8, 2018, 10:36 a.m. | In Features »
A closer look at the most recently added elective courses at Blair
Dedication to animation
By Absa Fall, Madeleine Tilley | March 3, 2018, 11:43 p.m. | In Features »
Behind the scenes of films such as Mulan, Toy Story, and Coco, there is a team of artists who put their noses to the grindstone in order to achieve the animated prowess displayed in these films. Even the lighting of a candle requires tedious work and close attention to detail. Animating a flame to look even somewhat realistic is a skill that few people have as it is not easy to master, and requires a lot of time and devotion in order to become proficient.
Losing Lockers
By Tiara Oldfield | Feb. 24, 2018, 9:32 p.m. | In Features »
As the number of students at Blair is expected to surpass 3,000 students next year and the overcrowding problem is anticipated to grow throughout MCPS, it is clear that the schools must clear the space that lockers take up and use it in a more productive manner.
Seven fun ways to spend Valentine's Day if you're single
By Arthi Thyagarajan | Feb. 14, 2018, 6:55 p.m. | In Lifestyle »
For those in love, Valentine's Day is a time to embrace your relationship and reflect on all the reasons why you love one another. But for some of us single people, there's no better holiday to get us bummed out about being alone. Even if you're not doing that great in the romance department this year, that doesn't mean you can't go out and enjoy yourself!
Snowy solutions
By Tiara Oldfield | Feb. 14, 2018, 6:48 p.m. | In Features »
While snow falls and students are sound asleep, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrators are up at 3 a.m., racing around and checking the weather forecasts. The seemingly small notification that pops up on the MCPS website before school starts has a big decision making process behind it, and even wider impacts on the community.
The backbone of Blair
By Mahnaz Habib | Feb. 12, 2018, 8:02 p.m. | In Features »
"I think sometimes students think they have to do it alone now that they're in high school, or their friends are the only one they can go to. But there's a reason that they have a support system, we're always here to help," says Ms. Binnick, one of the many counselors at Blair, here to provide that extra support that everyone sometimes needs.
DMV athletes to compete in the 2018 winter Olympics
By | Feb. 4, 2018, 12:25 a.m. | In Features »
The weather is chilly, snow is falling and the Winter Olympics are back. This year they are being held in Pyeongchang County, South Korea, from Feb. 9 to Feb. 25. Sports such as bobsled, hockey and short track speed skating will be a part of this worldwide sporting event, featuring some athletes from the DMV.
Part Three: What Happens Next?
By Rebecca Wessel, Oreet Zimand | Jan. 28, 2018, 11:49 a.m. | In Features »
Despite the increased media scrutiny of sexual misconduct in the workplace, several groups of people have gotten woefully less coverage of their experiences. This series of investigations reveals the unique struggles that teenagers face in reporting sexual misconduct by teachers and authority figures, and the ways in which their voices were silenced.
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