features
Goldberg, David
By Allison Daitch | Dec. 9, 2011, 2:21 p.m. | In Teacher Feature »
A teacher who used to be a DJ? Who loves punk music? Who wants school to start later? This doesn't seem feasible, until you meet Mr. Goldberg.
Barclay, Maima
By Molly Nicholson | Dec. 9, 2011, 1:51 p.m. | In Teacher Feature »
Students stop in the middle of what they're doing to come up to Maima Barclay; they hug and kiss her cheeks as she puts her arms around them and comments on what they're working on. Everyone says hello in the hallway and as she sits down Barclay rummages through her purse, pulls out a Baby Ruth candy bar and offers it to anyone.With her down-to-earth and playful personality, Barclay is a teacher that students fawn over.
Red dots in a blue ocean
By Mimi Verdonk | Dec. 9, 2011, 1:32 p.m. | In Features »
But among the varying shades of color and the pool of many languages at Blair, there is an underrepresented minority: conservatives.
SilverChic bundles up
By Molly Nicholson | Dec. 2, 2011, 9:13 p.m. | In Features »
It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is over and winter is beginning to let us know that it's here to stay. However, the transition to winter doesn't just mean a change in weather; it also means a change in fashion. Being warm is a given, so it's all about looking fashionable with your favorite boots on and snow up to your ankles. From scarves, to hats, to socks and even shoes, SCO gives you the low down on this season's hottest trends that will help you fight the bitter cold.
Back to our roots
By Rachel Auerbach | Nov. 25, 2011, 1:05 p.m. | In Features »
Not only is November Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate this under-appreciated group and all they have gone through, but there is also a special day of dedication. Native American Heritage Day also encourages schools to educate students about Native American history.
Celebrity SCOstumes
By Stacy Mathew | Oct. 28, 2011, 4:25 p.m. | In Features »
Dressing up as a witch, ghost, pumpkin or devil has become boring and unoriginal. So rather than pulling out your old witch hat or "Scream" mask, try dressing up as a celebrity!
The SCOream Awards
By Brittany Cheng | Oct. 27, 2011, 1:06 p.m. | In Features »
Gremlins, ghosts and ghouls galore! It's that time of the year again, where we break out our scary – and sometimes funny – costumes, drink apple cider and curl up on the couch to watch a horror movie with friends. However, instead of going out to trick-or-treat or staying at home this year, consider celebrating Halloween at one of the many haunted attractions in the area. Here at SCO, our experts have created the "SCOream Awards," a list of Halloween scares that deserve recognition and will surely make you scream.
Pretty in pink
By Janvi Raichura | Oct. 23, 2011, 8:05 p.m. | In Features »
Pink wristbands inscribed with the words "Hope, Faith, Strength and Survivor" are making their way along Blair Boulevard.
SilverChic made SchoolChic
By Molly Nicholson | Sept. 15, 2011, 1:12 p.m. | In Features »
A new school year doesn't just call for a new wardrobe, but for a change in Blazers' fashion rules. Luckily, the fashion experts at SilverChic will show you how to be SchoolChic all year long.
Remembering 9/11 around the area
By Myla Sapp | Sept. 10, 2011, 10:16 a.m. | In Features »
This Sunday, September 11, marks the 10 year anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As Americans look back on that horrific day in American history, we all reflect on how far we have come as a nation, remember those who lost their lives and participate in service activities to give back and show thanks to our soldiers and other servicemen. This guide to 9/11 events within Silver Spring and the greater Metro area offers opportunities for everyone to reflect on the 10-year-old tragedy.
Till college do us part
By Allison Daitch | June 9, 2011, 12:13 p.m. | In Features »
No challenge compares to the life-changing day when twins separate, usually for college, and are given the opportunity to develop themselves as an individual, instead of a package deal.
Blazers without borders
By Alison Kronstadt | June 2, 2011, 1:03 p.m. | In Features »
Summer comes with a great mystery – what are our teachers doing right now? Students may theoretically know that teachers have lives outside of school, but it's still difficult to picture teachers at the beach or watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. Yet as the years go by and students begin to realize that teachers are actually people, the concept becomes more and more intriguing. What do they do? This year, a group of Blazers know exactly what their teachers will be doing for at least part of the summer. Why? Because they're going with them, traveling to new countries – this year it's Eastern and Western Europe – and bringing new memories back home.
SilverChic: Prom Season
By Molly Nicholson | May 18, 2011, 1:30 p.m. | In Features »
There are movies about it, songs about it, and clothes everywhere about it: it's prom season! Besides the drama of who's going in which limo and of course finding the right date, prom is all about the quest for the perfect dress.
Trail-blazers
By Molly Nicholson | May 14, 2011, 1:12 p.m. | In Features »
Students try out their fair share of classes and extracurricular activities to find a spark that may lead to a career. These Blazers knew their passions upon entering high school and are using their four years at Blair to work toward their career goals.
SCOping out thrift stores and flea markets
By Liv Jacobson | May 8, 2011, 6:55 p.m. | In Features »
Here at SCO, our fashion expert Liv has picked the best thrift stores and flea markets that will satisfy your shopping needs without cleaning out your wallet.
A "Mic" to remember
By Sarah Harper | May 1, 2011, 7:52 p.m. | In Features »
Every few months, Blair's award-winning literary arts magazine Silver Quill sponsors Open Mic, a showcase for creativity and talent. Though performances range from poetry to music to writing, the turnout is always remarkable.
Protesting a broken promise
By Melissa Haniff | April 26, 2011, 9:53 p.m. | In Features »
The crowd is packed, not a single individual is able to move his or her arms freely. Buses line up as teachers wait for their opportunity to disembark. The noise from the crowd is overpowering and it becomes increasingly harder to hear as teachers attempt to communicate with each other over all of the chanting.
D.C.'s hidden gems
By Allison Daitch, Liv Jacobson | April 22, 2011, 3:06 p.m. | In Features »
Another spring break, another week spent alone while your friends travel the world (unless you are the one doing the traveling – in that case, hooray for you!). We here at SCO do not wish for you to be lazy and rot on the couch your entire break, so we have compiled a list of some of the quirkiest and most unknown museums right in our great backyard.
A festival of resilience
By Marjorie Fuchs | April 6, 2011, 1:22 p.m. | In Features »
"Until pebbles/ grow into boulders/ covered in moss.” The final lines of the Japanese national anthem echo through the National Building Museum, filling the grand atrium with an air of solemn solidarity. Giant pink lanterns float overhead, emanating the soft delicacy of the Japanese Cherry Blossoms budding along the National Mall. Between the colossal pillars sits a captivated audience of locals and tourists, Americans, Japanese and nearly everyone in between, all uniting to champion the Japanese-American relationship in such trying times.
The sting of stereotypes
By Allison Daitch | March 20, 2011, 4:50 p.m. | In Features »
Everyday, the choices we make leave us open for judgment. Deciding to wear nice clothes or choosing to wear sweats. Getting a haircut or going all-natural. Even the nicknames we choose to go by can make us seem pretentious. Then, there are judgments, generalizations and stereotypes based on things that we don't choose – including race, accent and gender. Stereotypes are all around us; they're made on a daily basis, and they're unavoidable.
Getting swept away
By Melodi Anahtar | March 17, 2011, 1:19 p.m. | In Features »
For junior Becky Vanarsdall, curling is more than a game – it is a commitment. Vanarsdall most recently participated in the U.S. Curling Junior National Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska from Jan. 29 - Feb. 5.
Behind the screen
By Molly Nicholson | March 14, 2011, 2:13 p.m. | In Features »
Magnet teacher Tran Pham smiles straight ahead, donning a red nose and Spongebob t-shirt. This is not the real Pham, but rather a high-wired security system for Blair's computer servers.
SilverChic: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
By Blake Morgan-Gamber | Feb. 22, 2011, 8:55 p.m. | In Features »
SilverChic has broken down the best looks from Fashion Week 2011, which ended on Thursday, to give our stylin' readers ideas on how to create outfits for themselves.
The hipster effect
By Mandy Xu | Feb. 18, 2011, 10:43 a.m. | In Features »
Observe the group of teenagers sitting around their watering hole, a dingy local coffee shop in Takoma Park. The group lounges, discussing ironic pop culture. These high school students make up a new branch of the Homosapien species: hipsters.
SilverChic: Grammys 2011
By Liv Jacobson | Feb. 16, 2011, 11:14 p.m. | In Features »
The Grammy red carpet this year was full of surprises, but not in a good way. The award show is well know for its eccentric fashions but this year they mostly went sour, and while trying to be edgy and fashion-forward, most celebrities' styles turned tacky.
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