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Chinese/Korean Club
By Grace Wang | Aug. 2, 2009, midnight | In Clubs »
An enticing smell wafts through the hallway outside of room 365. Loud laughter is heard along with the occasional phrase in a foreign language. Within the classroom, Blazers sit and stand in a lazy circle with delicious moon cakes and crackers melting in their mouths. They make frequent visits to the front of the room for more Asian snacks, play an animal game as an icebreaker between upper and underclassmen and revel in their shared, unique culture.
"Ear to the street, pen to the beat"
By Jeremy Gradwohl | July 15, 2009, midnight | In Features »
His beats thunder through car stereos, his lyrics encompass complex issues and his stage antics sweep the crowds. And it all started when he bought Jay Z's "Volume 2: Hard-Knock Life" in third grade. Hip-hop music has always played a large role in the life of Blair alum Tobi Adeoye, more recently known as his rapper alter ego, Kid Q.U.O.
SCO's guide to beat the heat
By Katie Sint, Rose Wynn | June 26, 2009, midnight | In Features »
With the sweltering summer heat quickly approaching, it's hard to fight the urge to spend most of July and August plopped in front of the TV with the air conditioning turned on high. But even with the humidity, SCO has diSCOvered some hidden gems that will get you to enjoy all that D.C. has to offer.
We don't need no education
By Sophia Deng | June 20, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Remember when Jack Black taught a class of students how to rock out to Led Zeppelin in the 2003 Paramount Pictures film "School of Rock?" Black's rock school may have been fabricated, but a real school of rock was the inspiration for the movie's storyline - the Paul Green School of Rock.
A year at Blair: 2008-2009
By Jeremy Gradwohl | June 16, 2009, midnight | In Features »
As the temperature heats up and Blazers begin exchanging pencils and pens for bathing suits and ice cream cones, Silver Chips Online sums up the events and stories that occurred this school year.
Dive at five
By Susie Branson | June 14, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Pushing herself against the weight of the water, she feels strong and powerful. In a graceful swooping motion, her hands repeatedly rise and then dive back into the water, continuing as the dull pain in her legs and arms begin and her muscles start to ache.
Rolling in the dough
By Lauren Kestner | June 11, 2009, midnight | In Features »
A woman sweeps a brush across a set of cheekbones, adding color to an otherwise ashy complexion. Next comes a rosy blush, followed by a shimmering eye shadow to accentuate the eyes. Such is the work of gym teacher Brooke Franceschini, who doubles as a beauty consultant at Mary Kays to earn extra money.
Federal fake
By Susie Branson | June 8, 2009, midnight | In Features »
He will never forget the flashing red and blue lights in his rearview mirror. Panic seized his throat as he managed words to tell everyone in the car to sit down and be calm. As the police officer approached his window for speeding, the next five hours were a blur of citations and handcuffs as his friends were arrested for underage drinking.
Entertainment around the world
By Emily Hsiao, Monica Wei | May 29, 2009, midnight | In Features »
America's culture has teens constantly plugged into their headphones and cells, listening to the latest tunes or watching videos on YouTube. But for some Blazers, American entertainment has its limits.
Family ties
By Jenna Bushnell | May 25, 2009, midnight | In Features »
While her friends unwrap sandwiches and pop bags of potato chips around her, junior Jill Lidsky sits down across the table silently with a wide grin across her face. "What's up Jill?" a friend asks Lidsky. She continues to smile wildly as she pulls out a picture and presents it proudly. "I finally found out what my sister looks like!" Lidsky replies triumphantly as she hands over a picture of her sister.
Spring chic
By Susie Branson | May 13, 2009, midnight | In Features »
As the weather heats up, so do the hallways! Spring fever is sparking fashion passion as students and teachers are pulling out their most beloved shorts, skirts and shirts from the depths of their closets. While the cold rolls back across our northern border, Silver Chips Online brings you the newest fashion crazes for the spring - styles as fresh as the weather.
Blair's best dressed
By Katie Sint | May 12, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Every morning, Blazers stand in front of their closets, looking for the outfit that will express their personalities and outlooks for the day. The same can be said for Blair's teaching staff, who through rain or shine are proud to don sharp suits and bright colors to create outfits with classic class.
"Echo" booms through the music scene
By David Tao | May 5, 2009, midnight | In Features »
The view from the top of the World Building in Downtown Silver Spring is majestic, even on this drizzly March afternoon. The eyes of the seven men huddled in Studio 8121, however, are far from the windows. As pedestrians below hurry under raincoats and umbrellas, these seven huddle together next to mixing equipment and speakers. One of them sits at a computer, manipulating a nuanced soundwave using complex music editing software.
Convivial carnival
By Jenna Bushnell | April 22, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Threads of cotton candy expelled from a machine twirl in the breeze. A volunteer frantically coils the sugary treat around a paper cone as more than a dozen patrons wait excitedly for their turn, tickets in hand. Standing only feet away from the machine, a child sports a bright blue grin after finishing his sweet delight. This child's smile was one of many at this year's annual Blair carnival, where fun activities and beautiful weather combined in perfect harmony to provide a blissful evening.
National defense is but a game
By Lucas Alvarado-Farrar | April 21, 2009, midnight | In Features »
A Somali pirate attack, genocide in Darfur and instability in Pakistan - three scary thoughts. But when such events occur what should be the response by the United States government? While Congress and the President ultimately shape the final plan of action, the National Defense University (NDU) can aid in this process by creating simulations of conflicts before they occur.
A collage of voices
By Rose Wynn | April 20, 2009, midnight | In Features »
As the smell of burning candles wafted through the Media Center Friday night, a lonely mic sat patiently on a vacant stage as purple fluorescent lights illuminated the empty platform. An intimate gathering of parents, teachers and students waited in quiet anticipation for another budding poet to stand courageously and approach the bare stage. With a sudden burst of enthusiasm, freshman Alison Kronstadt made her way to the mic.
Partners in peace
By Katie Sint | April 19, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Squeezed in a small cramped room are a sea of youth, varying in background, race, religion, age and beliefs. At a weekly Mixed Unity meeting, some people lean back in chairs encircling the room and others make do with a small area on the carpet, eager to listen to what each member has to say. For all the many apparent differences between them, something holds them together: the belief that people can come together and make change as equals, neighbors and friends.
Silver turns green
By Deepa Chellappa | April 1, 2009, midnight | In Features »
I stood in the dark recesses of my room one Thursday night struggling to hang on to the five light bulb packages in my arms as they began to slip. A crack, yelp and frustrated sigh later, my third bulb in only two weeks had broken as it hit the floor. So far, I had only changed five bulbs and about 20 more remained, mocking me.
Recruiting rollercoaster
By Greg Kohn | March 27, 2009, midnight | In Features »
As the clock ticked down for Blair in the first round of the basketball playoffs on Feb. 27, senior Mike McClain faced not only the pressure from the game but also from a man seated in the third row - a college scout watching his every move. For many of Blair's top athletes, applying to college is a whole different beast than the one that tortures most seniors. Their quest to find the right college has more sides than just an ego-boosting glam show. First, they must gain the attention of college coaches - often a long, tension-filled process. Then, after building personal relationships with those coaches, they must make the hard decision of choosing only one.
The people's house
By Lucas Alvarado-Farrar | March 23, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Monday morning was off to a chaotic start for senior Edith Leiva. Her dog Milano had broken loose from the house and Leiva had just spent the last 10 minutes trying to rein him in. After getting control of the terrier and now a half hour late for school, a text from her sister popped up on her phone: "Go IMMEDIATELY to room 342." Leiva assumed the worst.
The art of expression
By Sophia Deng | March 20, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Up until age 16, junior Maddy Ruvolo's parents forbid her to watch TV. Yet after she became ill with Dysautonomia all of last year, Ruvolo replaced her schoolgoing hours with "House" and the classroom with "The Office." As Ruvolo began to spend more and more hours in front of the television, she started to feel guilty about her lack of productivity. That is, until a solution emerged - blogging.
"Sweeney Todd" shaping up to be a sensation
By Fran Djoukeng | March 19, 2009, midnight | In Features »
An ominous organ plays. Red velvet curtains spread apart, revealing a dark and scary set. A fog machine's mist permeates the stage as an ill tune begins to sound. It's not a horror movie, but glimpses of the opening act of Blair's upcoming stage production, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
BLAIR PAIR: Is 2009 the lucky year?
By Alisa Lu, Anika Manzoor | March 13, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Ah, springtime. The weather is warming up and the flowers are beginning to bloom - as is luuurve, hopefully. Sophomores Kirstyn Ross-Roach and Amir Gorjifard kick off this season of Blair's own dating game - will they bond over burritos or will your Blair Pair matchmakers need to find a new gig?
Beard-growing bonanza part two
By Fran Djoukeng | March 13, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Rounding into the second week of competition since six Bushy Blazers began growing beards in a Student Government Association (SGA)-sponsored challenge to support a children's charity, some have made visible progress around their chin areas while others claim to be "pacing" their facial hair growth. As contestants continue to train and trim - the latter a source of controversy - the competitive air is becoming as thick as the first place beard.
Fit and fine for 2009
By Jenna Bushnell | March 10, 2009, midnight | In Features »
Sophomore Gardi Royce and his father, Jimmy Daukas, lock eyes from across the dinner table. They are both enticed by the delectable desert in front of them. Not willing to give in to the allurement or the calories, Royce pushes it aside and smirks at his father. Royce's dad, too, refuses to yield to the tasty temptation. After all, this is a competition.
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