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Freshman recycling assemblies are first step in new conservation education program

By Danny Scheer | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Assemblies were held in the auditorium last Wednesday, Feb. 23 to encourage freshmen to recycle around Blair. The event, which took place during students' Connections classes, was the first educational opportunity for students as part of the newly-established recycling education program which began second semester.

Photo: Snow Picture

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silver Spring at Four Corners is hit by another winter blast on Monday, Feb. 28.

Photo: Metro Graphic

By Eric Hysen | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sidney Poitier

By Erik Li | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In Print »

As an actor and director, Sidney Poitier broke down the color barriers of the mid-twentieth century American film industry. Possessing a dual citizenship in the United States and the Bahamas, he originally pursued a U.S. military career and served briefly in an army medical unit.

This just in: snow has invaded the news

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In Print »

It happens with every vague forecast that predicts the possibility of some accumulation. Come 5 a.m., it's show time. Dozens of weather maps are rendered, hundreds of reporters are stationed along insignificant roadways, the prismatic peacock is readied and oh yeah, other news stories are organized into a small pack.

Trade deadline strengthens East

By Adith Sekaran | Feb. 28, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The general managers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) had a busy day on Feb. 24. Several trades occurred at the deadline to improve their team for the rest of the season or for next year by relieving the salary cap. The trade that will have the biggest impact will be the trade that sent Sacramento Kings power forward Chris Webber to the Philadelphia 76ers. This trade will be another step in balancing the Eastern conference against the West.

Photo: oscars-chris rock

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Comedian Chris Rock, host of the 77th Annual Academy Awards.

Duke Ellington

By Erik Li | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Arguably the greatest jazz composer of his time, Duke Ellington was a superb piano player and was crucial to the development of big-band jazz. His composing style varied greatly, but his most distinctive forms of music highlighted individual musicians and subtly portrayed exquisite moods using brilliant instrumental combinations.

snoWatch: the snow just keeps coming

By Vivek Chellappa, Ely Portillo | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Well, here we are again, already writing another snoWatch column for you heathens to enjoy. We're fresh off a four day long, snow-induced weekend, and the weather services are predicting snow tonight and tomorrow.

UPDATE: And the winners are...

By Grace Harter, Danny Scheer, Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The winners of the 77th Annual Academy Awards have been announced! See how Silver Chips Online's predictions--and yours--chalk up to the list of real winners.

Rolling down the boulevard

By Julia Penn | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

They're awkward and annoying, big and bulky, clumsy and cumbersome, dorky and distasteful. For the sake of the remaining 22 letters of the alphabet, I'm gonna stop there. Suffice it to say, rolly backpacks are, when coupled with a jam-packed Blair Boulevard, quite possibly the worst idea ever.

Photo: Yuanxiao

By June Hu | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Multi-colored and multi-flavored yuanxiao taste best steaming hot right out of the pot. Yuanxiao is such an important part of the Spring Festival that the Lantern Festival is also called the Yuanxiao Fest.

Photo: Metro Swim and Dive Championships

By Diana Frey | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Yang Yang competes in the 200 yard Individual Medley in the annual Metros competition.

Photo: Oscars 2005

By June Hu | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Click above to check out Silver Chips Online's updates as the Oscar winners are announced.

Photo: Fortune Envelopes

By June Hu | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The two red envelopes are printed with words of greeting and good wishes. The one in front has the character for fortune, Fu, printed in gold on it; the envelope behind wishes the receiver luck in getting far in life ("wan li chang chen").

Photo: oscars-sideways

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"Sideways" Adapted Screenplay Oscar winners Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor.

Photo: oscars-brad bird

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"Incredibles" screenwriter and director Brad Bird.

Morgan Freeman

By Grace Harter | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Actor Morgan Freeman has had an extremely successful career on Broadway, on television and in the movies. He is known as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, and audiences have come to learn that if it's Freeman, then it's going to be a stellar performance.

Photo: oscars-jamie foxx

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Best Actor Oscar winner Jamie Foxx in "Ray."

Photo: First playoff game ends in win

By Diana Frey | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Girls Varsity Basketball team wins their first playoff game against Quince Orchard.

Photo: oscars-hilary swank

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Best Actress Oscar winner Hilary Swank in "Million Dollar Baby."

Photo: Aids March - large group, Greg Breads

By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Best Director Oscar winner Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby."

Photo: oscars-cate blanchett

By | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn in "The Aviator."

Leontyne Price

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Although she may have not been an abolitionist or brilliant orator, Leontyne Price contributed her talent to the classical arts, becoming the first black opera singer to perform on television. She also performed in Vienna, Austria, the home of classical opera, immortalizing herself as one of the greatest singers of her time.