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"Hitch”: refreshing and cute
By Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Will Smith returns to the big screen in 2005 with "Hitch,” his first romantic comedy, alongside comedian Kevin James and rising starlet Eva Mendes. Though "Hitch” does not step outside the proverbial chick-flick box, its characters and conflicts give an old tune new flair and prevent any sort of jaded vibe.
"Dawn" of a new and beautiful day
By Nick Falgout | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The recent rediscovery of the synthesizer had left me a bit confused. Synthesizers don't generally summon particularly good mental images, unless of course one is a fan of overly schmaltzy "Rocky"-endings or big-poofy-hair bands of the late 80's. When bands like The Killers and Motion City Soundtrack recently decided that is was time to dig up that particular grave, the results were less than stellar. The best tracks The Killers had to offer were relatively synth-free anyway (a la "Mr. Brightside,") and Motion City Soundtrack's whining casio-lines were more annoyingly catchy than musical. Neither band profited from the relic, and both suffered. But M83's sophomore release, "Before the Dawn Heals Us,” has absolved my doubt. M83 succeeds where others before them failed: namely, in making the synthesizer an addition to, not a subtraction from, the music, and masterful one at that. The soaringly, hauntingly, painfully, and at times creepily beautiful tracks on the French band's sophomore release are well worth their weight in any arbitrary precious metal, as well as $17.99 or a couple months of grating "Somebody Told Me" choruses.
Sinclair sisters continue dominance, advance to states
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Indoor Track team finished the Western Regional Championship today with thre different girls advancing to the State Championship. Sophomores Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair together advanced in three different events: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Senior Tyaishia Jackson also advanced to the Championship in the 55m. The Blair girls finished 4th overall with 41 points, finishing behind Damascus, Walter Johnson and Winston Churchill.
Playoffs loss marks the end of the season
By Erik Kojola | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Community Ice Hockey team's successful season came to a disappointing end as they lost to Broadneck 8-5 in the first round of the state playoffs. This was Blair's first appearance in the playoffs in team history.
Blazers let another slip by
By Ellie Blalock | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
FEB. 15, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM- The Blazers seemed to finally be turning their season around after defeating Sherwood and then Richard Montgomery, both strong squads, by margins of 28 and ten, respectively. However, after losing to powerhouse Gaithersburg Feb. 10, the girls seem to have returned to their old ways: remaining neck-and-neck with their opponents, pulling ahead for what looks like an easy win and finally watching it all fall apart in disastrous fourth quarters.
John F. Kennedy
By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Former President John F. Kennedy played a vital role in the civil rights movement, but his life was ended by an assassin's bullet before some of his greatest goals were realized.
Photo: Print_TuShoe
By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang admires the $293 shoes she dreams of wearing to prom.
Leftist teacher meets right-wing club
By Kristi Chakrabarti | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Features »
Members of the Young Republicans Club have finally found a place to voice their political views. At after-school meetings, students discuss tax reform, Social Security, immigration laws and the war in Iraq. They support flat tax policies and believe that the media has a heavy liberal bias. But social studies teacher Kevin Shindel challenges their opinions. "How do you know what you think you know?” he asks at almost every meeting.
Photo: Print_TuCheck
By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang discusses her purchase with a salesman at a local mall.
Maya Angelou
By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Maya Angelou is an accomplished author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer and civil rights activist that is best known for her autobiographical novels. She was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928 and since then, has been recognized as a notable literary figure.
Photo: Senior Inspirational Speaker
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Clarendon - Thai Cuisine
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Thai food here is quick and cheap.
Photo: Farragut North - thai Kingdom
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
A Thai restaurant near the Farragut North station.
Photo: Kotor
By | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Darth Malak stands no chance against the fury of my force lightning in KOTOR.
Photo: Clarendon - Pacers
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Visit Pacers to get ourfitted for any running sport.
Photo: Old Blair Auditorium 2
By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
After renovation, the Old Blair Auditorium will seat 1,200 people and feature a rising pit orchestra area.
Photo: Farragut North - Bubbles Salon
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Blair girls continue improvement at Regional Championship
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Indoor Track team competed amongst its toughest competition at the Western Regional Indoor Track Championships today. Blair placed highly in several events, with three athletes qualifying for State Championships before a power outage ended the meet prematurely.
Photo: Rosslyn Station - Rosslyn Spectrum
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
The Rosslyn Spectrum
Photo: Metro - Mimi Fashion
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Clarendon - Clarendon Center
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
When paychecks go poof!
By Amanda Lee | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
At first glance, senior Tu Dang's small bedroom, punctuated with framed photographs and cluttered corners, seems like that of any typical teenage girl. But wait -- there's a $600 silver Gucci purse draped over a hook on the wall. And a $1,200 Louis Vuitton purse on her nightstand. Not to mention a matching $285 Louis Vuitton belt tangled in a pile of accessories next to the laundry basket.
Photo: THPS
By | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Skating never looked so evil before THPS 3 came along and introduced Darth Maul to the sport.
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