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Doug Williams

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Washington Redskin Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was named the MVP of the Super Bowl XXII, after leading his team to a 42-10 defeat of the Denver Broncos.

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.

Photo: Bethesda - Bethesda Row

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bethesda Row features movies that are not played at most average movie theaters. It's movies are mostly independent and foreign films.

Controversy over A-Level examinations in German school

By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The article below is from the Carl-von-Ossietzky-Gymnasium school newspaper, located in Hamburg, Germany. The article deals with the newly implemented A-Level examination, a test that is taken by all graduating students in thirteenth grade in Hamburg schools. The A-Level exam is very similar to the standardized testing in American schools.

Photo: Pentagon City - Gap

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Court House - Boston Market

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.

Photo: Friendship Heights - Mazza Gallerie

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Pentagon City - Macy's

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

UPDATE: His first and last day at Blair

By Allison Elvove, Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Monday, Jan. 31, junior Abrahm Gurmu died of heart disease. It was his first day at Blair. Abrahm, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, came to America eight months ago to pursue a better education. "He was very eager to go to school," said Abrahm's cousin, senior Namerud Admasu. Abrahm was also a model student back at home in Addis Keteema School, according to his older brother, Dawit Gurmu, who said Abrahm was one of 10,000 students, out of a pool of five million, to receive a high score on an important nationwide exam.