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Removed from the devastation, students cope with the unknown in aftermath of tsunami

By Olivia Bevacqua | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Immediately after the Dec. 26 tsunamis crashed across the shores of 12 countries, people began counting the dead. Twenty-four hours after the first waves struck land, the death toll was slated at 22,000. Two days later, that number had more than tripled. 80,000. 119,000. 130,000. The number of dead and missing currently stands at 286,000 and is still climbing.

Photo: Reagan Airport

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Ronald Reagan National Airport

Photo: White Flint Station

By Luke McQueen | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The White Flint Metro station.

Photo: BNC Lab Picture 1

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G4 computers and a tape deck in BNC.

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Photo: BNC Lab Picture 3

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Production during a show at BNC.

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Photo: National Archives

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey, television talk-show host, actress and producer.

Photo: paul mccartney

By Grace Harter | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Paul McCartney plays at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Photo: Crystal City

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Teacher's efforts recognized

By Sayoh Mansaray | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

English and Connections teacher Carole Tomayko has been nominated for the seventeenth annual Marian Greenblatt award, given to veteran teachers in Montgomery County who do an excellent job of motivating students to achieve.

Esquina Latina Newsbriefs

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Cambios en la escuela nocturna El cambio de hora en que empiezan las clases de la escuela nocturna fue aprobada por la Junta de Educación. Anteriormente las clases empezaban a las 5:55 p.m. hasta las 9:35 p.m. Ahora inician a las 4:30 y terminan a las 8:00 p.m. Esta decisión tomó efecto este semestre y refuerza la iniciative implementada este año para aumentar el rigor académico y de esa manera contratar maestros certificados para enseñar en la escuela nocturna en Blair. Esta iniciativa añade más contenido a los currículos. Además de mejorar el currículo, ahora hay más atención en otras áreas como la pérdida de crédito y en el aumento de seguridad en la escuela.

Photo: Gold's Gym Treadmills

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

One row of treadmills at Gold's Gym.

Arenas, Jamison both very worthy All-Stars

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Any one who saw Gilbert Arenas light up the Indiana Pacers for 43 points on Monday, Feb. 7 surely must agree that he's an All-Star. Arenas' 24.7 points per game are more than worthy of some accolade, and a chance to shine as an Eastern Conference reserve will do the trick.

Photo: College Park - Aviation museum

By Elena Pinsky | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The aviation museum near the College Park Metro station.

La Créperie is the place to be

By Anuja Shah | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Located in the bustling row outside the Pentagon City mall, La Créperie is an unexpectedly charming bistro with lots of flair for its fairly cheap eats. As the name implies, La Créperie serves mostly crépes (although they offer sandwiches and croissants for the unadventurous of stomach and weak of wallet). Entrees range from $6 to $8, and offer tempting vegetarian and non-vegetarian options; the crépes sucrées (sweet crépes), between $5 and $6 each, are inviting by themselves or as a dessert.

Photo: Confessions of a shopaholic

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Photo: Kimble's Health Club Machines

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Several exercise machines at Kimble's.

Photo: Fitness First Machines

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

One of the several workout areas at Fitness First.

Photo: YMCA Harris Falwell workout

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Harris Falwell works out in the free weight room at the YMCA.

Un nuevo 'Ritmo Latino' aparece en Blair

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Un CD gira y con el clic de un botón, el ritmo de la música hispana retumba en las paredes del salón 163. Los pies de los bailarines se sincronizan con el bajo al ritmo de la música. En la salsa, ningún paso es repetitivo; la pista de baile está siempre abierta a la creatividad.