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"A Lot Like Love" is painful

By Joanna Pinto-Coelho | April 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

I almost liked him better as the annoying dude on Punk'd, with his trucker hats and raglan t-shirts, playing pranks on Jessica Alba and Rachel Bilson. Why did he try to become a "serious actor" all of a sudden? And why did he drag Amanda Peet into it?


Blair Fair held

By Feza Kikaya | April 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The annual Blair Fair drew in staff, students and parents along the school's main hallway on April 22. Blair's many organizations advertised the successes of their programs by exhibiting student work and achievements.


Mr & Ms Blazer contest receives large turnout

By Feza Kikaya | April 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Joshua Gilmore and Monique Eldridge were named Mr. and Ms. Blazer in the annual competition held during Blair Fair on April 22. The act drew a large, supportive audience interested in viewing student talent.


Photo: Print - Poetry Surreal Julia

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Blair Robotics Club unable to compete in FIRST Robotics Competition

By Erik Li | April 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Funding issues prevented the Blair Robotics Club from competing in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) National Robotics Competition this past Tuesday, April 19 through Thursday, April 21.


Photo: Big Band Jam

By Jeremy Goodman | April 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair students perform in Freedom Plaza as part of the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra, during the first annual Big Band Jam on Saturday, April 23. The event celebrated National Jazz Appreciation Month.


Photo: y and g prex of senate and gov

By Shannon Egan | April 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

President of the Senate Mike Miller and Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich, Jr. speak in the senate quarters to the youth senators in Youth and Government


Photo: y and g maggy

By Shannon Egan | April 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Maggy Acosta debates in the senate on the Youth and Government's annual 3 day trip to Annapolis for mock legislature.



Blair places second in Knowledge Master Open

By Jordan Goldstein | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Blair placed second in the Spring 2005 Knowledge Master Open (KMO), an international bi-annual team trivia competition that Blair's "It's Academic" team participates in. The two-hour competition was held Tuesday, April 19 and results were announced Friday, April 22.


Blazers bitten by Bulldogs

By Anthony Glynn | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

In a complete reversal of last week's 3-0 victory over Wheaton, the Blazers lost to Churchill in straight sets today when they started having trouble with serves and blocks.


"The Interpreter": not lost in translation

By Joanna Pinto-Coelho | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Prolific producer Sydney Pollack ("Cold Mountain," "The Talented Mr. Ripley") directs the new film "The Interpreter," starring previous colleagues Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn, and succeeds by all accounts; the plot fascinates viewers from beginning to end, the stars both deliver amazing performances, and the film teaches viewers volumes without a hint of preaching.


The offbeat allure of cult films

By Sayoh Mansaray | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On a Saturday afternoon in February junior Clare Marshall and her family sit in her living room watching a film that Marshall is an avid fan of: "Napoleon Dynamite." Marshall and her family say quotes along with the movie and laugh aloud at the hilarious parts. "Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills," Clare says, imitating Napoleon's trademark throaty drawl. "You know, like nun chuck skills, bow hunting skills...computer hacking skills."



Photo: "Kung Fu Hustle" poster

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Photo: Mercury Levels

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Some of the later levels are nearly impossible.


Photo: Mercury Box Shot

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Archer Maclean's Mercury for PSP


Redskins blown away by the draft

By Michael Bushnell | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Auburn went 13-0, winning the best conference in football. The Washington Redskins used their two first round draft picks Saturday on good players, from a great team. Problem is, especially in the case of their second pick, QB Jason Campbell, the pick makes no sense at all.


Photo: Mercury Obstacles

By | April 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Frequent obstacles complicate the levels.


"Kung Fu Hustle" kicks conventional comedy out the door

By Emma Zachurski | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Movies »

The art of Kung Fu is a serious study that takes discipline and effort. Organized crime gangs are intimidating, violent and ruthless groups who have the ability to throw entire cities into chaos. Now what happens when these two subjects come together? Why, you get "Kung Fu Hustle," the funniest film of 2005 so far.


Photo: "A Lot Like Love" poster

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NBA playoffs: first round

By Pratik Bhandari, Adith Sekaran, Isamu Bae | April 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Rejoice, Washington area basketball fans! For the first time in eons, the playoffs are coming to town. Of course, the playoff thirst isn't going to be quenched until the Wizards win the championship, but it's definitely a step. Hey, if a few dominoes fall our way, we could even win it this year. Here's a peek at the first round of the playoffs, plotting out the course for what will hopefully be a good stab at the championship.

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