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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.

Photo: Print_TuShoe

By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Dang admires the $293 shoes she dreams of wearing to prom.

Photo: Ballston Station

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: GMU/Virginia - Metro Cafe and Gourmet

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Grab a quick bite to eat here before entering the GMU station.

Photo: Clarendon - Pacers

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Visit Pacers to get ourfitted for any running sport.

Non-profit organization offers tour of Old Blair Auditorium

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The non-profit Old Blair Auditorium Project held a tour of the Old Blair Auditorium on the morning of Monday, Feb. 14 in an attempt to draw attention to the ongoing effort to renovate the isolated structure. According to the organization's president Busy Graham, the auditorium would further the development of performing arts programs in downtown Silver Spring.

Photo: GWU Station - George Washington Statue

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A statue of George Washington outside the GWU station.

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: GWU Station - George Washington Hospital

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Grammys conclude with a few surprises

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The 47th Grammy Awards concluded with a few twists. Ray Charles, who died earlier this year, won eight awards; Kanye West and Usher both won three awards each, but were eclipsed by Alicia Keys, who won four Grammys.

Photo: Virginia Square Station

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Virginia Square-GMU station

Photo: Ballston MU - Tivoli

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Metro - Starbucks

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Kotor

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Darth Malak stands no chance against the fury of my force lightning in KOTOR.

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: Old Blair Auditorium 1

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Playbills decorate the wings of the Old Blair Auditorium.

Photo: Rosslyn Station - Rosslyn Spectrum

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Rosslyn Spectrum

Photo: Senior Inspirational Speaker

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Boston Market, Ritz Camera

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Senior Motivational Assembly

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Perdomo, a senior, fills out an informational packet during the Senior motivational assembly.

Photo: Metro - Sign

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

High rate of teen car crashes may be caused by immature brain

By Kelly Ferguson | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Researchers believe that the adolescent brain may be the cause of the high rate of car crashes among teenagers, according to a recent article in the Washington Post. A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study suggests that the region of the brain that inhibits risky behavior is not fully developed until age 25.

Photo: Clarendon - Thai Cuisine

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Thai food here is quick and cheap.

Photo: Rosslyn Station - Berlin Wall exhibit

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Berlin Wall exhibit at the Rosslyn Station.

Photo: Farragut North - thai Kingdom

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Thai restaurant near the Farragut North station.