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Roller coaster weekend makes NHL look even worse

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The NHL did it again. Incredible. And by incredible I mean absolutely disgraceful. That's what Saturday's labor meetings were to the sport that somehow made itself look even more inept and selfish than it was when the season got cancelled on Wednesday.

Governor pushes highway plan

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

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: Pentagon City - Macy's

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

Photo: Court House - AMC Movie Theater

By Shannon Egan | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee

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

Silver Chips Online Oscar predictions

By Grace Harter, Danny Scheer, Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Three of Silver Chips Online's entertainment staff writers have endeavoured to predict the winners of the 2004-2005 Academy Awards. Submit your own predictions in 12 poll categories!

Photo: Pentagon City - Gap

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

Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks

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

Sinclairs represent Blair at State Championship

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

Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair represented the Blair indoor track team today at the Maryland State Championship for indoor track and field. The girls placed highly in each of the three events they competed in: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Each girl finished 7th or better in each event, but only Halsey was able to improve upon one of her times from the Regional Championships.

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 - Neiman-Marcus

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.

Photo: Friendship Heights - Saks Fifth Avenue

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

Spike Lee

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.

Photo: Dupont circle Station

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

Dupont Circle Station in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Photo: farragut North - Gap

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

Photo: Metro Center Station

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

Photo: Metro Center - E Street Cinema

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

E Street Cinema near Metro Center

Photo: Pentagon City - J.Crew

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

Photo: Tenleytown - Hudson trail Outfitters

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

Photo: Friendship Heights - Maggianos

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

Maggiano's restaurant, located near the Friendship Heights station.

Click here for a review of Maggiano's.

Photo: Pentagon - Lacoste

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

Photo: Bethesda - Austin Grill

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

Austin Grill near the Bethesda station.