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John F. Kennedy
By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Former President John F. Kennedy played a vital role in the civil rights movement, but his life was ended by an assassin's bullet before some of his greatest goals were realized.
Blazers let another slip by
By Ellie Blalock | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
FEB. 15, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM- The Blazers seemed to finally be turning their season around after defeating Sherwood and then Richard Montgomery, both strong squads, by margins of 28 and ten, respectively. However, after losing to powerhouse Gaithersburg Feb. 10, the girls seem to have returned to their old ways: remaining neck-and-neck with their opponents, pulling ahead for what looks like an easy win and finally watching it all fall apart in disastrous fourth quarters.
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: Clarendon - Clarendon Center
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Metro - Mimi Fashion
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Clarendon - Thai Cuisine
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Thai food here is quick and cheap.
Louis Armstrong
By Alexander Gold | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong, also known as Satchmo, was born into poverty in 1901 in New Orleans. He had a rough childhood and was sent to "James Home for Colored Waifs," an institution dedicated to reforming troublesome youth, after he fired a pistol into the air on New Years Eve; he was only 11 years old. While there, Armstrong started playing the cornet in the home's brass band. After about 18 months, Armstrong was released, and he started playing at clubs with his mentor Joe "King" Oliver, one of the first jazz musicians.
Photo: Rosslyn - Olsson's Books
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
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 Hospital
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Rosslyn Station - Freedom Park
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Freedom Park near Rosslyn station.
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: Virginia Square Station
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Virginia Square-GMU station
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: Metro - deli
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Farragut North - thai Kingdom
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
A Thai restaurant near the Farragut North station.
Photo: Rosslyn Station - Berlin Wall exhibit
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
A Berlin Wall exhibit at the Rosslyn Station.
Blair girls continue improvement at Regional Championship
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Indoor Track team competed amongst its toughest competition at the Western Regional Indoor Track Championships today. Blair placed highly in several events, with three athletes qualifying for State Championships before a power outage ended the meet prematurely.
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: Contact Us Graphic
By Eric Hysen | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Metro - Starbucks
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Ballston - Map of the Neighborhood
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
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