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Ten people killed during a school shooting spree

By Kelly Ferguson | March 24, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A teenage gunman killed 10 people and left several others wounded after he opened fire at a Minnesota high school and a home on an Indian reservation on March 21, reported the Washington Post. According to the FBI, the gunman participated in a gunfight with police before he killed himself.

Photo: russia3

By Fidan Karimova | March 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A display of the art-work created by Russian school students, dedicated to the anniversary of WWII.

Photo: Spring Break Graphic

By Jessica Yen | March 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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By Fidan Karimova | March 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A dance by the YMCA Ayrlawn Ballet.

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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and former India Prime Minister Atal Behari meeting after the Kargil war.

Blair students win awards at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

By June Hu | March 24, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Blair seniors Abby Fraeman and Adam Schuyler won first and fourth prizes respectively in the Maryland division of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) research paper competition, which took place from Feb. 28 to March 1 this year in Chevy Chase. Fraeman will advance to the national symposium, to be held in San Diego from April 27 to May 1.

Terri Schiavo is not a legislative issue

By Alexander Gold | March 24, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Terri Schiavo slipped into a "persistent vegetative state" approximately 15 years ago in February of 1990 after a heart attack caused by a potassium imbalance from bulimia. After two earlier attempts by her husband, Michael Schiavo, to have the feeding tube keeping her alive removed, the tube was taken out Friday, March 18. In the days since, conservatives have slipped into high gear, first asking Florida courts to step in and then, when Florida courts refused to intervene, having Congress pass a bill giving control of the case to federal courts.

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By | March 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Two women, one from India and one from Pakistan, cheer together in the audience.

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By Fidan Karimova | March 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A folk song performed by the students of the Russian Embassy.

Silver Chips Online editor-in-chief wins Knight Ridder scholarship

By Seema Kacker | March 24, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Senior Ely Portillo, editor-in-chief of Silver Chips Online (SCO), has been named a recipient of the annual Knight Ridder minority scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards for high school journalists. Portillo is one of five awardees this year and is the fourth to win from Blair.

Photo: Light Saber fight video game

By | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

My character, Alexar Alemar, fights against three lightsabers fighting without a hand controlling them in one of the climactic battles of the game.

Photo: Ethiopia

By Hannah Rosen | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Ethiopian club performing a traditional wedding dance.

Photo: Boys' Volleyball

By Hannah Rosen | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Boys' volleyball team captain James Lee prepares to spike the ball.

International Night

By Fidan Karimova | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Friday, March 18, International Night took place in the auditorium. It was an opportunity for the many diverse cultures at Blair to represent themselves and their country to the Blair community.

Photo: Coed Volleyball

By Hannah Rosen | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Captain Zack Koerper spikes the ball in a winning match against Northwest.

Photo: Force Push Video Game

By | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Jedi can control the world around them at will, throwing their enemies around with powers like force push.

Photo: Vietnam pic.

By Hannah Rosen | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Vietnamese club performing a dance from Southern Vietnam.

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By Seema Kacker | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Ameer Abutaleb presents his senior research project during the 2005 Magnet Research Convention.

Blazers serve Jaguars

By Anthony Glynn | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

From the first serve that seemed to float to that last kill that, well, ended the match, the Blazers showed grace and control. With a 3-0 victory against the Northwest Jaguars, the coed volleyball team achieved tonight what was just out of their reach at the season opener on Monday.

A majestic "Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords"

By Alexander Gold | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Rare is the amazing computer game that captivates you until late at night, leaving you bleary eyed but ready for more in the morning. Rarer still is a quality sequel to that game. Rarest of all are the game and sequel both so amazing that you can't decide which one is better.

Modeling in the Big Apple

By Kristina Hamilton | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

It's 8 a.m., and senior Ivy Winston has to be out of the house by 9. Forget about school; this Wednesday morning, Winston's day begins with a two-hour ride on the New York subway to a modeling agency. Who knows - it may end with a photo shoot, a few walks down a runway or even an appearance on a daytime soap opera.

County Executive supports MCPS budget for FY 2006

By Feza Kikaya | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Montgomery County Executive Douglas Duncan announced his $3.6-billion Fiscal Year 2006 budget on March 15 which supports MCPS' Board of Education-approved proposal of a $1.7 billion operating budget. This budget would reduce the maximum class size guidelines for the first time in 20 years. The County Council will vote on both budgets in the near future.

Blair prepares for standardized testing

By Kristi Chakrabarti | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

After Blair's failure to meet certain categories of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act based on last school year's Maryland School Assessments (MSA) scores, academic departments have begun to institute programs and strategies to improve this year's results, according to Blair administration.

Blazers burn Jaguars for second straight win

By Kristina Yang | March 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »

MARCH 23, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM-- After opening the season with an uninspiring victory over a first-year Gaithersburg squad just two days ago, Blair's varsity boys' volleyball team pulled together and played a much more solid game against the Northwest Jaguars. The Blazers defeated the Jaguars 25-12, 25-13 and 25-13 in three straight sets, boosting their season record to 2-0.

Photo: Spanish

By Hannah Rosen | March 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hispanic club dancing the Bachata, a passionate dance which originated in the Dominican Republic.