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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.

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.

A Rosenwinkel is a Rosenwinkel is a Rosenwinkel

By Jeremy Goodman | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

It's a rare treat to see Kurt Rosenwinkel perform in this country, now that he has relocated to Zurich. A lucky audience had the pleasure of seeing the dazzling guitarist perform along with his quintet last Thursday evening, March 17, at Blues Alley. The group was touring in support of Rosenwinkel's new album, "Deep Song," released earlier this month.

Snack sales decline

By Christopher Consolino | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Blair's vending-machine sales fell sharply after the introduction of new, healthier snacks earlier this year. In response to the low sales, Monumental Vending and Midlantic Vending companies altered their contracts with Blair, according to Principal Phillip Gainous.

Northern Irish education officials visit Blair

By Ekta Taneja | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The principal of Ulidia College, a secondary school in North Ireland, and a governor on its regional school board visited Blair and spoke to classes on Friday, March 18. The officials were on a trip visiting high schools and universities in the Boston and D.C. areas.

A truly mad weekend

By Adith Sekaran | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

This year's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's basketball tournament has been nothing less than mad. In the first two rounds several talented and proven teams ranked in the top four lost to weaker squads. These upsets have put most of the bracket pools in this country in mayhem.

Photo: Print - Seminary

By | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Pagoda at the National Park Seminary.

Photo courtesy of Save our Seminary

Stupidity is really hard to dodge

By Dan Greene | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Elementary school is a wonderful place, full of rich life lessons learned from being exposed to the real world for the first time. But while discovering where glue lies on the food pyramid makes for an easy lesson, not every message is as fun to learn. School is the first time kids aren't hugged non-stop, and it is the first place they will discover that they won't win at everything in life.

Photo: Print - Seminary Sign

By Charlie Woo | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The seminary from Forest Glen Rd.

Photo: Jewish Culture Club Sells Tickets for Purim Party

By Elena Pinsky | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Jewish Culture Club sell tickets for their Purim Poker Party outside the SAC during 5A lunch on March 22.

Photo: Irish School Official Visit

By Varun Gulati | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Eugene Martin, principal of Ulidia College in Northern Ireland, spoke to Blair students on Friday, March 18.

Jack Johnson's third album floats along, but never soars

By Jonah Gold | March 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

"In Between Dreams," the newest release from singer/songwriter Jack Johnson, seems to be one continuous song, the acoustic guitar always soft, the melodies always upbeat, and Johnson always singing just over a whisper. But this formula has made Jack Johnson a platinum-selling artist and a favorite with people hoping to escape to his world of palm trees and beautiful beaches where even loss can be accompanied by major chords.

Photo: Irish School Official Visit 1

By Tiffany Yee | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silver Chips Online writers share the site with visiting Irish school officials.

Photo: Irish School Official Visit

By Varun Gulati | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Christine Harpur, a governor on a Northern Ireland northern school board, spoke to Blair students on Friday, March 11.

Photo: Irish School Official Visit

By Varun Gulati | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Eugene Martin, principal of Ulidia College in Northern Ireland, spoke to Blair students on Friday, March 18.

Photo: Jewish Culture Club Sells Tickets for Annual Purim Party

By Elena Pinsky | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Jewish Culture Club sell tickets for their Purim Poker Party outside the SAC during 5A lunch on March 22.

Photo: Irish Principal Works with Chips Staff

By Tiffany Yee | March 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silver Chips Online Managing Editor Seema Kacker shares the SCO site with Eugene Martin, principal of Ulidia College in Northern Ireland.

Blazers defeated in season opener

By Erik Kojola | March 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The Blair Blazers girls' lacrosse team suffered a painful 16-4 loss at the hands of the Poolesville Falcons as the Blazers lost their season and home opener on Monday evening.

Photo: P4rint - Boys Basketball

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Photo: Print - Basketball

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Photo: Print - Drive to Survive

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Blair gymnastics starts off on shaky feet

By Clair Briggs | March 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

After ending last year's season with a disappointing sixth place out of seven teams in the County meet, the girls' gymnastics team has been hit hard this year with the loss of several key athletes.

Photo: Print - Basketball

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Congress turns steroid hearing into a joke

By Michael Bushnell | March 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Last Thursday, March 17, March Madness was overshadowed by 11 hours of congressional steroid hearings on Capitol Hill. The testimony session was long, and didn't really answer much. Several politicians who tried to make a name for themselves through this should be embarrassed.