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Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn in "The Aviator."

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Best Director Oscar winner Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby."

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Best Actress Oscar winner Hilary Swank in "Million Dollar Baby."

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By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Students march in front of the Capital on Feb. 26

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"Sideways" Adapted Screenplay Oscar winners Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor.

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By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner Morgan Freeman in "Million Dollar Baby."

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"Incredibles" screenwriter and director Brad Bird.

Leontyne Price

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Although she may have not been an abolitionist or brilliant orator, Leontyne Price contributed her talent to the classical arts, becoming the first black opera singer to perform on television. She also performed in Vienna, Austria, the home of classical opera, immortalizing herself as one of the greatest singers of her time.

Morgan Freeman

By Grace Harter | Feb. 27, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Actor Morgan Freeman has had an extremely successful career on Broadway, on television and in the movies. He is known as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, and audiences have come to learn that if it's Freeman, then it's going to be a stellar performance.

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Original Screenplay Oscar winner Michel Gondry of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

Paul Robeson

By Erik Li | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Paul Robeson was a left-wing, American singer and actor who became world famous for his role as Joe in the musical "Show Boat." In addition, Robeson was an All-American football player for Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey but declined a career as a professional athlete so that he could pursue a law degree at Columbia University.

Strathmore's jazz debut is a sloppy start

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the newly opened Strathmore Hall in Rockville held its first jazz concert, presenting the Mingus Big Band, a 14-member ensemble dedicated to the musical legacy of the late bassist and composer Charles Mingus. The event's theme was "Blues and Politics."

Blazers show grace under pressure

By Ellie Blalock | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

FEB. 26, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM- After so many sure-bets that turned into heart-breakingly close losses during the regular season, the Blair girls basketball team hoped to prove themselves worthy as they began their playoff run. They hoped to prove themselves to be what they really are: a group of talented players who have the ability to gel on court and make things happen in pressure situations.

Blair swimming ends season with strong performance at Metros

By Kristina Yang | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

FEB. 26, MONTGOMERY AQUATIC CENTER" Every year, after the regular season is over and done with, after divisional and county championship trophies have been awarded and the annual inter-division demotions and promotions are finalized, Montgomery County's swimmers get one last chance to race before it's time to leave the pool until next year: the Metropolitan Area Championships. The Championships bring together qualifying swimmers from 46 teams from around the region, including several top-ranked private school teams, and the level of competition at the meet is far more intense than at any county-sponsored equivalent.

Nat Turner

By Grace Harter | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Nat Turner, a slave who lived in the 1800s, is one of the most famous historical black figures to date. Turner, who led a slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831, was a preacher who claimed to have visions from God. He was hailed as a prophet by many slaves of the time, especially because of the signs he believed God sent him and because of his uncanny knowledge of events that happened long before he was born.

Blazers taken down in first round

By Dan Greene | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

FEB. 26, SPRINGBROOK The Blazers put up a hardy opposition to the ferocious Blue Devils for much of the game tonight, but a flurry of Springbrook scoring coupled with the ejection of coach Orlando Larracuente took the wind out of Blair's sails and let the Blue Devils run away with the first-round playoff match, 64-45.

Pledge of Allegiance causes debate of its own

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 26, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Every school day, 184 times a year, the Pledge of Allegiance comes on over the public address system at Blair. Most Blazers stand, reluctantly or not, while a good number of others don't stand at all - in part due to contempt for the government and in part due to just plain laziness.

Blair teacher nominated for six Wammies

By Ekta Taneja | Feb. 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Magnet computer science teacher Karen Collins was recently nominated for six 2004 Washington Area Grammys, or "Wammies," for her solo and group country music performances. She did not win the awards in any of the categories.

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By Diana Frey | Feb. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photography teacher Franklin Stallings stands for the Pledge of Allegiance while his students talk in the background.

Photo: Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier, the second black to receive an Academy Award and the first actor to insist a certain percentage of black crew members be present for films on which he worked.

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Whitney Houston, the first female artist to have an album debut at number one on the charts.

Nelson Mandela

By Erik Li | Feb. 25, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A South African nationalist and politician, Nelson Mandela became the first freely-elected president of South Africa in 1994. He implemented several social reforms and was a key player in the development of a democratic South Africa.

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Ray Charles, R&B, blues and pop musician.

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Nat Turner, slave, preacher and leader of a slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831.