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Sinclair sisters continue dominance, advance to states
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Indoor Track team finished the Western Regional Championship today with thre different girls advancing to the State Championship. Sophomores Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair together advanced in three different events: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Senior Tyaishia Jackson also advanced to the Championship in the 55m. The Blair girls finished 4th overall with 41 points, finishing behind Damascus, Walter Johnson and Winston Churchill.
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.
Leftist teacher meets right-wing club
By Kristi Chakrabarti | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Features »
Members of the Young Republicans Club have finally found a place to voice their political views. At after-school meetings, students discuss tax reform, Social Security, immigration laws and the war in Iraq. They support flat tax policies and believe that the media has a heavy liberal bias. But social studies teacher Kevin Shindel challenges their opinions. "How do you know what you think you know?” he asks at almost every meeting.
Maya Angelou
By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Maya Angelou is an accomplished author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer and civil rights activist that is best known for her autobiographical novels. She was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928 and since then, has been recognized as a notable literary figure.
Photo: Print_TuCheck
By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang discusses her purchase with a salesman at a local mall.
Playoffs loss marks the end of the season
By Erik Kojola | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Blair Community Ice Hockey team's successful season came to a disappointing end as they lost to Broadneck 8-5 in the first round of the state playoffs. This was Blair's first appearance in the playoffs in team history.
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.
Photo: Print_TuShoe
By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang admires the $293 shoes she dreams of wearing to prom.
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: Farragut North - Bubbles Salon
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Ballston - Map of the Neighborhood
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Virginia Square Station
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Virginia Square-GMU station
Photo: Senior Motivational Assembly
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Perdomo, a senior, fills out an informational packet during the Senior motivational assembly.
Photo: Contact Us Graphic
By Eric Hysen | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
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 - Mimi Fashion
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Kotor 2
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My character, Lecis Lightfoot, easily parries Lord Malak's onslaught in KOTOR.
Photo: Clarendon - Thai Cuisine
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Thai food here is quick and cheap.
Photo: THPS
By | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Skating never looked so evil before THPS 3 came along and introduced Darth Maul to the sport.
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.
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: Rosslyn Station - Vie de France
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Vie de France near Rosslyn station.
Photo: Ballston Station
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Rosslyn - Olsson's Books
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
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