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Photo: Confessions of a shopaholic

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Photo: Glenmont - KFC

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Removed from the devastation, students cope with the unknown in aftermath of tsunami

By Olivia Bevacqua | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Immediately after the Dec. 26 tsunamis crashed across the shores of 12 countries, people began counting the dead. Twenty-four hours after the first waves struck land, the death toll was slated at 22,000. Two days later, that number had more than tripled. 80,000. 119,000. 130,000. The number of dead and missing currently stands at 286,000 and is still climbing.

Denzel Washington

By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Denzel Washington is an accomplished actor, director, husband and father. He is known for both his great success in the film industry, as he has won several awards for his memorable roles, as well as for his good looks and charm.

Arenas, Jamison both very worthy All-Stars

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Any one who saw Gilbert Arenas light up the Indiana Pacers for 43 points on Monday, Feb. 7 surely must agree that he's an All-Star. Arenas' 24.7 points per game are more than worthy of some accolade, and a chance to shine as an Eastern Conference reserve will do the trick.

"Boogeyman" should have stayed under the bed

By Nora Boedecker | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Movies »

"Boogeyman"

Teacher's efforts recognized

By Sayoh Mansaray | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

English and Connections teacher Carole Tomayko has been nominated for the seventeenth annual Marian Greenblatt award, given to veteran teachers in Montgomery County who do an excellent job of motivating students to achieve.

Esquina Latina Newsbriefs

By | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Cambios en la escuela nocturna El cambio de hora en que empiezan las clases de la escuela nocturna fue aprobada por la Junta de Educación. Anteriormente las clases empezaban a las 5:55 p.m. hasta las 9:35 p.m. Ahora inician a las 4:30 y terminan a las 8:00 p.m. Esta decisión tomó efecto este semestre y refuerza la iniciative implementada este año para aumentar el rigor académico y de esa manera contratar maestros certificados para enseñar en la escuela nocturna en Blair. Esta iniciativa añade más contenido a los currículos. Además de mejorar el currículo, ahora hay más atención en otras áreas como la pérdida de crédito y en el aumento de seguridad en la escuela.

A chance for peace in the Middle East

By | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Op/Ed »

The election of Mahmoud Abbas as President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has given both sides of the conflict an incentive to renew peace negotiations. To gain a better sense of the concerns Palestinians have for Abbas, I interviewed two Palestinians, Mike and Alex. (With current violence on the Israel-Palestine front, printing the full names of these sources may endanger their lives.) Mike is an administrator in Bethany, West Bank, and Alex is an accountant in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem.

Romance at its best at the Red Tomato

By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

There's nothing particularly special about the exterior of the Red Tomato Café, located near the corner of St. Elm Street in Bethesda. However, after entering the tiny, tucked-away restaurant and spotting the topping-laden pizzas as they are pushed into the crescent-shaped brick oven, it's clear why the Red Tomato was named a "best eat" by Washingtonian magazine.

Photo: Takoma - 7 Eleven

By Diana Frey | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

7-Eleven near the Takoma Metro station

Blair's BNC organization teaches students about professionalism

By Grace Harter | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Two professionally equipped studios. A row of editing stations outfitted with top of the line programs and a full staff of producers, executives, DJ and assistants. While this may seem like a description of a professional company, this is, in fact, the make-up of Blair Network Communications (BNC), Blair's very own production organization located within the building.

Photo: White Flint - Bloomingdale's

By Luke McQueen | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bloomingdale's in White Flint Mall.

Photo: Aspen Hill Club Tennis

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Two courts inside the tennis bubble at the Aspen Hill Club.

Photo: halftime

By Grace Harter | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Paul McCartney shakes things up at the Super Bowl.

Photo: White Flint - White Flint Mall

By Luke McQueen | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

White Flint Mall, located just a short walk away from the White Flint Metro station.

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It's a touchdown for McCartney

By Grace Harter | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

For those not so sports-inclined, the Super Bowl is about two things: the halftime show and the creative advertisements. This year, thank goodness, was a great deal less controversial than the embarrassment that was Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's halftime show last year. Former Beatle Paul McCartney was wisely chosen as this year's halftime show entertainment-- a good choice, considering his legend enables him to carry the halftime show by himself and he manages to put on a good show without resorting to blatant sexuality and lewdness.

Photo: Takoma - CVS

By Diana Frey | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A CVS pharmacy outside the Takoma Metro station.

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George Washington Carver

By Varun Gulati | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In Print »

George Washington Carver led an extraordinary life, ever since his childhood. Born to enslaved parents, Carver was kidnapped by Confederates but was returned to his home on a Missouri farm, allegedly in exchange for a racehorse. He was crippled by an illness that prevented him from working on the field, but Carver continued to spend his time examining crops even so. This began Carver's interest in agriculture, the field where he later sought to further his education.

Photo: Student car crash

By June Hu | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Graphic of car crash in the student parking lot. Image of intersection and copyright property of Microsoft Live Local.

Photo: Student car crash at entrance

By June Hu | Feb. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Diagram of the crash in the student parking lot. Intersection image and copyright property of Microsoft Live Local.

Blazers cope with sexual harassment at work

By Sally Lanar | Feb. 7, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Each day as senior Tanu Suri leans against the counter, the customers at the photography shop where she works compliment her on looks. For months senior Suzie Adjogah dealt with the unwanted gifts her boss gave her from his travels abroad. Whenever senior Emma Karey wore a short skirt to her old job, her fellow waiters' catcalls would ring in her ears throughout her shift.

Bill Cosby

By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 7, 2005, midnight | In Print »

In a 50-minute speech that he delivered in May 2004, comedian and actor Bill Cosby criticized the black community for being unappreciative of the accomplishments of their great leaders and urged them to stop blaming the white race for their circumstances. In a later speech, he criticized black youth of today for their public demeanor and urged parents to take responsibility for their kids' behavior. Cosby's willingness to speak out reflects the personal role he has taken throughout his career in being an influential and memorable figure in history.

Leftist teacher meets right-wing club

By Kristi Chakrabarti | Feb. 7, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Young Republicans Club have finally found a place to voice their political views. At after-school meetings, they 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.

Muhammad Ali

By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 7, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Clay on Jan. 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the most influential moments in his young life occurred when Ali was 12. He met policeman Joe Martin, after Ali's bike was stolen, and the young boy told the officer that he wished to beat up the person who took his bicycle. Martin suggested, however, that before Ali took any action, he should first learn how to box and defend himself. From then on, Ali began to attend Martin's boxing gym regularly. In a short period of time, he became the best in his age group; by age 18, he had won all the possible amateur titles and qualified to participate in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, from where he brought back a gold medal.