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Miles Davis, trumpet player and pioneer of cool jazz and modal jazz styles.
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By Emma Norvell | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Nat King Cole
By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Jazz musician Nat King Cole, like many great black entertainers, was first introduced to music in church. Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama to Reverend Edward James Coles, Sr. and Perlina Adams Coles. Cole was one of 13 children, but only five of his sisters and brothers grew up to be adults.
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By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Breast cancer survivor Mary Livingston speaks to junior and senior female students during a third period assembly on Feb. 16.
Student education lost in translation
By Katy Lafen | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Features »
When senior Jose Kafie lived in El Salvador, his parents were actively involved in his education. They hosted a parent reunion, met with his teachers regularly and made time to talk with Kafie about school. However, once his family moved to Silver Spring in search of more opportunities, everything changed.
Blair holds senior inspirational assembly
By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
All seniors were required to attend an assembly yesterday, Feb. 15, that lasted for an hour during second period. During the assembly, a speaker encouraged the Blazers to pursue a college degree.
NHL season officially cancelled
By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters Wednesday Feb. 16 that the league was unable to reach an agreement with the players union, and the 2004-2005 season has been officially cancelled.
"Dawn" of a new and beautiful day
By Nick Falgout | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The recent rediscovery of the synthesizer had left me a bit confused. Synthesizers don't generally summon particularly good mental images, unless of course one is a fan of overly schmaltzy "Rocky"-endings or big-poofy-hair bands of the late 80's. When bands like The Killers and Motion City Soundtrack recently decided that is was time to dig up that particular grave, the results were less than stellar. The best tracks The Killers had to offer were relatively synth-free anyway (a la "Mr. Brightside,") and Motion City Soundtrack's whining casio-lines were more annoyingly catchy than musical. Neither band profited from the relic, and both suffered. But M83's sophomore release, "Before the Dawn Heals Us,” has absolved my doubt. M83 succeeds where others before them failed: namely, in making the synthesizer an addition to, not a subtraction from, the music, and masterful one at that. The soaringly, hauntingly, painfully, and at times creepily beautiful tracks on the French band's sophomore release are well worth their weight in any arbitrary precious metal, as well as $17.99 or a couple months of grating "Somebody Told Me" choruses.
Maryland upsets rival Duke
By Erik Kojola | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The University of Maryland men's basketball team has all but ensured a bid to the NCAA tournament for the 12th year in a row as they defeated both Virginia Tech and Duke this week. With the Terrapins upset 99-92 OT victory over seventh-ranked Duke, Maryland swept the Blue Devils in the regular season for the first time since the 1994-95 season.
"Hitch”: refreshing and cute
By Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Will Smith returns to the big screen in 2005 with "Hitch,” his first romantic comedy, alongside comedian Kevin James and rising starlet Eva Mendes. Though "Hitch” does not step outside the proverbial chick-flick box, its characters and conflicts give an old tune new flair and prevent any sort of jaded vibe.
Miles Davis
By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Miles Davis was born in 1926 and grew up in East St. Louis, where he began playing the trumpet at age 13. By the time he was 15, Davis was already playing professionally in local jazz groups. After high school, Davis moved to New York to attend the Institute of Musical Art and search out his idol, Charlie Parker.
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.
Breast cancer assembly held for junior and senior girls
By Caitlin Garlow | Feb. 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »
An assembly to promote breast cancer awareness was held today, Feb. 16 in the auditorium during third period for females in eleventh and twelfth grade.
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.
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By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang discusses her purchase with a salesman at a local mall.
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By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Dang admires the $293 shoes she dreams of wearing to prom.
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.
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.
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