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Controversy over A-Level examinations in German school

By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The article below is from the Carl-von-Ossietzky-Gymnasium school newspaper, located in Hamburg, Germany. The article deals with the newly implemented A-Level examination, a test that is taken by all graduating students in thirteenth grade in Hamburg schools. The A-Level exam is very similar to the standardized testing in American schools.

Governor pushes highway plan

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.

Photo: Tenleytown Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

UPDATE: His first and last day at Blair

By Allison Elvove, Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Monday, Jan. 31, junior Abrahm Gurmu died of heart disease. It was his first day at Blair. Abrahm, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, came to America eight months ago to pursue a better education. "He was very eager to go to school," said Abrahm's cousin, senior Namerud Admasu. Abrahm was also a model student back at home in Addis Keteema School, according to his older brother, Dawit Gurmu, who said Abrahm was one of 10,000 students, out of a pool of five million, to receive a high score on an important nationwide exam.

Photo: Pentagon City - J.Crew

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Van Ness-UDC Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Van Ness-UDC Metro station

Photo: Dupont circle - Kramerbooks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.

Photo: Friendship Heights Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Friendship Heights station

Photo: Pentagon Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Friendship Heights - Neiman-Marcus

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Pentagon City - Macy's

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Photo: Court House - AMC Movie Theater

By Shannon Egan | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Tenleytown - Best Buy

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown

Photo: Friendship Heights - Saks Fifth Avenue

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Dupont Circle - Wrapworks

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Photo: woodley Park - sake club

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Keanu Reeves in "Constantine"

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The brooding Keanu Reeves as John Constantine in "Constantine."

Sinclairs represent Blair at State Championship

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair represented the Blair indoor track team today at the Maryland State Championship for indoor track and field. The girls placed highly in each of the three events they competed in: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Each girl finished 7th or better in each event, but only Halsey was able to improve upon one of her times from the Regional Championships.

Photo: Court House - Boston Market

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.

Photo: Cleveland Park Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Cleveland Park Station

Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Metro Center - E Street Cinema

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

E Street Cinema near Metro Center

Spike Lee

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.