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Photo: Abrahm Gurmu's ID

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

Abrahm Gurmu's ID, issued to him during his first day at Blair.

The true story behind President's Day

By Elena Pinsky | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On the third Monday of every February, Montgomery County schools and administrative offices are closed in observance of President's Day. To students, this day may only be a welcome extension to the weekend because few know the true origins of this holiday. In fact, over time, the holiday has transformed from one that commemorates the birthday of former President George Washington to one that honors all past American presidents.

Photo: Zora Neale Hurston

By | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Zora Neale Hurston, teacher and celebrated author.

Photo: Dorothy Dandridge

By | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Dorothy Dandridge, first black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Dorothy Dandridge

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Dorothy Dandridge was born on Nov. 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her acting career began when she and her sister, Vivian, performed as part of "The Wonder Children," a group Dandridge's mother, Ruby Dandridge, who was an actress herself, created. During the 1930s, Dandridge left high school and established "The Dandrige Sisters," a performing group consisting of three women, including Dandrige, her sister and a friend, Etta James.

Ralph Ellison

By Danny Scheer | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Published in the early 1950s, "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison chronicled the title character's struggle against black oppression in America and became one of the most significant novels in black American literature.

NBA: A look at the Eastern Conference at the Break

By Adith Sekaran, Isamu Bae | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A look at the NBA's Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.

NBA: A look at the Western Conference at the Break

By Adith Sekaran, Isamu Bae | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A look at the NBA's Western Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.

Zora Neale Hurston

By Danny Scheer | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Zora Neale Hurston, celebrated author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," flourished during the Harlem Renaissance alongside other cherished black authors such as W.E.B. Dubois and Richard Wright. Hurston wrote many essays and stories incorporating black, American anthropology as well as social and cultural race themes. Her books also contained autobiographical information because Hurston primarily drew from her experiences while living in Florida.

Blair loses in second round of playoffs

By Erik Kojola | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The Blair Community Ice Hockey team's season came to an end after their lost to the second-seeded Howard 9-4 on Friday, Feb. 18 after Blair advanced to the second-round of the playoffs because Broadneck had to forfeit their earlier win over Blair.

Albert John Luthuli

By Seema Kacker | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Albert John Luthuli was a prominent leader of the nonviolent civil rights movement in South Africa and an activist for peace and quality education. He was born around 1898 in a small tribe in Groutville and died July 21, 1967.

The East should prepare to be humbled

By Adith Sekaran | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Based on the firepower of the West's roster, the final score of the 54th All Star game in Denver will be rather lopsided in West's favor.

NBA at the All-Star Break: Award Winners

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

While the most memorable moment of this season was the horrific fight that went on in Detroit back in November, by now, every one in the country who watched TV the week after that fight knows about it. I think the Food Channel broke in to its show "Iron Chef II: The Benihana Beatdown” to discuss the NBA melee.

August Wilson

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

August Wilson, born Frederick August Kittel, is a renowned playwright and poet whose most famous works include "Fences" (1987), "The Piano Lesson" (1990) and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (1984). During his career, Wilson has earned various honors including two Pulitzer Prizes, the American Theater Critics Award, 23 honorary degrees, a Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics Circles Awards.

Photo: Historian Alfred Goldberg

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

History teacher George Vlasits stands with historian Alfred Goldberg, a guest speaker who spoke to 9th grade CAP students on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Housing at high costs

By Kiran Bhat | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Features »

It wasn't much. In one corner of the tiny apartment was a hidden bedroom door; in the other, the open entrance to a bathroom. Surveying her prospective home, English teacher Pam Bryant was not impressed. But when she learned that her prospective apartment was selling for $80,000 more than it had been only one year before, Bryant knew she couldn't afford it, and gave up hope of purchasing a place in Montgomery County.

Remembering Arthur Miller

By Emma Zachurski | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In National »

Playwright Arthur Miller, known best for his plays "The Crucible" and "Death of a Salesman," passed away in his home in Roxbury, Connecticut on the evening of Feb. 10. His death was due to congestive heart failure, according to CNN.

Photo: Junior Olympic Fencing Championships 8

By | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Czapanskiy fencing in the 128 round.

Photo: SPIDERMAN FOR REAL

By | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Junior Olympic Fencing Championships 9

By | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Czapanskiy fencing in the 128 round.

Ella Fitzgerald

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The list of Ella Fitzgerald's achievements is more than a mile long. The woman, who has been called the "first lady of song," has received 13 Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, recorded more than 2,000 songs, sold more than 40 million albums and earned four honorary degrees from Yale, Talladego, Howard and Darthmouth. Fitzgerald has also been attributed with being the innovator of the singing style known as "scat."

Silver Chips Online's guide to gyms

By Jordan Goldstein | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

We've all heard it before: good nutrition and exercise are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. But many people complain that they just don't have the time or opportunity to exercise. Therefore, a Silver Chips Online investigation has been conducted of local gyms open from sun-up to sun-down that offer a variety of machines, classes and pools for members. So now, there's no more excuses. It's time to start up those forgotten New Year's resolutions and get in shape.

Photo: Junior Olympic Fencing Championships 11

By | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Czapanskiy fencing in the 64 round.