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Montgomery Blair High School's Online Student Newspaper —— Thursday, September 3, 2020 Home News Local Technology Opinions Humor Features Lifestyle Blair Connection Entertainment Music Plays Television Food Movies Sports Blair Professional Blogs News Blog Lifestyle Blog Sports Blog Connections Blog Media Photo Video Community Corner Facebook Twitter Instagram MCPS to hold first semester entirely online Latest In Blogs Rina Haimson Sept. 3, 2020, 10:15 a.m. Tuning in to the world How musical artists are connecting with fans and helping others during the lockdown In College Nolan Wick Sept. 2, 2020, 9:56 a.m. Big Ten, PAC-12 suspend football seasons due to COVID-19 Both conferences voted to suspend their seasons due to COVID-19 In Lifestyle Blog Katalina Li Sept. 1, 2020, 9:41 a.m. The evolution of face mask culture Masks have become an integral part of life in the U.S. - will it stay that way after COVID-19 is gone? In Professional Nolan Wick Aug. 31, 2020, 8:36 a.m. Disney was anything but magical for the Wizards, but the future looks promising Washington failed to make the playoffs during its time in the NBA bubble, finishing 1-7, but the future is bright In Professional Nolan Wick Aug. 30, 2020, 6:40 p.m. Capitals’ elimination by Islanders prompts questions, change for organization Caps' former head coach leads New York to second round of playoffs after only five games, prompting Caps to fire Coach Todd Reirden In Food Isabel Corvington Aug. 26, 2020, 11:23 a.m. Baking bread is rising in popularity over quarantine For many stuck inside due to quarantine, baking bread has become a popular pastime with a variety of recipes to try at home News Rajit Mukhopadhyay Lucie Peyrebrune July 21, 2020, 11:45 p.m. MCPS to hold first semester entirely online Students will be in schools in February 2021 at the earliest Myles Feingold-Black July 15, 2020, 7:57 p.m. MCPS publishes draft of reopening plans for the fall Blazers support a mix of virtual and in-person learning for Blair's reopening. In Local Katalina Li July 9, 2020, 3:38 p.m. Number of COVID-19 cases rise nationally over Fourth of July weekend Montgomery County residents stay home while celebrating and minimal increase in new cases within county Rajit Mukhopadhyay Lucie Peyrebrune June 26, 2020, 6:10 p.m. MCPS students raise sexual assault allegations on social media Students from several schools in MCPS recently posted sexual harassment and assault allegations on social media In Local Jasmine Ali June 3, 2020, 11:34 a.m. Blair cap and gown distribution held from May 26 to May 29 How seniors collected their caps and gowns and returned materials that belong to the school Sophia Lucarelli May 8, 2020, 7:15 p.m. Online security is in question after Zoom incident Einstein student displayed a gun during an online class session Opinions Isabel Corvington Aug. 23, 2020, 9:21 p.m. Congress must take action to permanently protect “Dreamers” The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that President Trump could not immediately end DACA; however, this ruling only provides temporary security. The only way to create lasting change is through legislation written by Congress. Nolan Wick July 20, 2020, 8:28 a.m. Athletes should continue to advocate for social issues in America Many athletes have responded to the killing of George Floyd by voicing their opinions on social media or even taking to the streets themselves In Op/Ed Lucie Peyrebrune June 25, 2020, 3:48 p.m. COVID-19 exposes flaws in the American healthcare system; it's up to us to fix them The U.S. must take a leaf out of other developed countries' books and switch to universal healthcare Billy Scott June 18, 2020, 8:56 p.m. Rallies for reopening businesses are detrimental and dangerous Reopening rallies put all protesters and non-protestors at risk and aren't anywhere near worth the risk of human lives Lucie Peyrebrune April 17, 2020, 2:27 p.m. MCPS must not switch to a pass/fail grading system amid COVID-19 crisis A pass/fail system unfairly rewards students for doing the bare minimum In Op/Ed Yuri Kim March 6, 2020, 12:04 a.m. Social media activism can do more harm than good While reposting information is an easy way to express support and awareness for global issues, let us consider its efficacy and credibility Lifestyle Lucie Peyrebrune April 21, 2020, 12:07 p.m. Religious students making the most out of a global crisis From Zoom Seders to virtual masses, religious families and organizations are getting creative when it comes to worshipping from home Sophia Lucarelli Nov. 20, 2019, 11:33 p.m. Blazers take fashion inspiration from the world around them Blazers put dedication into their fall outfits Alex Russ May 31, 2019, 1:38 p.m. It's a secret (but not anymore)! The restaurants at Four Corners have more than just your regular order Catherine Lo Feb. 23, 2019, 2:55 p.m. Gallery: Sankofa 2019 Blair celebrates African-American History Month with the annual production of Sankofa and theme of New Orleans. Catherine Lo Feb. 1, 2019, 6:11 p.m. Gallery: Magnet Arts Night 2019 Students displayed their artistic talent at the annual Magnet Arts Night, featuring performances, visual art pieces, and the traditional Senior Act. Neva Taylor May 13, 2018, 12:09 p.m. Dear Mom It is that time of year again! The time of year when you have a whole day dedicated exclusively to you. Today is Mother's Day, and oh are we here for it. We have so much to say to you and only one letter to say it all in. But if you'll read nothing else but this opening paragraph, please know that we love you, and we thank you for your never-ending care and support. Features Joy Xu June 26, 2020, 1:58 p.m. “Say his name! No justice! No peace!” Nationwide protests call for immediate tangible change Yuri Kim June 25, 2020, 1:32 p.m. The LGBTQ+ community gains school curriculum representation Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) becomes one of the first school systems in the nation to approve of an LGBTQ+ studies course for its high school students. Sophia Lucarelli June 19, 2020, 10:48 a.m. Blazers' response to the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery In the afternoon of Feb. 23., Ahmaud Arbery was jogging when two residents of the neighborhood, Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis, presumed that Arbery resembled the suspect for the recent break-ins occurring in their neighborhood. They hunted him in their car, claimed that he attacked them, and shot him twice, killing him almost instantly. Shifra Dayak May 3, 2020, 12:26 a.m. Sanders' campaign suspension leaves teens conflicted Recent events led to conflict among progressives, the Democratic Party and more Yuri Kim April 29, 2020, 9:22 p.m. A homemade alternative for preventing transmission From reusing old materials to printing FDA approved designs, Blazers make face coverings for the COVID pandemic Yuri Kim April 2, 2020, 9:31 p.m. School is still in session Middle school teachers "strongly suggest" that students continue their work during the COVID-19 break Entertainment In Food Isabel Corvington Aug. 26, 2020, 11:23 a.m. Baking bread is rising in popularity over quarantine For many stuck inside due to quarantine, baking bread has become a popular pastime with a variety of recipes to try at home In Music Myles Feingold-Black July 31, 2020, 6:27 p.m. With Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, Pop Smoke Reaches New Heights Rapper's posthumous album shows his versatility and industry-changing potential. Medhanit Desta July 27, 2020, 12:30 p.m. A “Desperados” attempt at love With COVID-19 forcing people to stay home, the Netflix original “Desperados” brings adventure back into their lives Luke Sanelli July 17, 2020, 4:20 p.m. “The Last of Us Part II” does not deserve the wrath of us Naughty Dog’s sequel to 2013’s “The Last of Us” rises above controversy and represents a major step forward for video game storytelling Shruti Chauhan , Samuel Schulman , Sujay Swain July 10, 2020, 2:28 p.m. A toast to the Class of 98 Blair alumni and singer Eric Hutchinson dedic...