The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD

Issue Date: Friday, December 14, 2007 Issue: 2007 December Last Update: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Boys’ swimming aims to flip turn new season around

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 By: Chris Kaleyias

December 14 2007- With a disappointing loss in the season opener, the boys’ swimming team is hoping to experience a change of pace in hopes of earning a winning record.
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THIS REALLY IS ROCKET SCIENCE: Young engineers reach for stars in national competition

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 By: James Lanning

With a victory in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, seniors Anthony Morales, Chris Muller, Tiffany Chau and Andrew Edgley hope to win $15,000 and a flight to see the London Air Show.
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HE’S A REAL RENAISSANCE MAN: Mild-mannered male by day, time-traveling teen by knight

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Maya Barlev

December 14 2007- Let’s go back to a gentler, kinder time: A time of chivalry and knighthood; a time where cars were horses, emails were carrier pigeons, and staph infection was the bubonic plague.
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Early decision brings security, relaxation time to many seniors

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Kirsy Groff and Julia Kraut

The dreadful wait is finally over. Today, like everyday for the past month, you ran to the mailbox hoping to see a thick packet from your dream college. Finally the letter saying congratulations arriv
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Sleepless in Silver Spring: students long for restful, rewarding REM cycles: Lack of sleep obstructs ability to focus, stay awake

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Kirsty Groff

December 14 2007- Next time you receive a less-than-satisfactory grade on your report card, your study skills may not be the only issue involved. The bigger problem may be your sleeping habits.
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Q&A with Carolyn Hax

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Interview adapted by Maya Barlev and Amey Owen

December 14 2007- Carolyn Hax, writer and columnist for the Washington Post’s “Tell Me About It,” recently spoke at the Mark Curtis Awards for the Arts and Humanities and gave The Beat an insight into
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Searching for absolutely perfect gifts? Look no further than these presents: Something special for every single stereotype

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Sean Forsythe

December 14 2007- Ever since the holiday season began (somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving), everyone has been scrambling to figure out the perfect gift for that special someone. Unfortunatel
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Clubs reach out to community, play Santa for the needy: Involved teens take lead in collecting holiday donations for those less fortunate

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Brontë Abell & Kirsten Petersen

December 14 2007- Holidays are a little brighter this year for children in our community, thanks to the kindness of the fundraisers organized by ACTION and the S&J Toy Drive.
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Senior wants filter for inappropriate content on HisTube

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Alexander Leishman

YouTube: one of the top ten most visited websites in the world. With just an internet connection and computer (or iPhone), one can find a video of anything imaginable.The benefits of YouTube have been
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Silly videos and blogs become satisfyingly distracting for lazy senior

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By: Makeba Hinds

You know the feeling you get when you’re knee deep in college essays, science labs and other things you should be doing, but you just kept putting off? Procrastination - we’ve all been there. Put of
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No one, no one can emulate this diva’s singing

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Kayla Williams

Nowadays, it’s hard to find that classic artist. There is the “hot and sexy” pop diva that dominates MTV and ringtone commercials, the hip hop guru that raps about the thug life and who has been lucky

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Reality shows fall to these side-splitting comedies: This winter, automated audience laughter makes comeback

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Ian Nyanin

There is a very good chance that your TIVO may be depressed, given the heaping amount of reality show garbage and the innumerable, almost-identical branches extending from the tedious tree of the fore

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Audiences should rush to see real-life musical fairytale

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Lily Reagan

August Rush gets much deserved applause for its wonderful cast, which was truly a band of characters that fit the profiles of musicians, but also touched the audience with its sweet, but somewhat un

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Any way you slice it, Ella’s pizza is the best

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Alexander Blocker

Anyone who scoffs at the idea of pizza being fine cuisine clearly has not had the pleasure of dining at Ella’s.

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Singing on tune provides fulfilment, way of expression for students

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Talia Chicherio and Tomiko Mason

Music-rich evenings will characterize December 19 and 20, as choral and instrumental students display their talents at the choral concert and Winter Pops concert.

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90s trends, bands make comeback, bringing joy to lives of many fans: Spice Girls, Ace of Base, Aqua reunite, breaking today’s music mold

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Tomiko Mason and Sacha Vega

Fanny packs, scrunchies, the Monica Lewinsky scandal: all things best left in the 90s. Music, however, is one cultural phenomenon that can transcend a decade of time. Good news for all who have been m

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Computer Chronicles goes beyond Eubie TV, hits wide web: Student project recognized, featured on Will Ferrell’s FunnyorDie.com

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Kelly Shih and Molly Wallace

From “spacements” to “bigjellyrollplay.com”, Eubie TV’s Computer Chronicles entertained many students at Blake on the morning announcements. Now, the ubiquitous sketch is entertaining people all over

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Marching band looks to take bite out of life at Gator Bowl 2008

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Kara Rose

Marching band, Orchestra and the Eubie Blake Jazz Ensemble are leaving December 29 for Florida in order to compete and play in the Gator Bowl halftime show during the band department’s Florida Perform

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Seniors bring banal college application process to life with auditions: Students face the music, showcase talents to university representatives

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Anjalee Martin

You are standing on stage, and suddenly the performance you have been dreaming of and working towards is here. All the lights are shining on you and all your effort comes down to the longest and most

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UNDERWATER GENIUS: For this photographer, success is below sea level

Thursday, December 13, 2007 By Amey Owen