The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD
Issue Date: Friday, February 08, 2008 Issue: 2008 February Last Update: Friday, February 15, 2008
  • Nightly News muse captures heart, soul of addicted viewer: Anchor Williams proves more than just a pretty face

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Kelly Shih

    2/8/08-- Some delight in the über-cheery dream-making of Ryan Seacrest, others in the hunky hospitality of McDreamy, McSteamy and other fast food fantasies. But for me, there is only one charmer on ev

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  • Halls wreak havoc: students walking hard or hardly walking?: Senior lays down law for lazy pedestrians, dreams of struggle-free traveling

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Alexander Leishman

    2/8/08-- As teenagers, a lot of us have spent many hours learning to drive. Whether learning to drive in a classroom or next to an irate parent, we should all know basic traffic laws.

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  • Black history month gives sense of pride

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Brittany Fennell

    2/8/08-- Just imagine being persecuted everyday for the color of your skin or the melody within your heart which gives you the beauty of an inner voice. Some may look at Black history month as a testi

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  • GREAT ACTOR TAKES FINAL BOW IN HOLLYWOOD: Talented leading man Heath Ledger found dead in SoHo apartment

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Hannah Verlich & Mary Kate Kalinich

    Hollywood suffered a hard blow January 22 when Heath Ledger—beloved father, actor and son—was pronounced dead at 3:36 pm.

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  • WHEEL OF FORTUNE: Unicycling junior spins to success

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Julia Kraut

    When one thinks of unicycles, thoughts of bearded ladies, elephants and trapezes may come to mind. However, for one student, this unique sport is more than a sideshow attraction; it is a source of lo

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  • Sharing laughs, good times provides seniors with thrill : Outdoor education combines life lessons with ghost stories, teamwork

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Sarah Citrenbaum and Anjalee Martin

    A weekend in the woods with a group of 11 year olds may not sound appealing to many students, but for a group of select seniors it was an experience to remember.

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  • Festival showcases local performers acting their best: Maryland State Theater competition provides talent, fun for masses

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Kara Rose

    Several of the school’s most gifted actors and singers will showcase their talents at the Maryland High School Theatre Festival, hosted by Blake, today and tomorrow.

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  • Yarn genius crochets wardrobe for self, family, donations to charity: Stitch by stitch, junior Johnson spins webs of generosity through nifty knitted niceties

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Alexis Boney

    Whether it is socks for the winter or a vest for a friend, junior Lily Johnson knits it all.Over the past six years, Johnson has become an expert in this unique hobby. Johnson started knitting and cro

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  • Famous friends factor: policies overshadowed by Chuck Norris, Fabio: Celebrity endorsements from omnipotent Oprah to superstar Streisand could influence election

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Michelle Cohen

    We’ve all heard the words a million times. “Vote for Insert-Name-Here.” This phrase, with any candidate’s name included, is not enough to sway our votes. Unless, of course, Chuck Norris is speaking.

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  • La launches early civic career packed with political pros: 18 in ‘08 senior president raises voter awareness in, out of school community

    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 By: Kelly Shih & Erin Washburn

    Sitting before the 18 in ’08 officers, she commands respect and attention, impeccably dressed in a houndstooth jacket and delegating responsibilities like a pro. She merges a hip attitude with a genui

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2/8/08-- Some delight in the über-cheery dream-making of Ryan Seacrest, others in the hunky hospitality of McDreamy, McSteamy and other fast food fantasies. But for me, there is only one charmer on ev
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2/8/08-- To love and be loved is a beautiful thing. Many students are fortunate enough to have found that person who makes them bubbly inside, that person who gets them up in the morning, that person
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2/8/08-- Chris Crocker. Kevin Federline. Tiffany “New York” Pollard. The crazy antics of these anomalies have earned them Fame–but Stardom? Not even close.
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2/8/08-- As teenagers, a lot of us have spent many hours learning to drive. Whether learning to drive in a classroom or next to an irate parent, we should all know basic traffic laws.
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2/8/08-- In 24 hours, rogue action hero Jack Bauer escapes from kidnappers, tracks down terrorists and negotiates nuclear arms deals—wasting not one second.
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2/8/08-- With Valentine’s Day only six days away, everyone is trying to conjure the perfect words to say to their sweetheart. There is no limit to the sweet nothings that will make your significant ot
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2/8/08-- Just imagine being persecuted everyday for the color of your skin or the melody within your heart which gives you the beauty of an inner voice. Some may look at Black history month as a testi
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2/8/08-- It is a truth universally acknowledged that the only thing worse than taking midterm exams is taking midterm exams a week after the end of break. If you are lucky enough to remember anything
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2/8/08-- “PC.” No, not the mortal foe of the Mac, but the era in which we live, an era where semi-skeletal radio DJs and bible-thumping former-action-heroes-turned-directors have gone awry.
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2/8/08-- Zack and Cody, I want to be straight with you. So here it is: whenever I watch your show, I sort of feel like my brain is reversing its growth process.
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