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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Olivia Gyapong back to school, Board of education, COVID-19, MCPS, Teachers Union

Questions abound and school leadership is scrambling after the Board of Education updated guidance for the March 15 return to

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Life 

Investing 101 for Teenagers

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Minaal Siddique stock market, stocks, teenagers

It’s never too early to begin investing your money, whether it’s $5 or $500 dollars. You may think investing is

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Sports 

Washington Nationals 2021 Free Agency Review & Season Predictions

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Kat Comer Baseball, Nats, Washington Nationals

There have been some interesting moves made in the Washington Nationals’ club during this winter’s off-season. After last season’s horrible

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Life 

Eight COVID-Safe, In-Person Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Olivia Gyapong COVID-19, Galentines Day, Love, Valentines day

Disclaimer: While many of the activities we’re suggesting can take place at home or in locations that have modified operations

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Sports 

Bringing Home the Chip

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Zachary Musyimi Champ-a Bay, DMV, football, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LV, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This Super Bowl was one for the ages. It was the first time that a Super Bowl was played at

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Life 

Our Guide to a Lovely Virtual Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021February 21, 2021 Alyssa Gonzalez COVID-19, Lauren Ambe, Love, Valentines day, Zoom

Though Valentine’s Day is around the corner, this year it might not be the best idea to spend time with

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Life 

COVID-19 Rescued Us From a Routine Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Mandy Sanidad candy, chocolates, Life, mandy sandidad, opinion, valentine, Valentines day, vday

This past year, everyone has been celebrating holidays differently, and Valentine’s Day won’t be an exception. Without being able to

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Sports 

Will In-Person Fall Sports Fall Through?

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Alanna Stewart Blake Athletics, COVID-19, fall sports

As the online spring sports season comes to an end and MCPS prepares for the start of in-person fall sports

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Opinion Sports 

Are Esports Really Sports?

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Zachary Musyimi entertainment, esports, Sports

When you think about sports you may think of athletes running around and sweating. Esports players sit down and move

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Opinion 

The US Prison System and Why You Should Care

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Fadia Abker prison labor, prison-industrial complex, taxpayer dollars

There are many prevalent issues within American society: socioeconomic struggles, immigration, healthcare, religious freedom, education and hundreds of others. But

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Arts Features 

CoverGirl Meets Covers of Books

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Molly Lang Booklooksbyb, books, Epic Reads, HarperTeen, YA novels

Earlier this month, the Media Center hosted a virtual discussion with social media influencer, makeup artist and booklover Brittina Carranto.

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News 

Kamala Harris Sworn In: A New Dawn for Minorities

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Fadia Abker Biden, Inauguration, Kamala Harris, Vice President

In the year 1789, a middle-aged white man from a city in Massachusetts took office as the first Vice President

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News 

Capitol Insurrection vs Black Lives Matter Protests: Police Response

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Indira Kar BLM, Capitol Police, Congress

For the first time in 200 years, rioters breached the lines of the United States Capitol building. Fully clad with

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Features 

English Department Peer Educator Retires from Blake

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Lauren Ambe English Department, English Teachers, Retirement, Tash

After working at Blake for more than six years, Egan Tash is retiring at the end of this semester. Mrs.

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News 

Latest on Reopening, Senior Recognition Plans

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Olivia Gyapong Board of education, COVID-19, Graduation, MCPS, Prom, Reopening

MCPS and Blake recently released updates to their plans for reopening schools and hosting senior recognition events respectively. Here’s the

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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education
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Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Olivia Gyapong
Investing 101 for Teenagers
Life 

Investing 101 for Teenagers

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Minaal Siddique
Washington Nationals 2021 Free Agency Review & Season Predictions
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Washington Nationals 2021 Free Agency Review & Season Predictions

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Kat Comer
Eight COVID-Safe, In-Person Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
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Eight COVID-Safe, In-Person Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Olivia Gyapong
Bringing Home the Chip
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Bringing Home the Chip

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Zachary Musyimi

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The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 2: Staying Safe During the Holidays
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The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 2: Staying Safe During the Holidays

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Alanna Stewart

Today on the Bengal Angle we talk about ways to celebrate holidays while still staying safe and following COVID guidelines.

The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 1: Navigating Virtual Learning
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The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 1: Navigating Virtual Learning

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