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MCPS Announces Relaxed COVID-19 Restrictions for Graduation, Allows for More Traditional Celebration

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Former Staff Member Bibi Bourelly, Class of 2021, COVID-19, Graduation, MCPS, Rihanna

MCPS announced yesterday relaxed COVID-19 restrictions on senior graduations, allowing seniors more than two guests and rendering masks optional outdoors. 

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Opinion 

Should Online School Remain an Option Even After COVID?

May 10, 2021November 20, 2021 Former Staff Member COVID-19, online school

Going to school on Zoom was a new process and experience for many students around the country. Getting used to

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Entertainment 

Capturing What Photography Class Looks Like in a Virtual Setting

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Former Staff Member COVID-19, Photography, Virtual Education

Ever since school became virtual, creative classes that typically survive through physical experience now have to deal with their art

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The Pawcast 

The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 3: A Senior’s Take On A Covid Year

April 14, 2021April 19, 2021 Former Staff Member COVID-19, mental health, online learning, seniors

On today’s episode we have a special guest, senior Peggy Yamoah, giving us her take on how it feels to

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News 

Reopening: How Do Teachers Really Feel?

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Former Staff Member COVID-19, Reopening

A special thank you to Ms. Hajjar, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Delavan, Mrs. Gaffney, and Ms. Wagner for sending in photos.

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Sports 

The Bengals Are Back

March 25, 2021March 26, 2021 Former Staff Member Athletics, Blake Athletics, COVID-19

The Bengals Are Back With fall sports back in session, it’s safe to say we all have the same concerns:

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News 

Updated Information Regarding Return to In-Person Education

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Former Staff Member 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 

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

February 11, 2021February 11, 2022 Former Staff Member 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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Life 

Our Guide to a Lovely Virtual Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021February 11, 2022 Former Staff Member 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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Sports 

Will In-Person Fall Sports Fall Through?

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Former Staff Member 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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News 

Latest on Reopening, Senior Recognition Plans

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Former Staff Member 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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News Opinion 

Who Should Have Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine?

December 21, 2020December 22, 2020 Former Staff Member COVID-19, Healthcare, Reese Schenkel, Vaccine

When the first COVID-19 case was discovered in the U.S, we all turned to the CDC and health care professionals

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News 

Overview of Virtual Learning Suite

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Former Staff Member COVID-19, virtual learning, Zoom

Dear Blake Community, At the beginning of this school year, Principal Bob Sinclair laid out an optimistic philosophy he coined,

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Life 

Blake Eats: COVID Takeout Edition

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Former Staff Member Blake Eats, COVID-19, food, Local, Silver Spring, Takeout

When the Coronavirus first struck the U.S. in March, everyone was scared of leaving the comfort of their houses, confined

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Life 

How to Have a Safe Thanksgiving

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Former Staff Member COVID-19, thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is usually a day devoted to spending time with family and friends while stuffing your face with food. Many

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