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April acceptance anxiety no longer plaguing pupils Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Justin Pereira By a show of hands, how many of you would rather not have to wait for an interminable period of time to hear back from the colleges you apply to? Keep it raised if you find the ceaseless waiting p full story >
Girls sans pants: only tights is not alright Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Kelly Shih & Sacha Vega If it was called Sisterhood of the Traveling Leggings, no one would have seen that movie. Pants are not only magical but functional for covering up your donk...and other things. Once upon full story >
Real World comeback makes for millions of satisfied teen viewers Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Nick Foley Never before have we had the chance to witness such beauty. A freshly-minted transsexual, a prickly gay guy, a closeted Mormon and a former lesbian have all united in Brooklyn to film the new seas full story >
Designers out to prove FasXion never goes out of style Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Melissa Goldberg Silver Spring, MD (03/20/09)--With nine designers, 20 models, about 90 outfits and over four months of practice, tonight’s annual FasXion show will transform the auditorium into Bryant Park during full story >
Students bid trip au revoir for now Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Kirsten Petersen & Juliana Sesay Thirty-three Blake and Paint Branch students in upper level French classes returned Wednesday from a two-week trip to France, where they immersed themselves in French culture and language. The full story >
Obama drama: harassing presidential preteens must end Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Kirsten Petersen Sasha and Malia Obama are quite possibly the most adorable first children ever. Pictures of them smiling, laughing, kissing (who are they kissing?) and even sleeping can be found all over the full story >
SAT jump is just the right bump for graduating class of 2009 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Christina deGraft-Johnon & Andrew Padgett Silver Spring, MD (3/20/09)--Compared to last year’s senior class, the class of 2009 has shown a dramatic upswing in both SAT participation and average test scores. The senior participation rate full story >
Nonsensical glasses fashion trend mocks true wearers’ disabilities Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Christina deGraft-Johnson & Steven Sites Are you mocking us? Seriously, are you? We have been wearing glasses since before we could spell the word "glasses." Do you think this is a joke? Because it’s neither funny nor cute. We we full story >
No need for speed with increased police vigilance on roads Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Melissa Goldberg Silver Spring, MD (3/20/09)-- In an attempt to better enforce state speed limits, police officers in Montgomery County have significantly increased their use of speed guns on busy streets, resulting i full story >
Vlogging sensation sweeping nation: Nerdfighter movement on rise Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Erin Washburn DFTBA. To the average citizen, this abbreviation looks like it could stand for a government organization or an obscene phrase. But to Nerdfighters, a growing minority, DFTBA means one thing: Do full story >
Twenty grand is great: history teacher wins big on Jeopardy! Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Talia Chicherio Silver Spring, MD (3/20/09)--Social studies teacher Kara Mohler won $23,199 on a Jeopardy! episode that aired Tuesday, March 3 and continued as the returning champion on the Wednesday, Marc full story >
Vlogging sensation sweeping nation: Nerdfighter movement on rise Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Erin Washburn DFTBA. To the average citizen, this abbreviation looks like it could stand for a government organization or an obscene phrase. But to Nerdfighters, a growing minority, DFTBA means one thing: Do full story >
Sophomore struggles with, overcomes benign tumor near her brain Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Kelly Shih Silver Spring, MD (3/20/09)--Homework, friends, clothes, boys—all these normal teenage problems can be dwarfed by something the size of a nickel. Last October, when sophomore Katie Johnson* went i full story >
Deluded UFO watchers out of this world Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Isaac Hirsch Bright orange, the meteor streaked across the sky and was visible from a few states. Many residents of the Southwest looked up and wondered what the heck it was. But some didn’t; they knew ex full story >
Musical ensemble gives ‘em old razzle-dazzle with Jazz Swing Night Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Tomiko Mason Silver Spring, MD (03/20/09)--Turning a school cafeteria into a smooth jazz club is no easy feat, but the Eubie Blake Jazz Ensemble, accompanied by the Eubietones quartet, met that challenge last Frid full story >
Arguments aren't aces Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Luan Pham Most advocates for pot legalization will be able to produce at least 420 reasons why weed should be legalized. The truth is that most justifications won’t generate a buzz in legislation, and full story >
Blockbusted: It’s a hard knock life for downtrodden DVD rental stores Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Hannah Mellman Silver Spring, MD (3/20/09)-- President Obama’s administration has chosen SUVs over DVDs, and with no bailout in store for Blockbuster, slowly but surely America is losing its favorite place to rent m full story >
Stage Company heads west, goes into new frontier with Oklahoma! Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By Laura Brady Silver Spring, MD (03/20/09)--Oklahoma, as a state, would have a hard time fitting in the auditorium. However, the musical Oklahoma! will fit perfectly as the Stage Company tries it on this s full story >
Abuse awareness Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By WE STRONGLY BELIEVE that all teens in any sort of abusive relationship should summon the strength to take action. One in five teenagers reports being physically or sexually abused by a partner accord full story >
Tim Hwang for SMOB Wednesday, March 18, 2009 By WE ENDORSE TIM Hwang for the 32nd Student Member of the Board of Education of Montgomery County. Hwang is currently a junior at Thomas S. Wootton High School and has a resume more impressive than full story >