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Living in the liberal bubble
By Maniza Habib | Jan. 5, 2017, 1:57 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Welcome to the bubble; where Donald Trump can't touch us. This is a safe space, a place where open-mindedness and inclusivity comes at the cost of ignorance towards any and all alternative world views. Not even the electoral college is allowed inside.
Merry Krishnamas?
By Mehana Daftary | Dec. 22, 2016, 10:54 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
I'm a Hindu who also celebrates Christmas. It's not as weird as it sounds. Everyone has their own Christmas traditions, just like my family.
Unexpected gifts that your friends, family and wallet will love
By Zoe Friedman | Dec. 22, 2016, 9:46 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
The holidays always bring joy, family, good food and of course; stress. But, never fear, SCO is here for all of your gifting needs!
A sweet start to summer
By Neva Taylor | July 17, 2016, 5:06 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Summer came pretty unannounced this year. One day it was windy and 55 degrees, and the next, it was 85 with the sun beaming down shamelessly. Blazers are going to need something to help them cool down as the weather get hotter and the days get longer this summer.
Hot yoga is a hot new trend
By Zoe Friedman | July 14, 2016, 9:54 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Hot yoga is a fun, new spin on traditional yoga. It is regular studio yoga cranked up to 90-105 degrees. This new form of exercise is overtaking the Maryland and DC area. It is even replacing more traditional forms of exercise, like running and swimming.
'Sad Papaw' is no longer sad
By Randima Herath | April 5, 2016, 1:08 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Kenneth "Papaw" Harmon, of Purcell, Okla. held a cookout this past weekend, drawing in thousands of fans from all over the globe.
Major key alert
By Nicholas Shereikis | March 23, 2016, 1:15 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
"You think they want me to have all these plaques?" the man who is one of the generation's most idolized hip-hop moguls asks, letting his camera glide over his wall of gold and platinum albums in yet another Snapchat video. "They don't. They don't want you to win."
SCO Says: noisy families, cuffing season and senioritis
By Eleanor Cook, Sandeep David, Lauren Frost, Divya Rajagopal | Feb. 5, 2016, 10:36 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Welcome back! With the holidays finally over, we here at SCOsays have completely recovered and are ready to dish out more advice for all you confused people out there. So! Without further ado here we go on the third edition* of SCOsays. *If you haven't yet (loser), check out our second edition (It's a video!!) SCOsays holiday special.
Fall fashion: the return of sweater weather
By Randima Herath | Oct. 28, 2015, 1:42 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
As temperatures drop, Blazers bundle up.
SCO Says: Lunch seating, Homecoming, and Blair's exclusive pool
By Eleanor Cook, Sandeep David, Lauren Frost | Oct. 20, 2015, 8:13 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Welcome to the first SCO Says of the 2015-2016 school year! Here you'll find some great advice on all things Blair provided by professionals. In this edition we tackle all your first-month-of-school including lunch time seating, homecoming, and of course the exclusive Blair pool.
A fall-time feast with some seasonal classics
By Ellie Struewing | Oct. 8, 2015, 8:03 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
It's finally October, which means it's officially the season of Pumpkin Spice Lattes and oversized sweaters. That also means it's time for hearty soups, scrumptious baked goods, and pumpkin everything.
SCO guest author Caitlyn Singam: Redefining the gender debate
By | Aug. 2, 2015, 9:01 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Why does it seem that gender equality, like a frightened dove, flutters out of reach every time we approach it? Are our hands too sordid with prejudice to be worthy of touching its pristine feathers?
TIDAL is a receding wave
By Arthi Vijaykumar | June 8, 2015, 1:06 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
While the concept sounds promising, it's likely that TIDAL won't be the musical revolution it has been marketed as.
Countdown to exams
By Ellie Struewing | June 1, 2015, 9:52 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Exams are right around the corner. As you mentally prepare yourself to spend long nights shuffling through piles of old notes and scramble to schedule last-minute study groups, it's important to keep a few things in mind.
Beaches by Blair to beat the heat
By Amalia Chiapperino | May 18, 2015, 12:07 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
With summer on the horizon and senior beach week just around the corner, here are some summery local beach suggestions that will suit any beachgoer, from the quiet nature seekers to the crowd-loving sun-tanners.
Student creates Geofilter for Blair
By Martha Morganstein | May 12, 2015, 1:03 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Everyone wants to put their hometown on the map, and junior Dio Cramer managed to do just that.
Prom prep made easy
By Amalia Chiapperino | May 8, 2015, 1:56 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
With prom night fast approaching, the endless costs and preparations can seem a bit daunting. Here are some easy tips and ideas for those short on time and money that will guarantee a wonderful evening.
Fresh foods to help you Spring into Summer
By Neida Mbuia Joao | April 21, 2015, 1:37 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
In honor of the warmer temperatures and the delicious fruits and vegetable that will be available along with them, here are some fresh and (mostly) healthy recipes to brighten up the warmer months.
'Tis the season to shop secondhand
By Eleanor Linafelt | April 18, 2015, 6 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
When faced with a sudden need for a slew of new outfits, affordable is the way to go. After doing your spring cleaning, head to some of these secondhand stores in the area to get more clothes for less money.
Two weeks in Paris
By Neida Mbuia Joao | April 15, 2015, 10:12 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
I spent two weeks in Paris, struggling through verb conjugations and pronunciations, relearning what it was to be an outsider and nurturing my Francophile side this December with the State Department's Youth Ambassadors program.
The ins and outs of Fashion Week
By Eleanor Linafelt | March 23, 2015, 1 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
The past four weeks have been filled with daring and dazzling fashion collections, street style photoshoots and star-studded, extravagant celebrity parties in the sartorial powerhouses of our world. From mid-February until mid-March, New York, London, Milan and Paris hosted their respective Fashion Weeks.
Step into North Korea
By Brian Le | March 9, 2015, 6:51 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
What really goes on in this land that is so isolated from the rest of mankind? Below are some disturbing, stirring and, occasionally, hilarious videos that delve deeper into one of the most mysterious regimes of today
Facebook adds "legacy contact"
By Ellie Struewing | March 9, 2015, 1:14 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Facebook recently added the legacy contact feature, which enables users to designate someone to have access to their memorialized account, or their account once they have passed away. A legacy contact is able to write a pinned post that appears at the top of the deceased's profile, respond to friend requests and update cover and profile pictures.
SCO's top things to look forward to in 2015
By Divya Rajagopal | Feb. 23, 2015, 6:24 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
As we begin to get into the swing of things in this new year, it's nice to know what we can look forward to in the months to come. SCO's got your back with our list of things to look forward to in music and popular culture.
Dosas, empanadas and a whole lot of intrigue
By Rohan Oprisko | Dec. 18, 2014, 5:10 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
A mere five Metro stops on the Red Line from Silver Spring station, you can find Korean tacos, artisan olive oil, kale juice and plenty of hipsters--all at epicurean gem and D.C. institution, Union Market
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