Blair National Circuit Debate Team ranks third in Tournament of Champions
Blair’s National Circuit Debate Team competes all year for a chance to debate in the Tournament of Champions (TOC). But the debaters never thought they would be debating the most important competition of the year over a screen, as this year’s TOC was held virtually due to the covid-19 pandemic. The new platform did not impair the Blazers’ performance, however. Blair sent seven students to the TOC in April, where they ranked third out of over 200 schools. Three student pairs qualified for the Public Forum event, which is a policy-focused s…
Live from the living room: a new way to experience live music
Americana singer-songwriter Casey Cavanagh was gearing up to perform at Hill Country Barbecue Market––a cafeteria-style Texas BBQ with nightly live music–– in D.C. on March 27 following the release of his new single, “Father’s Arms.” Instead, on March 27, he found himself at home working to put together a virtual, live-streamed concert from his basement. With just him, his guitar, a microphone, and multiple devices streaming his performance to various platforms, Cavanagh’s new show, Live from the Basement , was born. Cavanagh is not th…
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... my college application?
Applying to college during a pandemic ⎼⎼⎼⎼⎼ Cancelled SATs. Pass/incomplete grades. Disrupted extracurriculars. Changes in financial aid status. Interviews moving online. This year’s college admissions have been thrown into uncharted territory because of the covid-19 pandemic. Both students and colleges are navigating a new process, marked by a lack of in-person resources. From testing to financial aid, this year is different, and some students are unsure of how to handle it. Standardized Testing Standardized tests like the…
