June 2021 — Silver Chips Print

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A public forum for student expression since 1937 Montgomery Blair High School

June 14, 2021

VOL. 84 NO. 5

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

Bringing hate to a halt Read guest columns on discrimination plaguing AAPI groups on page D4

AO JAY CH

Q&A:

Robert Hur talks hate crimes

Robert Hur, a former United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, spoke with Silver Chips about the rise in hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, his new role as the head of a workgroup convened by Governor Larry Hogan to address this issue, and his work on a case representing hate crime victims.

LEOBR repeal on page A3

See the full Q&A on page D4.

Class of 2021 graduates!

ARIELLE GRANSTON

Montgomery Blair said goodbye to the class of 2021 at graduation on June 2. Senior athletes celebrated with their teammates, coaches, and parents at their senior nights.

insidechips A2 News B1 Opinions C1 La Esquina Latina D1 Features E1 Culture F1 Sports

HENRY REICHLE

All-in Honors Montgomery Blair plans to pilot new courses aimed at increasing equity A4 Clothing overconsumption A look into the role of social media in the fashion industry B2

Los premios Oscar Falta de latinxs en los premios Oscar y tres recomendaciones de películas latinoamericanas C2 Driver’s education Students recount their experiences taking in-car lessons D3

HENRY REICHLE

Taylor Swift Exploring the sexism Swift faces as she advances her career E3 Sports round up Montgomery Blair sports teams reflect on their seasons F1


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