InfoFlow Episode 7.014 – 9/27/21
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] |
| LEVI: Welcome back, Blazers, today is Monday, September 27th. I’m Levi. |
| SAMMI: and I’m Sammi. The development plans for a commercial building in Takoma Park hit a roadblock after the Maryland State Highway Administration denied the development of a truck pull off area. This area would be necessary for unloading trucks to serve the development. The Montgomery County Planning committee has given the developers until January 20th to convince the State Highway Administration. |
| LEVI: The University of Virginia announced that it has opened a new campus in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington. The new campus will be known as UVA/NOVA, with the goal of helping to serve the community of Northern Virginia better. UVA/NOVA is also planned to begin teaching expanded courses for the schools of engineering and applied sciences, education and human development, continuing and professional studies, and business. |
| SAMMI: Giant Food, one of the largest D.C. grocery store chains, announced last Wednesday that they would be removing midweek grocery delivery feeds and reducing order minimums. For orders between Tuesday and Thursday, delivery fees have been completely removed, and for orders on Monday and Friday, the fee has been slashed to $3.95. Minimum order requirements have been halved, going from $60 to $30. |
| LEVI: And now, a story about a reopening on mainstreet Takoma |
| The Loft Pack |
| LEVI: Thanks Rose, go check it out! |
| SAMMI: Do you want to help those in need, earn SSL hours, and have fun? Blair Difference Makers is a community service club that meets every Monday lunch at 11:20 in room 363. Join them for a fun project each week, from piñata making to crocheting. They hope to see you there! |
| LEVI: Attention all W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society Members! They are having their first meeting on Wednesday, September 29 at 2:45 in Room 137. Please contact Ms. Blake in Room 137 or the English Office if you cannot attend. They hope to see you on the 29th! |
| SAMMI: Let’s go to David for this week’s poetry corner, the new BNC installment where poems of all kinds are broken down and analyzed. On this week’s edition we’ll take a look at “Love Sorrow” by Mary Oliver an American poet who won the National Book Award, and a Pulitzer prize. |
| Poetry Pack |
| SAMMI: Thanks, David! |
| LEVI: If you’re interested in learning about women’s issues, women empowerment, and making new friends, join Girl Up! They meet every Tuesday in room 162 during lunch. If you have any questions, contact the email below [girlup.mbhs@gmail.com] and follow them on instagram @mbhsgirlup. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there! |
| SAMMI: Are you interested in being Blair’s mascot this year? We’re looking for some highly energetic people to get the crowds pumped up and perform at sporting events and other activities. Fill out the application by October 2nd at the link below [tinyurl/blazermascot]. |
| LEVI: The Blair debate team is a place for critical thinking, improving speaking skills, and current events! They meet afterschool on Tuesdays in portable 17 to learn about various topics and prepare for meets. Anyone is welcome to join- no experience is necessary. Contact the email below [blairdebateteam@gmail.com] with any questions. |
| SAMMI: And that’s all for today’s show! Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram and on twitter @bncblair. Please keep wearing your mask and be mindful of covid safety measures. Have a magnificent Monday, and we’ll see you tomorrow, Blazers. |
