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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The concert consisted of various musical groups including sections of Whitman’s instrumental classes, Whitman students’ bands and some students from other local schools.

Photo of the Day, 2/13: Classical Hearts Valentine’s Day Concert

By Celia Noya February 14, 2024

On Feb. 13, Whitman’s Classical Hearts club hosted a Valentine’s Day concert to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A variety of local student musicians performed love-themed songs in the...

Students gathered in the Commons to enjoy music, snacks and learn how to make onigiri and origami.

Photo of Yesterday, 2/13: Japan Day Celebration

By Laura Gine-Vega February 14, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Language Cafe held a Japan Day Celebration during lunch in the commons. Students gathered to enjoy music, snacks and learn how to make onigiri and origami. Onigiri are Japanese...

Teens wear makeup for many reasons, whether to boost self-confidence or to conform to the expectations of peers and social media. For those who wear it regularly, makeup can become an integral part of their life, both for better and for worse.

Concealing or healing: Makeup and the mind

By Dresden Benke February 6, 2024

First comes moisturizer, then primer, color corrector, liquid foundation, some concealer, more foundation — in powder form this time — and bronzer, finally topped off with blush, highlighter and eyeliner....

Here are The Black & White’s picks for the top 10 movies of 2023

The Black & White’s 10 best movies of 2023

By Henry Dupree, Aya Chami, Katelyn Leonard, and Rylan Ammerman February 2, 2024

Without a doubt, 2023 was a chaotic year for Hollywood. From strikes and labor disputes to unexpected box office failures, these shifts will leave their mark on the future of cinema.  Beyoncé and...

This year’s production will feature 51 members in Pit and various instrumental groups, including strings, woodwinds and the rhythm section.

Under the stage: The secret life of Pit Orchestra

By Celia Noya January 30, 2024

A line of students, instruments in hand, file down a short, narrow staircase leading to a small room underneath the stage of Whitman’s auditorium. Just past the stairs, dim lights clipped onto the stands...

Neustadter (far right) talks with Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid and producer Todd Garner while on set.

Q&A with “The Conjuring” executive producer Dave Neustadter

By Rylan Ammerman January 25, 2024

Dave Neustadter is an executive producer at New Line Cinema, known for his work on the widely successful films “The Conjuring,” “It” and “Shazam!” Getting his start in the movie industry as...

This past holiday season, from Nov. 23, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024, the United States Botanic Garden in D.C. hosted its free annual Season’s Greetings event, adorned with decorations that celebrate the season in a natural style.

Season’s Greetings: The United States Botanic Garden combines nature with the holidays

By Celia Noya January 16, 2024

Nestled between the bustling streets of D.C., surrounded by iconic national landmarks, the United States Botanic Garden provides a peaceful sanctuary for visitors attempting to escape the noise.  This...

During each speaker event, they each gave a short speech explaining what their jobs were, why and how they chose to take a certain path and how Whitman students should take advantage of their resources and opportunities.

Photo of the Day, 1/12: Career Day

By Laura Gine-Vega and Abby Ikenson January 13, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Jan. 12, the SGA held its second annual Career Day in the Commons. During this event, students gathered to hear several members of the Whitman community speak about their...

Sophomore Renia Ahmed and Mira Cooper wore a santa hat and an elf headband.

Photos of the week, December 18-22: Winter break spirit week

By Laura Gine-Vega December 24, 2023

Monday, 12/18: PJ day  On Monday, Dec. 18, students wore their pajamas to kick off the winter spirit week. Junior Celia Noya and Meera Krishnan wore their matching winter Mickey Mouse pajamas.    Tuesday,...

The teachers — Argyle Middle School teacher Hajur El-Haggan, Westland Middle School teacher Anike Robinson and Takoma Park Middle School teacher Angela Wolf — had previously been placed on administrative leave for expressing alleged antisemitism regarding the Israel-Hamas war on social media and within an internal email signature.

Whitman hosts second annual Electives Fair

By Romina Mofrad December 20, 2023

On Dec. 19, Whitman hosted its second annual Electives Fair for students and families on the first floor and commons from 5:00-6:30 p.m.. Each teacher was assigned a table that they could use to showcase...

The SGA puts together three pep rallies each year commemorating the fall, winter and spring athletes on their upcoming seasons of success.

Photo of Yesterday, 12/15: Winter Pep Rally

By Olivia Hansel December 17, 2023

On Dec. 15, SGA organized a pep rally to celebrate Whitman’s student athletes who play winter sports. Each player jogged into the dark gym, lit with colorful glowing lights, as their fellow peers applauded...

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