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The Black and White

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

Jack Whites new album, Blunderbuss, with album cover pictured above, features a strong solo sound from the rock  Photo courtesy www.static.musictoday.com.

Jack White blends previous bands’ sounds for stellar solo debut

By Zach Fuchs April 25, 2012

On “Hypocritical Kiss,” the standout song on Jack White’s masterpiece debut solo album, “Blunderbuss,” he asks, “And who the hell's impressed by you?” If the question is about him, then the...

Pyle seventh-grader Andrew Gonzales sings at the National Cherry Blossom Festival March 24 as part of the Family Days celebration. Gonzales band, Tunnel, is a progressive rock group. Photo courtesy Sam Gonzales.

Pyle seventh-grader performs at Cherry Blossom festival with his progressive rock band

By Liam Knox April 25, 2012

While Whitman musicians played onstage at “Talent Showpocalypse” March 24, Pyle seventh-grader Andrew Gonzales rocked at a gig of his own: the 100th annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. Gonzales...

Photo courtesy Serena Russell.

Photo of the Day: April 18

By Lucy Chen April 18, 2012

Senior Serena Russell won the Photo Club's third contest of the year last month. The theme was "Something Red." For more information about the club, please contact junior Talia Levinas.

I Drive Smart offers a skid car. Photo by Abigail Pine.

I Drive Smart skid training program teaches car safety in emergencies

By Lucy Chen April 11, 2012

Looking out the window of the car, I saw an abandoned warehouse parking lot with a few scattered buildings in the distance and a small shack next to the lot. This wasn’t the set of a Hollywood movie,...

Some of Dengs most popular orders include roses. Deng donates the money she earns to the NIH Childrens Inn. Photo courtesy Lisa Deng.

Sophomore’s origami creations benefit children with rare diseases

By Lucy Chen April 10, 2012

Origami is said to aid the body and mind in a variety of ways, from reducing stress to helping the body achieve balance. Sophomore Lisa Deng is using origami to promote another kind of wellness: finding...

Photo courtesy www.reasonrally.org.

Atheists and non-believers protest at inaugural Reason Rally

By Julia Berard March 27, 2012

Rain poured down on the 20,000 people who waved their blurred signs, declaring “I pray to Joe Pesci” and “We are all atheists! I just believe in one less God than most people,” on the National...

Members of the Best Buddies club posted a banner by room B-212 this month to raise awareness about ended the offensive use of the R-word. Hundreds of students have signed the banner. Photo by Lucy Chen.

Best Buddies club raises awareness to combat offensive language

By Marit Björnlund March 27, 2012
Hundreds of purple and blue signatures dot a large, white poster on the second-floor hallway wall to end the use of the word "retard" in a derogatory manner. Best Buddies club members posted the sign this month to recognize Best Buddies’ national "Spread the Word to End the Word" month.
Photo by Annie Russell.

Interactive exhibit at the Hirshhorn showcases Latin American artists

By Lucy Chen March 27, 2012

At the Hirshhorn’s newest exhibit, museum-goers can not only view, but also touch, listen and experience the artwork. "Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color and Space" is on display until May...

Photo by Billy Bird.

‘Talent Showpocalypse 2012’: The best for last

By Deanna Segall March 24, 2012

The world can finally end with a bang now that “Talent Showpocalypse” has made its debut. This year’s talent show, “Talent Showpocalypse 2012: Run for Your Lives,” featured three hours of...

Seniors Claire Bartholomew and Elizabeth Puglisi attend the midnight premiere of The Hunger Games at the Regal Bethesda theater. The movie

‘The Hunger Games’ is satisfying depiction of popular novel

By Gigi Silver March 24, 2012

As the lights dimmed in the movie theater, the crowd of fans in homemade T-shirts fell silent. The screen brightened to a scene of a young girl waking up from a nightmare where she had been picked to participate...

Many Hunger Games fans dressed up to show their support for the movie last night, including these Westland MS students. The movie premiered last night.

Photo of the Day: March 23

By Lucy Chen March 23, 2012
Many "Hunger Games" fans dressed up for the midnight premiere at Regal Bethesda 10 last night, including these Westland MS students.
Photo by Billy Bird.

‘Showpocalypse 2012’ brings together over 100 student performers

March 22, 2012

The world is ending March 23, so get your tickets now. ‘Talent Showpocalypse 2012"—the name of this year’s Talent Show—will feature over 22 acts ranging from hip-hop groups to Chinese yo-yo. The...

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