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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
News
The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) hosted a virtual candidate forum, Sept. 19. Four BOE candidates participated in the debate, each attempting to win votes for the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024.
Board of Education debate: funding our future
By Bailey Han • October 22, 2024
MCPS community members voiced concerns about overcrowding and insufficient school resources during the Sept. 18 Community Engagement Listening Session with new Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor.
MCPS community concerned over overcrowding in schools
October 22, 2024
MCPS introduced new hate-bias response procedures on Sept. 21., outlining how the county will address serious incidents. The protocol implements a tiered system, categorizing incidents into yellow, orange and red categories based on severity.
MCPS releases new tiered system for hate-bias response
October 16, 2024
Trending Stories
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Every song on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” ranked

Clothing choice is a powerful means of communication that reflects the wearer’s personality, mood and intentions. In a society where first impressions matter, fashion is the first look into one’s identity.

Nobody’s entitled to inclusivity: Why Victoria’s Secret’s rebranding was a horrible business decision

The challenge lies in finding a balance between reaping the benefits of these platforms and avoiding excessive use that may lead to addictive behaviors.

Unmasking the allure: The instant gratification trap of social media

The UFC is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion that hosts multiple fighting events year-round, such as their UFC Fight Night cards and their UFC pay-per-view (PPV) cards, garnering millions of views and thousands of PPV buys.

The rising popularity of UFC with Gen Z

The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) hosted a virtual candidate forum, Sept. 19. Four BOE candidates participated in the debate, each attempting to win votes for the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024.

Board of Education debate: funding our future

Sports
Football defeats Springbrook 22–14; securing first winning season since 2016
Football defeats Springbrook 22–14; securing first winning season since 2016
November 6, 2024
LIVE: Boys Soccer takes on Bladensburg in state quarter finals
LIVE: Boys Soccer takes on Bladensburg in state quarter finals
November 2, 2024
LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Montgomery Blair in state quarter finals
LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Montgomery Blair in state quarter finals
November 2, 2024
Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals
Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals
October 31, 2024
“The Wild Robot” opens with the robot ROZZOM Unit 7314, voiced by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. “Roz” washes ashore on and unnamed island, powering on and instantly looking to assist the nearby wildlife.
“The Wild Robot” review
By Robert Graham • November 6, 2024
Republicans will likely appear marginally ahead when the in-person votes are counted first, but the election will begin to even out once the mail-in and early vote is counted.
Countdown to the election: The final day
November 5, 2024
In the summer of 2023, Hollywood production halted for the first time in over a decade as members of the Writers Guild of America — a labor union representing writers in various media formats — went on strike for higher compensation and safeguards against artificial intelligence (AI).
AI in movies — what is acceptable?
November 4, 2024
Dual enrollment, a program that allows students to take college classes while enrolled in high school, has risen in popularity by over 10% in the past decade.
Don’t discount dual enroll
November 1, 2024
Feature
The leaves are starting to fall and the temperature is beginning to drop — autumn is here, and with it comes the season of pumpkin spice and soups.
Five decadent recipes to bake this fall
By Abby Ikenson • October 29, 2024

The leaves are starting to fall and the temperature is beginning to drop — autumn is here, and with it comes the season of pumpkin spice and soups.  The best way to...

Since OpenAI’s 2022 unveiling of ChatGPT for the public — the first major generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, teachers — parents and school administrators have worried about its impact on students’ education.
How high school students are using AI today
October 28, 2024
The afternoon sun leaks through the windows, illuminating books littered on shelves. The sound of flipping pages and friendly chatter echoes through the bookstore as customers file in.
Wonderland Books: bringing the joy of reading back to Bethesda
October 27, 2024
Whitman’s Leadership Academy for Social Justice (LASJ) program expanded for county-wide enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
A month in: LASJ opens doors, breaks barriers
October 17, 2024
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Opinion
On the first day of school, I never knew what to say when my teachers asked what I did over the summer. I didn’t have anything worth sharing. My summers were all the same: I would witness my peers galavanting off to all ends of the world while I was stuck at home.
The importance of traveling in your teenage years: my experience leaving the country
By Macy Scharpf • October 31, 2024
In early 2019, partway through fourth grade, I went out with my family for sushi, which was not an unusual occurrence. Unbeknownst to me, my parents were figuring out how to break some news.
How growing up abroad changed my perspective on life
October 30, 2024
Ashwagandha, a supplement meant to relieve stress, is the internet’s current wellness obsession.
Ashwagandha: a magic supplement or placebo?
October 27, 2024
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Through Our Eyes: Episode 6 - Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
Through Our Eyes: Episode 6 – Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
August 29, 2024