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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
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Photo of the Day, 9/6: Fall sports kickoff
Photo of the Day, 9/6: Fall sports kickoff
By Bailey Han • September 9, 2024
At an August Board of Education meeting, MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones shared data that there had been 84 cases of false alarms and bomb threats in MCPS in the 2023-24 school year, an increase of 11% from the previous school year.
MCPS student arrested in connection to bomb threats
September 7, 2024
One week later, community members notified police of bias-related graffiti at five MCPS schools — Whitman, Winston Churchill High School, Thomas Wootton High School, Strathmore Elementary School, and Fallsmead Elementary School.
Increasing instances of anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti in past two weeks
September 5, 2024
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At an August Board of Education meeting, MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones shared data that there had been 84 cases of false alarms and bomb threats in MCPS in the 2023-24 school year, an increase of 11% from the previous school year.

MCPS student arrested in connection to bomb threats

“Short n’ Sweet” is a great addition to the pop star’s discography and regardless of some weaker songs, was exactly what she needed to take the next step into pop stardom.

Every song on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” ranked

Football demolishes Northwood 52–0

Football demolishes Northwood 52–0

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

⁤Unlike traditional basketball leagues, OTE started with the support of fans rather than the athletes on the court. ⁤⁤

Overtime Elite: A new wave of professional basketball

Sports
Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1
Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1
September 19, 2024
Girls Soccer bests Good Counsel 1–0 in overtime thriller
Girls Soccer bests Good Counsel 1–0 in overtime thriller
September 17, 2024
Football demolishes Northwood 52–0
Football demolishes Northwood 52–0
September 15, 2024
Girls Flag Football falls to Wheaton 13–7
Girls Flag Football falls to Wheaton 13–7
September 14, 2024
Student leaders set up tables with decorated tri-fold posters, many of which featured QR codes and sign-up notebooks for students to register easily.
Photo of the Day, 9/17: Whitman Clubs Night 2024
By Rishith Alimchandani • September 19, 2024
Since its launch, MC Groceries members have made over 700 orders using their Instacart Health Fresh Funds, totaling roughly 12,000 items, according to MCPS data. MC Groceries is the first time a government has provided online food stipends directly facing food insecurity using Instacart.
Montgomery County partners with Instacart to fight child hunger
September 17, 2024
Gambino has stocked his discography with many different genres of music, from his earlier experimental hip-hop/indie mixtapes to his award-winning soulful R&B album “Awaken, My Love!” His newest and final album, “Bando Stone & The New World,” is a culmination of Gambino’s many years of genre experimentation, featuring the most extensive set of songs on any Gambino LP.
Childish Gambino’s “The New World Tour” Concert Review
September 13, 2024
The teams’ preseason was somewhat of a letdown, but they can still bounce back and be a competitive team in the NFL this season as their schedule could see them winning up to nine games in the season, or falling short and only winning five.
Washington Commanders preseason takeaways and season outlook
September 11, 2024
Feature
Senior Destinations 2024
Senior Destinations 2024
By Sonia Weliwitigoda • August 22, 2024

How to use the Senior Destinations Map: Click the upper left button or the markers on the map to view students and schools. Clicking the upper right full-screen button...

Many teenagers’ packed school and extracurricular schedules only delay the rise of melatonin levels — which help signal the body to shut down for the night — by producing stress, keeping the body awake.
5 ways to improve your sleep schedule as a high schooler
June 19, 2024
For children, insufficient access to food can delay development and lead to behavioral issues such as anxiety and aggression. When the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out in 2020, the number of people living with food insecurity in MoCo rose to 115,000 — 37% higher than the pre-pandemic level.
So What Else; how a local non-profit combats food insecurity
June 18, 2024
New Hallway Policy at Whitman: Community Perspective
New Hallway Policy at Whitman: Community Perspective
June 17, 2024
Weekly Crossword – 9/13
Opinion
“Short n’ Sweet” is a great addition to the pop star’s discography and regardless of some weaker songs, was exactly what she needed to take the next step into pop stardom.
Every song on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” ranked
By Macy Scharpf • September 7, 2024
Namak is a newly opened Middle Eastern restaurant set in the heart of Washington D.C. and the product of experienced restaurant owners and longtime friends Saied Azali and John Cidre.
Review of Middle-Eastern restaurant ‘Namak’
July 15, 2024
Cancel culture: A roadblock on the path to social justice
Cancel culture: A roadblock on the path to social justice
July 1, 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