New teachers: what motivates you?
By Eli Saletan | October 16, 2017
11 seniors qualify as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship
By Matthew Proestel | October 15, 2017
Extended: Washington National Cathedral removes controversial Confederate windows
By Eva Herscowitz | October 12, 2017
Book Reviews: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
By Elea Levin | October 11, 2017
Double eighth period homecoming pep rally prevents fire hazard
By Rebecca Hirsh | October 11, 2017
Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 9-13
October 16, 2017
Wildfires spread throughout Northern California; businesses and homes have been burned to the ground, and 31 people were reported dead as of Thursday October 12, the Washington Post reported.
Hate incidents prompt in-class discussions on respect
October 7, 2017
Following two recent hate-related incidents, Principal Alan Goodwin and assistant principals Jerome Easton, Rainer Kulenkampff and Kristen Cody visited English classes to promote respect among students the past two weeks. Each visit consisted of a brief discussion about the importance of respect and addressed both incidents.
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Pyle students get taste of high school early, experience classes at Whitman
October 15, 2017
Every day, hundreds of high schoolers walk through Whitman’s double doors, passing students they’ve never talked to. Among them, however, are several middle schoolers who chose to brave the high school hallways and take classes at Whitman.
Outdoor concert venues provide a fun, cheap environment for students
October 5, 2017
Outdoor concerts like these are a staple of DMV culture. Wolf Trap, Merriweather Post Pavilion and Jiffy Lube Live, all outdoor concert venues in Maryland and Virginia, regularly draw students to their most popular summer shows. The venues opened in 1966, 1967 and 1995, respectively. Today, each attracts different kinds of artists.
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Volleyball loses to BCC in dig pink game
By Max Gersch
October 19, 2017
The girls volleyball team (5–7) fell to the B-CC Barons (9–2) in a dramatic four set match. The game was the team’s annual fundraiser for breast cancer awareness month.
Girls soccer finishes regular season with win over Damascus
By Elyse Lowet
October 19, 2017
The girls soccer team (11–1) beat the Damascus Hornets (5–4–1) 5–1 Monday, finishing the Vike's regular season off strong as they look to playoffs. After the Horne...
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Maryland government needs to prosecute environmental crimes
By Maddy Frank
June 15, 2017
During his 2014 campaign, Governor Larry Hogan promised to make Maryland more business friendly. To fulfill this promise, he has been easing enforcement of environmental regulations on businesses. In fact, prosecutions against businesses that break Maryland environmental laws are at a 20-year low, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Whitman: incorporate college essay instruction to ease stress
By Emma Sorkin
May 22, 2017
To ease some of the application-related stress, Whitman should add a course that teaches students how to write college application essays. This course would teach a writing style that English classes don’t currently cover and help even the playing field for students who can’t afford professional help.
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Homecoming hassle: keep it fun, not forced
By Elisa McCartin and Michelle Silver
October 10, 2017
Why does homecoming need to be this stressful? It’s only one night that comes around once a year. The point is to have fun and hang out with friends. But expectations make this event unnecessarily dramatic for the student body. Everyone wants to have a flawless night that fits the quintessential high school experience. Putting less pressure on having the perfect, seamless night would allow students to actually enjoy homecoming.
Let’s embrace broken language
By Ivy Xun
October 9, 2017
Today, society mocks “imperfect” language; we laugh at odd accents and alienate unfamiliar dialects that don’t seem to fall under neat categories. English language proficiency is used as a social marker to classify and negatively evaluate people of non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB), according to a 2008 study by Megan-Jane Johnstone, a nursing professor at RMIT University.
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Drumline banned from playing next home football game
By Sydney Miller | October 20, 2017
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Fantasy Football at Whitman: An Inside Look
By Jessie Solomon | October 20, 2017
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Multiple English classes undergo curriculum changes
By Rebecca Hirsh | October 17, 2017
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Whitman alum makes NFL practice squad
By Matthew van Bastelaer | October 17, 2017
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Mass shootings: yes, we still need to treat them as tragedies
By Elea Levin | October 16, 2017
Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 9-13
October 16, 2017
Wildfires spread throughout Northern California; businesses and homes have been burned to the ground, and 31 people were reported dead as of Thursday October 12, the Washington Post reported.
Hate incidents prompt in-class discussions on respect
October 7, 2017
Following two recent hate-related incidents, Principal Alan Goodwin and assistant principals Jerome Easton, Rainer Kulenkampff and Kristen Cody visited English classes to promote respect among students the past two weeks. Each visit consisted of a brief discussion about the importance of respect and addressed both incidents.
View All »
Volleyball loses to BCC in dig pink game
By Max Gersch
October 19, 2017
The girls volleyball team (5–7) fell to the B-CC Barons (9–2) in a dramatic four set match. The game was the team’s annual fundraiser for breast cancer awareness month.
Girls soccer finishes regular season with win over Damascus
By Elyse Lowet
October 19, 2017
The girls soccer team (11–1) beat the Damascus Hornets (5–4–1) 5–1 Monday, finishing the Vik...
View All »
Pyle students get taste of high school early, experience classes at Whitman
October 15, 2017
Every day, hundreds of high schoolers walk through Whitman’s double doors, passing students they’ve never talked to. Among them, however, are several middle schoolers who chose to brave the high school hallways and take classes at Whitman.
Outdoor concert venues provide a fun, cheap environment for students
October 5, 2017
Outdoor concerts like these are a staple of DMV culture. Wolf Trap, Merriweather Post Pavilion and Jiffy Lube Live, all outdoor concert venues in Maryland and Virginia, regularly draw students to their most popular summer shows. The venues opened in 1966, 1967 and 1995, respectively. Today, each attracts different kinds of artists.
View All »
Maryland government needs to prosecute environmental crimes
By Maddy Frank
June 15, 2017
During his 2014 campaign, Governor Larry Hogan promised to make Maryland more business friendly. To fulfill this promise, he has been easing enforcement of environmental regulations on businesses. In fact, prosecutions against businesses that break Maryland environmental laws are at a 20-year low, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Whitman: incorporate college essay instruction to ease stress
By Emma Sorkin
May 22, 2017
To ease some of the application-related stress, Whitman should add a course that teaches students how to write college application essays. This course would teach a writing style that English classes don’t currently cover and help even the playing field for students who can’t afford professional help.
View All »
Homecoming hassle: keep it fun, not forced
By Elisa McCartin and Michelle Silver
October 10, 2017
Why does homecoming need to be this stressful? It’s only one night that comes around once a year. The point is to have fun and hang out with friends. But expectations make this event unnecessarily dramatic for the student body. Everyone wants to have a flawless night that fits the quintessential high school experience. Putting less pressure on having the perfect, seamless night would allow students to actually enjoy homecoming.
Let’s embrace broken language
By Ivy Xun
October 9, 2017
Today, society mocks “imperfect” language; we laugh at odd accents and alienate unfamiliar dialects that don’t seem to fall under neat categories. English language proficiency is used as a social marker to classify and negatively evaluate people of non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB), according to a 2008 study by Megan-Jane Johnstone, a nursing professor at RMIT University.
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Walt Whitman High School 4 - Richard Montgomery 0
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