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 Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Students painted the silhouette of cheering fans in the gym Sunday. Caroline Crawford organized the event. Photo by Billy Bird.

Photo of the Day: December 3

By Carolyn Freeman December 3, 2012
Students painted the silhouette of cheering fans in the gym Sunday. Senior Caroline Crawford organized the event.

National News Roundup: Class time, chiefs and combative politicians

By Carolyn Freeman December 3, 2012

In this edition of the National News Roundup, a family wins a record-size Powerball jackpot, politicians argue about the fiscal cliff, and a few states decide to increase learning time in their schools. President...

Lana Del Reys re-release will take you on a Ride

Lana Del Rey’s re-release will take you on a “Ride”

By Carolyn Freeman November 28, 2012

Even though Lana Del Rey’s newest album is good, it’s nowhere near paradise. She released “Born To Die: Paradise Edition,” a revamp of her second studio album, on Nov. 13. While far from perfect,...

Annual Turkey Chase helps local charities, schools

By Carolyn Freeman November 21, 2012

To spice up the 30th anniversary of Bethesda’s Turkey Chase, organizers are bringing in 30 live turkeys. But turkey chasing isn't on the day’s agenda, even if it’s the name of the event. The...

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Bond’s latest adventure holds audiences captive

By Carolyn Freeman November 20, 2012

Motorcycle chases on a roof, assassinations in a Shanghai skyscraper, exploding helicopters in Scotland and an exotic, vulnerable, but strong woman –– this is a Bond thriller at its best. Daniel...

Thanksgiving: Time to give back

By Carolyn Freeman November 20, 2012

Oh, Thanksgiving. Turkey, cranberry sauce – and the worst traffic of the year. Ever been stuck at LAX on Thanksgiving weekend? Believe me, it’s not fun. Thanksgiving is about food, family, and yes,...

It could be the end of the world as we know it

It could be the end of the world as we know it

By Carolyn Freeman November 19, 2012

You can tell a lot about a society's deep-seated fears by noting the number of apocalypse movies playing in its theaters. During the Cold War, nuclear war ravaged the world in movies like “The Day...

National News Roundup: A bankrupt bakery, Black Friday and BP

By Carolyn Freeman November 19, 2012

In this edition of National News Roundup, a popular blog raises money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, President Obama begins a tour of Southeast Asia and consumers begin to stockpile Twinkies and other...

Green Day disappoints in part 2 of 3-part release

Green Day disappoints in part 2 of 3-part release

By Carolyn Freeman November 19, 2012

Green Day is channeling any high school student: it's trying to do too much at once. In their new album ¡Dos!, released Nov. 9 as part of the ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! trilogy, the California rockers...

New mobile speed cameras aim to enforce speed limits

By Carolyn Freeman November 18, 2012

What might appear to be discarded green refrigerators at the side of the road are something much bigger. They’re mobile speed cameras, and they’re looking for you. The Montgomery County...

Roy Lichtensteins pictures of everyday objects like hot dogs confused some audiences, who didnt believe it was exactly art. The gallery is the first showing of his work since his death in 1997. Photo by Nicole Payne.

Roy Lichtenstein’s gallery puts you inside the stories

By Carolyn Freeman November 17, 2012

For centuries, people have used art to tell stories. But the paintings of Roy Lichtenstein don’t tell a full story: they plop you right into the climax, and you’re left unsure of the characters, conflicts...

State legalizes casino expansion with hopes of gaining money

By Carolyn Freeman November 17, 2012

Marylanders legalized the expansion of casino gambling by voting in favor of Question 7 on the ballot Nov. 6. The measure, which passed with 52% of the vote, allows the state’s slots-only casino industry...

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