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

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love walk with their daughter Francis Bean. The late rock star was recently a potential subject of a musical. Photo courtesy fanpop.com.

Kurt Cobain, superstar

By Carolyn Freeman November 8, 2012

From the Muppets to a CBS sitcom, it seems like the late Kurt Cobain’s likeness is everywhere. Thankfully, the Nirvana front man won’t grace the Broadway stage. Last month, Sam Lufti, Britney...

Justin Bieber set teenage girls hearts on fire during his performance at teh Verizon Center in D.C. Nov. 5. Photo courtesy Baltimore Sun.

Becoming a Belieber

By Carolyn Freeman November 8, 2012

As I walked into the Verizon Center Nov. 5, the sound of shrieking girls immediately pierced my ears. I knew I was in the right (or wrong, depending on how you look at it) place. I was at the Justin Bieber...

Performers play on stage during the World of Montgomery festival. The festival depicted four common Montgomery County cultures: Chinese, Indian, El Salvadorian and Ethiopian. Photo by James Ireland.

World of Montgomery Festival emphasizes community diversity

By Carolyn Freeman November 8, 2012

The aroma of pupusas and Indian spices fills the air as the beat from the Ethiopian percussion band echoes through the Wheaton Triangle. The festival, which took place Oct. 21, allowed people...

Moving ‘Forward’ with Obama

By Carolyn Freeman November 7, 2012

As I watched the exit polls from Ohio, I mostly felt relief. Despite a small blip in the polls after the first presidential debate, I was fairly confident that Obama would come out on top in the election. Still,...

Mover Moms volunteers pose with the collected candy. “No amount is too small,” president Rebecca Kahlenberg said. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kahlenberg.

Treats-4-Troops sends candy overseas

By Carolyn Freeman November 7, 2012

Instead of letting uneaten Halloween candy gather dust in a plastic pumpkin, donate it to Treats-4-Troops. This year the charity organization gathered about 7 tons of candy to send to troops overseas....

B-Well: Stand tall

By Carolyn Freeman November 7, 2012

Since childhood, adults have always told you to sit up straight and stand tall. Your posture and movement reveal not just your attitude and thoughts, but also your confidence. Nothing is more telling...

Electronic donations fill cardboard boxes that line the Whitman driveway. Photo by Tamar Meron.

Montgomery County holds electronics collection

By Carolyn Freeman November 6, 2012

Montgomery County held an electronics recycling collection event in the Whitman parking lot Nov. 4. The county received donations from 503 cars. The county’s Division of Solid Waste Services...

National News Roundup: Clinton, cold and community service

By Carolyn Freeman November 4, 2012

In this edition of National News Roundup, campaign fever sweeps the country as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy leave millions without power. Clinton and Obama wrap up Obama's campaign with a rally: Both...

Photo of the Day: October 31

Photo of the Day: October 31

By Carolyn Freeman October 31, 2012
Students came to class Wednesday decked out in creative Halloween costumes that ranged from the classic witch or fairy to characters from popular TV shows. The Halloween spirit was everywhere in the halls, despite Hurricane Sandy's attempt to diminish it.
A Facebook user by any other name is just the same

A Facebook user by any other name is just the same

By Carolyn Freeman October 30, 2012

The annual freak-out-colleges-are-going-to-see-my-weekend-antics Facebook name change spree has begun. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for avoiding ruining your future due to the red solo cup photos...

A student shows her support for breast cancer research with a pink shirt and a ribbon painted on her cheek. Students who wore pink Oct. 18 should consider doing more for the cause. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Pink-wearing students should do more to fight breast cancer

By Carolyn Freeman October 28, 2012

Along with the flurry of leaves and colder weather every October comes a flood of ribbons and wristbands in that tell-tale pink. It’s breast cancer awareness month. Whitman participated in...

B-well and listen to Taylor Swifts Red

B-well and listen to Taylor Swift’s “Red”

By Carolyn Freeman October 25, 2012

From teenage girls to crazed fourth graders to my dad, everyone has been preparing themselves for the biggest album release of 2012: Taylor Swift’s “RED.” Dedicated fans (like me) waited until...

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