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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Junior Pablo Ramirez is attempting to write a 50,000-word novel, titled The Spark, this month for National Novel Writing Month. Other students, like junior Raphaella So and senior Julie Elfin, are also working on telling their stories. Graphic courtesy Pablo Ramirez.

Students attempt to write 50,000-word novel in one month for NaNoWriMo

By Carolyn Freeman • November 17, 2011

After finishing their homework, most high-schoolers are ready to go to bed or watch TV. But junior Raphaella So still has to work on her most recent project: a novel. For National Novel Writing Month...

Popular D.C. restaurant Jetties opened in Bethesda last weekend. Jetties offers hearty sandwiches, soups and salads based on Nantucket fare. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Jetties brings Nantucket to downtown Bethesda

By Carolyn Freeman • November 5, 2011

Bethesda’s newest sandwich shop blends Nantucket charm with tasty comfort food to create a vibe of its own. Popular D.C. sandwich shop Jetties opened a second location on Fairmont Avenue in Bethesda...

Senior Michael Flack leads the senior Battle of the Classes team into the gym Nov. 3. The annual competition during homecoming week pits grades against each other in a series of obstacle course and sports events. Photo by Billy Bird.

Seniors win Battle of the Classes, sophomores second

By Carolyn Freeman • November 4, 2011

Indiana Jones, Captain Jack Sparrow, Harry Potter and Darth Vader went head-to-head Thursday night at Battle of the Classes. The annual pre-homecoming event pits all four grades against each other in...

Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Spirit week 2011: Battle of the Classes Theme Day

By Carolyn Freeman • November 3, 2011

Students showed their class spirit today for Battle of the Classes Theme Day, the third day of homecoming spirit week. Seniors dressed up as Darth Vader and storm troopers from "Star Wars," and juniors...

Seniors Solomon Parker and Ani Carlson dominate the stage to win the first Whitman So You Think You Can Dance competition Oct. 27. Parker and Carlson performed a routine to Beyonces Countdown. Photo courtesy Paulina Reyes.

Seniors Solomon Parker and Ani Carlson win first ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ competition

By Carolyn Freeman • October 29, 2011

After performing a rousing dance to “Countdown” by Beyonce, seniors Ani Carlson and Solomon Parker hugged as the crowd cheered for the first Whitman "So You Think You Can Dance" winners. DECA,...

Coldplay released its latest album, Mylo Xyloto, Oct. 24. While there are some stellar songs reminiscent of previous hits, the album fails to bring anything new to the table. Photo courtesy www.recordland.com.

Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto’ sounds just as jumbled as its title

By Carolyn Freeman • October 27, 2011

The only record you’ll hear Coldplay and Rihanna singing Taylor Swift-like lyrics about princesses and castles is “Mylo Xyloto.” Coldplay’s fifth album, “Mylo Xyloto,” dropped Oct. 24. But...

Humphrey Fellows speak to Black & White students in third period Oct. 25. The Fellows, from countries like Pakistan, South Africa and Brazil, talked about their native cultures and experiences in the U.S. Photo by Justine Wood.

Humphrey Fellows from around the world speak to students

By Carolyn Freeman • October 26, 2011
Over 20 Humphrey Fellows from around the world spoke to various history, government and journalism classes Oct. 25 about their native cultures, goals for the fellowship and experiences in the United States so far.

Spotify allows users to listen to and share music for free

By Carolyn Freeman • October 11, 2011

I don’t know if I should be embarrassed or proud that all 867 of my Facebook friends now know I just listened to “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus. Spotify, a popular music-listening service, is...

Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse

By Carolyn Freeman • October 11, 2011
Student musicians performed in the first Coffeehouse of the year Oct. 7 in the Whittier Woods Auditorium.
Steve Jobs, who died Oct. 5, left a lasting impact on the way we use technology to entertain ourselves and communicate with others. His revolutionary products, such as the Mac, iPod and iPhone, are some of the most popular devices used today. Photo courtesy www.dcinside.net.

Remembering Steve Jobs

By Carolyn Freeman • October 6, 2011
In front of me is my beloved white MacBook. To my left is my iPhone, and to my right is an iHome playing music from my iPod. Without the genius of Steve Jobs, my desk would be empty.
Despite the cold weather, many locals enjoy a variety of food from over 60 Bethesda restaurants in the 22nd annual Taste of Bethesda event Oct. 1. Live bands also performed at different stages around downtown Bethesda. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Locals enjoy a ‘Taste of Bethesda’

By Carolyn Freeman • October 1, 2011

Despite the cold and rainy weather, many people came out to the 22nd annual Taste of Bethesda food and musical festival today to sample food from local restaurants and listen to a variety of live music....

Calculus? You ‘Khan’ do it

By Carolyn Freeman • September 23, 2011

The next big thing in education isn’t a Promethean board or an iPad — it’s Khan Academy, a website designed to teach students through YouTube tutorials. Salman Khan founded the Khan Academy in...

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