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Photo of the Day: February 28

By Carolyn Freeman • February 28, 2013

Math teacher Tyler Wilkinson shaves an arrow into physics teacher Daniel Chen's head as students look on. Chen, who is participating in Battle of the Beards, chose to have his head shaved in an attempt to raise more money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Are you bRAVE enough for post-prom, too?

By Carolyn Freeman • February 28, 2013

School dances like Homecoming and prom come with a stigma. They’re lame. No one dances. The music makes you feel like you’re at a 2002 bar mitzvah, and it’s always awkward. So why was this year’s...

Junior’s photographs to appear in the National Gallery of Art

By Carolyn Freeman • February 27, 2013

The walls of the National Gallery of Art are decorated with works by some of the greatest artists of all time: Michelangelo, Matisse, Monet. On March 2, the museum’s collection will also include photographs...

Photo of the Day: February 27

By Carolyn Freeman • February 27, 2013

The cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" rehearses a scene Wednesday. The play will be be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

New Senate Bill could increase minimum wage

By Carolyn Freeman • February 27, 2013

Waiters and lifeguards might be able to make more from a summer job by the end of the calendar year. New legislation in Maryland could bring a gradual minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $10 over a three-year...

‘The Carrie Diaries’ isn’t a perfect prequel, but it can stand on its own

By Carolyn Freeman • February 26, 2013

Need a break from vampire love triangles, hunky teen wolves and anonymous stalkers named ‘A’? “The Carrie Diaries” is a perfect fix. This cute new television series features the classic...

Photo of the Day: February 26

By Carolyn Freeman • February 26, 2013

Magruder holds alcohol awareness discussions

By Carolyn Freeman • February 25, 2013

Magruder High School held an “Alcohol and the Developing Brain” symposium Feb. 19. The symposium served as a preview for the county’s first “Brain Science Health Exhibition,” which will be...

National News Roundup: Academy Awards edition

By Carolyn Freeman • February 25, 2013

FLOTUS Michelle Obama dominates this edition of the National News Roundup with her appearance at the Academy Awards and in the "Evolution of Mom Dancing" video with Jimmy Fallon. "Argo," "Life of Pi,"...

Yale Whiffenpoofs serenade students

By Carolyn Freeman • February 21, 2013

Men’s chorus had a chance to rest their voices and use their ears Thursday morning. Joined by other students of the music department, the class enjoyed a performance by the renowned Whiffenpoofs, an...

The Eel’s first album in four years disappoints

By Carolyn Freeman • February 20, 2013

The Eels’ new album “Wonderful, Glorious” is anything but. Released Feb. 5, “Wonderful, Glorious” is the band’s first album in four years. The majority of the album is uninteresting and...

Parents and teachers show passion for music

By Carolyn Freeman • February 19, 2013

Musical talent at Whitman isn’t confined to the music hallway, or even to the student body – parents and teachers alike are finding opportunities to show off their musical prowess in bands and singing...

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