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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Duke freshman, former Editor-in-Chief achieves internet fame

By Kelley Czajka December 8, 2013

A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) of Duke freshman Isaac Rubin, former print Editor-in-Chief of the Black & White, went viral after he caught an errant pass and went crazy at the Duke v. Michigan...

Handwriting analysis reveals inner psyche, experts say

By Kelley Czajka December 2, 2013

Take a look at your math notes, the assignments you scrawled down in your planner or the in-class essay your teacher just handed back. Your writing might just seem like a jumble of meaningless information,...

Junior and alumna selected for Maryland art showcase

Junior and alumna selected for Maryland art showcase

By Kelley Czajka October 20, 2013

Artwork by junior Claire Busch and Emily Acker (‘11) will be displayed at the 2013 Maryland Art Educators Association Annual Showcase of Outstanding Student Artwork. Each year MCPS art coordinator...

The members of the Girl Up club held a bake sale, fundraising $500 for the national organization. Photo courtesy Kelley Czajka.

Freshman heavily involved with Girl Up

By Kelley Czajka October 17, 2013

Something within freshman Anna McGuire clicked one day, when she received an email about Girl Up, a worldwide organization run by the United Nations Foundation. The organization provides education and...

Ode to Fall

Ode to Fall

By Kelley Czajka October 12, 2013

Pumpkin pie, homecoming and candy corn are just some of the much-awaited signs that fall has finally arrived.  However, many other amazing things about fall are often overlooked. They may not be free...

Fall television preview

By Kelley Czajka September 17, 2013

I think it’s safe to say many students look forward to mid-September for one particular reason—favorite T.V. shows return and new ones begin.  With hundreds of shows waiting to hit the small screen,...

Fall Going Out Guide

By Kelley Czajka September 14, 2013

Getting back into the swing of the school year can be tough.  Fortunately, with the arrival of fall comes an extensive selection of events and festivals.  So take a break from studying and head out into...

French and American students mingle at their farewell party April 30. The group of French students stayed with Whitman and Pyle families for nine days so they could experience American culture and daily life. Photo by Kelley Czajka.

French exchange students get American experience

By Kelley Czajka May 4, 2013

Students waved American flags and colorful posters at 11 p.m. on April 24 as a white coach bus pulled in front of the parking lot.  The 20 eighth-grade French exchange students and their program escorts,...

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