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

Some of Dengs most popular orders include roses. Deng donates the money she earns to the NIH Childrens Inn. Photo courtesy Lisa Deng.

Sophomore’s origami creations benefit children with rare diseases

By Lucy Chen April 10, 2012

Origami is said to aid the body and mind in a variety of ways, from reducing stress to helping the body achieve balance. Sophomore Lisa Deng is using origami to promote another kind of wellness: finding...

Flyer controversy reveals need for new distribution regulations

By Lucy Chen April 10, 2012

Many educators and students protested last month after five schools sent students home with informational flyers from Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays, an organization that maintains that "‘gay’...

Congressman Chris Van Hollen will deliver the keynote commencement speech at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony June 6 at DAR Constitution Hall. Van Hollen is the top Democrat on the House Budget committee. Photo courtesy www.vanhollen.house.gov.

Congressman Chris Van Hollen to deliver commencement address

By Lucy Chen March 30, 2012

Congressman Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony June 6 at DAR Constitution Hall. A committee of senior class officers, teachers and principal Alan Goodwin decided to invite...

MCPS should add personal finance course to graduation requirements

By Lucy Chen March 27, 2012
It would be foolish to play poker without knowing the rules. But it would be more foolish to take out a loan without knowing the principle of interest, yet many Americans are unaware of how financial institutions work.
Photo by Annie Russell.

Interactive exhibit at the Hirshhorn showcases Latin American artists

By Lucy Chen March 27, 2012

At the Hirshhorn’s newest exhibit, museum-goers can not only view, but also touch, listen and experience the artwork. "Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color and Space" is on display until May...

Many Hunger Games fans dressed up to show their support for the movie last night, including these Westland MS students. The movie premiered last night.

Photo of the Day: March 23

By Lucy Chen March 23, 2012
Many "Hunger Games" fans dressed up for the midnight premiere at Regal Bethesda 10 last night, including these Westland MS students.
Mathematician James Tanton explains his Exploding Dots theory to multivariable calculus classes March 21. His philosophy on teaching math focuses on understanding rather than memorization. Photo by Hanna Lee.

Mathematician speaks to students about thinking outside the box

By Lucy Chen March 21, 2012

For multiplication problems, we often turn to calculators for the answer. But what if someone said you could simply use dots and boxes to solve every one of those questions? Mathematician James...

Two teams to compete in History Bowl nationals

By Lucy Chen March 20, 2012

Two Whitman teams qualified for the National History Bowl National Championship at the D.C. regional tournament March 17. Team Whitman A, consisting of seniors Ketan Jha, Todd Pollak, Basil Smitham...

Workers deliver mulch to school this evening in preparation for the annual Whitman All Sports Boosters Mulch Sale. Come to the parking lot starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning to pick up Photo by Annie Katz.

Photo of the Day: March 15

By Lucy Chen March 15, 2012
Workers deliver mulch to school this evening in preparation for the annual Whitman All Sports Boosters Mulch Sale. Come to the parking lot starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday to buy mulch at $5.50 per three cubic foot bag.
Math teacher Michelle Holloway and some of her AP Calculus BC students teach math to a class of fourth graders at Burning Tree today in celebration of Pi Day. Photo by Justin Koritzinsky.

Photo of the Day: March 14

By Lucy Chen March 14, 2012
Math teacher Michelle Holloway and some of her AP Calculus BC students teach math concepts to a class of fourth graders at Burning Tree ES today in celebration of Pi Day.

International Night

By Lucy Chen March 13, 2012

The Lorax opened in theaters March 2 as a full-length adaptation of Dr. Seuss classic book. The movie made $70.1 million in its first weekend. Photo courtesy www.getthebigpicture.com.

‘The Lorax’ not as satisfying on the big screen as in the book

By Lucy Chen March 12, 2012

Few students can say they didn’t grow up on a healthy combination of Dr. Seuss' “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” “The Cat in the Hat” and “Horton Hears a Who.” Less well known is his pro-environmental...

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