The Black and White

Reality TV should confront social issues to go beyond superficial entertainment

By Lucy Chen • December 14, 2011

“All-American Muslim,” which premiered Nov. 13 on TLC, has taken advantage of the opportunity to confront pertinent social issues in the real world in a format that strives to both entertain and challenge viewers. Reality TV should look to “All-American Muslim” for an example of how to delve into more meaningful societal problems.

White Flint mall may be transformed into new town center with shops, apartments, parks

By Lucy Chen • December 12, 2011

White Flint mall developers recently proposed a plan to replace the mall with five million square feet of parks, apartment buildings, offices, shops, restaurants, underground parking lots and a 300-room...

Shakespeare Club performs “All’s Well That Ends Well”

By Lucy Chen • December 12, 2011

Romance, trickery and lies took center stage as the Shakespeare Club brought to life the comedic and twisted story of “All’s Well That Ends Well” Dec. 8 to 10. Shakespeare’s play blends...

Police arrest male student for theft

By Lucy Chen • December 12, 2011

Police arrested a male student for theft this afternoon. The student was charged with theft after a student reported a backpack was stolen.

Alumni at Virginia Tech reflect on lockdown and campus security after two shot and killed

By Lucy Chen • December 9, 2011

Students at Virginia Tech, including Whitman alumni, endured a four-hour lockdown yesterday afternoon in the wake of an apparent murder-suicide. At around 12:15 p.m. Dec. 9, a man walked up to Virginia...

Live blog: Superintendent’s FY 2013 budget recommendation

By Lucy Chen • December 7, 2011

Superintendent Joshua Starr will present his FY 2013 budget recommendation tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Richard Montgomery HS.

Photo of the Day: December 7

By Lucy Chen • December 7, 2011

The Shakespeare Club rehearses its production of "All's Well That Ends Well" this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, and admission is free with a canned food donation.

Typed notecards more efficient, accessible than handwritten ones

By Lucy Chen • December 6, 2011

English teachers should allow students to type note cards to make research projects more efficient. With so many online resources available for research, written note cards are an unnecessary hassle.

Photo of the Day: December 5

By Lucy Chen • December 5, 2011

A young girl pets a donkey during a live nativity scene last night at the North Bethesda United Methodist Church. The youth group reenacted the scene to mark the start the holiday season.

Aebleskiver, risalamande and McDonalds: an exchange trip to Denmark

By Lucy Chen • November 30, 2011

Twelve students traveled to Denmark Nov. 18 to 26 during the first Whitman exchange trip to Denmark. I wanted to attend to learn more about Denmark for my European history class and to experience another country.

Photo of the Day: November 29

By Lucy Chen • November 29, 2011

Students "goofing off" during fifth lunch today accidentally kicked a door by the auditorium entrance, shattering the glass window, assistant principal Jerome Easton said.

Vegan students give thanks for turkey-free dinner alternatives

By Lucy Chen • November 24, 2011

Let’s talk turkey. Or rather, as vegans might prefer, tofurkey. This November, one percent of Americans ages eight to 18 will eat an animal-free Thanksgiving meal, according to a 2009 study by the Vegetarian Recourse Group. But considering that meat is the staple of this American tradition, many wonder how vegans survive turkey day.

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