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E-Sports should be respected

E-Sports should be respected

By Josh Feder May 11, 2014

It’s simple to understand. An elite group of participants spend hours practicing and preparing for their contests. It culminates in an intense matchup between the best of the best, all of whom have gone...

Bolivian dancers pose for photos after performing a traditional Bolivian dance. Giveaways from the embassy included delicious chocolate from the Amazon. Photo by Nick Sobel.

All Around the World Embassy Tour showcases interesting cultures, delicious food

By Nick Sobel May 8, 2014

On Saturday May 3, more than 50 non-European Union embassies representing six continents opened their doors to DC visitors and residents. The All Around the World Embassy Tour offered a fun day full of...

How (not) to do a promposal

How (not) to do a promposal

By Julia Pearl-Schwartz May 6, 2014

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This image released by Lionsgate shows Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, from left, Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket and Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in a scene from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The movie opens in theaters Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in whats expected to be one of the years biggest box-office debuts. (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Hallway etiquette: Hunger Games edition

By Grace Steinwurtzel May 1, 2014

A group of freshman tributes from District 1 cut in front of the pack, frantically zigging and zagging to make it to their next class before the hallways become a war zone. Known for their small stature...

Easy ways to help the earth

By Emilia Malachowski April 29, 2014

Earth Day, originally started in 1970, took place just last week on April 22nd. While this holiday is meant to honor and help our planet, I was disheartened to see people uploading pictures of leaves...

Wizards won’t be able to overcome powerhouse teams in Eastern Conference

By Josh Feder April 22, 2014

After a disappointing 2013 for D.C. fans, it’s surprising that the historically lowly Wizards are the team bringing the excitement of the playoffs back to the nation's capital. Yet here they are,...

Wheely backpacks should roll into style

By Emilia Malachowski April 14, 2014

The bell rings for sixth period. You’re still in the parking lot, and getting to class on the third floor will be a trek not unlike Frodo’s to Mordor. But you’re lucky—you have a rolling backpack. Instead...

Fire alarm testing should be extinguished

By Noah Franklin April 10, 2014

I don’t mean to cause alarm, so I will start off with the conclusion that Whitman students and staff are perfectly safe. They’re just inexplicably inconvenienced simply because Whitman’s fire alarm...

Letter from the editor: College destinations

By Jacob Cutler April 10, 2014

As students finalize their post-high school plans in the next few weeks, the Black & White staff will be compiling our annual “destinations” list, a regular fixture in the last issue of each school...

Pet peeves for picky people

By Samantha Zambri April 10, 2014

You may be the kindest, friendliest person in the world, but odds are you still have a pet peeve. Sure, there are the generic “loud gum-chewers” or “slow hallway-walkers.” But there are also the...

Mexican wedding cookies are a light dessert thats perfect for any spring occasion. Share with friends or keep them all for yourself. Photo by Samantha Zambri.

Bdubbs Bakes: Mexican wedding cookies

By Samantha Zambri April 9, 2014

With international night just around the corner, the perfect way to get in the mood is to bake some delicious Mexican Wedding Cookies. With a sweet sprinkling of confectioners sugar and a rich, nutty flavor,...

FIFA World Cup will still deliver despite seemingly underprepared host

By Ethan Taswell April 9, 2014

In just under two months, the World Cup will kick off in Brazil, no doubt making for an action-packed summer full of impressive performances by soccer’s most famous stars and heated games between national...

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