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

We’re all alright

By Sophia Glazer February 12, 2014

We often want what we can't have. After all, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Accordingly, I am convinced that I should have been a teenager growing up in the late 60’s,...

Raspberry lava cakes are a perfect Valentines Day treat. Whether youre spending the day with a special someone or enjoying a Nicholas Sparks marathon, these decadent cakes are a must for the holiday. Photo by Sarah Barr Engel.

Bdubbs Bakes: Chocolate Raspberry Lava cakes

By Sarah Barr Engel February 11, 2014

Made with silky chocolate and oozing with sweet raspberries, these chocolate lava cakes may not be very tall, but they are dark and handsome. Whether you are sharing them with that special someone...

Do ads actually work?

By Noah Franklin February 11, 2014

I was about to conform to the blogosphere and write the typical “Best Super Bowl Ads of 2014” blog. But as I compiled my list I noticed a trend. I retained the imprint of the operatic Morpheus in...

Secrets to a successful and special Valentine’s Day

By Nicole Fleck February 9, 2014

Don’t make this year just any regular kind of Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas that will ensure a sweet path to your crush’s heart. The Foodie: Don’t have enough money to pay for a fancy...

The evolution of the school bus ride

By Caroline Schweitzer February 3, 2014

With five semesters completed, juniors entering their second semester are looking forward to saying hello to parking permits and goodbye to the big yellow bus. From the first day of kindergarten to...

How to improve the Super Bowl halftime show

By Sebastian van Bastelaer February 2, 2014

When it was announced last week that the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be playing the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, I was excited. However, with Bruno Mars as the headliner, and numerous past halftime...

Urban Outfitters should promote positivity rather than poor self-esteem

By Emma Anderson January 29, 2014

Like most teens, I love Urban Outfitters for its semi-reasonably priced, quality clothes that keep me up to date with current trends. But recently, I’ve been reevaluating my admiration for the brand...

Confessions of an iPhoned student

By Julia Pearl-Schwartz January 26, 2014

Just a few weeks ago, I was the girl without a smart phone.  I was the one who couldn’t be in group messages, the one who couldn’t text pictures, the one who didn’t have a Snapchat. But when...

First semester junior year: The good, the bad and the Lang paper

By Rebecca Katz January 22, 2014

At least twice a week over the last several months, I’ve faced questions about how my “dreaded” junior year has been so far. Thankfully, I can finally respond, “half over!” as first semester...

Combating exam stress in a few simple steps

By Rebecca Katz January 11, 2014

The word “exams” often brings to mind a picture of a frantic student sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and papers flying everywhere as a lack of sleep shows under their eyelids.  Before you start...

How to stick to New Year’s Resolutions

By Sarah Barr Engel January 11, 2014

From Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2013 to Forbes’ Best Technology Stories of 2013, there were enough lists looking back on the past year for The Washington Post to run the Top 10 Best of 2013...

Duck Dynasty star’s comments are inexcusable but unsurprising

By Della Turque January 7, 2014

While flipping through the news last night, I stopped and read the words floating by at the bottom of the screen: “Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson suspended for anti-gay comments.” In an interview...

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