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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

Rare Disease Day: I do not deserve this

By Pablo Ramírez February 28, 2013

A year ago, on February 29th, 2012, International Rare Disease Day, I published a column on how I had finally come to terms with the rare illness I have been living with for 16 years. Today, after further...

Pablo’s Parler: Leukemia & Lymphoma Month

By Pablo Ramírez February 14, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo talks about Leukemia and Lymphoma Month, what the SGA has in store for everyone, and why this month is more than just donating some money during lunch. Questions?...

Bdubbs Bakes: Valentines Day molten lava cakes

Bdubbs Bakes: Valentine’s Day molten lava cakes

By Carolyn Freeman February 13, 2013

Candy hearts and carnations are so seventh grade. Make this Valentine's Day a little more special with these fudgy chocolate cakes that are tastier and more creative than anything you can pick up at CVS. Ingredients: 2...

Viking Vogue: Winter nail polish guide

By Carolyn Freeman February 10, 2013

Everyone could use a little color to spice up the monotonous winter gloom. Nail polish is a reliable way to make life more fun, flirty and even sparkly. Below is a guide to the best colors and what they’re...

Pablo’s Parler: Video edition

By Pablo Ramírez February 6, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo tries out a video podcast by way of an interview with Black & White editor-in-chief Isaac Rubin. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook...

Pablo’s Parler: Ay dios mio

By Pablo Ramírez January 30, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo delves into a discussion about religion in our world, and why talking about it in the right way is not such a bad idea. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Tell us in...

Eight ways to make the most of your senioritis

By Marit Björnlund January 30, 2013

Congratulations, you made it to second semester! Juniors, you may not be too excited by the onslaught of SAT prep, college brochures and AP Lang homework. But for seniors, this is the home stretch. So,...

Beyon-say it ain’t so: Beyoncé’s lip-syncing shouldn’t impact public opinion

By Carolyn Freeman January 28, 2013

The first time I heard Beyoncé had lip-synced the national anthem at the inauguration was in my Wednesday morning carpool. Bleary-eyed, I listened to the other girls declare their disappointment. “I...

Bethesda’s newest blow dry bar will be “hair” to stay

By Carolyn Freeman January 28, 2013

Focus on one thing, and be the best at it. This is the slogan of Bethesda’s new blow dry bar, which gives blowouts and washes but no haircuts. Although unusual in concept, this salon has an...

Pablo’s Parler: This too shall pass

By Pablo Ramírez January 20, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo explains his hiatus with a story, its moral and how we can all apply this moral to any situation in life. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Tell us in the comments,...

Technicole: Fitness-tracking apps

By Nicole Payne January 17, 2013

“How did you sleep last night?” used to be such a simple question, usually asked out of politeness and easily brushed aside with a “fine” or “well, thank you.” But with modern technology,...

B-Well: Food powerhouses to lower your stress levels

By Carolyn Freeman January 13, 2013

We all dread exams, but this year try something that can help: stress-relieving foods. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a chill pill, but some foods contain body-boosting nutrients that can help...

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