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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

Pablos Parler: We are all freshmen

Pablo’s Parler: We are all freshmen

By Pablo Ramírez September 3, 2012

Welcome to Pablo's Parler! In this week's episode, Pablo welcomes us back to school and shows us how we are all, in one way or another, brand new to the school. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Sound...

Juniors participate in summer reading discussions

By Carolyn Freeman September 3, 2012

There was something strange about my summer reading assignment this year: it was fun. All juniors participated in small-group book discussions during lunch Aug. 30 as part of a new summer reading...

BrickFair 2012: More than just a LEGO convention

By Pablo Ramírez August 19, 2012

As I stood in front of a LEGO replica of Serenity, the spacecraft featured on the short-lived TV series Firefly, I spoke with the exhibitor on my left about building techniques and our favorite years of...

These lemon bars are a perfect beginning-of-summer treat. Photo by Julia Berard.

Bdubbs Bakes: lemon bars

By Carolyn Freeman June 6, 2012

After two semesters, 180 days of school, two weeks of AP exams and five days of finals, summer is finally here for most students. These bright and zesty lemon bars are an excellent way to kick off a fun-filled...

Equal pay for women is necessary

By Carolyn Freeman June 6, 2012

After Congress passed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, women supposedly earned equal pay for equal work. But even today, white women receive only 77 cents to the dollar that white men make, African American...

Prom prep the natural way

By Carolyn Freeman May 23, 2012

As prom comes close, you and your friends frantically drive to every strip mall and shopping complex you know of to find “the dress.” You scroll through thousands of pictures of hair braids and up-do’s,...

Pablos Parler: Mothers Days

Pablo’s Parler: Mother’s Days

By Pablo Ramírez May 23, 2012

In this week's podcast, Pablo talks about mother and the important roles they serve that we often overlook. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook and...

Technicole: Google glasses

By Carolyn Freeman May 15, 2012

It’s easy to see where modern scientists get their inspiration from. Apple’s iPad is similar to the touch-screen PADDs featured in Star Trek, while Bluetooth resembles Starfleet’s earpieces. Star...

Pablos Parler: Festival of the Arts

Pablo’s Parler: Festival of the Arts

By Pablo Ramírez May 12, 2012

In this week's episode, Pablo talks about the Festival of the Arts and what it says about our school and our society. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook...

President Barack Obama speaks with Robin Roberts of ABC News Good Morning America May 9. Obama openly declared his support of same-sex marriage during this interview. Photo courtesy abcnews.go.com.

Obama’s support for gay marriage is a step in the right direction

By Carolyn Freeman May 10, 2012

Despite the potential repercussions from those who disagree, President Barack Obama finally declared his support of gay marriage May 9. In his announcement on Good Morning America, he stated his views...

Lizzie and Miranda lounge on Lizzies bed in an episode from the early 200s Disney Channel series. All those Lizzie McGuire-esque tie-dye shirts and chokers are just taking up valuable space in your closet. COnsider moving them to storage to free up some room. Photo courtesy www.fanpop.com.

Messy room? Clean it up with these fun tips

By Carolyn Freeman May 10, 2012

Though a teenage girl’s bedroom may not have a lot of space for junk, it always seems to accumulate anyway. To keep your room as spacious, organized and adorable as possible, follow these simple tips. 1) Divide...

Pablos Parler: the Mariana Trench

Pablo’s Parler: the Mariana Trench

By Pablo Ramírez May 3, 2012

In this episode, Pablo discusses James Cameron's dive to the Mariana Trench and what we can learn from it. Answer the question of the week in the video by posting a comment here or on our Facebook and...

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