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One of the glass windows in the doors by the auditorium entrance was shattered today during fifth lunch. Photo by Lucy Chen.

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.

Photo of the Day: November 23

By Lucy Chen • November 23, 2011
Sophomore Will Moss makes some smores in his honors chemistry class today.
Chris Demarest, a Bethesda resident, transforms old black and white photographs from World War II into paintings. He works in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Chris Demarest, Bethesda artist, transforms WWII photographs into paintings

By Nellie Vinograd • November 22, 2011

In a quiet area of the Arlington National Cemetery, Bethesda artist Chris Demarest brings to life the forgotten stories of the "Greatest Generation" one painting at a time. Demarest paints portraits...

Photo by Sally Ruskowski.

Photo of the Day: November 21

By Lucy Chen • November 21, 2011
Freshman Sally Ruskowski won the first photo club contest Nov. 16 for her fall photo. The photo club, sponsored by art teacher Mike Seymour, is holding monthly contests this year.
Students visit Kronberg Castle, the setting for Shakespeares Hamlet, during a trip to Denmark Nov. 18 to 25. The students, chaperoned by English teacher Beth Rockwell and social studies department head Robert Mathis, are staying with host families. Photo courtesy Beth Rockwell.

Photo of the Day: November 21

By Lucy Chen • November 21, 2011
Students visit Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet," during a trip to Denmark Nov. 18 to 25. The students, chaperoned by English teacher Beth Rockwell and social studies department head Robert Mathis, are staying with host families.
The latest installment in the Twilight movies is better than its predecessors, but still isnt worth it unless youre a die-hard fan. Photo courtesy www.lifeteen.com.

‘Breaking Dawn’ drags on for eternity, sucks life out of audience

November 20, 2011

“Breaking Dawn: Part One,” the fourth movie in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight Saga,” hit theaters Nov. 18 to the delight of countless teenage girls and to the groans of, well, everyone else. The...

Whitman parent finishes second in Washington Post advice column competition

By Zach Fuchs • November 19, 2011

Lots of parents like giving advice, but Cindy Coe gets competitive about it. Coe, the mother of senior Elena Aragon and freshman Chris Aragon, finished in second place in the Washington Post "@Work Advice...

Students who play Toreadorables in this years fall musical Gypsy stand on stage Nov. 9 during a costume parade. Director Christopher Gerken critiqued each characters costume in preparation for opening night Nov. 17. Photo by Annie Russell.

Fall musical ‘Gypsy’ continues tradition of strong drama productions

November 19, 2011

Applause filled the auditorium Thursday night, as hundreds of students, teachers, parents and community members gave a standing ovation to the cast and crew of ‘Gypsy.’ ‘Gypsy,’ the fall...

Junior Pablo Ramirez is attempting to write a 50,000-word novel, titled The Spark, this month for National Novel Writing Month. Other students, like junior Raphaella So and senior Julie Elfin, are also working on telling their stories. Graphic courtesy Pablo Ramirez.

Students attempt to write 50,000-word novel in one month for NaNoWriMo

By Carolyn Freeman • November 17, 2011

After finishing their homework, most high-schoolers are ready to go to bed or watch TV. But junior Raphaella So still has to work on her most recent project: a novel. For National Novel Writing Month...

Students give blood for the Fall Blood Drive in the small gym today. Anyone 16-year-old or older, weighing over 110 pounds and meeting other regulations can donate. Photo by Billy Bird.

Photo of the Day: November 16

By Lucy Chen • November 16, 2011
Students give blood for the Fall Blood Drive in the small gym today. Anyone 16-years-old or older, weighing over 110 pounds and meeting other regulations can donate.
This sweet twist on mashed potatoes is an easy addition to your Thanksgiving table. Photo courtesy www.sweetpeaskitchen.com.

Simple and satisfying recipes for your Thanksgiving feast

By Lucy Chen • November 16, 2011

The endless array of entrée and dessert options can make it overwhelming to decide on the best dishes to cook this Thanksgiving season. To eliminate just one of the stresses caused by the holidays, the...

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