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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Seniors Basil Smitham (left), Jeremy Steinberg (center) and Alex Luta compete on NBCs Its Academic in an episode that airs Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Photo courtesy Alex Luta.

The Quizbowl team takes its trivia to the TV screen on ‘It’s Academic’

By Lucy Chen November 12, 2011

A leg wound from jousting made which king obese? Seniors Alex Luta, Basil Smitham and Jeremy Steinberg can all say they know the answer — King Henry VIII — thanks to Quizbowl. Luta, Steinberg and...

Pep Rally videos

Pep Rally videos

By Katie Guarino November 9, 2011
Guy Pomz at Prep Rally from The Black & White Online on Vimeo. Created by Katie Guarino and Justine Wood Poms at Pep Rally from The Black & White Online on Vimeo. Created by Justine Wood and Katie Guarino Drumline at Pep Rally from The Black & White Online on Vimeo. Created by Justine Wood...
Dan Miller, Max Harwood and (08) formed their band Mission South during sophomore year

Alum band Mission South heads to new frontiers with plans for full-time music career

By Lucy Chen November 9, 2011

Dan Miller, Max Harwood and John Beck (’08) were 15 when they landed their first gig at the Marriott across from the White House. “Back then, it was the coolest idea to play in front of 60-year-olds,”...

Florence + the Machine’s new album repetitive and forgettable

By Julia Berard November 8, 2011

Florence + the Machine released its sophomore album “Ceremonials” Oct. 31. This repetitive and easily forgettable album is filled with loud gusting vocals that fall flat. The group's premiere...

Popular D.C. restaurant Jetties opened in Bethesda last weekend. Jetties offers hearty sandwiches, soups and salads based on Nantucket fare. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Jetties brings Nantucket to downtown Bethesda

By Carolyn Freeman November 5, 2011

Bethesda’s newest sandwich shop blends Nantucket charm with tasty comfort food to create a vibe of its own. Popular D.C. sandwich shop Jetties opened a second location on Fairmont Avenue in Bethesda...

Seniors Solomon Parker and Ani Carlson dominate the stage to win the first Whitman So You Think You Can Dance competition Oct. 27. Parker and Carlson performed a routine to Beyonces Countdown. Photo courtesy Paulina Reyes.

Seniors Solomon Parker and Ani Carlson win first ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ competition

By Carolyn Freeman October 29, 2011

After performing a rousing dance to “Countdown” by Beyonce, seniors Ani Carlson and Solomon Parker hugged as the crowd cheered for the first Whitman "So You Think You Can Dance" winners. DECA,...

English teacher Corie Stewart gives a sweet treat to a child in the Kenwood Park Childrens Center, located in the Whittier Woods building. The children dressed up in costume for Halloween and went trick-or-treating school. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: October 28

By Lucy Chen October 28, 2011
English teacher Corie Stewart gives a sweet treat to a child today to celebrate Halloween. The kids attend the Child Development class.

Need a Halloween costume? DIY

By Lauren Medellin October 28, 2011
It used to be so easy to trick-or-treat. But by a certain age, the pumpkin outfit goes from cute to creepy. The solution? Look past the cheesy Halloween stores and use your creativity to build the perfect do-it-yourself costume.
Coldplay released its latest album, Mylo Xyloto, Oct. 24. While there are some stellar songs reminiscent of previous hits, the album fails to bring anything new to the table. Photo courtesy www.recordland.com.

Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto’ sounds just as jumbled as its title

By Carolyn Freeman October 27, 2011

The only record you’ll hear Coldplay and Rihanna singing Taylor Swift-like lyrics about princesses and castles is “Mylo Xyloto.” Coldplay’s fifth album, “Mylo Xyloto,” dropped Oct. 24. But...

Students pick up their Battle of the Classes and Homecoming game shirts during lunch today. Shirts are on sale through next week at $15 for one shirt and $25 for both. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: October 27

By Lucy Chen October 27, 2011
Students pick up their Battle of the Classes and Homecoming game shirts during lunch today. Shirts are on sale through next week at $15 for one shirt and $25 for both.
The Felice Brothers. Photo courtesy The Felice Brothers.

Q&A: The Felice Brothers experiment with new sound

By Lucy Chen October 27, 2011

Folk rock Americana band The Felice Brothers played at the Black Cat in D.C. Sept. 29. The New York band is currently on tour for its latest album “Celebration, Florida” and released an EP “Poughkeepsie...

Student by day, teacher by night: sophomore teaches English to immigrants

By Nicole Payne October 26, 2011

When the final bell rings on Friday afternoon, sophomore Conrad Mascarenhas isn’t done with school. Mascarenhas spends his Sundays in the classroom teaching English to immigrants at Our Lady of the Lourdes...

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