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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Senior Lunch Destinations

By Marit Björnlund • October 17, 2011

Go. Eat. Return. All in 45 minutes. Click here to see our map of senior lunch destinations.

Ryan Gosling stars as a young press secretary for Pennsylvania Gov. Mike Murray (George Clooney). Throughout the film, Myers starts to learn that politics is a dirty game. Photo courtesy www.rottentomatoes.com

‘The Ides of March’ portrays corrupt politics

By Maria Reis • October 16, 2011

Released Oct. 7, almost a year before the 2012 presidential elections, “The Ides of March” reminds moviegoers that politics is a dirty game. Though the film’s message is cliché, “The Ides of March”...

National Coming Out Day

By Katie Guarino • October 12, 2011
Students celebrate National Coming Out Day Oct. 11 and discuss the purpose and importance of the event.
The Breast Cancer Fund has sponsored the hike for five years. The Fund works to raise awareness about the causes of breast cancer. Graphic courtesy www.sugarloafhike.com.

Whitman parent Paula Laboy hikes to fight breast cancer

By Daniel Schifrin • October 12, 2011
Whitman parent Paula Laboy and dozens of supporters told breast cancer to take a hike Oct 9. Literally. The Breast Cancer Fund raised almost $30,000 in the fifth annual Sugarloaf Mountain Hike, organized by Laboy.

Spotify allows users to listen to and share music for free

By Carolyn Freeman • October 11, 2011

I don’t know if I should be embarrassed or proud that all 867 of my Facebook friends now know I just listened to “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus. Spotify, a popular music-listening service, is...

Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse

By Carolyn Freeman • October 11, 2011
Student musicians performed in the first Coffeehouse of the year Oct. 7 in the Whittier Woods Auditorium.
Administrators warned students to stay clear of the construction zone in front of the school today during lunch. Photo by Lucy Chen.

Photo of the Day: October 3

By Lucy Chen • October 3, 2011
Administrators warned students to stay clear of the construction zone outside school today during lunch. Workers removed the bushes in front of the building to control a rat problem.
Lil Wayne released his ninth album, Tha Carter IV, last month. The album fails to bring any originality and the only tracks worth listening to feature special artists. Photo courtesy www.hip-hop-n-more.com.

‘Tha Carter IV’ feels just like ‘III’

By Hunter Keene • September 30, 2011

Fresh off his release from prison, Lil Wayne released his much anticipated ninth album, “Tha Carter IV,” last month. The album features cameos from some of hip-hop’s biggest artists, like Rick Ross,...

Pyle eighth-grader Hayley Segall presents the NIH Childrens Inn information systems director Rick Saunders with a check for four laptops Sept. 8. Segall hopes to raise enough money to donate more laptops to give sick children more opportunities to communicate with their families. Photo courtesy Hayley Segall.

Pyle student raises money for laptops at NIH Children’s Inn

By Lucy Chen • September 29, 2011

Pyle eighth grader Hayley Segall’s Bat Mitzvah project was anything but orthodox. Instead of asking friends and family for money, Segall sent letters to local stores, businesses and restaurants asking...

Wilcos new album, The Whole Love, is in stores today and offers some strong tracks. Photo courtesy www.riotradio.co.nz.

Wilco’s new album a hit

By Hunter Keene • September 27, 2011
With the release of its ninth studio album, “The Whole Love,” Wilco has once again proven themselves to be one of the best bands in the industry.
Jay-Z (left) and Kanye West released their collaborative album last month, but the songs dont feel fresh or original. Although Watch the Throne had the potential for one of the years best albums, the two hip-hop stars didnt live up to expectations. Photo courtesy www.killerhiphop.com.

‘Watch the Throne’ doesn’t deserve any bows

By Hunter Keene • September 26, 2011
After months of speculation, two of hip-hop’s biggest names, Kanye West and Jay-Z, have finally released their long-awaited collaborative album “Watch the Throne.” Having two of the most talented and recognized stars in music team up seems like a great idea in theory, but in this particular case, it didn't work.
Photo by Deanna Segall.

‘Let’s Read’ at the National Book Festival

September 25, 2011

Thousands descended onto the National Mall Sept. 24 and 25 for the 11th annual National Book Festival. The free event, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, encourages children and adults...

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