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

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Parent Douglas Wood will defend Brittany Norwood, the woman accused of murdering her Lululemon coworker, Oct. 24. Wood is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the area. Photo courtesy Douglas Wood.

Parent Douglas Wood, top D.C. lawyer, to defend Lululemon case

By Carolyn Freeman May 26, 2011

Parent Douglas Wood walks into court and takes the stand, ready to speak on behalf of his client. After months of extensive research and examination of evidence, he is about to defend a man accused of...

Lady Gaga released her new album, Born This Way, this week. Although the songs are fun to dance to, theyre not her best. Photo courtesy www.dailystab.com.

“Born This Way” album falls short of Lady Gaga’s best work

By Nellie Vinograd May 25, 2011

Despite promising singles like “Born This Way” and “Judas,” Lady Gaga’s latest album, “Born This Way,” ultimately stops short of being her finest work. Instead, the techno-heavy album seems...

Sophomore Ben James (right) performs at the homecoming pep rally this past fall. At next years pep rally, James will lead the drumline performance after being elected the new drumline captain May 12. Photo by Billy Bird.

Drumline hopes for success under new captain despite the loss of nine seniors

By Deanna Segall May 23, 2011

Every pep rally, Viking spirit runs high as one of Whitman’s most popular music groups finally swaggers onto the gym floor. “1-2-3-4, let’s get busy!” the group yells, to the students’ delight.  With...

Photo of the Day: May 22

By Lucy Chen May 22, 2011
Students dance at the last Coffeehouse of the year May 20. The show was reserved for senior bands to demonstrate their musical talents.
The Whitman Jazz Band performs May 15 at the French Embassy to raise money for an orphanage in Haiti. The benefit also featured a performance from the Whitman Chamber Choir, silent auction and raffle. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Student-run Haiti benefit raises thousands for orphanage

By Carolyn Freeman May 21, 2011

The high notes of French musicians mingled with the beats of the Whitman Jazz Band and Chamber Choir at the fundraiser for the Organisation des Enfants pour l’Avenir orphanage in Haiti May 15. The...

The fourth Pirates movie features Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, as a new love interest for Captain Jack Sparrow. The movie, offered in 3D and IMAX, will hit theaters May 20. Photo courtesy www.moviecarpet.com.

‘Pirates’ 4 defies skeptics, but true audience lies in franchise fans

By Marina Diez May 20, 2011

At the beginning of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” a corpse found on a lost ship at sea suddenly jumps back to life. This rebirth is a perfect metaphor for the latest installment in...

Some freshman boys flip through this years edition of SAGA, the yearbook. Today was the first day students from all grade levels could pick up their yearbooks. Photo by Melissa Kantor.

Photo of the Day: May 18

By Lucy Chen May 18, 2011
Some freshman boys flip through this year's edition of SAGA, the yearbook. Today was the first day students from all grade levels could pick up their yearbooks.
OFWGKTA releases new album, Goblin

OFWGKTA releases new album, “Goblin”

By Hunter Keene May 13, 2011

Tyler, The Creator, is the leader of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All,  one of the music industry’s most talked about groups in recent months. The 20-year-old rapper will finally be able to bring...

Photo of the Day: May 13

By Lucy Chen May 13, 2011
A clown creates balloon animals, hats and rings during 5th period today. After participating in graduation activities for the preschoolers in child development, she shared her extra balloons with students.
Lady Gaga premiered her new song, Edge of Glory, May 9. The catchy single features a fun chorus and a jazzy saxophone solo. Photo courtesy www.starcasm.net.

Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” set to become new summer hit

By Deanna Segall May 12, 2011

Lady Gaga premiered one of her best songs yet, “Edge of Glory,” May 9. The third single off her album “Born This Way,” the song has a fresh beat and a more traditional pop sound. The song...

Soles of Steel, a tap company, performs one of their routines. Freshman Meg DiRuggio, sophomore Caroline Jarcho and junior Charlotte Klein are members of the dance group. Photo courtesy Carolyn Jarcho.

Soles of Steel taps its way onto D.C. dance scene

By Julia Berard May 11, 2011

To the beat of “We speak no Americano,” tap heels clicked on the stage floor as freshman Meg DiRuggiero, sophomore Caroline Jarcho and junior Charlotte Klein captivated the audience with their lively...

Senior Julia Cline presents her project at the Science Montgomery fair in March. After winning the grand prize at the county fair, she qualified to the international Intel science fair in L.A. May 13 to 15. Photo courtesy Julia Cline.

Senior Julia Cline to compete in Intel Science Fair

By Lucy Chen May 11, 2011

“You’re going to Hollywood!” a panel of judges told senior Julia Cline. But Cline isn’t auditioning for American Idol -- she’s competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair...

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