The Black and White

Students participate in Day of Silence, raise awareness of LGBT bullying

By Carolyn Freeman • April 15, 2011

For one day, some students chose to remain silent, a stark contrast to the rowdy hallways of Whitman. The Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a Day of Silence April 11 to represent those in the LGBT community...

Junior Emily Cavanagh to shave head for kids who lost their hair in chemotherapy

By Juelia Fong • April 14, 2011

Before school, some girls devote hours to straightening, curling and perfecting their beloved locks. But for junior Emily Cavanagh, there are more important things than a full head of hair. Cavanagh...

Q&A with former NPR CEO and parent Vivian Schiller

By Katie Seevers • April 13, 2011

Conservative anger, national controversy and debate over journalistic ethics have surrounded Vivian Schiller since she stepped down as CEO of NPR in early March. But Schiller is also a typical Whitman...

Photo of the Day: April 11

By Lucy Chen • April 11, 2011

Parent Kerry Brougher speaks to students during a school assembly seventh period for interested students. Brougher is the director and chief curator of the Hirshhorn Museum in D.C.

With every glass, UNICEF project brings clean water to children

By Juelia Fong • April 11, 2011

Drinking water is no longer only good for you. It's good for the world. Bethesda restaurants teamed up with the UNICEF Tap Project to raise money for access to clean water around the world. Two...

Talent Show 2011 ventures successfully into space

By Maryam Abutaleb • April 9, 2011

Rocketing towards three hours of blaring music, bright lights and interactive skits, this year's Talent Show took off without a hitch. The show opened with the 11-person band “It’s Dark, Obi Juan,”...

Foo Fighters return to roots in newest album

By Hunter Keene • April 8, 2011

Even though the Foo Fighters’ latest CD,“Wasting Light” isn’t officially released until April 12, the band has been streaming the album for free on their website since last week. The album...

Khalifa’s ‘Rolling Papers,’ and I’m rolling out

By Hunter Keene • April 8, 2011

After six years of moderately successful mixtapes, Wiz Khalifa finally had his shot at mainstream success when Atlantic Records signed the young rapper to their label last year. But Khalifa’s major label...

Open the auditorium doors, HAL: Talent show 2011 goes on ‘Space Odyssey’

By Maryam Abutaleb • April 8, 2011

Last year, students experienced the seven deadly sins firsthand. This time around, they’ll encounter alien invaders. It’s time for Talent Show. This year’s theme, “A Space Odyssey”...

Sophomore band plays their way into school spotlight

By Juelia Fong • April 7, 2011

Members of sophomore band Lockhouse 8, formally known as Borealis, prove that a band doesn’t have to be widely recognized to win the Battle of the Bands, which took place Feb. 23 to raise money for Leukemia...

Photo of the Day: April 6

By Stephanie Haven • April 6, 2011

Students participate in yoga to relax during their gym class.

Photo of the Day: April 5

By Stephanie Haven • April 5, 2011

The SGA hosts the spring blood drive today in the gym today. Students and teachers who donated walked around school with colored bandages around their arm.

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