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

Photo of the Day: February 4

By Stephanie Haven February 4, 2011
Seniors Sapir Yarden and Parisa Jaseb sell Leukemia/Lymphoma wristbands during lunch to support Leukemia/Lymphoma awareness month.

Photo of the Day: February 3

By Stephanie Haven February 3, 2011
Jessie Sobrino ('06), who's working in Egypt, spoke to Anderson Cooper in Cairo. Sobrino has a ticket to leave Egypt this Friday via commericial flight.

Twenty-four bands prove they’re ‘Jammin’

By Marina Diez February 2, 2011

In a dimly lit, crowded room, the sound of chatter and clinking glasses echo. Suddenly, there’s a screech. Heads whip around to a large stage as the first band begins playing at Jammin’ Java in Vienna,...

Photo of the Day: February 2

By Stephanie Haven February 2, 2011
Senior Siddhu Anandaligam practices saxophone in the music hall during sixth lunch. Anandaligam, who performs in Whitman's band, is also a member of the all-eastern jazz band.

Photo of the Day: February 1

By Stephanie Haven February 1, 2011
Parking permit applications for second semester are available in the main office. Students must return completed forms to the business offices by 3 p.m. Feb. 7.

Photo of the Day: January 31

By Stephanie Haven January 31, 2011
To pass time during lunch, some students play soccer with their friends on the blacktops by the gym.

And the Grammy (should) go to…

By Maryam Abutaleb January 25, 2011

2010 was a year of comebacks and uprisings, but ultimately, it was the year of pop.  From Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber, pop music was the soundtrack of 2010.  The Grammy Awards are just around the corner,...

In Rome, Bethesda Catholic students sing for pope

By Mira Dalal January 25, 2011

This was no ordinary field trip. Nine students from Bethesda’s St. Jane de Chantal School traveled to Rome with their parents, music teacher and principal where they joined thousands of students from...

Members of the GSA participated in a Day of Silence last year to bring attention to LGBT bullying. Photo courtesy Clara McCreery.

Gay-Straight Alliance reemerges at Whitman with strong support

By Melanie Goldberg January 21, 2011

For teens struggling with their sexuality, the Gay Straight Alliance is committed to creating a supportive and sympathetic environment. Under the leadership of senior co-presidents Clara McCreery...

Q&A with OFF! vocalist Keith Morris

By Hunter Keene January 19, 2011

Keith Morris has been at the forefront of the American punk rock scene for over two decades, playing in legendary bands like "Black Flag," "Circle Jerks," and most recently, "OFF!." The Black & White...

OFF! turns it on

By Hunter Keene January 18, 2011

Keith Morris, founder of punk bands Black Flag and Circle Jerks, burst back on the punk scene with his new band OFF!. Their first album, “The First Four EP’s,” is a perfect example of why Keith Morris...

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