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: December 23

By Stephanie Haven December 23, 2010
The Bethesda California Tortilla now has a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine like the one in Cabin John's California Tortilla.

Senior Alexandra Farber: ‘nuts’ for dance

By Hannah Hoffman December 21, 2010

Senior Alexandra Farber is no ordinary Whitman student. She doesn’t take countless AP classes, participate in school extracurriculars or attend sporting events. While her peers are standing in class,...

FDA bans further production of alcoholic energy drink Four Loko

By Melanie Goldberg December 20, 2010

"All I remember is waking up the next morning," one junior said. Parties are about to get a lot less loko. Following recent studies by the Food and Drug Administration, which showed that...

LimeWire forced to shut down after law suit

LimeWire forced to shut down after law suit

By Maryam Abutaleb December 17, 2010
Limewire, a file sharing program, permanently shut down Oct. 26 after a four-year battle with the Record Industry Association of America over copyright issues.
Sweetbite offers ice cream sandwiches in unusual flavors. Photo courtesy Sweetbite Creamery.

Sweetbite Creamery gains popularity in Bethesda Farmer’s Market

By Mira Dalal December 17, 2010

Bethesda has already seen its share of high-end cupcakes, organic frozen yogurt and pricey make-your-own salads. This year, a new sweet treat has recently graced Bethesda Row: ice cream sandwiches. In...

Jansch returns to open arms

By Hannah Hoffman December 16, 2010

Scottish folk guitar legend Bert Jansch performed an intimate show Dec. 13 at Jammin Java in Vienna, Va. for the first time after years of illness. Even though Jansch has combated cancer for two years...

Christopher Gerken: The man behind the curtain

By Claire Bartholomew December 16, 2010

He was a "Sesame Street" star. He danced onstage with Madonna. He isn't a Hollywood celebrity. He's our very own Christopher Gerken. Gerken has directed theater productions at Whitman since 2006. He's...

Photo of the Day: December 16

By Stephanie Haven December 16, 2010
Students frolic in the snow during fifth period. It's estimated to snow approximately one to two inches today.

Kid Cudi’s new album falls short of the ‘Moon’

By Hunter Keene December 15, 2010
Kid Cudi’s second album, “Man On The Moon II," features rushed tracks and scattered messages, reflecting Cudi's own identity crisis.

Photo of the Day: December 14

By Stephanie Haven December 14, 2010
A light blanket of snow covered school grounds, but most of it melted before the end of the day.

Holiday shopping without leaving the house

By Priya Kumar December 14, 2010

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend, sibling or parent? Too lazy to leave the computer and go out in the cold? Rather pay for shipping than gas? Check out the Black & White's online...

Healthy alternatives to holiday overeating

By Molly Kaplowitz December 13, 2010

As another holiday season of decadent treats and overeating approaches, some diners may look for some healthier local restaurant options. As restaurants with nutritious and delicious foods are few...

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