The Black and White

Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?

By Lucy Chen • December 22, 2011

Writers Maddy Simon and Carolyn Freeman set out to ask students and staff to name all eight of Santa's reindeer for the fourth holiday video of the week.

The best and worst of celebrity Christmas albums

By Nellie Vinograd • December 22, 2011

There’s a world of holiday music out there, and it’s a dangerous one. Seemingly all celebrities–from hot shots like Justin Bieber to wannabes like Ali Lohan–have tried their hand at recording...

All I want for Christmas is…

December 21, 2011

On the third day of funny holiday video week, writers ask students to fill in the blank: "All I want for Christmas is _________."

Going Out Guide: local activities for winter break

By Michael Yang • December 21, 2011

If you’re in town for the holidays, here are things to do around D.C. besides sitting on your couch in front of the fireplace: Light Shows One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit...

Richard Berke (’76) oversees political coverage and features for the New York Times as assistant managing editor

By Lucy Chen • December 21, 2011

It’s November of 2000, and Al Gore and George Bush are locked in a stalemate in the race for the American presidency. In the heart of the action is Richard Berke, hot on the story as debates raged over who would be the victor. Now, Richard Berke (’76) is an assistant managing editor for the New York Times, overseeing all political campaign coverage as well as the Times’ feature sections, but this news buff got his start writing for the Black & White in the 1970s.

Alexandra Robbins (’94) attributes successful nonfiction books to her Black & White experience

By Nicole Payne • December 21, 2011

In 1993, Alexandra Robbins was a news writer for the Black & White. In 1994, she was editor-in-chief. In 2001, she coauthored her first book, “Quarterlife Crisis: the Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties.” Today, Robbins is a freelance journalist and the author of three New York Times bestselling nonfiction books.

Ashley Parker (’01) covers Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign as a New York Times reporter

By Nicole Payne • December 21, 2011

On Friday night, while Ashley Parker’s (‘01) friends hit the town in New York City, she spends the night in a cheap hotel with bad food. But Parker isn’t complaining — in fact, she begged for her job, which entails traveling across the country covering Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign for the New York Times.

What’s your favorite holiday jingle?

By Lucy Chen • December 20, 2011

For the second funny holiday video of the week, writers Billy Lee and Laura Rostad ask students at lunch to sing their favorite holiday jingles.

Busboys & Poets embraces social and political change by hosting open mic nights and community discussions

By Julia Berard • December 19, 2011

Busboys & Poets is a D.C landmark that embodies the city’s artistic and political culture with by serving as a restaurant that also features poetry readings, book signings, a bookstore and film screenings. The...

How do you spell Hanukkah?

By Lucy Chen • December 19, 2011

To kick off our daily funny holiday videos this week, feature writers Daniel Lowet and Julia Dionne ask students during lunch, "How do you spell Hanukkah?" The frequently misspelled holiday begins tomorrow,...

Thirteen’s a lucky number for The Roots

By Hunter Keene • December 19, 2011

Best known as the house band for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” The Roots released their 13th album Dec. 6. The album is completely different from anything the Roots have done before, which makes...

Drake’s second album sounds just like his first

By Hunter Keene • December 19, 2011

Drake’s second full-length album, “Take Care,” released Nov. 15, is almost a complete copy of his debut album, showing that nothing much has changed for the young Canadian actor-turned-rapper...

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