Offer intensives after AP exams
By Arthur Varner and Maeve Trainor
June 12, 2018
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Teachers voice their opinions on the feasibility of offering "intensives" in AP classes after the exams in May. These classes would be taught by AP teachers and would be focused on new and creative topics. Students would be able to choose which teacher's class they attend for their AP period.
An inside look: Whitman’s view on school safety
By Anjali Jha and Maeve Trainor
April 12, 2018
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With recent shootings at schools across the country, notably the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the Black & White looked at how safe students and faculty feel at Whitman.
Athlete of the Month: Poms captain Sofia Luzuriaga
By Maeve Trainor and Anjali Jha
March 11, 2018
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Poms captain Sofia Luzuriaga has been a member of Whitman's poms squad since freshman year and uses dance as an outlet to express herself.
Leadership replaces student DJs for Vike-a-Thon
February 26, 2018
Formerly, Whitman students worked as DJs at Vike-a-Thon, but this year, leadership hired a private DJ for the event.
The Yale Whiffenpoofs a capella group visits Whitman, performs for students
February 2, 2018
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The Yale Whiffenpoofs, the oldest collegiate a capella group in the country, performed for Whitman students Feb. 1.
State of the Union Review
February 2, 2018
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President Donald J. Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address Jan. 30. The Black & White looked at Trump's main points and reactions to the speech.
Perspective: Sexual assault victims at Whitman
By Anjali Jha and Maeve Trainor
January 24, 2018
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In the wake of national movements to speak out against sexual assault, the Black & White sat down with sexual assault victims in the community.
Artist Spotlight: Grant Glazier
January 24, 2018
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Grant Glazier turned a love of jazz piano into a talent for producing music.
Rapper Logic dedicates song to Whitman in concert
December 27, 2017
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Rapper Logic referenced Whitman while performing his hit song “1-800-273-8255” at iHeart Radio station’s annual Jingle Ball concert Dec. 11. Logic’s mention comes after Whitman’s recent efforts to address mental health.
The Black & White reviews four spring albums: "Cosmic" by Bazzi, "Die Lit" by Playboi Carti, "KOD" by J. Cole and "beerbongs & bentleys" by Post Malone.
June 14, 2018
By Mira Dwyer
As students visit and commit to universities, Greek life has influenced some seniors’ decisions.
June 13, 2018
May 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's June 26 victory shook the country, and made it clear to all that in the Trump era, everything is changing. Embracing socialism is the best way to fight president Donald Trump and the new far-right.
By Max London
June 25, 2018
The PTSA held a retirement party June 13 for retiring administrators Alan Goodwin, Jerome...
June 21, 2018
After getting out of school May 24, many seniors took part in their unofficial summer opening celebration: beach week. While most headed to Dewey, others decided to travel out of the country to father, more exotic beaches—or to skip the beach altogether.
By Zoe Kaufmann
June 19, 2018
Detective Sergeant John O’Brien oversees crash investigations and reconstructions for the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. O’Brien worked in different units within the MCPD for eight years before transferring to his current job, where he oversees investigations of all fatal, serious or high-profile collisions in the county. O’Brien spoke to The Black & White about his experiences with the unit.
June 18, 2018
We should shift our focus away from only STEM and towards a more balanced education. Skills learned from the humanities make us autonomous and anti-conformist, which help us think outside the box. They help us adopt creative, innovative solutions to complex problems.
June 18, 2018
As part of the recruitment process for elite players to continue their sport in college, top high school athletes across the country join intense summer teams, competing in national tournaments from coast to coast.
June 18, 2018
Not to be confused with the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board, the Maryland SMOB is a position appointed by the Governor that serves on the Maryland Board of Education. Bryce Awono, the state SMOB for the upcoming school year, is a rising junior at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County. Awono will be sworn in on July 1.
By Elyse Lowet
June 16, 2018
Students joined hundreds of thousands of D.C. sports fans in the streets around the National Mall Tuesday to cheer on the Washington Capitals as they celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory. Surrounded by a sea of red, fans hollered and chanted as the players drove by in double decker buses, hoisting the cup into the air.
June 15, 2018
Ten staff members will retire at the end of the school year. Their combined tenures add up to a total of an astounding 213 years.
June 15, 2018
When students return in the fall for the 2018-19 school year, student IDs will vary in color based on students’ grades. The freshman IDs will be red, the sophomore IDs will be orange, the junior IDs will be blue and the senior IDs will be green.
By Naren Roy
June 15, 2018
With so many ways to become young activists in a community that fosters advocacy, deviation and progress, it becomes harder to contextualize our actions as being anything other than the supported norm. But it’s important to consider each activist and their individual story.
June 14, 2018
The Black & White reviews four spring albums: "Cosmic" by Bazzi, "Die Lit" by Playboi Carti, "KOD" by J. Cole and "beerbongs & bentleys" by Post Malone.