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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 first Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR-SGA) general assembly of the year took place at Montgomery Blair High School, Oct. 23.

MCR-SGA hosts annual general assembly meeting at Blair High School

By Phoebe Gordon November 8, 2024

The first Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR-SGA) general assembly of the year took place at Montgomery Blair High School, Oct. 23. The meeting, which ran from 9:30 a.m. to...

Republicans will likely appear marginally ahead when the in-person votes are counted first, but the election will begin to even out once the mail-in and early vote is counted.

Countdown to the election: The final day

By Landon Heuer November 5, 2024

The 2024 election is today and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the presidential election to control of the House and Senate to local races like the Maryland Senate race, a lot will be decided in...

Republicans will likely appear marginally ahead when the in-person votes are counted first, but the election will begin to even out once the mail-in and early vote is counted.

Countdown to the Election: one week left

By Landon Heuer October 29, 2024

The 2024 election is one week away and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the presidential election to control of the House and Senate to local races like the surprisingly competitive Maryland Senate...

Republicans will likely appear marginally ahead when the in-person votes are counted first, but the election will begin to even out once the mail-in and early vote is counted.

Countdown to the Election: two weeks left

By Landon Heuer October 22, 2024

The 2024 election is two weeks away and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the presidential election to control of the House and Senate to local races like the surprisingly competitive Maryland Senate...

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Maryland 2024 Senate race between Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) has become more competitive than anticipated.

Maryland’s Senate race draws closer between Alsobrooks and Hogan

By Rishith Alimchandani October 22, 2024

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Maryland 2024 Senate race between Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) has become more competitive than anticipated. Prince George’s County Executive...

The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) hosted a virtual candidate forum, Sept. 19. Four BOE candidates participated in the debate, each attempting to win votes for the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024.

Board of Education debate: funding our future

By Bailey Han October 22, 2024

The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) hosted a virtual candidate forum, Sept. 19. Four BOE candidates participated in the debate, each attempting to win votes for the upcoming election on Nov....

MCPS community members voiced concerns about overcrowding and insufficient school resources during the Sept. 18 Community Engagement Listening Session with new Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor.

MCPS community concerned over overcrowding in schools

By Noah Bloom October 22, 2024

MCPS community members voiced concerns about overcrowding and insufficient school resources during the Sept. 18 Community Engagement Listening Session with new Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. In...

MCPS introduced new hate-bias response procedures on Sept. 21., outlining how the county will address serious incidents. The protocol implements a tiered system, categorizing incidents into yellow, orange and red categories based on severity.

MCPS releases new tiered system for hate-bias response

By Phoebe Gordon October 16, 2024

MCPS introduced new hate-bias response procedures Sept. 21. outlining how the county will address serious incidents. The protocol implements a tiered system, categorizing incidents into yellow, orange...

Republicans will likely appear marginally ahead when the in-person votes are counted first, but the election will begin to even out once the mail-in and early vote is counted.

Countdown to the Election: three weeks left

By Landon Heuer October 15, 2024

The 2024 election is three weeks away, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the presidential election to control of the House and Senate to local races like the surprisingly competitive Maryland Senate...

At Whitman, students and teachers are more vigilant than ever in taking additional measures against gun violence. The heightened awareness reflects a nationwide effort to prevent tragedies, as schools around the country grapple with how to keep their communities safe.

Whitman community reacts to recent school shootings

By Allegra Bai October 15, 2024

At Whitman, students and teachers are more vigilant than ever in taking additional measures against gun violence. The heightened awareness reflects a nationwide effort to prevent tragedies, as schools...

The water damage escalated as pieces of the first-floor ceiling fell and water started to drip down to the first floor.

Burst pipe, flooding force early dismissal at Whitman

By Ella Kotelanski October 14, 2024

A sink pipe in one of the second-floor girls’ restrooms burst this morning, resulting in water damage and localized flooding in the school. The burst occurred just before the school day began, sprouting...

MCPS and the MCPD plan to strengthen collaboration and communication regarding school safety in the future.

MCPS implements heightened school safety policies

By Noah Bloom October 14, 2024

MCPS officials introduced several new policies to enhance school safety for the upcoming school year during an Aug. 20 Board of Education meeting. The new policies prioritize the safety of students and...

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