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

Viking Vogue: Master the summer-to-fall transition

By Carolyn Freeman October 2, 2012

Seventy-one degrees, partly cloudy, 40 percent humidity, 20 percent chance of precipitation. On days like this, you’ve got a dilemma: what to wear? If you choose a short-sleeve you might get too...

Pablos Parler: The show must go on

Pablo’s Parler: The show must go on

By Pablo Ramírez October 1, 2012

In this animated edition of Pablo’s Parler, Pablo talks about his recent school trip to Yale, and how an experience there reminded him, and all of us, that the show must go on. Questions? Comments?...

Twitter etiquette: Tips from a pro

By Carolyn Freeman October 1, 2012

So now that everyone and their mothers (I mean that literally) are on Twitter, it’s time to talk about use, misuse and abuse of the site. Here are the top rules to follow to not be the most annoying...

Apple released the iPhone 5 Sept. 21. The company recently sued Samsung for intellectual property theft. Photo courtesy techradar.com.

Technicole: Suing is for squares, Apple

By Carolyn Freeman September 23, 2012

It seems Apple is the new Paris Hilton of the technology world, but instead of suing for the phrase “that’s hot,” as Paris did in 2009, it's suing for the use of hot new technology. Intellectual...

B-well: Choc it up to chocolate milk

B-well: Choc it up to chocolate milk

By Carolyn Freeman September 18, 2012

When it’s time to choose a liquid boost after a hard workout there are many options. An athlete’s unconscious thought is to reach for a refreshing bottle of Gatorade, Vitamin Water or ice-cold H2O....

Pablos Parler: The only thing we have to fear...

Pablo’s Parler: The only thing we have to fear…

By Pablo Ramírez September 17, 2012

In this animated edition of Pablo's Parler, Pablo talks about the college search and application process, and how the worries seniors are feeling right now will be present in everyone's lives at one point...

Pablos Parler: 9/11

Pablo’s Parler: 9/11

By Carolyn Freeman September 13, 2012

In this special edition of Pablo's Parler, Pablo and special guest Katie Guarino get together to talk about 9/11, and the implications of the fact that people a few years younger than us have little to...

Viking Vogue: Stay gold

By Carolyn Freeman September 12, 2012

Returning to school is exciting for many reasons, but one of the best is showing off your sun-kissed look. Your hair is blonder, your skin is darker and your spirit is higher. But as the school year...

Summer hits of 2012

By Carolyn Freeman September 10, 2012

Whether you’re walking to the dining hall at camp, packing up a beach bag or watching Shark Week in your basement, there are always those summer songs that just won’t get out of your head. This summer,...

Bollyblog: Back in Bethesda

By Carolyn Freeman September 10, 2012

I owe an apology to a lot of people in Bethesda who’ve asked me about my year in India. My responses typically include a couple of superlatives, a small anecdote and maybe a sentence or two in Hindi. But...

This deep-fried classic is a staple of agricultural fairs. Turn the time in your kitchen back to August with this simple recipe. Photo by Julia Berard.

Bdubbs Bakes: Fair food

By Carolyn Freeman September 5, 2012

As summer draws to a close and students bury their heads in piles of AP World readings and college applications, there's only one thing that can turn back the clock: deep-fried foods reminiscent of those...

Senior Nalini Pillai leads her team of elementary school-age children in a game. Each Whitman student was assigned a team of different ages. Photo courtesy Julia Medine.

A summer trip to Uganda yields surprising benefits

By Carolyn Freeman September 4, 2012

As residents of affluent Bethesda, it is our privilege—nay, our duty—to intern at NIH, clerk in congressional office and participate in service trips to boost our resumes and provide college essay...

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