Google education: increase transparency
March 30, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Each day, over 50 million students use Google’s G Suite for Education (GSFE), a set of educational tools including Classroom, Drive and Docs.
Read more »Students deserve mental health screenings
February 9, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
In first and eighth grade, students undergo mandatory hearing and vision screenings; public schools often take action to ensure students’ physical health. Mental health, however, is rarely addressed.
Read more »Maryland, end the drunk-driving epidemic: pass Noah’s Law
April 8, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Officer Noah Leotta had a bright future, but everything changed the night of Dec. 3, his father Rich Leotta said. “No more laughs, no more walks, no more talks, no more future.” Read More »...
Governor Hogan, don’t shut the door on refugees
November 17, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
This afternoon, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan requested that the federal government cease any resettlement of Syrian refugees in Maryland on the grounds that resettlement would jeopardize “the safety and security of Marylanders.” Read More »...
Governor Hogan, reverse the cuts to MCPS
May 17, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Last Thursday, MCPS was hit with a pair of blistering blows: a $17 million budget cut issued by Gov. Larry Hogan on top of the $53 million already hacked away by the revenue-bereft County Council the very same day. Read More »...
Editorial: Behavior during male sexual assault assembly unacceptable
November 20, 2014
Filed under Editorials, Media, Opinion
The administration arranged for community educator Cheryl Banks to speak to the student body yesterday about preventing and avoiding sexual assault. The students were divided by gender in order to deliver different messages to boys and girls. Read More »...
Editorial: Pledge of Allegiance should not be recited in school
October 23, 2013
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
It’s the preamble to the morning announcements, a 121-year-old tradition and a declaration of nationalism. It’s our Pledge of Allegiance—our daily vow to stand by the American Flag. Read More »...
Editorial: Parking system in need of reform
March 22, 2013
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
At least ten Whitman students searched the parking lot for their vehicles to no avail Tuesday, March 19. Read More »...
Fantasy Football at Whitman: An Inside Look
October 20, 2017
Fantasy football is a popular craze that has swept the nation each year since its founding in 1962, according to insider site Fantasy Index.
Volleyball loses to BCC in dig pink game
By Max Gersch
October 19, 2017
The girls volleyball team (5–7) fell to the B-CC Barons (9–2) in a dramatic four set match. The game was the team’s annual fundraiser for breast cancer awareness month.
Girls soccer finishes regular season with win over Damascus
By Elyse Lowet
October 19, 2017
The girls soccer team (11–1) beat the Damascus Hornets (5–4–1) 5–1 Monday, finis...
Field Hockey Dominates Kennedy on Senior Night
By Cam Jones
October 17, 2017
The field hockey team (9–2) triumphed over the Kennedy Cavaliers (3–7) 11–0 on Oct. 12.
Multiple English classes undergo curriculum changes
October 17, 2017
The English department adapted the traditional AP Language and Composition and Honors English 12 curricula this year to fit new MCPS and Whitman standards.
Whitman alum makes NFL practice squad
October 17, 2017
Up until his senior year of high school, Dunn never expected football to bring him anywhere in life, but now it’s become his career. Dunn was signed on to the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad in September, and though he was cut shortly after, his journey in the NFL is ongoing.
Mass shootings: yes, we still need to treat them as tragedies
By Elea Levin
October 16, 2017
To be clear, I’m not claiming that my friends or teachers are ignorant or unsympathetic. I simply find it disturbing that we as a society now accept mass shootings as a day-to-day reality, unworthy of mention.
New teachers: what motivates you?
By Eli Saletan
October 16, 2017
Vikes stomp Wildcats in Homecoming game
October 16, 2017
The football team (1-6) beat the Walter Johnson Wildcats (2-5) Friday in a dominant 27-7...
Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 9-13
October 16, 2017
Wildfires spread throughout Northern California; businesses and homes have been burned to the ground, and 31 people were reported dead as of Thursday October 12, the Washington Post reported.
Pyle students get taste of high school early, experience classes at Whitman
October 15, 2017
Every day, hundreds of high schoolers walk through Whitman’s double doors, passing students they’ve never talked to. Among them, however, are several middle schoolers who chose to brave the high school hallways and take classes at Whitman.
11 seniors qualify as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship
October 15, 2017
11 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Sept. 13, in recognition of scores they received on the PSAT in junior year.