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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

With ample competition, is Chip City Cookies a welcome addition to the existing market, or does it fall short? To answer this question, The B&W visited the new location and tried each of this week’s offerings.

Chip City Cookies: The newest sweet bite on the block

By Alara Göksu November 30, 2023

In recent years, downtown Bethesda has become a hot market for various gourmet cookies, and between large chains such as Crumbl, Levain, Insomnia and Maman, there doesn’t seem to be room for a new entrant....

What’s most important to know about “The Eras Tour” is that it’s not just a movie; it’s Taylor Swift, the pop star, the experience and the must-see event all rolled into one.

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” is the bare minimum (and that’s okay)

By Henry Dupree November 28, 2023

Amid her worldwide “Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift has found a way to bring her must-see concert to those who can’t attend in person. With its international debut, her concert film, aptly titled “Taylor...

Instead of waiting until after the season to come to conclusions and punish the correct people involved, Petitti issued a drastic punishment with seemingly very little evidence.

The Big Ten made a serious mistake in punishing University of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh

By Ben Belford-Peltzman November 25, 2023

The Michigan Wolverines’ football staff, run by head coach Jim Harbaugh, is in the midst of one of the decade’s biggest college sports cheating scandals after employees were accused of recording and...

Michael Fassbender plays the titular killer, who doubles down on his methods of execution in an attempt to exact revenge and keep his life from spiraling out of control. 

“The Killer”: Fincher’s alienating but uncompromised latest

By Henry Dupree November 20, 2023

After the tepid reception of his 2020 prestige drama “Mank,” David Fincher remains unfazed returning to his methodical approach to filmmaking with Netflix’s “The Killer.” Based on a French...

Director Martin Scorsese delivers his usual elegance within his newest cinematic experience. His passion for the harrowing history is palpable and complements the stunning performances of the cast. However, while the technical aspects are undoubtedly top-notch, the film is held back by a lengthy narrative that stretches the experience too thin. 

“Killers of the Flower Moon”: An eye-opening, educating, exhaustive experience

By Rylan Ammerman November 15, 2023

With 25 feature films at 80, director Martin Scorsese has every reason to hit the brakes and admire his stamp on the world. However, in the twilight of his career, Scorsese’s 26th film, “Killers...

I was outgoing and flamboyant with my friends, but when I was with family, I reined in my energy and presented a dull shell of myself.

How embracing my sexuality saved my relationship with my family

By Charlie Martin November 15, 2023

As I make the final adjustments to my makeup and put my eyeliner down, I look up at my reflection in the mirror. Feelings of pride rush through my body as I admire the rose-pink blush that seamlessly blends...

As someone who’s been through it, I can confidently say that things can and will get better.

“It is worth taking the winding path to recovery”: My journey on antidepressants

By Anonymous November 14, 2023

Content warning: This story contains language that pertains to mental health and suicide.   I couldn’t breathe. My lungs spasmed, desperate for air as my eyes darted across the room. The knot...

Looking to get into horror? Here are The B&Ws top five picks

Looking to get into horror? Here are The B&W’s top five picks

By Katelyn Leonard October 31, 2023

Screams and terror emerge from the screen as the pale light illuminates the audience's hand-covered eyes. Hiding behind popcorn and jumping in one’s seat are the hallmarks of well-done horror movie. ...

“The Creator” boasts show-stopping visuals and a commanding lead performance from Washington, but each small victory remains undercut by lackluster writing.

“The Creator”: Epic science-fiction undermined by mediocrity

By Rylan Ammerman October 20, 2023

★★★ It’s 2055, and artificial intelligence is part of the human experience. It lives among people and works with them but poses their greatest threat. In “The Creator,” after American...

These are “stories,” first and foremost, and each film provides necessary context about their origins. Anderson is adapting stories that are primarily light, fun and intended for children, but he treats each text with the utmost respect. 

Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl roundup: Pushing the boundaries of story adaptations

By Henry Dupree October 19, 2023

Ever since he spearheaded 2009’s inventive cinematic portrayal of “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” Wes Anderson has made clear his love of classic British children’s author Roald Dahl. Now, in 2023, Anderson...

When I make my own clothes, I know exactly what I’m putting onto my body, and the pieces of clothing I’ve made are better quality and less expensive than fast fashion.

Crocheting for the environment (and my wallet)

By Deirdre Pryal October 19, 2023

On a typical Saturday night, most teenagers are hanging out with friends — but for me this isn’t always the case. On the weekends, I can often be found in bed, binging the latest reality TV shows with...

Nobody signs up for recreational soccer at ten years old and becomes a Division 1 caliber striker at sixteen by just enjoying the game. It’s a path of true resistance, similar to earning success in school, business or any equivalent.

Athletic recruits are just as qualified admits

By Ichi Bai October 16, 2023

What does it take to be among the best high school athletes in the country? Nobody can achieve this feat without giving their sport everything they have. The path to becoming a dominant right-handed pitcher...

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