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

B-Well: Food powerhouses to lower your stress levels

By Carolyn Freeman January 13, 2013

We all dread exams, but this year try something that can help: stress-relieving foods. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a chill pill, but some foods contain body-boosting nutrients that can help...

Too much college mail?

Too much college mail?

By Carolyn Freeman January 11, 2013

The worst mistake you can make sophomore year is to check yes on the student search survey box on the PSAT. That one check mark condemns you to a three-year barrage of college mail, some from schools you’re...

How to survive being a short-term vegan

By Carolyn Freeman January 7, 2013

If there’s anything I love, it’s a personal challenge. My AP Environmental Science class recently read “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” where author Michael Pollan goes vegetarian to see things from...

Bdubbs Bakes: Carrot cake cookies

Bdubbs Bakes: Carrot cake cookies

By Carolyn Freeman January 6, 2013

Traditional carrot cake can be boring, with its globs of cream cheese frosting and chunks of over-spiced carrots. This modern twist on a classic turns the traditional carrot cake into soft, cakey sandwich...

B-Well: The cold conundrum

By Carolyn Freeman January 2, 2013

“Bundle up or you’ll catch a cold!” We’ve all heard our mothers caution us too many times, but is there truth to this myth? Ultimately, no. Grandma’s winter hat and fuzzy scarf aren’t a...

Police lead children from Sandy Hook Elementary School following the shooting Dec. 14. AP Photo/Newtown Bee, Shannon Hicks.

New policies necessary to prevent tragedies like Newtown

By Carolyn Freeman December 21, 2012

I was one of millions of Americans deeply saddened by the events that unfolded in Newtown, Conn. Dec. 14. I have two younger siblings whom I love very dearly, so the tragedy hit close to home. The...

A comprehensive holiday gift guide for the procrastinators

By Laura Rostad December 19, 2012

Happy Christmahanakwanzaka! Tired of getting your mom a candle for the seventh year in a row? For all of you out there who are struggling with what to get your parents, your siblings and your friends for...

Viking Vogue: Holiday accessories

By Carolyn Freeman December 19, 2012

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Hot cocoa, jingle bells, secret Santa— the list goes on and on. Perhaps the only panic that comes at this time of year is how, when and where to wear those...

B-Well: A banana a day…

By Katie Guarino December 18, 2012

Though an apple a day may keep the doctor away, bananas seem to be America’s most beneficial fresh fruit. One banana is loaded with far more vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber than an apple....

The Whitman Compliments page reached 800 compliments on its third day. Though the project ran for less than a week, the creator hopes its message will stay with the students at Whitman. Screenshot by Eyal Hanfling.

An appeal to students from the creator of Whitman Compliments

By Carolyn Freeman December 7, 2012

Dear Whitman, My name is Eyal Hanfling and I am the creator and manager of Whitman Compliments. Last Sunday evening while browsing through my newsfeed, I came across a post that one of my...

Thanksgiving: Time to give back

By Carolyn Freeman November 20, 2012

Oh, Thanksgiving. Turkey, cranberry sauce – and the worst traffic of the year. Ever been stuck at LAX on Thanksgiving weekend? Believe me, it’s not fun. Thanksgiving is about food, family, and yes,...

Rethinking the role of substitutes in education

By Jacob Cutler November 20, 2012

We all know the feeling: that mix of euphoria and relief when you walk in the room and see a substitute standing at the front of the class. Whether a strict sub, a competent overseer or a relaxed retiree,...

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