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

Pablo’s Parler: Ay dios mio

By Pablo Ramírez January 30, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo delves into a discussion about religion in our world, and why talking about it in the right way is not such a bad idea. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Tell us in...

Eight ways to make the most of your senioritis

By Marit Björnlund January 30, 2013

Congratulations, you made it to second semester! Juniors, you may not be too excited by the onslaught of SAT prep, college brochures and AP Lang homework. But for seniors, this is the home stretch. So,...

Beyon-say it ain’t so: Beyoncé’s lip-syncing shouldn’t impact public opinion

By Carolyn Freeman January 28, 2013

The first time I heard Beyoncé had lip-synced the national anthem at the inauguration was in my Wednesday morning carpool. Bleary-eyed, I listened to the other girls declare their disappointment. “I...

Bethesda’s newest blow dry bar will be “hair” to stay

By Carolyn Freeman January 28, 2013

Focus on one thing, and be the best at it. This is the slogan of Bethesda’s new blow dry bar, which gives blowouts and washes but no haircuts. Although unusual in concept, this salon has an...

Pablo’s Parler: This too shall pass

By Pablo Ramírez January 20, 2013

In this week's Pablo's Parler, Pablo explains his hiatus with a story, its moral and how we can all apply this moral to any situation in life. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Tell us in the comments,...

Technicole: Fitness-tracking apps

By Nicole Payne January 17, 2013

“How did you sleep last night?” used to be such a simple question, usually asked out of politeness and easily brushed aside with a “fine” or “well, thank you.” But with modern technology,...

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...

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