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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

VIDEO: Prominent journalists give advice to voters after B&W event

By Natalie Welber November 5, 2016

Prominent journalists from "The New York Times," "The Washington Post" and "Yahoo! News" as well as political strategist John Feehery convened in the auditorium Oct. 27 to discuss the 2016 election. After...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden

Instagram feature allows users to report mental health warning signs

By Pearl Sun November 2, 2016

Sometimes a friend’s moody posts on social media are cause for concern; now a recent study may confirm those concerns. Harvard University and University of Vermont researchers developed a computer algorithm...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Oct. 30

By Matthew Farr October 30, 2016

Last week was an important week in the world. Here are the top news stories from last week: Obamacare premiums to skyrocket next year Obamacare customers will see their premiums increase 22 percent...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Oct. 22

By Matthew Farr October 22, 2016

Last week was a yuge week for news in the U.S. and around the world. Here is a quick summary of some of the top stories: Battle for Mosul intensifies as ISIS counterattacks; Kurds engage Early this...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up Oct. 15

By Matthew Farr October 15, 2016

Last week was a busy week for news in the U.S. and around the world. Here is a brief summary of the most popular stories this past week: Bob Dylan awarded Nobel Peace Prize for literature American...

Weekly news round-up: Oct. 3

Weekly news round-up: Oct. 3

By Matthew Farr October 5, 2016

It was a busy week in the world. Here is a quick recap of the top stories in the U.S. and around the world. Congress overrides Obama veto, allows families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia Congress...

The Olympic pool at Montreals 1976 stadium. Photo by Justin Baker.

Why the Olympics Shouldn’t Move

By Justin Baker September 19, 2016

Once every four years, citizens around the world get to experience an international athletic competition that draws countries together in a conflict-ridden world: the Olympics. A seemingly vital...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 17

By Matthew Farr September 16, 2016

Here’s a quick recap of what was going on this week and around the world and in the US: Philippines won’t be the “little brown brother” of the United States forever Recently, Philippines...

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 9

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 9

By Matthew Farr September 12, 2016

Here a small collection of stories that happened this week in the US and around the world: Obama vows aid to Laos in visit President Obama has announced a $90 million aid package to Laos to clear...

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