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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

Before the 2024 season, the College Football Playoff Committee expanded the playoff system and several teams changed conferences.

One year later: College Football’s 12-team successful playoff had a major flaw

By Kavi Varma March 25, 2025

The 2024 collegiate football season marked a significant shift in the sport, mainly due to conference realignment and expansion. Fans were initially skeptical about the expansion, as many wondered how...

Heroines of Maryland: Katie Ledecky

Heroines of Maryland: Katie Ledecky

By Julia Cerione March 24, 2025

Women’s History Month originated as a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to the U.S., organized by the Sonoma California School District. Their local celebration caught the attention of...

Despite significant progress on the field, women still account for less than 25% of head coaches in NCAA women’s sports, and female coaches are practically nonexistent in men’s sports. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, only 13% of all coaches were women.

Beyond the game: the fight for female coaches

By Rishith Alimchandani March 20, 2025

From Coco Gauff dominating tennis courts to Simone Biles redefining gymnastics, female athletes constantly achieve new heights and inspire generations of young women. However, on the sidelines, a different...

The Black and White's Official March Madness Bracket

The Black and White’s Official March Madness Bracket

March 18, 2025

Black and White Official Bracket

But this season has shown the opposite — many games have been thrilling and unpredictable, giving fans more entertainment than in previous years.

One year later: College Football’s 12-team successful playoff had a major flaw

By Kavi Varma March 18, 2025

The 2024 collegiate football season marked a significant shift in the sport, mainly due to conference realignment and expansion. Fans were initially skeptical about the expansion, as many wondered how...

Drawing several fouls in the lane, the Vikings were looking secure in the first quarter. While it took time for Laurel to find a rhythm on offense, they completely turned things around in the second quarter.

Boys Basketball falls to Laurel 68–53 in state championship

By Kavya Rajani March 17, 2025

The boys’ basketball team (21–4) lost to the Laurel Spartans (24–2) 68–53 in the state finals on Saturday night.  Whitman started the game strong, with a 7–0 lead in the first few minutes....

Boys Basketball surpasses Charles Herbert Flowers 55–44 to advance to state finals

Boys Basketball surpasses Charles Herbert Flowers 55–44 to advance to state finals

By Kavya Rajani March 14, 2025

The boys’ basketball team (21–3) defeated the Charles Herbert Flowers Jaguars (17–6) 55–44 on Saturday afternoon.  The game started close, with the score tied for most of the first quarter....

Unlike the golden era of the 1970s, professional boxing today feels hollow. Modern boxing has lost its former glory, primarily due to fragmented organizations, excessive title belts and counterproductive financial incentives. Boxing associations should address these issues to restore the sport's former glory.

The downfall of professional boxing

By Gavin Herman March 14, 2025

In 1978, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced off in New York City’s Madison Square Garden arena for “The Fight of the Century.” In over 50 countries, an estimated 300 million people tuned in to watch...

Boys Basketball survives Springbrook 61–58 with last-second shot in state quarterfinals

Boys Basketball survives Springbrook 61–58 with last-second shot in state quarterfinals

By Kavya Rajani March 10, 2025

The boys’ basketball team (20–3) defeated the Springbrook Blue Devils (18–5) 61–58 on Saturday afternoon to advance to the state semi-finals for the second year in a row.  The game was tight...

Boys Basketball overcomes B-CC 61–58 in overtime nailbiter to win regional finals

Boys Basketball overcomes B-CC 61–58 in overtime nailbiter to win regional finals

By Kavya Rajani March 8, 2025

The boys’ basketball team (19–3) defeated the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Barons (14–10) 61–58 on Thursday night. With back-and-forth scoring throughout the game, the energy was wild both on the court...

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