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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

Committed athletes pose for photos with family, coaches at Signing Day.

Whitman celebrates student-athletes at Signing Day

By Shahmeer Ali November 20, 2024

Students, coaches and family members gathered in the gym during lunch Wednesday, Nov. 13 for Singing Day, where athletes signed written commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate...

It was the final days of summer when “Black Myth: Wukong” — a new video game taking place in ancient China — entered the spotlight.

Critics vs. Gamers: the widening gap between reviews and reality

By Jose Urzua November 20, 2024

It was the final days of summer when “Black Myth: Wukong” — a new video game taking place in ancient China — entered the spotlight.  Immediately adored by fans, users play as a monkey named “the...

Following a series of hate-based crimes at Whitman, administrators created the Leadership Academy of Social Justice (LASJ) in 2020.

Discussing diversity shouldn’t feel like a punishment

By Fiona Graham November 19, 2024

Following a series of hate-based crimes at Whitman, administrators created the Leadership Academy of Social Justice (LASJ) in 2020. The program began with a virtual forum for students and staff to openly...

In traditional rom-coms, a “meet-cute” refers to the moment introducing two love interests, often in a whimsical, fantastical way. However, their meet-cute for chef Almut Brühl (Florence Pugh) and cereal company representative Tobias Durand (Andrew Garfield) isn't exactly typical: Almut hits Tobias with her car.

“We Live in Time,” a devastating love story

By Stella Bleiweis November 19, 2024

In traditional rom-coms, a “meet-cute” refers to the moment introducing two love interests, often in a whimsical, fantastical way. However, their meet-cute for chef Almut Brühl (Florence Pugh) and...

Girls Soccer makes history as they win fourth consecutive state championship 3–0 against Crofton

Girls Soccer makes history as they win fourth consecutive state championship 3–0 against Crofton

By Ainsley Hollis November 18, 2024

The girls’ soccer team crushed the Crofton Cardinals 3–0 in the state finals to bring home the Vikes’ seventh state championship win. The Vikings made history as the first team ever in Maryland to...

Rows of eight-year-olds grip their pencils, following delicate dotted outlines, tracing continuous letters to form words and phrases. This image may evoke memories of elementary school for current high school students, but it is an increasingly uncommon experience for younger students today.

Grammar matters: The overlooked problem with modern English education

By Julia Cerione November 18, 2024

Rows of eight-year-olds grip their pencils, following delicate dotted outlines, tracing continuous letters to form words and phrases. This image may evoke memories of elementary school for current high...

Tyler Okonma, more commonly known as “Tyler, the Creator” released his most recent album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” Oct. 28. The album is a major breakthrough for both the artist and the industry as a whole.

Every song on Tyler, the Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA,” explained

By Hannah Mullins and Simon Llanos November 15, 2024

Tyler Okonma, more commonly known as “Tyler, the Creator” released his most recent album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” Oct. 28. The album is a major breakthrough for both the artist and the industry as a whole....

Montgomery County voters elected Rita Montoya as the at-large Board of Education (BOE) representative, Natalie Zimmerman as the District Two representative and Laura M. Stewart as the District Four representative, Nov. 5.

Montgomery County Board of Education election results

By Bailey Han November 14, 2024

Montgomery County voters elected Rita Montoya as the at-large Board of Education (BOE) representative, Natalie Zimmerman as the District Two representative and Laura M. Stewart as the District Four representative,...

Michael Keaton has a bit of a secret: his new movie “Goodrich,” released this past October in theaters nationwide, has flown almost completely under the general public’s radar. Keaton is certainly not trying to hide the film’s existence.

“Goodrich”: a low-budget romp that feels much more valuable than its price tag

By Henry Dupree November 13, 2024

Michael Keaton has a bit of a secret: his new movie “Goodrich,” released this past October in theaters nationwide, has flown almost completely under the general public’s radar. Keaton is certainly...

English musician Charli XCX released “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” Oct. 11 as a follow-up to her critically acclaimed electro-pop album “BRAT.”

Every remix on Charli XCX’s “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” ranked

By Elana Snyder November 12, 2024

English musician Charli XCX released “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” Oct. 11 as a follow-up to her critically acclaimed electro-pop album “BRAT.” Released in June, it...

The 2024 election was one week ago, and it was a decisive victory for the GOP, one that will shape the future of America.

One week later: 2024 election recap

By Landon Heuer November 12, 2024

The 2024 election was one week ago, and it was a decisive victory for the GOP, one that will shape the future of America. President-elect Donald Trump won decisively by sweeping all seven swing states,...

Photo credits to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art website.

National Museum of Asian Art lights up “Asia After Dark” Diwali festival

By Rishith Alimchandani November 11, 2024

As dusk falls, the museum glows with the warm hues of Diwali lights. The aroma of traditional Indian sweets and spices floats through the air, mixing with the vibrant beats of South Asian music echoing...

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