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

The teachers — Argyle Middle School teacher Hajur El-Haggan, Westland Middle School teacher Anike Robinson and Takoma Park Middle School teacher Angela Wolf — had previously been placed on administrative leave for expressing alleged antisemitism regarding the Israel-Hamas war on social media and within an internal email signature.

What we know about former Paint Branch principal’s harassment and misconduct allegations

By Griffin Haber November 6, 2023

On Aug. 4, MCPS wrote an email to the Paint Branch High School community stating that the newly promoted Principal Joel Beidleman would be placed on extended leave, a decision coinciding with the publication...

Nearly 46 years in the making, the Vikings’ varsity football team has finally achieved a home playoff win.

Whitman football makes history, wins first home playoff game since 1976

By Ben Belford-Peltzman November 4, 2023

It was a surreal scene. Varsity football coach Sean Pierce ran up the sidelines, pumping his arms up and down as the team excitedly danced on the field. The Whitman faithful gathered along the railing...

On Oct. 28, Mount Vernon held its annual Trick-or-Treating event, which debuted in 2014. Families visited George Washington’s historic home to collect candy and celebrate Halloween with 18th century themed activities.

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon: Combining fall festivities with 18th century culture

By Celia Noya November 1, 2023

Children scamper eagerly across a lush green lawn, dressed in colorful costumes. The sun beams through the vibrant red and orange leaves as they stop in front of the iconic red-roofed British Palladian-style...

Looking to get into horror? Here are The B&Ws top five picks

Looking to get into horror? Here are The B&W’s top five picks

By Katelyn Leonard October 31, 2023

Screams and terror emerge from the screen as the pale light illuminates the audience's hand-covered eyes. Hiding behind popcorn and jumping in one’s seat are the hallmarks of well-done horror movie. ...

The assessment will account for 20% of a student’s second-semester grade in Biology, Honors Biology, Government and Politics and Honors Government and Politics classes.

MCPS holds information session to discuss final exams for the 2023-24 school year

By Ella Werkman October 30, 2023

On Sept. 28, MCPS announced their plan to implement changes to the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for Government and Science subjects, which the Maryland State Board of Education passed...

Here’s The B&W’s predictions for the Commanders’ offseason moves.

Commanders Weekly: 10/15 – 10/28

By Aidan Farber October 29, 2023

After starting the season strong with two straight wins, the Commanders have struggled to find consistency. Washington has lost four of their last five matchups, including two against the Chicago Bears...

The plan aims to decrease chronic absences by analyzing the cause of absenteeism, requiring each school to develop a customized plan with goals to decrease student absences and launching a system-wide campaign to raise awareness about consistent school attendance.

Whitman reacts: Two months of new county attendance policy

By Olivia Hansel October 29, 2023

During a press conference on August 22, MCPS officials announced the ALL TOGETHER Now action plan to address the increasing rate of chronic student absences. MCPS officials have started implementing the...

“The Creator” boasts show-stopping visuals and a commanding lead performance from Washington, but each small victory remains undercut by lackluster writing.

“The Creator”: Epic science-fiction undermined by mediocrity

By Rylan Ammerman October 20, 2023

★★★ It’s 2055, and artificial intelligence is part of the human experience. It lives among people and works with them but poses their greatest threat. In “The Creator,” after American...

The schedule changes were due to a referee shortage and county concerns about violence between rival schools, officials wrote. 

Whitman reacts: Lack of referees, increasing fights influence change in football schedule

By Olivia Hansel October 19, 2023

On Aug. 21, MCPS officials released the new football schedule for the 2023 fall season, introducing several changes in the times and rules of the games. The schedule changes were influenced by a referee...

These are “stories,” first and foremost, and each film provides necessary context about their origins. Anderson is adapting stories that are primarily light, fun and intended for children, but he treats each text with the utmost respect. 

Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl roundup: Pushing the boundaries of story adaptations

By Henry Dupree October 19, 2023

Ever since he spearheaded 2009’s inventive cinematic portrayal of “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” Wes Anderson has made clear his love of classic British children’s author Roald Dahl. Now, in 2023, Anderson...

When I make my own clothes, I know exactly what I’m putting onto my body, and the pieces of clothing I’ve made are better quality and less expensive than fast fashion.

Crocheting for the environment (and my wallet)

By Deirdre Pryal October 19, 2023

On a typical Saturday night, most teenagers are hanging out with friends — but for me this isn’t always the case. On the weekends, I can often be found in bed, binging the latest reality TV shows with...

When Laura Van Der Pasch first met the Youngs, she immediately felt part of their family. She recalled how happy Young was and how welcoming and open his family was to a new member of their household.

Uniting the Young: Whitman teacher opens his home to foreign exchange students

By Laura Gine Vega October 17, 2023

Traveling from a distant foreign country, a young student overflows with excitement and anxiety as they board a flight that will alter their life forever. The destination: America. Butterflies soar...

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