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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

With an increased trend for social activism, the number of nonprofits has grown at a steady rate of 1.4% annually over the past twenty years. However, numerous obstacles stand in the way of true success for these high school students, from employment to tax-exempt status.

Youth creating change: how nonprofits clash with performativity

By Katja Treadwell April 1, 2025

In June 2023, senior Suzy Samayoa co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and conservation efforts. While the organization began strongly after Samayoa and the co-founders met during...

Wood Acres sees rise in robberies

Wood Acres sees rise in robberies

By Ella Kotelanski January 20, 2025

A rise in residential burglaries and thefts occurred in Wood Acres family homes in early December, prompting swift action by Montgomery County Police. Officers connected the crimes and quickly arrested...

Boys Basketball annihilates Walter Johnson 78–52

Boys Basketball annihilates Walter Johnson 78–52

By Kavya Rajani January 16, 2025

The boys’ basketball team (8–1) demolished the WJ Wildcats (3–7) 78–52 Wednesday night in their second cross-town rivalry game of the week.  The Vikings came out strong, hitting two quick three-pointers...

Girls Basketball defeats Walter Johnson 57–54

Girls Basketball defeats Walter Johnson 57–54

By Ainsley Hollis January 16, 2025

The girls’ basketball team (6–2) defeated the Walter Johnson Wildcats 57–54 on Wednesday night in North Bethesda. WJ started out with a 5–0 lead, but it was short-lived as the Vikes quickly...

Wrestling takes dual meet victories against Sherwood and Einstein

Wrestling takes dual meet victories against Sherwood and Einstein

By Kavi Varma December 16, 2024

The Wrestling team (2–0) took down the Sherwood Warriors (0–1), and the Einstein Titans (0–1) in their first two matches of the season.  After winning states last year, the team had lofty expectations...

Festive and filled with traditions, fall is the perfect time for Whitman students to find fun activities in the community. The Black & White explored activities around Bethesda to find ones that add best to the fall experience.

Fall activities around Bethesda

By Romina Mofrad December 2, 2024

Festive and filled with traditions, fall is the perfect time for Whitman students to find fun activities in the community. The Black & White explored activities around Bethesda to find ones that add...

Katya Kuzemka, an admissions counselor at the University of Maryland; Evelyn Trier, the assistant director of admissions at Mount Holyoke College; and Daisy Faria, the College and Career Coordinator at Gaithersburg High School served as the panelists.

MoCo EmpowHer hosts third annual College Expert and Alumni Panel

By Ella Kotelanski October 4, 2024

MoCo EmpowHER hosted its third annual College Expert and Alumni Panel on Tuesday Sept. 24. The event ran from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville, open to all high...

LIVE: Girls volleyball takes on BCC in the Battle of Bethesda

LIVE: Girls volleyball takes on BCC in the Battle of Bethesda

By Rishith Alimchandani September 30, 2024

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Besides Harris and Clinton most recently, dozens of women have run for president, breaking barriers along the way.

A history of U.S. female presidential candidates

By Stella Bleiweis September 26, 2024

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 electoral race, July 21, leading to the nomination of current Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris is running against Republican nominee and former President...

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Montgomery Blair

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Montgomery Blair

By Ainsley Hollis and Olivia Pizarro September 24, 2024

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LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Quince Orchard

LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Quince Orchard

By Sonia Weliwitigoda and Aidan Farber September 20, 2024

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Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1

Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1

By Ainsley Hollis September 19, 2024

The girls’ soccer team (3–0) defeated the Northwest Jaguars (1–4), 3–1 securing their first away game victory of the season.  Freshman starter, Sofia Tomita, scored her first high school career...

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