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
All content by Carolyn Freeman

Foodie Awards: Best burger

By Carolyn Freeman
May 13, 2013

Baseball team throws “Veteran’s Night” to honor military vets

By Carolyn Freeman
May 1, 2013

Junior wins $10,000 in essay competition

By Carolyn Freeman
April 29, 2013

Technicole: Technology humanized the Boston terrorists

By Carolyn Freeman
April 25, 2013
Senior Mia Finelli picks up her graduation tickets during 5th lunch today. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Photo of the Day: April 25

By Carolyn Freeman
April 25, 2013

Viking Vogue: How to find the perfect pair of shorts

By Carolyn Freeman
April 24, 2013
Mission South performs at Crawfish in New Orleans. Photo courtesy Mission South.

Alumni band is on a mission to success

By Carolyn Freeman
April 24, 2013
Photo courtesy aceshowbiz.com.

“The Kings of Summer” is a unique coming of age movie

By Carolyn Freeman
April 23, 2013
Both the choral and instrumental departments won the Grand Champion award at the Fiesta-val competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this past weekend. Several students also won individual solo awards. Photo by Eyal Hanfling.

Photo of the Day: April 23

By Carolyn Freeman
April 23, 2013

Earth Day encourages supporting the environment

By Carolyn Freeman
April 22, 2013

Washington sports update

By Carolyn Freeman
April 17, 2013

Senior Ari Mandler earns opportunity to research in Israel

By Carolyn Freeman
April 16, 2013
Senior Charles Augustine poses with his bass for a competition that could win $10,000 for the music department. Photo courtesy Charles Augustine.

Senior enters contest to win donation to the music program

By Carolyn Freeman
April 11, 2013
Photo of the Day: April 10

Photo of the Day: April 10

By Carolyn Freeman
April 10, 2013

National News Roundup: Compound fracture, a controversial letter and North Korean tension

By Carolyn Freeman
April 10, 2013

B-Well: Let me sleep

By Carolyn Freeman
April 8, 2013
Self-defense expert Carol Middleton performs a roleplay with her assistant. She emphasized that listening to your instincts can save your life. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Youth Summit teaches students about physical, emotional and social health

By Carolyn Freeman
April 8, 2013
Revelers throw colored powder in the air to celebrate Holi. Photo by Julia Medine.

Happy Holi-days: Local temple celebrates colorful Indian tradition

By Carolyn Freeman
April 4, 2013

Senior named Extraordinary Teen by Bethesda Magazine

By Carolyn Freeman
April 2, 2013
Students signed the petition to end use of the word "retarded." This year, the club is upping enthusiasm for the cause by having a talent show. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Best Buddies club spreads the word to end use of “retarded”

By Carolyn Freeman
March 21, 2013

Q&A with Whitman parent and jazz singer Julie Mack

By Carolyn Freeman
March 20, 2013
More students than usual have been parking on the babeball field due to enforced parking permit rules. The administration has been cracking down on students who park without permits or in the wrong space. Photo by Isaac Rubin.

Photo of the Day: March 20

By Carolyn Freeman
March 20, 2013

Middle East expert Rob Sobhani discusses global economy with business class

By Carolyn Freeman
March 20, 2013
David Bowie's most recent album take fans back in time

David Bowie’s most recent album take fans back in time

By Carolyn Freeman
March 20, 2013
The Sports Booster Club held a fundraiser at HairKu Salon this Sunday. Anyone who made a donation to the booster club received a free haircut, blowout, facial consultation or seated massage. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Photo of the Day: March 18

By Carolyn Freeman
March 18, 2013

National News Roundup: Pope Francis edition

By Carolyn Freeman
March 18, 2013

Inaugural Real Food For Kids event examines BCPS’ move toward nutritious food

By Carolyn Freeman
March 18, 2013
Photo courtesy Amye Elfin.

Shakespeare Club’s ‘Hamlet’ provides a female twist on the male-dominated play

By Carolyn Freeman
March 17, 2013

National News Roundup: Facebook, filibuster and a new Franco movie

By Carolyn Freeman
March 12, 2013
A teacher walks in the rain during the school day today. The torrential downpour let up around 1 p.m. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Photo of the Day: March 12

By Carolyn Freeman
March 12, 2013

Capitol Steps mocks politics to benefit Post Prom

By Carolyn Freeman
March 11, 2013

Whitman raises close to $92,000 for LLS, beats WJ

By Carolyn Freeman
March 8, 2013

Q&A with Mark Eaton of political comedy group Capitol Steps

By Carolyn Freeman
March 8, 2013

B-Well: Aging gets easier

By Carolyn Freeman
March 5, 2013

Nick’s Organic Farm to be returned to the county for educational purposes

By Carolyn Freeman
March 4, 2013
The cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" rehearses the day before the first night of the show. The detailed scenery and props lent a note of authenticity to the play, Levine said. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ transports the audience to Great Depression-era Brooklyn life

By Carolyn Freeman
March 1, 2013
Math teacher Tyler Wilkinson shaves an arrow into physics teacher Daniel Chen's head as students look on. Chen, who is participating in Battle of the Beards, chose to have his head shaved in an attempt to raise more money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Photo by Eyal Hanfling.

Photo of the Day: February 28

By Carolyn Freeman
February 28, 2013
Graphic by Maria Mu.

Are you bRAVE enough for post-prom, too?

By Carolyn Freeman
February 28, 2013
Bird took sixteen self-portraits as part of a seminar hosted by the National Gallery of Art. Her photos will be displayed. Photos courtesy Rachel BIrd.

Junior’s photographs to appear in the National Gallery of Art

By Carolyn Freeman
February 27, 2013
The cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" rehearses a scene Wednesday. The play will be be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Photo of the Day: February 27

By Carolyn Freeman
February 27, 2013

New Senate Bill could increase minimum wage

By Carolyn Freeman
February 27, 2013

‘The Carrie Diaries’ isn’t a perfect prequel, but it can stand on its own

By Carolyn Freeman
February 26, 2013

Photo of the Day: February 26

By Carolyn Freeman
February 26, 2013

Magruder holds alcohol awareness discussions

By Carolyn Freeman
February 25, 2013

National News Roundup: Academy Awards edition

By Carolyn Freeman
February 25, 2013
Yale students sing in the choral room. The Whiffenpoof a capella group, which was founded in 1909, is the world's oldest and best-known collegiate singing group.

Yale Whiffenpoofs serenade students

By Carolyn Freeman
February 21, 2013
The Eel's first album in four years disappoints

The Eel’s first album in four years disappoints

By Carolyn Freeman
February 20, 2013

Parents and teachers show passion for music

By Carolyn Freeman
February 19, 2013

National News Roundup: Carnival cruise commotion

By Carolyn Freeman
February 19, 2013

New Common Application essay questions limit students’ options

By Carolyn Freeman
February 18, 2013

Student performers sing and play at Classical Me, now in its fifth year

By Carolyn Freeman
February 13, 2013
Bdubbs Bakes: Valentine's Day molten lava cakes

Bdubbs Bakes: Valentine’s Day molten lava cakes

By Carolyn Freeman
February 13, 2013
A MCPS schoolbus collided with two cars at the intersection of River Rd. and Whittier Blvd. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Schoolbus involved in three-vehicle crash

By Carolyn Freeman
February 13, 2013
President Barack Obama stands between Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner as he gives his State of the Union address. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool.

State of the Union highlights

By Carolyn Freeman
February 13, 2013

Students produce online magazine to share passion for science

By Carolyn Freeman
February 12, 2013

National News Roundup: Grammy Awards edition

By Carolyn Freeman
February 11, 2013

Viking Vogue: Winter nail polish guide

By Carolyn Freeman
February 10, 2013

When it comes to irony, moderation is the best policy

By Carolyn Freeman
February 8, 2013
Joey Wood sings Stacy's Mom with Punk Band at Battle of the Bands. The all-junior band covered the Fountains of Wayne track as the first song in their two-song set. Photo by Billy Bird.

Alternative band Albedo wins Battle of the Bands

By Carolyn Freeman
February 7, 2013

English teacher Nick Confino brings fans to bands

By Carolyn Freeman
February 7, 2013

National News Roundup: Super Bowl edition

By Carolyn Freeman
February 4, 2013
Junior Katherine Paterson sings her way to a Whitman Idol win

Junior Katherine Paterson sings her way to a Whitman Idol win

By Carolyn Freeman
February 4, 2013

D.C.’s record industry offers a variety of new and used records

By Carolyn Freeman
February 3, 2013
The combination of wind and snow made a flurry rise up on the football field this morning. Despite the wind and snow, school started on time. Photo by Paula Ospina.

Photo of the Day: February 1

By Carolyn Freeman
February 1, 2013

New restaurant Range offers unusually delicious fare

By Carolyn Freeman
January 30, 2013

SAG awards stay true to predictions

By Carolyn Freeman
January 29, 2013
Junior Issie Griffith cheers at a basketball game Monday. The girls .............. Photo by Billy Bird.

Photo of the Day: January 29

By Carolyn Freeman
January 29, 2013

Happy Hunger Games: Seniors battle it out to be the last one standing in The Viking Games

By Carolyn Freeman
January 29, 2013

Beyon-say it ain’t so: Beyoncé’s lip-syncing shouldn’t impact public opinion

By Carolyn Freeman
January 28, 2013
Parents and neighbors browse through the offerings at the school yard sale Sunday. The sale, hosted by the G.U.Y.S. club, is the first of its kind. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Hey, Whitman! Can we go thrift shopping?

By Carolyn Freeman
January 28, 2013

Bethesda’s newest blow dry bar will be “hair” to stay

By Carolyn Freeman
January 28, 2013

National News Roundup: Flu, film legacy and a faltering computer company

By Carolyn Freeman
January 28, 2013

Engineering Partnership Team to supplement engineering curriculum

By Carolyn Freeman
January 27, 2013
Photo of the Day: January 27

Photo of the Day: January 27

By Carolyn Freeman
January 27, 2013

News Alert: School closed early, pep rally, Whitman Idol and games canceled

By Carolyn Freeman
January 25, 2013
Students slept in this morning after MCPS announced a two hour delay due to the winter's first legitimate snowfall.

Photo of the Day: January 24

By Carolyn Freeman
January 24, 2013
President Obama is sworn into his second term in office as his daughters and wife look on. Photo courtesy Laura Mazziotta.

Students flock to see Obama’s second inauguration, witness history

By Carolyn Freeman
January 23, 2013
Local crafts store Bruce Variety will be moving location after 60 years in the Bradley Boulevard Shopping Center. Photo by Bridey Kelly.

Unique local store to move from 60-year location in Bethesda

By Carolyn Freeman
January 16, 2013

B-Well: Food powerhouses to lower your stress levels

By Carolyn Freeman
January 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: January 13

Photo of the Day: January 13

By Carolyn Freeman
January 13, 2013

Science teacher’s son becomes Internet sensation

By Carolyn Freeman
January 11, 2013
Too much college mail?

Too much college mail?

By Carolyn Freeman
January 11, 2013
About 1.8 million people attended the 2009 inauguration. This year's swearing-in ceremony will take place Monday, Jan. 21. Photo courtesy neh.gov.

Going Out Guide: Inauguration Day

By Carolyn Freeman
January 10, 2013

Longtime MCPS employee appointed school security team leader

By Carolyn Freeman
January 9, 2013

The foodie awards: Best brunch places

By Carolyn Freeman
January 8, 2013

How to survive being a short-term vegan

By Carolyn Freeman
January 7, 2013

National News Roundup: Pentagon, Photoshop and PBS

By Carolyn Freeman
January 7, 2013
Bdubbs Bakes: Carrot cake cookies

Bdubbs Bakes: Carrot cake cookies

By Carolyn Freeman
January 6, 2013
BGR: The Burger Joint offers several varieties of burgers. The award-winning Wellington burger has Photo courtesy whatnowatlanta.com.

Local burger joint takes third place in world championships

By Carolyn Freeman
January 3, 2013
The stalls and mirrors in student bathrooms were replaced over the break or are being replaced now. Photo by Eyal Hanfling.

Photo of the Day: January 3

By Carolyn Freeman
January 3, 2013

B-Well: The cold conundrum

By Carolyn Freeman
January 2, 2013
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Photo of the Day: December 21

By Carolyn Freeman
December 21, 2012

The best of Christmas music and movies

By Carolyn Freeman
December 21, 2012
Police lead children from Sandy Hook Elementary School following the shooting Dec. 14. AP Photo/Newtown Bee, Shannon Hicks.

New policies necessary to prevent tragedies like Newtown

By Carolyn Freeman
December 20, 2012

Tennis team to advance to state finals

By Carolyn Freeman
December 20, 2012

Viking Vogue: Holiday accessories

By Carolyn Freeman
December 19, 2012

National News Roundup: Dec. 9-15

By Carolyn Freeman
December 16, 2012
Customers mill around the Far East Taco Grille. Photo by James Ireland.

Washingtonians turn to food trucks as a tasty alternative

By Carolyn Freeman
December 14, 2012
A patron at Simon Says Yoga practices a pose. Simon Says Yoga recently moved locations. Photo courtesy simonsaysyoga.com.

‘Simon Says’ Namaste

By Carolyn Freeman
December 13, 2012
Photo of the Day: December 12

Photo of the Day: December 12

By Carolyn Freeman
December 12, 2012
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