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Christina Xiong

Christina Xiong, Online Production Co-Head, Webmaster

Grade 11

Why did you join the Black and White?

I enjoy making graphics and art. I also love working with others who have the same interests as me.

What's your favorite song?

Purple Rain by Prince

All content by Christina Xiong
Giving wealthier students the comfort to apply early blocks other equally qualified students from the opportunities higher education provides.

[Photo] Colleges and universities: eliminate early decision

September 16, 2021
Senior Destinations 2021

Senior Destinations 2021

July 29, 2021
With the release of her new song Your Power, Billie Eilish took advantage of the obsession with her body and made a statement about empowerment.

[Photo] 'Her power': Billie Eilish makes a statement on female empowerment

June 12, 2021
The Montgomery County Board of Education recognized May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Board’s vote comes amid a nationwide surge in anti-Asian hate bias incidents and a recent discovery of racist graffiti at Whitman.

[Photo] Board of Education unanimously votes to recognize May as AAPI Heritage Month

May 18, 2021
Opinion: Should high schoolers return?

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May 18, 2021
college experiences feature

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May 18, 2021
Racial inequity with vaccine rollout

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May 18, 2021
For both high school and college students, learning from accredited professionals increases the likelihood of being accepted into top-ranked medical schools — participation in these programs is crucial for any prospective doctor.

[Photo] Students gain real-world healthcare experience through teleshadowing

May 7, 2021
Feature on Whitman Addition: Interview with Dr. Dodd & Architect

[Photo] Whitman’s new addition: The inside scoop from Dr. Dodd and head architect Allison Legg

April 22, 2021
This past Lent, rather than completely stepping away from social media as I usually do, I constricted my social media use to weekends.

[Photo] Allowing myself to be lenient with my pandemic-era Lenten promises

April 23, 2021
New teachers may provide excitement and exploration, but may also lead to an unproductive work environment.

[Photo] Pro/Con: Should we continue to change teachers for the second semester?

March 31, 2021
The BOEs approval of an increased budget comes after multiple significant pandemic-induced budget adjustments for the next fiscal year.

[Photo] Hogan proposes 'surprise' grant, quells fears of MCPS budget reductions

March 14, 2021
Poetry: Coping with Loss During the Pandemic

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March 14, 2021
I kept looking back at one sentence: “You share this personality type with about 5% of the population, which means that 95% of the world sees things differently.”

[Photo] Analyzing my Myers-Briggs personality type

March 13, 2021
The joy of watching him “swiiiiiirl the numbers” and “pick a number” in his midwestern nasally drawl comes from its idiosyncratic nature rather than any inherit meaning.

[Photo] Social distancing surrealism: how David Lynch has helped me get through a pandemic

March 7, 2021
MLB Opinion

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March 7, 2021
Mental health depictions on screen seldom match the darker impacts of real life mental illnesses.

[Photo] 'There's nothing romantic about that': The media must stop glamorizing mental illness

March 8, 2021
Students should have the opportunity to excuse themselves and talk to a counselor when triggering topics arise during class.

[Photo] MCPS: Allow students to exempt themselves from triggering conversations in the classroom

April 3, 2021
We are living through history, an unprecedented time which we must all be cognizant of.

[Photo] Living through history: How the United States can move forward as a nation

March 23, 2021
Videogames Blog

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March 23, 2021
Whitman students took advantage of the February stock market frenzy.

[Photo] From Reddit to Wall Street: Whitman students capitalize off stock frenzy

February 25, 2021
Despite Governor Larry Hogans call for Maryland schools to reopen for in-person learning by March 1, MCPS will stick to their previously announced schedule.

[Photo] MCPS Board of Education clarifies reopening schedule, discusses plans for in-person athletics

February 4, 2021
TSwizzle

[Photo] I listen to Taylor Swift: don’t let cultural norms dictate your preferences

January 23, 2021
Its easy to be relieved at a Biden presidency, but dont get too comfortable; progressives must continue the fight for change.

[Photo] The fight isn't over

January 20, 2021
One of my favorite Pakistani TV shows, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, is a class-conscious drama which taught me many Pakistani cultural elements.

[Photo] Watching culture come to life; my experience with foreign media

January 6, 2021
In-person learning

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January 6, 2021
Menstrual Product Resolution passed regarding menstrual product dispensers

[Photo] MCPS plans to install menstrual product dispensers in schools

December 22, 2020
I tried running everyday

[Photo] Trying out a quarantine routine: running every day

January 1, 2021
Superintendent Jack Smith has proposed a lowered MCPS school budget for the 2021–22 school year.

[Photo] Proposed MCPS budget exhibits first contraction in over a decade

December 28, 2020
Since the start of the pandemic in March, students have increasingly disregarded COVID-19 safety precautions.

[Photo] Quarantine fatigue hits Whitman; students open door to virus

December 17, 2020
Grading guidelines changes

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December 17, 2020
Fall Lax

[Photo] Fall ball: how lacrosse players brought back their sport during a pandemic

December 6, 2020
Whitman senior Rohil Raofield has created a unique business revolving around the video game Destiny 2.

[Photo] Boosting business: Whitman senior turns a profit with video games

January 2, 2021
Unbalanced Life In Quarantine Blog

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January 2, 2021
November is Native American Heritage Month, the time to honor the contributions of Indigenous people to American society.

[Photo] A guide to celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 23, 2020
Black author James Baldwin

[Photo] Don’t just do lip service to the idea of anti-racism, amplify unheard voices in literature

November 18, 2020
MCPS new policy allows students struggling with mental health to transfer schools.

[Photo] MCPS modifies transfer policy, allows students to relocate for mental health

October 28, 2020
MCPS should strive to create student gatherings that promote diversity.

[Photo] The boundary analysis is only the first step: MCPS must continue to promote diversity

October 26, 2020
As a progressive, it may not be easy to support Biden, but it should still be done.

[Photo] Hey, Whitman progressives: support Joe Biden

October 15, 2020
This is the first year the Minority Scholars Program is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts from September 15 to October 15.

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month celebration gives Latinx community a platform to honor their culture

October 2, 2020
Athletes over Quarantine

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October 2, 2020
BLM and Student Athletes

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October 2, 2020
Senior Voting Efficacy

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October 2, 2020
Just because students learn virtually, doesnt mean they must learn without collaboration.

[Photo] Virtual learning shouldn’t mean the end of collaborative learning

October 18, 2020
Whitman AC Energy and Costs

[Photo] Students look to combat high energy costs at Whitman

March 12, 2020
MCPS no longer offers Drivers Ed during the school day. But they should.

[Photo] MCPS: Bring back in-school Driver's Ed

February 28, 2020
In an era where fake news abounds, we have to double check before we pass on information

[Photo] Think before you share

March 15, 2020
Cable Blog

[Photo] I used to want cable. Now? Not so much.

February 9, 2020
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