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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
Feature on Whitman Addition: Interview with Dr. Dodd & Architect

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Lent Lenience

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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 BOE's 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 Hogan's 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
It's easy to be relieved at a Biden presidency, but don't 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,

[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, doesn't 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 Driver's 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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