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 Jocelyn Mintz
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[Photo] I’m not a sports lover, but I love my sport

By Iman Ilias
May 19, 2021
Netiquette is a simple but essential skill to learn .

[Photo] A student’s guide to ‘netiquette’

By Nada Fadul
May 9, 2021
In politics — as well as life itself — representation is both gratifying and necessary.

[Photo] A face like our own: what Kamala Harris’ election means to me

By Iman Ilias
April 25, 2021
It's time to make the MLB more enjoyable and accessible to all.

[Photo] Dear MLB, you have some serious problems

By John McGowan
April 18, 2021
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[Photo] The toxicity of the post-quarantine glow-up mindset

By Sarah Tong
April 10, 2021
On April 13, students will be able to take the SAT at Whitman for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Whitman offers free SAT testing, provides opportunity to qualify for National Merit

By Zoe Cantor
March 29, 2021
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[Photo] Reflecting on the Atlanta spa shootings: experiencing the five stages of grief

By Zoe Cantor
March 22, 2021
The first set of students have returned to the Whitman campus.

[Photo] Students in special education programs return to Whitman

By Defne Aslan
March 19, 2021
Over quarantine, Whitman students have picked up exciting, new hobbies.

[Photo] What’s getting Whitman students through quarantine?

By Nil Özdemir
March 17, 2021
Electric buses are the next step forward to action against climate change, and MCPS is taking that step.

[Photo] MCPS to implement a fleet of electric buses in Fall 2021

By Grace Corbett
March 11, 2021
MCPS should strive to teach students about current human rights violations

[Photo] It’s time to act on ‘never forget’: Install current events education into the MCPS curriculum

By Iman Ilias
March 4, 2021
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[Photo] ‘I feel safer’: students respond to DC National Guard remaining in DC until mid-March

By Grace Corbett
February 21, 2021
A college rejection may be the last thing you want to hear, but ultimately you will end up in the perfect place for you.

[Photo] Coming to terms with college rejections

By Bella Brody
February 15, 2021
Whitman juniors will not be able to take the PSAT — which means a loss of the opportunity to receive a National Merit Scholarship.

[Photo] Cancellation of January PSAT renders MCPS juniors unable to take exam

By Lily Freeman
January 14, 2021
Two Black & White staff writers pen a response to the attack on Capitol Hill.

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

By Iman Ilias
January 6, 2021
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Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit" is an enjoying watch that makes chess appealing and interesting to anyone.

[Photo] You don’t need to know anything about chess to love The Queen’s Gambit

By Chloe Lesser
December 26, 2020
The start of the in-person winter sports season has been postponed until January 12.

[Photo] MCPS delays the start of in-person winter sports

By Claire Lane
December 25, 2020
The December holiday season will likely cause a spike in coronavirus cases, much like Thanksgiving.

[Photo] Experts worry holiday season to lead to COVID cases uptick

By Matt Eisner
December 23, 2020
During Turkey Day, you should still follow all the necessary safety guidelines.

[Photo] How to safely celebrate Thanksgiving during a pandemic

By Sasha Blake
November 24, 2020
In quarantine, it may often feel like time slips away from us.

[Photo] Simulating a lost year: an unbalanced quarantine life

By Alex Schupak
November 17, 2020
Horror movies portray mental illnesses as inherently scary, which only isolates those suffering from one.

[Photo] It’s time to stop using mental illness as horror movie fodder

By Maya Goelman
November 1, 2020
There are many ways to keep the spooky spirit alive while remaining safe.

[Photo] A guide to safely celebrating Halloween during a global pandemic

By Sasha Blake
October 30, 2020
On the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the MSP hosted a virtual panel to honor the Hispanic community.

[Photo] Minority Scholars Program honors Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual panel

By Grace Corbett
October 17, 2020
Due to technical difficulties, the MAP testing today was postponed.

[Photo] MAP-M testing postponed due to connectivity issues

By Zoe Cantor
September 16, 2020
Amid the pandemic, MCPS will distribute free meals on weekdays. See below for details on times and locations of distribution.

[Photo] MCPS resumes free meal program

By Vishnu Dandi
September 9, 2020
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