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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

Kavya Rajani, Lead Sports Game Editor

All content by Kavya Rajani
Drawing several fouls in the lane, the Vikings were looking secure in the first quarter. While it took time for Laurel to find a rhythm on offense, they completely turned things around in the second quarter.

Boys Basketball falls to Laurel 68–53 in state championship

By Kavya Rajani
March 17, 2025
LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on Laurel in the State Finals

LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on Laurel in the State Finals

By Aidan Farber, Kavya Rajani, and Benjamin Levy
March 15, 2025
Boys Basketball surpasses Charles Herbert Flowers 55–44 to advance to state finals

Boys Basketball surpasses Charles Herbert Flowers 55–44 to advance to state finals

By Kavya Rajani
March 14, 2025
Boys Basketball survives Springbrook 61–58 with last-second shot in state quarterfinals

Boys Basketball survives Springbrook 61–58 with last-second shot in state quarterfinals

By Kavya Rajani
March 10, 2025
Boys Basketball overcomes B-CC 61–58 in overtime nailbiter to win regional finals

Boys Basketball overcomes B-CC 61–58 in overtime nailbiter to win regional finals

By Kavya Rajani
March 8, 2025
In addition to Herbert’s retirement, Assistant Coach Kenneth Heckert will also be stepping down. The two teachers have a unique relationship compared to other teacher duos at Whitman, having grown up together in Philadelphia. Heckert and Herbert have been long-time friends and continue their relationship with neighboring houses and classrooms.

Varsity girls’ soccer coach Gregory Herbert retires after 20 years

By Kavya Rajani
March 6, 2025
Boys Basketball demolishes Churchill 72–45 in regional semi-finals

Boys Basketball demolishes Churchill 72–45 in regional semi-finals

By Kavya Rajani
March 5, 2025
LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on Churchill in second round of playoffs

LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on Churchill in second round of playoffs

By Kavya Rajani and Rishith Alimchandani
March 4, 2025
Boys Basketball crushes Damascus 65–49 in last game of regular season

Boys Basketball crushes Damascus 65–49 in last game of regular season

By Kavya Rajani
February 24, 2025
Boys Basketball triumphs over BCC 82–66 in Battle of Bethesda

Boys Basketball triumphs over BCC 82–66 in Battle of Bethesda

By Kavya Rajani
February 20, 2025
Boys Basketball shuts down Wootton 59–44 on senior night

Boys Basketball shuts down Wootton 59–44 on senior night

By Kavya Rajani
February 17, 2025
Boys Basketball takes down Walter Johnson 75–66

Boys Basketball takes down Walter Johnson 75–66

By Kavya Rajani
February 14, 2025
Boys Basketball demolishes Churchill 72–56

Boys Basketball demolishes Churchill 72–56

By Kavya Rajani
February 10, 2025
Originally approved to treat diabetes in 2017, semaglutide — the hormone found in Ozempic and GLP-1 medication — has become one of the most sought-after prescription drugs. Additionally, the number of prescriptions has nearly tripled each year since 2021.

Pharmaceutical weight loss drugs: Miracle or menace?

By Kavya Rajani
February 5, 2025
Boys Basketball annihilates Clarksburg 84–45

Boys Basketball annihilates Clarksburg 84–45

By Kavya Rajani
February 5, 2025
Boys Basketball falls to Seneca Valley 57–55

Boys Basketball falls to Seneca Valley 57–55

By Kavya Rajani
February 5, 2025
Contrary to popular belief, the incentive to hire these women as coaches is far from just reaching diversity and inclusion quotas — for many head coaches, the new talent and successes that come from female perspectives are what they find necessary.

The changing face of coaching: Women taking the lead in male-dominated sports

By Kavya Rajani
February 3, 2025
Boys Basketball triumphs over Quince Orchard 70–42

Boys Basketball triumphs over Quince Orchard 70–42

By Kavya Rajani
January 27, 2025
Boys Basketball walks all over Churchill 71–41

Boys Basketball walks all over Churchill 71–41

By Kavya Rajani
January 24, 2025
Most anticipated albums of 2025

Most anticipated albums of 2025

By Landon Heuer and Kavya Rajani
January 20, 2025
Boys Basketball annihilates Walter Johnson 78–52

Boys Basketball annihilates Walter Johnson 78–52

By Kavya Rajani
January 16, 2025
Boys Basketball squeezes by BCC 72–71 in Battle of Bethesda

Boys Basketball squeezes by BCC 72–71 in Battle of Bethesda

By Kavya Rajani
January 15, 2025
Rafael Nadal retires, leaves behind influential legacy

Rafael Nadal retires, leaves behind influential legacy

By Kavya Rajani
January 2, 2025
Boys Basketball takes down Landon 58–55

Boys Basketball takes down Landon 58–55

By Kavya Rajani
December 22, 2024
Boys Basketball wipes the floor with Poolesville 68–31

Boys Basketball wipes the floor with Poolesville 68–31

By Kavya Rajani
December 19, 2024
Boys Basketball dominates Kennedy 61–53

Boys Basketball dominates Kennedy 61–53

By Kavya Rajani
December 16, 2024
Boys Basketball falls to Sherwood 76–69 in season opener nailbiter

Boys Basketball falls to Sherwood 76–69 in season opener nailbiter

By Kavya Rajani
December 9, 2024
Girls Flag Football falls to Quince Orchard 6–0 in final regular season game

Girls Flag Football falls to Quince Orchard 6–0 in final regular season game

By Kavya Rajani
October 25, 2024
Many seniors in high school have an idea of what they want to pursue post-graduation, whether it’s attending university, getting a job or chasing a passion.

Process of committing to college for sports at Whitman

By Kavya Rajani
October 23, 2024
Girls Flag Football demolishes BCC 25–12 on senior night

Girls Flag Football demolishes BCC 25–12 on senior night

By Kavya Rajani
October 19, 2024
Girls Flag Football defeats Wooton 14–8

Girls Flag Football defeats Wooton 14–8

By Kavya Rajani
October 12, 2024
Flag Football demolishes Churchill 20–6

Flag Football demolishes Churchill 20–6

By Kavya Rajani
September 27, 2024
LIVE: Boys soccer takes on Tuscarora

LIVE: Boys soccer takes on Tuscarora

By Kavi Varma and Kavya Rajani
September 26, 2024
Due to the sport’s low cost, low intensity and low chance of injury, pickleball initially appealed to older generations. Eventually, the game’s simplicity reached all ages and became a recreational activity that anyone could play.

MCPS launches pickleball at all 25 high schools

By Kavya Rajani
September 26, 2024
Girls Flag Football falls to Wheaton 13–7

Girls Flag Football falls to Wheaton 13–7

By Kavya Rajani
September 14, 2024
Gambino has stocked his discography with many different genres of music, from his earlier experimental hip-hop/indie mixtapes to his award-winning soulful R&B album “Awaken, My Love!” His newest and final album, “Bando Stone & The New World,” is a culmination of Gambino’s many years of genre experimentation, featuring the most extensive set of songs on any Gambino LP.

[Photo] Childish Gambino’s “The New World Tour” Concert Review

By Landon Heuer and Gavin Herman
September 13, 2024
Girls Flag Football destroys Watkins Mill 38–0 in season opener

Girls Flag Football destroys Watkins Mill 38–0 in season opener

By Kavya Rajani
September 6, 2024
For many professionals who have worked tirelessly throughout their athletic careers, practicing meditation has become a common pastime

Mind over matter: The mental strategies behind athletic success

By Kavya Rajani
June 14, 2024
As flag football’s popularity increases nationwide, offering the sport at the collegiate level is crucial.

MCPS to pilot girls’ flag football program for 2024 fall season

By Kavya Rajani
May 27, 2024
Girls lacrosse falls to Broadneck 16–8 in state semifinal

Girls lacrosse falls to Broadneck 16–8 in state semifinal

By Kavya Rajani
May 21, 2024
Girls lacrosse destroys Montgomery Blair 20–3 in state quarter-finals

Girls lacrosse destroys Montgomery Blair 20–3 in state quarter-finals

By Kavya Rajani
May 17, 2024
Girls lacrosse outclasses Walter Johnson 11–7 in regional title

Girls lacrosse outclasses Walter Johnson 11–7 in regional title

By Kavya Rajani
May 14, 2024
Girls lacrosse falls to Sherwood 10–9 in county championships

Girls lacrosse falls to Sherwood 10–9 in county championships

By Kavya Rajani
May 9, 2024
Girls lacrosse annihilates Blair 17–1

Girls lacrosse annihilates Blair 17–1

By Kavya Rajani
May 1, 2024
Girls lacrosse suffers first loss of the season to Sherwood 16–11

Girls lacrosse suffers first loss of the season to Sherwood 16–11

By Kavya Rajani
April 29, 2024
Girls lacrosse stuns Springbrook 18–2

Girls lacrosse stuns Springbrook 18–2

By Kavya Rajani
April 24, 2024
Girls lacrosse demolishes Blake 17–2

Girls lacrosse demolishes Blake 17–2

By Kavya Rajani
April 21, 2024
Girls lacrosse crushes Poolesville 19–4

Girls lacrosse crushes Poolesville 19–4

By Kavya Rajani
April 16, 2024
Girls lacrosse demolishes Wheaton 19–2

Girls lacrosse demolishes Wheaton 19–2

By Kavya Rajani
April 13, 2024
Girls lacrosse destroys BCC 12–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

Girls lacrosse destroys BCC 12–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Kavya Rajani
April 11, 2024
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