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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
All content by Lucy Chen
Students participate in the final Classical Me concert of the year April 28. The concert featured 24 student musicians, from vocalists to instrumentalists. Photo by Hanna Lee.

Classical Me unites student musicians in biannual concert

By Lucy Chen
April 30, 2012

Identification measures won’t stop cheating on the SAT

By Lucy Chen
April 27, 2012
Photo courtesy Billy Bird.

Junior named finalist in National Geographic photo contest

By Lucy Chen
April 26, 2012
The Black & White online won an Online Pacemaker from the National Scholastic Press Association, as announced last week. Over 150 entriesPhoto by Carolyn Freeman.

Photo of the Day: April 23

By Lucy Chen
April 23, 2012

Concussion panel offers advice to prevent increase in head injuries

By Lucy Chen
April 20, 2012
Photo courtesy Serena Russell.

Photo of the Day: April 18

By Lucy Chen
April 18, 2012

SGA Executive Board 2012-2013

By Lucy Chen
April 18, 2012
The NASA space shuttle Discovery flies over Whitman today on its tour over D.C. The shuttle traveled from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Photo by Charles Hemsley.

Photo of the Day: April 17

By Lucy Chen
April 17, 2012
Students on the Manos Unidas club spring break trip to Costa Rica learn about the area's vegetation from locals. The students on the trip engaged in community service activities and excursions to learn about Costa Rica and its culture. Photo courtesy Julia Dionne.

Manos Unidas takes spring break service trip to Costa Rica

By Lucy Chen
April 15, 2012
Arts writer Laura Rostad traveled to China over spring break to visit some friends. She visited Hong Kong and Beijing. Photo courtesy Laura Rostad.

The Great Wall, paparazzi and rice hats: A spring break trip to China

By Lucy Chen
April 13, 2012
Graphic by Chris Hodgman.

Hallway posters waste paper, money for little benefit

By Lucy Chen
April 11, 2012
I Drive Smart offers a skid car. Photo by Abigail Pine.

I Drive Smart skid training program teaches car safety in emergencies

By Lucy Chen
April 10, 2012
Some of Deng's most popular orders include roses. Deng donates the money she earns to the NIH Children's Inn. Photo courtesy Lisa Deng.

Sophomore’s origami creations benefit children with rare diseases

By Lucy Chen
April 9, 2012

Flyer controversy reveals need for new distribution regulations

By Lucy Chen
April 9, 2012
Congressman Chris Van Hollen will deliver the keynote commencement speech at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony June 6 at DAR Constitution Hall. Van Hollen is the top Democrat on the House Budget committee. Photo courtesy www.vanhollen.house.gov.

Congressman Chris Van Hollen to deliver commencement address

By Lucy Chen
March 30, 2012

MCPS should add personal finance course to graduation requirements

By Lucy Chen
March 27, 2012
Photo by Annie Russell.

Interactive exhibit at the Hirshhorn showcases Latin American artists

By Lucy Chen
March 26, 2012
Many "Hunger Games" fans dressed up to show their support for the movie last night, including these Westland MS students. The movie premiered last night.

Photo of the Day: March 23

By Lucy Chen
March 23, 2012
Mathematician James Tanton explains his "Exploding Dots" theory to multivariable calculus classes March 21. His philosophy on teaching math focuses on understanding rather than memorization. Photo by Hanna Lee.

Mathematician speaks to students about thinking outside the box

By Lucy Chen
March 21, 2012

Two teams to compete in History Bowl nationals

By Lucy Chen
March 20, 2012
Workers deliver mulch to school this evening in preparation for the annual Whitman All Sports Boosters Mulch Sale. Come to the parking lot starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning to pick up Photo by Annie Katz.

Photo of the Day: March 15

By Lucy Chen
March 15, 2012
Math teacher Michelle Holloway and some of her AP Calculus BC students teach math to a class of fourth graders at Burning Tree today in celebration of Pi Day. Photo by Justin Koritzinsky.

Photo of the Day: March 14

By Lucy Chen
March 14, 2012

International Night

By Lucy Chen
March 13, 2012
"The Lorax" opened in theaters March 2 as a full-length adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic book. The movie made $70.1 million in its first weekend. Photo courtesy www.getthebigpicture.com.

‘The Lorax’ not as satisfying on the big screen as in the book

By Lucy Chen
March 12, 2012
Students raise awareness about Joseph Kony through social media, Invisible Children club to 'Cover the Night'

Students raise awareness about Joseph Kony through social media, Invisible Children club to ‘Cover the Night’

By Lucy Chen
March 7, 2012
Photo of the Day: March 6

Photo of the Day: March 6

By Lucy Chen
March 6, 2012
Logo courtesy www.physics.umd.edu.

UMD hosts ‘Physics is Phun’ lectures to spark student interest

By Lucy Chen
March 6, 2012
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Apple responsible for shocking conditions in Chinese factories, consumers should take heed

By Lucy Chen
March 6, 2012

County council approves cameras to catch drivers who pass stopped buses

By Lucy Chen
March 6, 2012
Senior Evan Reeves collects donations for his beard/mustache today in the last day of Battle of the Beards fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma month. Another student competitor, senior Andrew Feder, won with over $1200. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: March 2

By Lucy Chen
March 2, 2012
Junior Ali Foreman holds a local South African child during a visit to a township. Foreman spent six weeks in South Africa as part of an exchange trip. Photo courtesy Ali Foreman.

South Africa: A desire to help in the future

By Lucy Chen
March 1, 2012
New Google privacy policy prompts criticism from competitors

New Google privacy policy prompts criticism from competitors

By Lucy Chen
March 1, 2012
Jean Dujardin, who won Best Actor for "The Artist," celebrates the film's Best Picture win with the film's other star, the dog Uggie, at the 84th Academy Awards. "The Artist" and "Hugo" led the night, with both five wins each. Photo courtesy www.hollywoodreporter.com.

‘The Artist’ wins Best Picture Oscar, ends satisfying awards show

By Lucy Chen
February 27, 2012
Photo courtesy www.whitmandrama.com.

Cappies review praises ‘Frankenstein’

By Lucy Chen
February 23, 2012
John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore star in "Big Miracle," based on a real-life story. The movie offers a unique plot and Photo courtesy www.sheknows.com.

‘Big Miracle’ offers compelling tale based on a real-life story

By Lucy Chen
February 22, 2012
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Vague BOE tech credit standards deny credit to valuable classes

By Lucy Chen
February 17, 2012
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in "The Vow," released Feb. 10. McAdams' character loses her memory, forcing Tatum's character to try to win her back. Photo courtesy www.usatoday.com.

‘The Vow’ doesn’t deliver as promised

By Lucy Chen
February 14, 2012
Sophomore Jack Jobst, lead guitarist for the last year's winning band Lockhouse 8, performed at Battle of the Bands last year. Jobst and the rest of the band hope to repeat this year. Photo by Annie Russell.

Students band together to fight cancer

By Lucy Chen
February 14, 2012
Runners take a 1.5-mile trip on the Photo by Gigi Silver.

Participants bare all for children’s tumor research at Cupid’s Undie Run

By Lucy Chen
February 12, 2012
Photo courtesy Rachel Bird.

Photo of the Day: February 12

By Lucy Chen
February 12, 2012
Photo courtesy Dale and the Zdubs.

Alums form Dale and the ZDubs, release EP

By Lucy Chen
February 11, 2012
Graphic courtesy www.bethesda.org.

Imagination Stage hosts seventh annual ‘Play in a Day’

By Lucy Chen
February 10, 2012
Junior Ali Foreman (left) and Emma, one of her host sisters, enjoy a beautiful day by Hout Bay. Foreman and the other exchange students have also visited a wildlife park and Robben Island, among other excursions. Photo courtesy Ali Foreman.

South Africa: Oh, the places you’ll go

By Lucy Chen
February 9, 2012
Senior Sam Harman (center) speaks on a panel at a bullying symposium Feb. 4. The county's Office of Human Rights sponsored the event. Photo by Liam Knox.

Senior speaks at bullying symposium

By Lucy Chen
February 8, 2012
WUSA9 News airs party footage in underage drinking series

WUSA9 News airs party footage in underage drinking series

By Lucy Chen
February 3, 2012
Dancers perform a traditional lion dance during a Chinese New Year parade in D.C.'s Chinatown Jan. 30. The dragon is especially fitting this year, as it's the year of the dragon. Photo by Annie Russell.

Chinatown parade celebrates the year of the dragon

By Lucy Chen
February 1, 2012

Brittany Norwood sentenced to life in prison without parole

By Lucy Chen
January 29, 2012
The 9:30 Club at the intersection of 9th and V Streets hosts some of the most popular concerts in the area. This semester, bands like Augustana are playing there. Photo courtesy www.nytimes.com.

Upcoming concerts this semester

By Lucy Chen
January 29, 2012
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Developers should curb construction, preserve Bethesda’s open spaces

By Lucy Chen
January 23, 2012
e mei Photo by Hanna Lee.

Celebrating the year of the dragon with authentic Chinese cuisine

By Lucy Chen
January 20, 2012

Police officer answers questions about underage drinking consequences

By Lucy Chen
January 18, 2012
Ali Foreman (far right) visits the Cape of Good Hope with her host sister, Sarah, and fellow Whitman exchange student Kate O'Brien (second left) and her host sister.

‘Goeiedag,’ or hello, from South Africa

By Lucy Chen
January 18, 2012
After undergoing a year and a half of construction, Seven Locks Elementary School welcomed back its students Jan. 4. Students from Seven Locks, Photo by Nate Rabner.

Bradley Hills to receive two-story addition, one of three new construction projects in MCPS

By Lucy Chen
January 16, 2012

Student Nick Gallagher passes away, remembered for his personality

By Lucy Chen
January 13, 2012

Semester exam schedule

By Lucy Chen
January 12, 2012
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Evolving D.C. music scene fosters sense of community

By Lucy Chen
January 10, 2012

Photo of the Day: January 9

By Lucy Chen
January 9, 2012

Three students participate in South African exchange trip

By Lucy Chen
January 8, 2012

Emphasize conversational skills in foreign language classes

By Lucy Chen
January 6, 2012
A hawk landed in the courtyard this morning. Principal Alan Goodwin named it "Walt." Photo by Melissa Kantor.

Photo of the Day: January 5

By Lucy Chen
January 5, 2012
A proposed "Bethesda Center" plan Graphic courtesy Montgomery County Planning Board.

County planning board approves new hotel and business center

By Lucy Chen
January 4, 2012
MCPS superintendent Joshua Starr (center) chats with SGA president and senior Ari Kapner (right) during his visit Jan. 4. Community superintendent Christopher Garran (left) and principal Alan Goodwin also helped introduce the school to Starr. Photo by Liam Knox.

Superintendent visits classes, speaks with staff and students

By Lucy Chen
January 4, 2012
Photo by Liam Knox.

Pinkberry opens fifth D.C. location in Georgetown

By Lucy Chen
December 26, 2011
The fourth "Mission: Impossible" film opened Dec. 21 in time for the holiday season. Photo courtesy www.wikipedia.org.

Latest ‘Mission: Impossible” film maintains franchise success

By Lucy Chen
December 23, 2011

Five-cent bag tax to start in new year

By Lucy Chen
December 23, 2011
Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?

By Lucy Chen
December 22, 2011
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Teachers shouldn’t teach new material on day before break

By Lucy Chen
December 22, 2011

Richard Berke (’76) oversees political coverage and features for the New York Times as assistant managing editor

By Lucy Chen
December 21, 2011

UMD Regents drop plans to merge College Park and Baltimore campuses

By Lucy Chen
December 20, 2011
What's your favorite holiday jingle?

What’s your favorite holiday jingle?

By Lucy Chen
December 20, 2011
How do you spell Hanukkah?

How do you spell Hanukkah?

By Lucy Chen
December 19, 2011

Intelligence Community Campus to come to Bethesda

By Lucy Chen
December 19, 2011
"All-American Muslim," which premiered on TLC Nov. 13, offers an example of a reality TV shows that deals with relevant social issues, like discrimination and assimilation. More reality TV shows should take a cue from the new show. Photo courtesy www.tlc.howstuffworks.com.

Reality TV should confront social issues to go beyond superficial entertainment

By Lucy Chen
December 14, 2011

White Flint mall may be transformed into new town center with shops, apartments, parks

By Lucy Chen
December 12, 2011
Senior Julie Elfin was the Countess in the Shakespeare Club's production of "All's Well That Ends Well" Dec. 8 to 10. The club wanted to stay as true as possible to the original play, which is traditionally one of the least-performed Shakespeare plays. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Shakespeare Club performs “All’s Well That Ends Well”

By Lucy Chen
December 12, 2011

Police arrest male student for theft

By Lucy Chen
December 12, 2011

Alumni at Virginia Tech reflect on lockdown and campus security after two shot and killed

By Lucy Chen
December 9, 2011
Live blog: Superintendent's FY 2013 budget recommendation

Live blog: Superintendent’s FY 2013 budget recommendation

By Lucy Chen
December 7, 2011
The Shakespeare Club rehearses its upcoming production of "All's Well That Ends Well" this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, and admission is free with a canned food donation. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Photo of the Day: December 7

By Lucy Chen
December 7, 2011
Graphic by Billy Lenkin.

Typed notecards more efficient, accessible than handwritten ones

By Lucy Chen
December 6, 2011

Photo of the Day: December 5

By Lucy Chen
December 5, 2011
Junior Allegra Caldera (right) and her host sister Mathilde, visit Kronborg Castle, the famous setting of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Twelve Whitman students participated in an exchange program Nov. 18 to 26 with the Danish school, Norre Gymnasium. Photo courtesy Allegra Caldera.

Aebleskiver, risalamande and McDonalds: an exchange trip to Denmark

By Lucy Chen
November 30, 2011
One of the glass windows in the doors by the auditorium entrance was shattered today during fifth lunch. Photo by Lucy Chen.

Photo of the Day: November 29

By Lucy Chen
November 29, 2011

Vegan students give thanks for turkey-free dinner alternatives

By Lucy Chen
November 24, 2011

Photo of the Day: November 23

By Lucy Chen
November 23, 2011

Pro/Con: is Occupy Wall Street effective?

By Lucy Chen
November 22, 2011
Photo by Sally Ruskowski.

Photo of the Day: November 21

By Lucy Chen
November 21, 2011
Students visit Kronberg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet," during a trip to Denmark Nov. 18 to 25. The students, chaperoned by English teacher Beth Rockwell and social studies department head Robert Mathis, are staying with host families. Photo courtesy Beth Rockwell.

Photo of the Day: November 21

By Lucy Chen
November 21, 2011
Joshua Starr could be on his way out as MCPS superintendent. Starr must submit a request to renew his contract by Feb. 1. Screenshot of video courtesy MCPS.

Superintendent answers questions at Listen and Learn event at B-CC

By Lucy Chen
November 19, 2011
Students give blood for the Fall Blood Drive in the small gym today. Anyone 16-year-old or older, weighing over 110 pounds and meeting other regulations can donate. Photo by Billy Bird.

Photo of the Day: November 16

By Lucy Chen
November 16, 2011
This sweet twist on mashed potatoes is an easy addition to your Thanksgiving table. Photo courtesy www.sweetpeaskitchen.com.

Simple and satisfying recipes for your Thanksgiving feast

By Lucy Chen
November 16, 2011
Football players for the Penn State Nittany Lions kneel before the game against Nebraska Nov. 12 before running back coordinator Photo courtesy Lee Cary.

We are Penn State: a student’s perspective on the scandal

By Lucy Chen
November 14, 2011
Students who play Toreadorables in this year's fall musical "Gypsy" stand on stage Nov. 9 during a costume parade. Director Christopher Gerken critiqued each character's costume in preparation for opening night Nov. 17. Photo by Annie Russell.

Photo of the Day: November 14

By Lucy Chen
November 14, 2011

Pro/Con: is SAT prep worth the money?

By Lucy Chen
November 12, 2011
Seniors Basil Smitham (left), Jeremy Steinberg (center) and Alex Luta compete on NBC's "It's Academic" in an episode that airs Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Photo courtesy Alex Luta.

The Quizbowl team takes its trivia to the TV screen on ‘It’s Academic’

By Lucy Chen
November 12, 2011

Parking lot by Barnes & Noble to close in January for over two years

By Lucy Chen
November 11, 2011
Dan Miller, Max Harwood and ('08) formed their band Mission South during sophomore year

Alum band Mission South heads to new frontiers with plans for full-time music career

By Lucy Chen
November 9, 2011

Banks cancel plans to charge debit cardholders a monthly usage fee

By Lucy Chen
November 9, 2011
Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," poses with senior Alexa Chandler and junior Nick Rosenberg after speaking at Strathmore Oct. 25. Pollan focused on healthy eating habits and environmentally friendly food products. Photo.

You are what you eat: Michael Pollan discusses healthy and eco-friendly food

By Lucy Chen
November 1, 2011
English teacher Corie Stewart gives a sweet treat to a child in the Kenwood Park Children's Center, located in the Whittier Woods building. The children dressed up in costume for Halloween and went trick-or-treating school. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: October 28

By Lucy Chen
October 28, 2011
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