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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 Michael Gorman
Artwork by Ryan Adams.

Ryan Adams a ‘Prisoner’ to latest release

By Michael Gorman
April 17, 2017
Artwork by Atlantic Records.

Kehlani brings sweet and sexy, lacks savage on ‘SweetSexySavage’

By Michael Gorman
April 17, 2017
Album artwork by Brainfeeder.

‘Cat’s funk infuses comedy, substance

By Michael Gorman
April 5, 2017
Album artwork by Quality Control.

Migos ignites ‘culture’ shock in rap

By Michael Gorman
April 5, 2017
Artwork by Republic Records.

Kid Cudi’s returns from rehab with mixed results

By Michael Gorman
February 8, 2017
Artwork by Warner Bros.

Flaming Lips return with a different melody

By Michael Gorman
February 8, 2017
Artwork by Run The Jewels.

Run the Jewels return with loud attitude, create classic

By Michael Gorman
February 8, 2017
Artwork by Top Dawg Entertainment.

‘Do What Thou Wilt’ an Ab-Soul-ute classic

By Michael Gorman
February 8, 2017
Album artwork courtesy Jive Records.

Tribe’s Dedication to Phife is touching without losing quality of sound

By Michael Gorman
January 2, 2017
Album artwork courtesy Dreamville Records.

On ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ J. Cole broadcasts storytelling, moves away from hype

By Michael Gorman
January 2, 2017
Album artwork courtesy Atlantic Records.

Bruno Mars draws on Jackson influence to bring ‘24k Magic’

By Michael Gorman
December 21, 2016
Album artwork courtesy Interscope records.

Sting like a bee on ’57th and 9th’

By Michael Gorman
December 15, 2016
Album artwork courtesy XO records.

The Weeknd’s vocal capacity makes up for lack of experimentation

By Michael Gorman
December 13, 2016
Artwork by Reprised Records.

Rock veteran Neil Young ‘respects Mother Earth,’ produces latest live album: 3/5 stars

By Michael Gorman
December 6, 2016
Artwork by Epic Records.

Khaled’s ‘Major Key’ has minor errors: 3/5 stars

By Michael Gorman
December 6, 2016
Artwork by Abbey Road Studios.

After long wait, Ocean makes waves with new album, ‘Blonde’: 4/5 stars

By Michael Gorman
December 6, 2016
Artwork by The Sound Factory.

Chili Peppers spice it up in revival of their glory days: 3.5/5 stars

By Michael Gorman
December 6, 2016
Photo by Emma Sorkin.

Springsteen’s ‘River’ tour rocks through storms for marathon DC show

By Michael Gorman
September 13, 2016
Photo by Josh Millin.

NFL Preview 2016

By Michael Gorman
September 10, 2016
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Prince dies at 57, cause still unknown

By Michael Gorman
April 22, 2016

Softball starts off season with 11–6 win over Seneca Valley

By Michael Gorman
March 22, 2016
With the experimental and somewhat disorganized nature of the album, this album probably won’t appeal to as wide of an audience as his earlier, more mainstream releases, but overall, The Life of Pablo is an album that will stand the test of time.

After much anticipation, “The Life of Pablo” doesn’t disappoint

By Michael Gorman
March 7, 2016

Swim teams show up strong at Metros

By Michael Gorman
February 11, 2016

Golf team ties for third at states, Hutchinson finishes second overall

By Michael Gorman
November 4, 2015

Boys soccer eliminated from playoffs with 2–0 loss to WJ

By Michael Gorman
November 4, 2015

Boys soccer dominates Churchill 4–0 to move on in playoffs

By Michael Gorman
October 31, 2015

Boys soccer narrowly loses to Churchill 1–0

By Michael Gorman
October 21, 2015

Boys soccer downed 4–1 by top-ranked St. Benedict’s Prep

By Michael Gorman
October 18, 2015

Coach Greene celebrates 200th win as Vikes take down Blair 2–1 in overtime

By Michael Gorman
October 6, 2015

Returning players lead boys soccer to 4–2 victory over RM

By Michael Gorman
October 1, 2015
Coach David Greene addresses the team after their victory. Photo by Michael Gorman.

Boys soccer dominates Kennedy in 6–3 victory

By Michael Gorman
September 29, 2015

Vikings fall to undefeated Walter Johnson 2–1 after controversial penalty call

By Michael Gorman
September 26, 2015

Boys soccer downs rival B-CC 2–1

By Michael Gorman
September 22, 2015

Boys soccer falls short 2–1 to QO

By Michael Gorman
September 16, 2015

Boys soccer loses 1–0 in defensive struggle against Blake

By Michael Gorman
September 9, 2015

Boys Soccer defeats Mount St. Josephs but falls to River Hill in first two games

By Michael Gorman
September 6, 2015

Girls lacrosse eliminated in state semis with 13-1 loss to Bel Air

By Michael Gorman
May 17, 2015

Girls lacrosse wins regional championship 8–6 over Wootton, advances to state semifinal

By Michael Gorman
May 14, 2015

Softball downed 11–1 to RM in second round of playoffs

By Michael Gorman
May 11, 2015

Girls lacrosse advances in playoffs after defeating Churchill 9–7

By Michael Gorman
May 11, 2015

Softball closes out regular season with 8–5 victory over NCS

By Michael Gorman
May 6, 2015

Girls lacrosse blows out Northwest 17–3 on senior night

By Michael Gorman
May 3, 2015

Softball comes from behind, beats Gaithersburg 8–6

By Michael Gorman
May 1, 2015
The softball team decorated signs to honor the departing senior players. Photo by Michael Gorman.

Furst pitches perfect game, softball defeats Watkins Mill

By Michael Gorman
April 28, 2015

Girls lacrosse takes home 9–5 win against WJ

By Michael Gorman
April 24, 2015

Softball crushes Wooton 16–3

By Michael Gorman
April 23, 2015

Softball shut out by Blair 11–0

By Michael Gorman
April 22, 2015

Girls lacrosse loses tight game to Sherwood 15–13

By Michael Gorman
April 22, 2015

Softball routs B-CC 13–3

By Michael Gorman
April 20, 2015

Girls lacrosse blows out B-CC 14–4, continues win streak

By Michael Gorman
April 18, 2015

Softball defeated 15–14 despite mounting comeback

By Michael Gorman
April 16, 2015

Softball routs WJ 13–3 with explosive hitting

By Michael Gorman
April 16, 2015
Midfielder Jenna Hosker outruns a Churchill defender. The Vikes powerful offense has led them to a five game winning streak. Photo courtesy Shelly Dane.

Returning Parker leads charge in girls’ 11–10 victory over Churchill

By Michael Gorman
April 15, 2015
Sophomore guard Abby Meyers drives to basket against head coach Peter Kenah in a practice earlier this season. Both Meyers and Kenah received All-Gazette honors this past Wednesday. Photo courtesy The Gazette.

Meyers and Kenah receive All-Gazette honors for Vikes

By Michael Gorman
April 10, 2015
The Vikings defense meets and makes adjustments mid-game. Photo courtesy Debbie Williams

Softball defeated 12-2 by Richard Montgomery

By Michael Gorman
April 2, 2015
Girls lacrosse outlasts Wootton 9-6

Girls lacrosse outlasts Wootton 9-6

By Michael Gorman
April 2, 2015

Softball downed 15-0 by Clarksburg

By Michael Gorman
April 1, 2015
Midfielder Hannah Ginsky covers her Paint Branch opponent. The Vikings defense held the Panthers to just two points. Photo courtesy Shelley Dane.

Girls lacrosse dismantles Paint Branch 16-2

By Michael Gorman
April 1, 2015
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