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
Alex Silber

Alex Silber, Online Production Head

Grade

12

Why did you join the Black and White?

Because I wanted to get involved in creating graphics for the newspaper.

What’s your favorite scent?

Lemons

All content by Alex Silber
Schadenfreude is the enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others. During this pandemic, it can be dangerous.

[Photo] The dangers of schadenfreude in the era of COVID-19

May 4, 2020
My story of workplace harassment

[Video] My story of workplace harassment

By Anonymous
April 9, 2020
My experience becoming a "gamer"

[Video] My experience becoming a “gamer”

By Jaclyn Morgan
April 8, 2020
The media portrays sexual assault in way that caused me to feel like my experience wasn't valid.

[Video] Rape in pop culture isn’t always reality

By Anonymous
April 6, 2020
Washington Capitals star player Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th goal Feb. 22.

[Photo] Caps fans: Alex Ovechkin is on his way to becoming the greatest goal scorer in NHL history

March 11, 2020

[Video] Montgomery County to improve school bus safety after accidents involving MCPS students

By Heather Wang
March 9, 2020
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[Photo] Celebrating Black History Month in our community

February 25, 2020
When it comes to helping a friend with mental health issues, don't discount little actions.

[Video] Small acts make a big difference in mental health

By Bella Grumet
February 24, 2020
"The Bachelor" may seem like it's just a reality television show, but there's so much we can learn from it.

[Photo] Can I steal for you a sec?

March 11, 2020
After Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic accident Jan. 26, students remember his legacy both as a player and a person.

[Photo] Students remember Kobe Bryant's legacy

February 5, 2020
Mister Rogers' sayings like “Won’t you be my neighbor?” and “It’s you I like” reminded me of how Mister Rogers’ words had shaped my childhood.

[Video] 52 years after “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” aired, we still remember its message

By Eleanor Taylor
February 3, 2020
The Super Bowl trophy sits in a case. Super Bowl LIV will be February 2.

Podcast: Super Bowl LIV preview

By Bennett Solomon, Alex Silber, and Mateo Gutierrez
January 31, 2020
In December, Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher drafted a bill that would allow for the installation of on-road automated cameras designed to catch drivers on their phones.

[Photo] Is your privacy at risk?

January 27, 2020

[Video] SAT scores drop locally and nationally as number of test-takers increases

By Ben Stricker
January 24, 2020
High school books, ranked

[Video] High school books, ranked

By Jesse Rider
January 23, 2020
SMOB Nate Tinbite discusses salary raise for Board members

[Video] SMOB Nate Tinbite discusses salary raise for Board members

By Heather Wang
January 22, 2020
Montgomery County Council passes Equity Bill

[Video] Montgomery County Council passes Equity Bill

By Heather Wang
January 21, 2020
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Whitman, Pyle strive to increase the number of students on the arts track

[Video] Whitman, Pyle strive to increase the number of students on the arts track

By Sarah Tong
January 13, 2020
What's in, what's out: 2020

[Video] What’s in, what’s out: 2020

By Ally Navarrete, Anna Yuan, and Dana Herrnstadt
January 2, 2020
We looked back on popular culture in the 2010s and picked what we felt was most influential to the decade.

[Video] Looking back: The best of the 2010s

By Meera Shroff
December 31, 2019
I'm Jewish, but my family and I still celebrate Christmas every year.

[Video] Christmas is more than just a holiday

By Matt Mande
December 24, 2019
It's important to emphasize that college isn't for everyone. The school should present other choices for students as well, like trade schools and gap years.

[Video] Whitman: present options other than college for seniors

By Ben Baisinger-Rosen
December 15, 2019
Maryland expands Holocaust curriculum

[Video] Maryland expands Holocaust curriculum

By Ben Waldman
December 13, 2019
Workplaces in Montgomery County can now face a fine of $5,000 if they discriminate against employees based on hair type.

[Video] Montgomery County bans discrimination of natural hair

By Anna Kulbashny
December 12, 2019
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[Photo] Sparkling water isn’t worth the hype

December 8, 2019

[Video] Sparkling water isn’t worth the hype

By Sam Mulford
December 8, 2019
Montgomery County recently sued Juul Labs and Altria Group. MCPS alleges that they violated federal racketeering laws and the Maryland and Montgomery County Consumer Protection Acts.

[Video] Montgomery County sues Juul in latest effort to end vaping epidemic

By Sammy Heberlee
November 28, 2019
I used to bash the SGA as I've heard a lot of Whitman students do. It wasn't until I joined that I learned about everything we on the SGA can do to make our school a better place.

[Photo] In defense of student government: an elected perspective

December 3, 2019
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[Photo] Community torn over Harvard affirmative action ruling

December 11, 2019
This year, MCPS students have the opportunity to writing for The Amplifier, an MCPS-wide student-run magazine.

[Video] Amplifying the voices of students across Montgomery County

By Lexi Fleck
November 27, 2019
At the dinner table, discussions of politics are frequently taboo. But respectful conversations about differing perspectives can help us learn and grow.

[Video] Don’t be afraid to serve politics at Thanksgiving

By Eva Levy
November 25, 2019
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[Photo] Clubs Night should take place during lunch

By Christian Hill
November 21, 2019
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[Photo] Fantasy football creates community — and competition

November 18, 2019

[Video] Forget blockbusters, start watching independent movies

By Jesse Rider
November 15, 2019
New county policy lowers substitute teacher qualifications

[Video] New county policy lowers substitute teacher qualifications

By Heather Wang
November 14, 2019
The National Philharmonic nearly closed this fall after a decline in funding.

[Video] The uncertain fate of the National Philharmonic: why we should care

By Eleanor Taylor
November 13, 2019
At Thomas Edison High School, students have the opportunity to pursue a vocational education, including learning about the construction field.

[Video] From cosmetology to construction, vocational high schools teach career-readiness

By Gabe Schaner
November 6, 2019
MCPS changes baseline concussion testing protocol

[Video] MCPS changes baseline concussion testing protocol

By Mia Friedman
October 29, 2019

[Video] The other side of trick-or-treating

By Ethan Wagner
October 28, 2019
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In response to criticism, College Board revises adversity score

[Video] In response to criticism, College Board revises adversity score

By Eleanor Taylor
October 22, 2019
Whitman's staff is 88.9% white, much higher than some other MCPS schools.

[Video] Whitman should make an effort to increase staff diversity

By Jack McGuire
October 19, 2019
Last summer, science teacher Allison Hayes practiced meditation for 10 days in Thailand. She had to remain silent the entire time.

[Video] Ten days of silence: Allison Hayes retreats to Thailand, practices meditation

By Holly Adams
October 10, 2019
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[Video] MCPS to add updates to the myMCPS app

By Jack McGuire
June 11, 2019
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[Photo] Give us coffee or give us death

June 13, 2019
Embracing failure? I'd call that success

[Video] Embracing failure? I’d call that success

By Taylor Haber
June 10, 2019
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[Video] MCPS officials name new Damascus athletic director in wake of hazing scandal

By Ben Waldman
June 7, 2019
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[Photo] English teacher Omari James “reproposes” to counselor Angela Fang

By Clara Koritz-Hawkes and Jack Gonzalez
June 4, 2019
County Council sets new lead limit for school drinking water

[Video] County Council sets new lead limit for school drinking water

By Lincoln Polan
June 4, 2019
Students take advantage of Whitman connections

[Video] Students take advantage of Whitman connections

By Max London and Meera Dahiya
May 10, 2019

[Video] Students angry over B-CC rating incident

By Meera Dahiya
May 6, 2019
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[Photo] Montgomery County grants $200,000 in security funds to local faith organizations

May 22, 2019
MCPS looks to lower substitute teacher requirement

[Video] MCPS looks to lower substitute teacher requirement

By Blake Layman
May 4, 2019
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[Photo] Senior class election results: Iliad Izadi president, class officers Ellie Block and Molly Rothschild

April 29, 2019
Senior class election results: Iliad Izadi president, class officers Ellie Block and Molly Rothschild

[Video] Senior class election results: Iliad Izadi president, class officers Ellie Block and Molly Rothschild

By Matthew Proestel
April 29, 2019
Nate Tinbite was elected Wednesday to be Montgomery County's 42nd SMOB.

[Video] SMOB election preview

By David Villani
April 23, 2019
Nate Tinbite was elected Wednesday to be Montgomery County's 42nd SMOB.

[Photo] Nate Tinbite elected 42nd Student Member of the Board

April 26, 2019
MCPS: require science fairs in high school

[Video] MCPS: require science fairs in high school

By Meera Dahiya
April 15, 2019
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[Photo] Pro/Con: Should you separate art from its creator?

May 5, 2019
MCPS opens design survey, students envision schools of the future

[Video] MCPS opens design survey, students envision schools of the future

By Zara Ali
April 5, 2019
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[Photo] Why you shouldn’t limit yourself to an academic specialty

April 13, 2019
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