Photo of the day

SGA member and cancer survivor Marcela Falck-Bados presents a check to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for $91,761.16 at today’s pep rally. The pep rally honored Whitman for being the best fundraising school in the country.

The Average Gatsby

I enjoyed F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece “The Great Gatsby.” But dare I say that I also enjoyed Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” too?

Color Run lights up D.C.

Despite the ominous grey clouds overhead, 5,000 runners enjoyed a morning full of vibrant colors this Sunday.

Girls varsity crew places third in Stotesbury Cup Regatta

The girls varsity 1V and 2V crew team boats both placed third in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia this weekend, marking the first time in Whitman Crew history that the girls senior varsity has made it into the finals and placed.

NEWS
One dead, one injured in mall garage collapse

One construction worker was killed and another transported to Baltimore’s Shock Trauma Center in serious condition due to a partial garage collapse at Westfield Montgomery Mall May 23 at 1:45p.m.

Pyle chorus teacher to work at Takoma Park Middle School next year

After six years at Pyle, chorus teacher Thomas Liddle is leaving to take on a new challenge: rebuilding the choral program at Takoma Park Middle School from the ground up.

Parent produces “Locked up Abroad” documentary series
Madeleine Carter is the executive producer for "Locked Up Abroad", which aires Wednesdays at 10pm. Photo courtesy National Geographic Channel.

Although Whitman parent Madeline Carter has had her job as executive producer at National Geographic locked up for the last fifteen years, the phrase took on new meaning when she began producing the show “Locked Up Abroad” three years ago.

FEATURE
The Average Gatsby
This film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby in a scene from "The Great Gatsby." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

I enjoyed F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece “The Great Gatsby.” But dare I say that I also enjoyed Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” too?

Color Run lights up D.C.
Color Run lights up D.C.

Despite the ominous grey clouds overhead, 5,000 runners enjoyed a morning full of vibrant colors this Sunday.

Senior Jonathan Poffley wins Mr. Whitman
Mr. Whitman winner Johnny Poffley and Mr. Congeniality Isaac Rubin pose with their respective accessories. Photo by Joanne Choi.

Senior Jonathan Poffley, also known as “Poffdaddy,” earned himself a new title Friday night – Mr. Whitman.

OPINION
Editorial: Parking system in need of reform
Senior Robby Lund enters his car parked across from the baseball field. After the administration contacted Montrose Towing and towed at least ten cars, many students without parking permits resorted to parking near the tennis courts to avoid the tow truck.

At least ten Whitman students searched the parking lot for their vehicles to no avail Tuesday, March 19.

Test scores shouldn’t drive teacher evaluations

Ask students what they like best about history class and they’ll probably say debates, simulations or discussions. But time spent on these creative and unstructured activities may soon dwindle.

Senioritis is worth it, Mr. Bernstein

For the past year and a half, I’ve skidded through the academic maelstrom of AP’s and college apps, working myself until I was sick (quite literally), taking a mental health day and then repeating the process.

SPORTS
Girls varsity crew places third in Stotesbury Cup Regatta
Girls varsity crew places third in Stotesbury Cup Regatta

The girls varsity 1V and 2V crew team boats both placed third in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia this weekend, marking the first time in Whitman Crew history that the girls senior varsity has made it into the finals and placed.

Baseball defeated in second round of playoffs, ends season 14-4

After a first round bye, the baseball team lost in the second round of the playoffs yesterday, falling 10-8 to Churchill. The Vikes ended the season 14-4.

Boys lacrosse loses to Wootton, 16-3

The boys lacrosse team suffered a heavy loss to the 11-2 Wootton Patriots, 16-3, in the second round of playoffs on May 11, ending their regular season with an overall record of 9-7.

BLOGS
“The Office” series finale: The beauty in little things
"The Office" aired its final episode on NBC May 16. Photo courtesy Associated Press.

I became an avid fan of “The Office” in my middle school rom-com obsession phase, in which I only watched the show to follow the legendary romance of Jim and Pam. 

Viking Vogue: The do’s and don’ts of men’s summer clothes

Alright boys, it’s time to address something that’s not usually discussed, but is oh so important– your clothing choices.

Pablo’s Parler: You say goodbye, I say hello

In the second episode of the three-part series, You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello, Pablo tells us about his transition from a freshman to a senior, and what it can teach all of us.