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

Lacrosse ball sets off fire alarm during SAT

By Elsa Björnlund March 16, 2015

As students near the end of a marathon of SAT testing, they scramble to bubble in their last few answers. In nearby classrooms, students breathe a sigh of relief as the proctor collects their tests. Suddenly,...

Counseling department switches to online system for class registration

By Elsa Björnlund February 25, 2015

A countywide policy change this year has compelled the counseling department to switch to the online myMCPS scheduler for class sign-ups. With the new system, students individually input their classes...

Customers line up at the Red Banana Bakery. Photo by Nick Anderson.

Central Farm Market offers fresh snacks, produce

By Elsa Björnlund February 14, 2015

A young man strums his guitar as customers meander through the market, many with babies in strollers or dogs on leashes. They pass booths selling vegetables, pastries and freshly prepared crepes, and stop...

Post-prom committee receives generous anonymous donation

By Elsa Björnlund February 12, 2015

The post-prom committee received a generous surprise last week when an anonymous family offered to donate $5,000 to the post-prom fund. But the donation came with a condition—senior parents would have...

The five panelists discuss the future of journalism and the impact of the rise of social media. The journalists had backgrounds reporting in dangerous areas. Photo courtesy Maya Sterling.

Panel discusses dangers of journalism in post-9/11 era

By Elsa Björnlund December 17, 2014

The BCC Tattler hosted their fourth annual journalism night Dec. 8. The event, sponsored by Bethesda Magazine, included a panel of five current and former journalists. The discussion, titled Dying...

Board of Education approves Starr’s call for budget increase

By Elsa Björnlund November 30, 2014

The Board of Education unanimously approved superintendent Joshua Starr’s call for a $223.3 million increase in the school construction budget Nov. 17. The request will be submitted to the Montgomery...

Sam and Will Arnesen hoist with Bronx Science debate coach Jon Cruz. The Arnesens had to use the LD trophy since the team had left the PF trophies at Whitman. Photo courtesy Sam Arnesen.

Junior twins win New York City debate tournament

By Elsa Björnlund October 20, 2014

Junior twins Sam and Will Arnesen won the New York City Invitational debate tournament at Bronx Science High School this past weekend after 19 grueling rounds. The two competed in Public Forum and...

Virus sparks large increase in absences

By Elsa Björnlund September 16, 2014

There has been a noticeable spike in absences the last two weeks because of a viral respiratory illness. Both students and teachers have complained of cold-like symptoms including throat aches, headaches...

Photo of the Day: September 14

Photo of the Day: September 14

By Elsa Björnlund September 14, 2014

A pipe burst in the main office this morning because a valve in the ceiling got stuck in the open position. The carpet should take a few days to dry, night manager Neil Hawkins said. Photo by Elsa...

The Deca team poses for a picture while in Atlanta.

DECA team participates at International Career Development Conference

By Elsa Björnlund June 8, 2014

Members of the DECA team had a strong showing at the International Career Development Conference this May in Atlanta, receiving numerous awards and recognitions. Six of the 19 students who participated...

One Acts cancelled for second consecutive year

By Elsa Björnlund May 15, 2014

The student-directed One Acts have been canceled for the second year in a row due to time constraints after this year’s numerous Whitman Drama events. One Acts are short plays performed with few props...

Students and staff blocked from MCPS Wi-Fi

By Elsa Björnlund May 12, 2014

Students were shocked and disappointed to find out they’re no longer able to access MCPS Wi-Fi at school because of a password change last week. MCPS IT staff changed the ID and password of their...

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