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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Media in the 2016 Presidential Race: Ratings vs Substance?

By Hayley Segall May 27, 2016

For centuries, the media has been a medium to spread information and mobilize the public. As technology revolutionizes communication, making information more rapidly available and in demand, the nature...

5 underrated music venues

5 underrated music venues

By Hayley Segall March 15, 2016

Are you sick of going to the same crowded, overpriced music venues? The Black & White investigated to find the most cost-conscious and exciting locations to spice up your weekend. The Metro Gallery The...

What is acceptance?

By Hayley Segall February 1, 2016

I pride myself on being an accepting, liberal person. It is my strongly held belief that everyone deserves the right to equality, protection and respect despite one’s socioeconomic, sexual, gender,...

Photo courtesy of Jessica Diarra (far right).

Camp Rising Sun provides scholarship program for rising leaders

By Hayley Segall December 11, 2015

As winter chills plummet into the frigid thirties and clouds mask the sky with gray, one can’t help but fantasize about the warm, sunny days of summer break, slowly but surely approaching once again....

Many locals have volunteered their time to aid refugees at the train station. Photo by Giulia Rath.

A first-hand perspective on the Syrian refugee crisis

By Hayley Segall September 29, 2015

The Syrian refugee crisis has taken the world by storm. For the past few weeks, news stations have had daily coverage of the atrocities unfolding overseas. But at the end of the day, as Marylanders, we...

Insidious: Chapter 3 exclusive preview and interview with Stephanie Scott

Insidious: Chapter 3 exclusive preview and interview with Stephanie Scott

By Hayley Segall June 5, 2015

The school year is in its final stretch, and that, my friends, calls for celebration. What better way to celebrate a year of hard work and exams than with 98 minutes of horror and demons? The Black...

The Palm makes each dish within fifteen minutes, despite making each to order. Photo by Hayley Seagall.

A look into D.C.’s famous restaurant, The Palm

By Hayley Segall May 10, 2015

Imagine walking into work, checking your schedule of clients for the day and seeing a list including Warren Buffett, George Bush and Kareem Abdul–Jabbar. This star-studded experience is daily...

A linguistic epidemic: “like”

By Hayley Segall March 29, 2015

A linguistic epidemic has spread across our young generation like a wild fire: the “like” atrocity. Symptoms include the inability to find substantive words, shortness of breath due to unnecessary...

“A Girl Like Her” is painful to watch, but worth the tears

By Hayley Segall March 27, 2015

Every now and then, a film comes around that makes a big impact on you. For me, “A Girl Like Her” is one of of those films. The movie premieres in theatres Friday, March 27. While it’s fictional,...

“The D.U.F.F.” offers laughs, relatable storyline

By Hayley Segall February 19, 2015

Awkwardness is a teenage epidemic. We all face the treacherous moments of humiliation in front of friends, crushes and teachers. And despite the constant message from parents, siblings, and friends about...

Anniversary of Roe v. Wade marks growing divide within GOP

By Hayley Segall February 10, 2015

On the 42nd anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, intra-party divide among Republicans inhibited a strict anti-abortion bill from reaching the House, illustrating growing...

Runners begin the Red Rush 5k, which took place last Sunday to raise money for LLS. Photo by Michelle Jarcho.

Red Rush 5K raises money, awareness for LLS

By Hayley Segall February 9, 2015

http://youtu.be/0Rdnnb_TDyM?list=UUukUme8q2nnLs0q7w4L-EoA Students, teachers and community members braved the cold for the third annual Red Rush 5K last Sunday. The fundraiser was part of the participation...

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