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

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 17

By Matthew Farr September 16, 2016

Here’s a quick recap of what was going on this week and around the world and in the US: Philippines won’t be the “little brown brother” of the United States forever Recently, Philippines...

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 9

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 9

By Matthew Farr September 12, 2016

Here a small collection of stories that happened this week in the US and around the world: Obama vows aid to Laos in visit President Obama has announced a $90 million aid package to Laos to clear...

Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Weekly news round-up: Sept. 1

By Matthew Farr September 4, 2016

Here are some quick links to news that happened this week. Donald Trump goes to Mexico Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump visited Mexico Wednesday ahead of a highly-anticipated speech...

Whitman named best Maryland high school for third consecutive year

Whitman named best Maryland high school for third consecutive year

By Matthew Farr April 19, 2016

Whitman was ranked the best public, private or magnet school in Maryland for the third consecutive year by US News and World Report and ranked 63rd nationally. “[It’s] always exciting to receive...

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Weekly news roundup April 15

By Matthew Farr April 16, 2016

Here’s what was going on this week in the United States and around the world: Japan rocked by two large earthquakes At least ten are confirmed dead after 6.2 and 7.0 magnitude earthquakes...

Elevated levels of radon found at Whitman

Elevated levels of radon found at Whitman

By Matthew Farr March 2, 2016

Last week, an MCPS radon test discovered elevated levels of radon at Whitman. MCPS tested all schools after a previous test revealed slightly elevated levels of radon at 26 schools. Five rooms—B103,...

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Obscure monuments and where to find them

By Matthew Farr February 11, 2016

Washington, D.C. has 574 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The White House, Lincoln Memorial and Korean War Memorial are all well-known examples. Here are some of the many buildings,...

Every Student Succeeds Act replaces No Child Left Behind

By Matthew Farr December 12, 2015

President Obama signed legislation Thursday repealing and replacing the No Child Left Behind Act, marking a significant step for education reform. The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes...

Security implements magnet system

Security implements magnet system

By Matthew Farr November 23, 2015

Over the past few days, the administration established new safety standards to improve classroom security in emergency situations. They asked for doors to be locked at all times, allowing rooms to...

Israeli exchange visits Whitman

Israeli exchange visits Whitman

By Matthew Farr October 21, 2015

Unfamiliar with the American school system, sixteen Israeli exchange students roamed the Whitman hallways, overwhelmed by the amount of lockers and the constant movement of students to and from classrooms....

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