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

YouTube and I’ll pass

By Molly Kaplowitz April 7, 2011
These days, all it takes to skyrocket to Youtube stardom is some clever editing gimmicks, some well-placed auto tune and a dash of good natured humor. So why am I not hopping on the bandwagon?

Nickelodeon programming block “All That,” and then some

By Molly Kaplowitz March 21, 2011

For years, over 9 million fans asked Nickelodeon to rerun its classic shows. And, thanks to the power of a Facebook group, Nickelodeon has announced that there are plans to launch a new block of nighttime...

Lessons from a teen lobbyist

By Molly Kaplowitz March 19, 2011
Last week, my brother Scott and I joined hundreds of advocates from across the nation for the American Diabetes Association’s 2011 Call to Congress. Here are some of the lessons I learned

When artists put Auto-Tune in, I auto-tune out

By Molly Kaplowitz March 14, 2011

I used to enjoy listening to the radio, but sometime last year I realized I no longer liked mainstream music.  I’ve stopped tuning in because of a despicable music feature: Auto-Tune. Musicians’...

Sweet as they are, sometimes candy conversational hearts just dont spark the heart. Image via news.holidash.com.

Creative ways to say ‘I love you’ to your valentine

By Molly Kaplowitz February 7, 2011

Valentine's Day is all about expressing love. Everyone has heard "I love you" before, but the words are overused and abused. They carry the same meaning each year - reservations at a swanky restaurant...

Mineral drinks, dancing define alternative fitness at health expo

By Molly Kaplowitz February 3, 2011

I joined thousands of other health-conscious Washingtonians at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15 to try mineral drinks and learn about alternative fitness methods.One...

Goodbye, texts and tweets: my week without social networking

By Molly Kaplowitz February 1, 2011

Imagine going a week without technology. No texting, no Facebook, no email. Pretty difficult, right? Well, a group of over 600 students from high schools in Seattle, Wash., went a week without...

Study tips for exam week

By Molly Kaplowitz January 14, 2011

With exam time upon us, many students are already hard at work studying, and stocking up on Red Bull to pull yet another all-nighter. To maintain your sanity during this time of year, here are five steps...

Healthy alternatives to holiday overeating

By Molly Kaplowitz December 13, 2010

As another holiday season of decadent treats and overeating approaches, some diners may look for some healthier local restaurant options. As restaurants with nutritious and delicious foods are few...

‘Tangled’ rebraids Rapunzel in Disney-Pixar’s typical, lovable style

By Molly Kaplowitz December 10, 2010

“Tangled,” Disney-Pixar’s newest fairy tale, is an endearing modern remake of Rapunzel. The computer-animated film has beautiful graphics, clever jokes and a well-composed score by the genius Alan...

At Whit’s End: You can’t go wrong with Christmas songs

By Molly Kaplowitz December 8, 2010

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. And maybe that’s a clichéd expression, but with the frenzy of Black Friday shopping and cyber Monday not too far behind me, I believe the holiday season...

At Whit’s End: Meeting an American Girl author

By Molly Kaplowitz November 19, 2010

When I heard about the American Girl doll store coming to Tyson’s Corner, fond recollections rushed back of times I played with my own Molly doll. Among all the memories, one stood out. At age 10, I...

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