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

The stairs outside Whittier Woods down to the loading dock are condemned, as announced this week. Students cannot access the stairs. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Stairs condemned near Whittier Woods and loading dock

By Nellie Vinograd April 28, 2012

Many students might have been confused by the PA announcement earlier this week, when principal Alan Goodwin announced the stairs outside Whittier Woods by the loading dock and portions of the playground...

During International Night, families from different countries served their cultures foods at last years event. The food samples are followed by performances. Photo by Billy Bird.

International Night to take you on trip across the globe

By Nellie Vinograd March 7, 2012

Traditional saris, free sushi and K-pop: it's time for International Night 2012. This Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 18 acts ranging from Chinese yo-yos to solo dancers will perform in the 11th annual International...

Vendors sold costumes and accessories at the Farpoint sci-fi convention in Timonium, Md., Feb. 18 to 20. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Farpoint sci-fi convention is far out

By Nellie Vinograd February 22, 2012

Hundreds of nerds trekked to Timonium, Md., this past weekend for Farpoint, a three-day science fiction extravaganza, and I’m happy to admit that I was among them. Farpoint is considered small...

A battle of wits: Shakespeare Club vs. Improv Club

By Nellie Vinograd January 13, 2012

Silly accents, celebrity impressions and witty comebacks will fly back and forth between two clubs this evening in an improv comedy battle. The showdown, called Bragging Rights, is a competition between...

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The best and worst of celebrity Christmas albums

By Nellie Vinograd December 22, 2011

There’s a world of holiday music out there, and it’s a dangerous one. Seemingly all celebrities–from hot shots like Justin Bieber to wannabes like Ali Lohan–have tried their hand at recording...

Chris Demarest, a Bethesda resident, transforms old black and white photographs from World War II into paintings. He works in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Chris Demarest, Bethesda artist, transforms WWII photographs into paintings

By Nellie Vinograd November 22, 2011

In a quiet area of the Arlington National Cemetery, Bethesda artist Chris Demarest brings to life the forgotten stories of the "Greatest Generation" one painting at a time. Demarest paints portraits...

The cast and crew of Side Show pose outside the Kennedy Center with their Cappies Awards. Senior Coleman Quimby won Best Lighting for Side Show. Photo courtesy Elena Aragon.

Side Show wins Best Lighting at Cappies

By Nellie Vinograd June 18, 2011

Senior Coleman Quimby won the Cappie award for Best Lighting at the National Capital Area Cappie awards gala June 12 for his work on the fall musical Side Show. Quimby’s responsibilities for the...

Drama department to perform ‘Gypsy’ and ‘Frankenstein’ next year

By Nellie Vinograd June 2, 2011

After a successful year, including 11 Cappies nominations for the fall musical "Side Show," the Whitman drama department is looking to the future with the announcement of next year’s fall musical and...

Lady Gaga released her new album, Born This Way, this week. Although the songs are fun to dance to, theyre not her best. Photo courtesy www.dailystab.com.

“Born This Way” album falls short of Lady Gaga’s best work

By Nellie Vinograd May 25, 2011

Despite promising singles like “Born This Way” and “Judas,” Lady Gaga’s latest album, “Born This Way,” ultimately stops short of being her finest work. Instead, the techno-heavy album seems...

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