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Video essays are a growing trend in college applications
As juniors prepare for a rigorous season of college applications, they sign up for their College Board accounts, naviance accounts-and YouTube accounts?
New school lunch initiative will remove unhealthy snacks
Favorites like Doritos and Little Debbie snacks may soon be disappearing from cafeteria shelves. Photo by Jessica Littman.
For those who’ve been skirting the cafeteria’s nutrition guidelines by stocking up on brownies and chips, listen up–favorites like french fries may soon disappear from under the heat lamps. Michelle Obama and her “Let’s Move” initiative promote revitalization of school lunches.
Massive gym floor repairs affect sports teams
The gym floors at Whitman buckled after recent flooding. Repairs, which are expected to take several weeks, will not begin for at least two months. Photo by Sara Allen.
Any athlete or sports fan realizes what a difference playing at home can make. Whether it’s the screams and yells that intimidate the opposing team or the silence and moving fingers during basketball foul shots, every team wants the chance to play in front of their home fans. Unfortunately, for many Whitman teams, this will not be a possibility this year.
Is your exam made by the county or teacher?
Photo courtesy of Knight News.
For the ever over-achieving Whitman student, exam week is always a time of stress and the nightmare of being unprepared can haunt many students’ dreams. Some students are consoled by the fact that most county exams are straightforward and easy, but find themselves nervously questioning whether their class has a county final exam or a teacher-made one.
Below, you will find a guide to which exam is associated with each academic course.
Q & A with Copenhagen climate change participants
Diplomats gathered from around the world to discuss climate change. Photo courtesy of mygreentreasure.com.
Thousands of people gathered together in Copenhagen in December to talk about an issue that has sparked debate throughout the entire world: climate change. These talks seem mysterious and unknown to many Whitman students, so the Black & White set out to give students a closer look. Allison Nordberg, the administrative assistant to the President’s office and director of special events at the United Nations Foundation provided an up and close view of the hundreds of events organized by the U.N. throughout the December weeks, while Scott Stone, a local environmental attorney, gave us an insider’s look into what actually went on behind the conference’s closed doors.
Tiger Woods loses stellar reputation
Woods' image as the perfect family man has changed with his statement about "transgressions." Photo courtesy of wireimage.com.
Tiger Woods. A week ago, this name was associated with stellar golf skills and worldwide fame. Now, it’s synonymous with scandal and betrayal. This isn’t the media’s fault; it’s not his wife’s fault; it’s Woods’ fault. In the past few weeks, Tiger Woods has really messed up.
New MLA rules change citation method
Amy M. Kleppner’s “Research Paper Procedure: High School” is a necessity for any English student. Each year, students consult their manuals for citation guidelines, ensuring that they don’t accidently plagiarize.