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

Police blocked off the road in front of Lululemon Athletica with crime scene tape. Photo taken by Melissa Kantor.

Police continue to investigate Bethesda murder, neighboring stores crack down on safety

By Stephanie Franklin March 13, 2011
In a news conference March 14, police announced a $136,000 reward for any information about the murder of one woman and sexual assault of another in Lululemon Athletica March 11.

County Council may replace Pepco as primary energy provider

By Stephanie Franklin March 3, 2011

Pepco may soon cease to be the primary energy provider in Montgomery County. After the recent snowstorm left over 180,000 Maryland Pepco customers without power for days, the Montgomery County Council...

First section of ICC opens to traffic

By Stephanie Franklin February 23, 2011

After over three years of construction, the first part of the Inter-County-Connector opened at 6 a.m. this morning.  The 7.2 mile highway, which connects I-270 in Montgomery County and MD-97 in Prince...

Youre running from the law now, children. Step carefully. Image via www.orlandorealestateflorida.com.

Bill addresses elementary school truancy

By Stephanie Franklin February 16, 2011

Whether it’s senioritis, skipping an unwanted test or just a "mental health day," high school students are notorious for cutting class. But now, Maryland delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez is proposing...

SGA sells wristbands, collects donations for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

By Stephanie Franklin February 15, 2011

The SGA is selling “Tim and Marcela’s Team” wristbands and collecting money for “Pennies for Patients” as part of its fundraising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students...

New Year’s resolutions fall flat come spring

By Stephanie Franklin February 14, 2011

It’s that time of year again. Homework is actually finished. Houses look cleaner. Self-help books disappear from bookstore shelves. And just like every other January and February, gym membership spikes...

Bethesda Magazine commends Whitman in special issue

By Stephanie Franklin January 6, 2011

Whitman won four categories of Bethesda Magazine’s “2011 Best of” issue, which ranks top restaurants, doctors, schools and other services in the region, as voted by the magazine’s readers. The...

Police search for two women responsible for local credit theft

By Stephanie Franklin January 5, 2011

Two women stole credit cards from employees at local schools and a church at least eight times from September to December. Although Whitman wasn’t targeted, thefts occurred at nearby locations such as...

Not ready for biology? No matter!

By Stephanie Franklin January 4, 2011
Almost all freshmen will have to take biology next year because the science department will stop offering the matter and energy class.

Shakespeare club cancels production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By Stephanie Franklin December 21, 2010

The Shakespeare club’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will no longer take place, as the show’s director, senior Lucas Kornexl, decided to cancel the production after a series of incidents with...

Local synagogue denies Muslim request for space after controversy, friendly relations continue

By Stephanie Franklin December 20, 2010
The board of a local Jewish congregation voted last month to deny a Muslim group’s request to rent its facilities for prayer services. The decision has led both groups to renew efforts at communication and harmony.

Final News Literacy forum focuses on former White House press secretaries

By Stephanie Franklin November 8, 2010

Former White House press secretaries Michael McCurry and Dana Perino discussed journalism, politics and their professions in “Briefing the Press: A Democratic and Republican White House Press Secretary...

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