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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White
The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Board of Education approves new hip-hop pilot course at Montgomery Blair
Board of Education approves new hip-hop pilot course at Montgomery Blair
By Phoebe Gordon • December 5, 2024
Caroline Freeland Urban Park reopened on Arlington Road in downtown Bethesda following a $3.3 million renovation by Montgomery County, Nov. 9. The redesigned park now features a larger playground, new equipment, swing benches and accessible pathways to make it more inviting and inclusive for visitors of all ages.
Caroline Freeland Urban Park reopens in Bethesda Row
December 4, 2024
At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, administrators introduced Walt Wisdom Time, a biweekly school-wide study hall held on Wednesdays after third period, alternating with OneWhitman.
Whitman Reacts: Walt Wisdom Time
December 4, 2024
Sports
Girls Basketball falls to Georgetown Visitation 64–55
Girls Basketball falls to Georgetown Visitation 64–55
December 22, 2024
Boys Basketball takes down Landon 58–55
Boys Basketball takes down Landon 58–55
December 22, 2024
After a season full of wild upsets and unexpected teams rising into contention, one team will win it all.
The Black & White’s 2024 college football playoff predictions
December 20, 2024
LIVE: Whitman Boys Basketball vs. Landon
LIVE: Whitman Boys Basketball vs. Landon
December 19, 2024
After a season full of wild upsets and unexpected teams rising into contention, one team will win it all.
The Black & White’s 2024 college football playoff predictions
By Leo Pelmoter • December 20, 2024
Expectations were high for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, with the new release following both the commercial and critical successes of his last five albums, including the renowned “good kid, m.A.A.d city” and “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Fortunately, Lamar did not disappoint.
“GNX”: Another hit album for Kendrick Lamar
December 20, 2024
Rising prices and an oversaturated market make it increasingly difficult to justify streaming’s domination of the entertainment industry, and streaming companies should reconsider their trajectory before losing the trust and loyalty of customers.
From cable to chaos: The broken promise of streaming services
December 19, 2024
With such a dizzying array of options, finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones can be agonizing. Luckily, The Black & White is here to make your holidays a little easier with a gift guide to find the perfect surprise for your friends, family or significant other.
The Black & White’s 2024 holiday gift guide
December 18, 2024
Feature
In the early morning hours, students, blue-collar workers and businessmen alike pass through turnstiles and flood the Metro station, ready to embark on their daily commute.
The Metro funding crisis: How students navigate D.C.’s transportation desert
By Katja Treadwell • December 6, 2024

In the early morning hours, students, blue-collar workers and businessmen alike pass through turnstiles and flood the Metro station, ready to embark on their daily commute. Every...

A crisp breeze blows through the early morning air and local residents of all ages prepare for the run ahead. The race begins, and the rhythmic sound of feet hitting the pavement fills the air.
The Bethesda Turkey Chase Charity Race returns for the 42nd time
December 1, 2024
In traditional rom-coms, a “meet-cute” refers to the moment introducing two love interests, often in a whimsical, fantastical way. However, their meet-cute for chef Almut Brühl (Florence Pugh) and cereal company representative Tobias Durand (Andrew Garfield) isn't exactly typical: Almut hits Tobias with her car.
“We Live in Time,” a devastating love story
November 19, 2024
Tyler Okonma, more commonly known as “Tyler, the Creator” released his most recent album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” Oct. 28. The album is a major breakthrough for both the artist and the industry as a whole.
Every song on Tyler, the Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA,” explained
November 15, 2024
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Opinion
Premiering on Broadway in 2003, the “Wicked” musical is the fourth-longest-running Broadway production in history. The film was based on the musical and the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire and hit theaters Nov. 22 after intense anticipation from fans. 
Defying expectations: ‘Wicked’ soars on the big screen
By Cate Cirivello • December 18, 2024
Both Republicans and Democrats have experienced this phenomenon to varying extents since the 1980s, with Donald Trump’s highly divisive election in 2016 being a major turning point.
The Jubilee problem: How social media contributes to political polarization
December 15, 2024
Since 1870, girls’ literacy levels in U.S. public schools have consistently surpassed boys’. As early as fourth grade, girls read around 100,000 more words a year than boys.
The learning gap: Why boys are falling behind in classrooms
December 13, 2024
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November 14, 2024