Do you find yourself looking forward to taking a nap or promising yourself that tonight you will try to get to bed earlier? The recommended amount of sleep for teens ages 14-17 years old is eight to ten...

Another year, another successful Safe Halloween for Walt Whitman High School! With a much larger staff to help out this year, Safe Halloween 2017 was an amazing experience for everyone in attendance.   Safe...

     The Science Research Program is one of the most incredible opportunities available to Whitman students. It is a place where one is surrounded by peers who have similar interests and share a common...

     On Thursday, October 26th, juniors and seniors took to the field for Walt Whitman’s annual Powder Puff football game. A Whitman tradition, Powder Puff draws out school spirit and healthy competition....

In just two weeks, Long Island will experience tremors from the what’s sure to become the event of the year. The Wolves of Wall Street Scavenger Hunt, of course! On November 5th, from 11 am to 2 pm,...

The new Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why” has brought up the need for discussion in the teenage and adult communities. If you are one of the many who have watched this empowering, yet controversial...

With the trip to Reykjavik, Iceland approaching, students are getting more and more excited to visit the frigid wonderland. Students and faculty will be flying to Iceland’s beautiful capital on April...

Since the very first communities have been established by humans, societies have formed their own ideologies and culture. From the social pyramid of Egypt, the Indian caste system, and the hierarchical...

The topic of Common Core standards has been a prominent issue in schools all across America since it was introduced. Many students, no matter how young they may be, have had to use this approach to solving...

After the countless racist accusations directed at the 2016 Oscars, this year’s annual awards night was certainly a hot topic. Many movies that showcased people of color, as well as the actors and actresses...

With the Trump presidency now in full gear, many of Trump’s cabinet picks have been confirmed by the Senate. However, President Trump’s cabinet picks have raised many controversies. One major controversy...

The Trump presidency is just beginning to take shape as more than a month has passed by since January 20, 2017. There have been many developments and controversies surrounding the new administration. Recently,...