Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

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Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

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Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

The Black & White

1/1800: Davis Cope
1/1800: Davis Cope
Ena Basic, Staff Writer

From sophomores to seniors, one student was randomly selected to tell their story.  Most people spend their evenings out with friends or...

Mitch Driscoll uses a forehand shot to return the ball during Boys Substate
Game, Set, Mitch
John Kirkpatrick, Sports Editor

The afternoon sun shines down on the purple concrete of the tennis courts. The sound of rackets hitting tennis balls echoes behind the bleachers...

The Willow Project
The Willow Project
John Kirkpatrick

Overview: The Biden Administration has approved ConocoPhillips, an oil company, drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska’s Northern...

Nyle Beganovic 25
1-1800 Nyle Beganovic
Sidny Pohlman, Staff Writer

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows and incorporates a wide variety of fighting techniques. It allows skills...

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Mitch Driscoll uses a forehand shot to return the ball during Boys Substate
Game, Set, Mitch
John Kirkpatrick, Sports Editor

The afternoon sun shines down on the purple concrete of the tennis courts. The sound of rackets hitting tennis balls echoes behind the bleachers...

Drake Relays Results
Drake Relays Results
Theron Luett, Editor-In-Chief

The annual Drake Relays event took place from Thursday April 28- Saturday, April 30, 2023, hosting high school and college athletes from across...

Photo by: Julia Merrit
Athlete Hall of Fame: Peyton Williams
John Kirkpatrick, Sports Editor

  If you take a walk along the indoor track in the JHS gym, the words Hall of Fame in purple and gold stand out amongst the slate gray...

iPad Update
iPad Update
Shane Smith, Staff Writer

With the start of the 2023-24 school year, there have been several changes happening at JHS. One of these changes is new iPads for the students. The...

S.F. 496: Parents’ Rights Over Students’ Well-Being and Education
S.F. 496: Parents’ Rights Over Students’ Well-Being and Education
Sam McAlister, Staff Writer

Imagine a society where every child is educated purely on what their parents want them to learn. This society would entirely consist of close-minded...

Atlas Nguyen ‘23 listens to speakers at the ‘We Say Gay’ rally March 8, 2023.
Our Liberties We Prize, Our Rights We Will Maintain
Theron Luett

Transgender lives are suffering across the nation due to a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ bills currently being introduced by lawmakers. On March 22, 2023...

Riley Reads RomComs
Riley Reads RomComs
Riley Babel, Copy Editor • September 14, 2023

She Drives Me Crazy–Kelly Quindlen: This book drove me crazy.  The Love Hypothesis–Ali Hazelwood: Not that long ago, in a galaxy not...

All Boys Arent Blue: by George M. Johnson
Riley Reads Banned Books
Riley Babel, Social Media Editor • April 27, 2023

In 2021, 1,597 books were targeted for challenges and bans, setting a new record for the U.S. In 2022, there were even more. The act of banning...

Cupids Curse
Cupids Curse
Anna Catlett, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023

Valentine's day is dedicated to showing admiration for your loved ones. At least, that is what it is supposed to be, but for many reasons, this...

Allison Christensen
Allison Christensen
Editor-in-Chief

Allie Christensen is in her 3rd year of newspaper and is currently the editor-in-chief. In her freetime, Allie enjoys playing tennis, playing pickleball, and binge watching her comfort shows.

Dory Holms
Dory Holms
Print Editor

Dory Holms is a junior in her second year of newspaper, and is currently the Print Editor. When she isn’t busy with school, work, or Irish Dance you can find her binge watching The Office for the 100th...

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