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

The Black & White

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

The Black & White

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

The Black & White

The Birth of a Nation: story of slavery revolt is flawed but striking

“The Birth of a Nation”: story of slavery revolt is flawed but striking

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer October 23, 2016

"The Birth of a Nation" welcomed controversy from the beginning, as it shares its name with a silent film from 1915. The older version of "Birth of a Nation," set during and after the Civil War, used...

Queen of Katwe: an inspiring tale of a real-life champion

“Queen of Katwe”: an inspiring tale of a real-life champion

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer October 7, 2016

Every young girl should take the time to see "Queen of Katwe," the true story of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi. Not only is it a heartwarming and colorful story of a girl finding success despite...

(Left) Ryan Potter at the end of the video featuring himself as Robin.

Ryan Potter is the Robin we need and deserve

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer October 6, 2016

It's no secret to anyone who is fan of Ryan Potter, formerly of Nickelodeon's "Supah Ninjas" and the voice of Hiro Hamada in "Big Hero 6," that he has been interested in the role of Tim Drake, also known...

Senior Austin Nichol plays football wearing jersey number 57. The jersey number belonged to Hank Evans, a friend of Nichols.

Student honors friend through football

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer September 7, 2016

A number can mean anything. For the football team and Austin Nichol '17, the number 57 means honoring a friend. Nichol is the longtime friend and teammate of Hank Evans who passed away in 2014, and Nichol...

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“The Lobster”: a beautiful and bizarre work of art

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer July 6, 2016

Yorgos Lanthimos is a director who is good at making moments that affect you and stick with you. The Greek-born filmmaker's previous film "Dogtooth," about parents who keep their grown children within...

Captain America: Civil War - a superhero face-off for the ages

“Captain America: Civil War” – a superhero face-off for the ages

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer May 20, 2016

This review will mention some plot details, so watch out if you don't want to be spoiled. I have great affection for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the fact that the whole thing is a corporate...

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