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

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

The Black & White

Peacemaker is actually a big deal

“Peacemaker” is actually a big deal

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor December 9, 2014

I hate writing things about myself and my accomplishments, but this isn’t just about me. Last year’s newspaper staff won a Pacemaker award (not Peacemaker, as mentioned in the assembly), which is like...

Feminazi is not okay

“Feminazi” is not okay

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor December 2, 2014

During 8th hour on Dec. 1, I read “Misunderstood," a letter to the editor about feminism by senior Luke Johnson that was posted on the Black and White online site. Johnson so politely described feminists...

Who should pay on a date?

Who should pay on a date?

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor November 25, 2014

In the social world, which I admit I have limited experience with, there is a stereotype that claims that guys should always pay for dates. But should they? No, it should not always be the guy. Either...

Give us hats or give us death

Give us hats or give us death

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor November 18, 2014

Okay, maybe death is an exaggeration, but I believe that hats should be allowed in our school. For one, do you really think there are that many gangs in Johnston, Iowa that have hats specific to their...

Attention span shorter than a goldfish

Attention span shorter than a goldfish

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor November 12, 2014

Attention span is a small thing we don't really mention too much, but it can affect our lives deeply. I for one, have a very short attention span (unless we're talking chemistry). I'd like to dive into...

Best books on my shelf

Best books on my shelf

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor November 4, 2014

I love books. I'm a definite story teller and story collector. Anything, from movies to TV to the back of cereal boxes, I will absorb myself into the story and that will effect my mindset for that day....

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