Do schools offer alternative essays?
Ben Pegg, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Filed under Opinion
For the most part, I have had alternatives and/or extended deadlines due to Cerebral Palsy. The question was posed; "Do schools offer alternative essays?" I was surprised to find that for the most part the answer is no, but can change on a case by case basis depending on the class, usually English an...
The Parking Lot Should Not Be An Ice Rink
Ben Williams, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Winter weather has arrived with a vengeance, and with it has come snow and ice covered roads. The city of Johnston is relatively good about getting the streets cleared in a reasonable amount of time, but this does not hold true to the high school. The school itself is responsible for clearing the...
I Started a Political Revolution
Charlie Pattinson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Hat Trick, Opinion, Showcase
On an average Tuesday, during my second period health class, I heard something shocking and disturbing. Coolmathgames.com had been blocked throughout the Johnston Community School District. My heart dropped. This was a travesty. One of the most enjoyable things about school had been swept from under th...
Spotify vs Apple Music
Jenna Olson, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019
Filed under Opinion
There are many important debates in the world: books or movies, "Star Wars" or "Star Trek", and is the dress black and blue or white and gold. There is one debate that tops them all: is Apple Music better than Spotify? One of the biggest differences between the two is the fact that there is a free version of Spotify...
30 Seconds Late, Marked Tardy
Erina Lee, Staff Writer
December 31, 2018
On September 24, I woke up at 7:15AM, 30 minutes later than when I was supposed to get up. I started panicking and quickly began getting ready for school. I had 30 minutes to get to first period on time with half the amount of time I usually take to get ready, so it was going to be a close call. I got re...
Marine Corps Vs The Army
Connor Tomlinson, Staff Writer
December 31, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The school year is coming to the end of the first semester and the class of 2019 is closer to graduation, along with the juniors and sophomores moving up in their high school career. These students have to decide what they are going to do after high school, and one option students have is enlisting into...
