Dream, dare, do
Kathryn Ikeda, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2017
Filed under Opinion
It took me ages to write this, mostly because I didn't know what to say. How do you encapsulate a life-changing experience? For five days over the summer, I attended the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, which brings 51 rising seniors (one from each state and D.C.) to the nation’s...
Art: Anyone Can Do It.
Sarah Nelson, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Creative Differences, Opinion
Art isn't about skill level. Think about some artwork you appreciate. Do you enjoy their work because they can paint a tree well or make a proportionate face? Probably not, I'm guessing they evoke some sort of emotional response that makes you think or feel something. Creativity does flourish under expertise,...
Dear Teachers, Please Stop Shaking My Hand
Grace Ballesteros, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
Along with the grand opening of our new school faculty has decided to change the atmosphere in which we learn. Teachers and administration want to give us a warm welcome every morning by greeting each and every one of us with a smile and, much to the student's dismay, a handshake. Since the first...
Kids need to shape up or shut up
Kennedy Stone, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
Before school began in August, the teachers participated in a training called "Capturing Kids' Hearts", that would hopefully make the school environment more welcoming. They met from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in small groups to get to know each other and learn how to interact with students on a more personal...
Unicorn frappuccino is a waste of money
Bryce Schulte, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
Before the Unicorn frappe was released, people like myself were excited to see it in stores. When it made its debut, there were many mixed reviews. Some like it, but the people with taste buds that actually work will tell anyone the Unicorn frappe is quite frankly disgusting. There's a few reasons...
Grades don’t define you
Angela Cai, Feature Editor
April 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
With AP exams and finals approaching in the near distance, grades are about to be on the minds of many students. Grades are often a significant cause of stress. “I honestly have about 3 anxiety attacks each week because of my grades,” McKenzie Jackson ‘19 said. “At least once a month I’ll get y...
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Wrestlers going to UNI Dome
Rachel Vaughan, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017 • No Comments
Noah Rogers, '17 will be competing in Cedar Falls at the Preseason Nationals tournament on Oct. 28. The...
Cross country teams almost sweep at Fort Dodge
October 17, 2017
Both of the cross country teams won their varsity races with the boys also winning the JV race with the...
Johnston teams shine at Heartland Cross Country meet
October 9, 2017
The Johnston cross country teams competed in the Heartland Classic cross country invitational on Sept. 1...
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Arts & Entertainment
Classroom of the Elite: One of the best school anime
Shabana Gupta, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
Despite all of the amazing school-based anime I've seen, none of them compare to Classroom of the Elite in intensity. This is the only one that I've found that focuses on...
“My Little Pony” – A fun and heartwarming film
October 18, 2017
If you are reading this story, you can only be one of four people. A brony/pegasister, a judgemental...
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Humans of JHS
Humans of JHS
Inspired by Brandon Stanton's "Humans of New York," Humans of JHS serves as a look into students' lives. Students are chosen at random to prevent any bias in reporting.
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