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

Unicorn frappuccino is a waste of money

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...

Better representation crucial to history curriculum

Better representation crucial to history curriculum

Andrew Maresca, Staff Writer April 25, 2017

From a young age it is taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. In elementary school you learn that he was on a mission to find gold. Finally, in high school you find out that he burnt down...

Grades dont define you

Grades don’t define you

Angela Cai, Feature Editor April 24, 2017

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...

Pros and problems of partner tests

Pros and problems of partner tests

Mackenzie Beck, Staff Writer April 24, 2017

In the last couple years, collaborative and group tests have gained popularity among high school teachers. Instead of students taking their own tests or quizzes, teachers are producing the option of collaborating with...

Boy Scouts get progressive

Boy Scouts get progressive

Matthew Dolde, Guest Writer April 14, 2017

As an Eagle Scout I’ve been in Boy Scouts for quite awhile, and throughout that time my image of what boy scouts look like hasn't changed.  My image is an old white guy with shorts pulled up too high....

Sam Flodin ‘17 holds up a sign that reads, “We said never again, we meant it.” Flodin participated in a protest against the travel ban, an executive order by 
President Trump.

Protest for the repressed

Andrew Maresca, Staff Writer April 3, 2017

My first protest started with me writing on a piece of poster board as I ran to catch up with the crowd walking through downtown Des Moines. After I jerked my way into the herd of people marching, holding...

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