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

Avengers: Age of Ultron: a satisfying sequel

“Avengers: Age of Ultron”: a satisfying sequel

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer May 18, 2015

Warning: May contain spoilers! As I mentioned in my "Daredevil" review, I love superheroes. I also love dark stories rather than colorful, made-for-kids things. Luckily, "Age of Ultron" pandered...

The Lion King musical is in Des Moines at the Civic Center April 28-May 17.

“The Lion King” wows visually, not musically

Hannah Crooks, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

The last time I saw "The Lion King" at the Civic Center, I was 12-years-old. I thought it was the most amazing show I’d ever seen, even though a tall, elderly man had sat directly in front of me, blocking...

Furious 7 offers entertainment, action

“Furious 7” offers entertainment, action

Jake Dalbey, Staff Writer April 28, 2015

"Furious 7" is a movie that I can't persuade anyone to really see, you either understand the formula and enjoy what it offers or can't let the series many flaws fade from memory. If you need a review to...

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock.

“Marvel’s Daredevil”: a new breed of hero

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer April 20, 2015

I have been a fan of superhero stories since I was six years old, when my dad took me to see "Fantastic Four." I have always had a special place in my heart for caped crusaders who do what's right and...

50 shades of masochism: the twisted Twilight

50 shades of masochism: the twisted “Twilight”

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief March 6, 2015

On Valentine's Day, some strange part of me felt compelled to see the highly-hyped movie, "50 Shades of Grey." I went to the movie theater and witness hundreds of seemingly eager couples on their dates...

Brick + Mortars performed their album Bangs Feb. 24 at Woolys.

Brick + Mortar wonderfully combine genres

Natalie Larimer, Online Sub-Editor February 27, 2015

I had the opportunity to go see my favorite band, Motion City Soundtrack, in concert Feb. 24. The whole concert experience was amazing for many different reasons, but one of them was that Brick + Mortar...

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