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

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“La La Land,” a whimsical tribute to the Hollywood dream

Brooke Willis, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Musicals made me a romantic. Chances are, you're going to fall and fall hard for Damien Chazelles newest film La La Land. Winning seven golden globes, 11 baftas, and winner of the 89th Academy Awards...

07-Ghost, a mediocre manga

“07-Ghost,” a mediocre manga

Shabana Gupta, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

From the very start, "07-Ghost" is an extremely fast-paced manga. It runs through the first chapter, introducing the main character Teito Klein, his past, and the main antagonist in one fell swoop. Before...

Krunkwich: Southeast Asian Comfort Food

Krunkwich: Southeast Asian Comfort Food

Sophie Cordaro, Staff Writer January 23, 2017

Krunkwich Ramen House is a small and colorful restaurant located on 2721 Ingersoll Ave. in downtown Des Moines. This restaurant specializes in ramen, vietnamese-style bahn mi sandwiches, and Korean cuisine....

Trolls was surprisingly good

“Trolls” was surprisingly good

Kennedy Stone, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

I'll be honest. The original troll toys creeped me out a bit and they made me want to throw them out the window rather than play with them or collect them. So imagine my lack of enthusiasm when I heard...

The Birth of a Nation: story of slavery revolt is flawed but striking

“The Birth of a Nation”: story of slavery revolt is flawed but striking

Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer October 23, 2016

"The Birth of a Nation" welcomed controversy from the beginning, as it shares its name with a silent film from 1915. The older version of "Birth of a Nation," set during and after the Civil War, used...

Drug Dealer

Drug Dealer

Bryce Schulte, Online Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2016

Macklemore, who was made famous for his hit song "Thrift Shop," dropped a new single "Drug Dealer" featuring Ariana DeBoo Oct. 11. I'm not normally a big fan of rap, but Macklemore's anthem against...

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