Ashlyn Swain

Expectations rise as mini band camp approaches

February 22, 2019

Ashlyn Swain | staff writer This April, the Johnson Band will kick off their head start to the marching season with a mini band camp. Throughout the season, competitions often leave students breathless, thei...

The noise in the B-Wing increases, so do complaints from teachers

Ashlyn Swain

February 15, 2019

Features

by Ashlyn Swain | staff writer The clock ticks, the metronome beeps, the valves of the euphonium click. Freshman Katie Rheney practices her etude for her second hour straight, cleaning up the technique and m...

A new hot spot for a chill season

Ashlyn Swain

January 3, 2019

News

Ashlyn Swain | staff writer A new store has come to the beloved North Star mall and it does not disappoint. It's called “Attic Salts” and the setup of the store reminded me somewhat of a cozy ma and pa shop ...

All I want for Christmas is to pass finals

Ashlyn Swain

December 13, 2018

Campus News, News

by Ashlyn Swain| Staff writer ‘Twas the night before finals when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… Except for junior Jacob Quintero, who was cramming every bit of informat...

Better “L”uck next time

Ashlyn Swain

December 7, 2018

Features

by Ashlyn Swain| staff writer After practicing for hours and hours on the Tejeda parking lot with laundry bins setting up a course across the pavement, senior Connor Sorenson finally decides to go home. He ...

Maybe college doesn’t have to be so hard

Ashlyn Swain

November 12, 2018

Opinion, Staff Editorials

As the end of the first semester starts to come to a close, many students are searching for ways to find affordable living at dream college (that they will hopefully get into). But never fear! College Life, an ...

You can clearly make this work: How to decorate your clear backpack

Ashlyn Swain

September 25, 2018

Campus News, Fashion, Features

ashlyn swain| staff writer Scrolling through Amazon, junior Katelynne Corey was met with her dream backpack; the gray edition of the original black Jon Heart backpacks. The picture stayed on the screen for a...

APs start random searches with metal detecting wands

Prepping for the AP exam

DECA student becomes Johnson’s first district officer

Expectations rise as mini band camp approaches

Baseball season begins with tryouts done, tournaments approaching

Softball season starts up again

Athletes start signing to play in college

Johnson Cheer UIL champions for the fourth time in a row

The newest battle royale is a legend

Top ten places to get Marvel merchandise for the upcoming films

Metro Exodus is a gem in the 2019 gaming year

Weird things to see and do at the rodeo

Why Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is the staple of superhero movies

Is social media healthy?

What to do when Single on Valentines Day

The Battle for the Digital Crown

JAG TV for February 6, 2019

JAG TV for January 30, 2019

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Expectations rise as mini band camp approaches

The noise in the B-Wing increases, so do complaints from teachers

A new hot spot for a chill season

All I want for Christmas is to pass finals

Better “L”uck next time

Maybe college doesn’t have to be so hard

You can clearly make this work: How to decorate your clear backpack

Is social media healthy?

APs start random searches with metal detecting wands

Top ten places to get Marvel merchandise for the upcoming films

Why Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy is the staple of superhero movies

Prepping for the AP exam

Author Ashlyn Swain