If you have been looking for a book to read that is pure comedy and engaging, look no further than Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime." Although it is four years old, it is still relevant to this day. You will find yourself experiencing a wide range of emotions from happiness to sadness.  Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, producer, writer, political commentator, and...

Imagine this: you are sitting at home with your family watching the news just like every other night, when suddenly you see some familiar faces. These are the faces of Jassmaray Johnson, Jalesha Johnson, Matthew Bruce, Tiana Warner, and LaShon Winfield. What are they doing? Leading the fight for the Des Moines Black Liberation Movement. Together. Bravely and Passionately. So, what is so familiar about...

Our society has a set of ideas about how we expect men and women to dress, behave, and present themselves. According to plannedparenthood.com, “A stereotype is a widely accepted judgement or bias about a person or a group even though it is overly simplified and not always accurate.” Gender roles play a huge part in stereotypes. But what even is a gender role? It is how society expects us to act,...

Over 1,000 girls learning to properly lift, having access to the weight room and most importantly, learning to love themselves. This is the Women’s Barbell Classic’s goal, by the year 2025. It will be accomplished through The Barbell Club. The Women’s Barbell Classic is an organization and also a push/pull lifting meet. The WBC is co-founded by Annie Brees and Abbie Mork. They developed a six...

Wendy Murillo Camarena has the biggest and brightest smile, when you see her you can't help but smile right back at her. She's a Senior at East. She's a Science Bound Student and a former soccer player for East. Murillo Camarena loves horses and has a big passion for soccer. She started playing soccer at a really young age, playing since her freshman year for East. Let's get to know more about Murrillo...