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March 16, 2018
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Asst. Arts & Culture Editor - Features
February 28, 2018
Ben Crump, Newtonian Online Sports Manager - Features
February 23, 2018
Ben Crump, Newtonian Online Sports Manager - Opinion
February 23, 2018
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor - Features
February 12, 2018
Taylor Tasaka, Reporter - Sports
January 29, 2018
Meya Green, Reporter - Breaking News
January 17, 2018
Lauren Mitchell, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
District survey reveals community concern Students weigh in on issues, give district ratings
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor
March 16, 2018
In January 2018, the USD 373 school board conducted a survey in an attempt to discover the reason that the 2017 school bond failed. The survey was sent out over the phone to 400 random heads of households who voted in the bond election. An additional online survey was made available for community members on the district’s website. “As the bond was defeated, we wanted to understand the various reasons why. There were many thoughts of what that...
Students, staff attend anti-oppression training
Caroline Barger, Newtonian Arts & Culture Editor
March 16, 2018
Teachers and students attended the Anti-Oppression Training led by Roots of Justice on March 12. Everyone taking part in the training wanted to gain understanding and have a better perspective on racism by the end of the day. “All of us think that we are not racist, and there are so many hidden ways of being racist, so many things in the culture and in the community that you do not even realize,” German teacher Nan Bergen said. “I think...
Students to complete ALICE response training
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Asst. Arts & Culture Editor
March 16, 2018
In the spring of last school year, teachers were trained in ALICE, an active shooter response training. After spending a year making sure that all staff including substitutes, ETC and maintenance were trained, the district is beginning to extend the training...
Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor
March 16, 2018
Following a six year tradition, eight high school students participated in Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts’ student choreography concert on March 12. Sophomore...
Taylor Tasaka, Newtonian Reporter
March 16, 2018
Kari Sauerwein Most students use the library without a passing thought, whether it be checking out books for leisure or reserving a book for a project. However, few k...
Payton Fenwick, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2018
Following the devastating Feb. 14 shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, there is currently a nationwide call to social and political reform. Among these was the...
Ben Crump, Newtonian Online Sports Manager
February 28, 2018
As the state president of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), senior Linda Moyo has many responsibilities. Moyo, along with 220 other students from across Kansas, visited sta...
Gracie Hammond, Newtonian Content Editor
These days it almost seems as though it is a crime to care. If you stand up to someone or call them out for being out of line, you are instantly labeled as triggered and overly...
Caroline Barger, Newtonian Features Editor
Today in society there is a lot of controversy between people regarding what they believe. Whether it be about religious or political views, everyone has their own thoughts...
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor
Think about how much trash you make in a day. All the plastic bags, tissues, plastic water bottles and the packaging on your food. According to the US Environmental Protection...
Erik Brown, Newtonian Guest Columnist
It is an unfortunate reality that Newton High School does not always have a positive reputation circulating around the mentioning of its name. A glimmer of light, however,...
Molly Stahl, Guest J1 Photographer
April 20, 2018
JV Softball takes on Salina Central Mustangs on April 10, 2018.
Medora LaRose, Guest J1 Photographer
April 20, 2018
Varsity tennis hosts on April 5 at Newton High School.
Ben Crump, Online Sports Manager
April 3, 2018
The Railer girls soccer team was looking to continue rolling from a third place finish in the McPherson tournament last week, looking for a win against the Andover Trojans...
Meya Green, Newtonian Reporter
March 16, 2018
The girls track team has gotten a necessary amount of attention for their success in recent years and now that the track season is coming up, there are high hopes and standards...
Gracie Hammond, Newtonian Content and Photo Editor
March 16, 2018
With an over $290 million opening week, “Black Panther” made waves in the cinematic world. The movie’s opening followed the footsteps of many of Marvel’s previous...
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Asst. Arts & Culture Editor
February 2, 2018
“I believe that we have found other forms of life and that the government is hiding it. I feel like the government is really shady and they have a big place where nobody knows wh...
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor
February 2, 2018
While most high schoolers have jobs at fast food restaurants or bending sheet metal, sophomore Fletcher Hummingbird works from his computer. He sells streetwear, a style of...
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Arts & Culture Editor
December 19, 2017
Buying and selling stock is not something that most high schoolers have much experience in. For seniors Warren Dietz and Creighton LaRose, tracking the investments they have...
Molly Stahl, Guest J1 Photographer
April 20, 2018
Medora LaRose, Guest J1 Photographer
April 20, 2018
Hailey Webb, Guest J1 Photographer
April 20, 2018
Students perform during seminar on Monday, April 24 in the auditorium.
Spring sport athletes share their goals for the season.