Opinion – Railer News

Millennials take action against social injustice

Gracie Hammond, Newtonian Content Editor

February 23, 2018

Filed under Opinion

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 sensitive. Last Halloween I even saw a “Triggered Millennial” costume which consisted of wrapping bubble wrap around the...

Developing personal opinions essential

Caroline Barger, Newtonian Features Editor

February 23, 2018

Filed under Opinion

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 on what they think is best. But what influences people to adopt the beliefs that they possess? Children grow up observing the views...

Transitioning to zero waste lifestyle beneficial

Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor

February 23, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

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 Agency the average American makes 4.5 pounds of trash per day. That adds up to 254 million tons of trash in a year. Not only...

Advanced Placement offerings should expand

Erik Brown, Newtonian Guest Columnist

February 2, 2018

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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, shined down when NHS became the only school in Kansas to be placed on the Advanced Placement (AP) National Honor Roll for consecutive...

“I, Tonya” presents pro-violence message

Payton Fenwick, Newtonian Asst. Editor-in-Chief

February 2, 2018

Filed under Opinion

Violence has been an issue around the world for years. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The National Institute of Justice, nearly 25% of women experience at least one physical assault during adulthood. While there have been movements against violence, there will be no change...

Administration limits student section

Skylar Botterwick, Newtonian Guest Columnist

February 2, 2018

Filed under Opinion

As basketball season has progressed, it has become more apparent that the student section has lost its intensity when it comes to hyping up the teams. Of course the point of a student section during games is to create not only a distraction for the opposing team but to hype everyone up by being loud,...

H&M advertisement aftermath harmful

Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor

February 2, 2018

Filed under Opinion

Recently, the Swedish company H&M created controversy which flooded the news feeds of every major news outlet and social media site when it advertised a sweatshirt with the phrase “Coolest monkey in the jungle” printed across it on a five-year-old African American model. The brand’s distasteful...

Paul’s disrespectful behavior should be acknowledged, deserves greater consequences

Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Features Editor

January 11, 2018

Filed under Opinion

On July 1, 2016, at the age of 13, I embarked on a 14 hour flight across the Pacific Ocean, and landed in the Tokyo Narita Airport. I spent my time in Japan working hard to understand and appreciate their loving, forgiving, respectful culture. As a 13-year-old, I made mistakes. I forgot to say thank...

Sexual harassment must be recognized

Faye Smith, Newtonian News and Sports Feature Editor

December 19, 2017

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

During the first week in October, Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood producer of many big name films, was exposed for decades worth of sexual harassment of many celebrities involved with his work. As one allegation after another came to the surface, the number of sexual assault victims who found the courage...

Ignoring gun violence not a solution

Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor

December 19, 2017

Filed under Opinion

This year alone, there have been 406 mass shootings in America and the number is increasing. The deadliest of these being the Las Vegas shooting on Oct. 1 where 59 people died and 441 were injured, according to the Mass Shooting Tracker (MST). For many of those around us, gun violence hits close to home,...

Federal birth control rollback harmful

Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor

November 17, 2017

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

The Trump administration recently took the first steps in expanding the rights of employers to be able to deny certain rights based on religious freedoms of the employer, according to the New York Times. This is being done through two actions in the Department of Human Health and Services (DHHS) and...

Boy Scouts becomes gender-inclusive

Colin Potluri, Guest Columnist

November 17, 2017

Filed under Opinion

When I was in seventh grade, I joined Boy Scouts with the intent to have fun and learn how to be a leader. In the past five years, I have achieved that. As a scout, I want everyone to have the same opportunities of growth and development, but I do not believe the only just-for-boys organization should...