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
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
Filed under Opinion
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
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
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...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
September 22, 2018
On the first day of Spanish club, members held an election for President and Vice President for the club by writing the name of who they wanted to win on a piece of paper,...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
September 21, 2018
The junior varsity soccer team suffers a defeat from Eisenhower with a 0-1 loss. On Thursday, Sept. 20 The Railers fell against the Tigers after hosting on Fisher Field....
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
September 21, 2018
On Sept. 14, students in PE II took a bus to Centennial Park to play disc golf. The trip was part of the the frisbee unit. Throughout the unit, students practice different...
Atlanta Lopez, Railroader Marketing Team
September 21, 2018
On Sept.11, both varsity and JV cheerleaders led the Little Railers (formerly named the Warrior cheerleaders) for a night full of practice in Willis Gym as part of their annual...
September 21, 2018
The varsity football team played Derby on September 14, at Fischer Field. The score at the end of the game was 55-7 with a loss for the Railers. Despite the score throughout...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
September 21, 2018
The volleyball team played Salina South and Haysville-Campus in a triangular on Sept. 11 at Ravenscroft Gym. Winning both matches in two sets against Salina South 25-12, 25-20...
Ben Schmidt, Railroader Staffer
September 21, 2018
The JV football team played at Haysville against Campus on Sept. 10. They lost 34-0. While the team still looks for their first win, players are still looking at the positives. “I...
Asha Regier, Staffer
September 21, 2018
The kickoff of 1st clubs took place on September 7th during seminar. Students came together to share their interests in many different clubs such as ultimate frisbee, spanish...
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
September 21, 2018
The varsity boys soccer team improved to 2-5 after hosting Andover at Fischer Field on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Scoring all 4 of their goals before the half, the Railers held the...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
September 21, 2018
On September 14, the varsity football team took on Derby at the third home game of the year. Many students came to support the team with the USA theme. Students dressed up...