International lack of knowledge about vulvas hurts women
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Content Editor
May 20, 2019
Lady bits, hoo ha, vaj-j, vag. The bringer of life, controller of cycles, the DESTROYER OF WORLDS: the vagina. But how could the vagina be the destroyer of worlds? Let us take a trip down memory lane, you may remember a movie coming out in 2008 called Teeth. This story flirts with the age-old folk tale vagina dentata ...
Alabama abortion sanction implemented
Benton Dreasher, Reporter
May 16, 2019
In the past few months, the contentious topic of abortion has somewhat been placed on the backburner, but has once again come to light as Alabama state legislators passed a pro-life favoring bill on May 14, 2019. Republican Alabama governor, Kay Ivey, signed the bill on May 15, 2019, enacting it into ...
Participation in activities creates families
Marco Aramburu, Newtonian Reporter
May 13, 2019
From the beginning of childhood, we were always told to shoot for the moon. I came into high school not knowing where exactly I fit in or what I wanted to do, I wanted to do which made it difficult when you are expected to have your own aspirations. I was told by family and friends to participate in...
True happiness achieved being yourself
Lorelei Jacobs, Newtonian Reporter
May 13, 2019
We have heard it since we were little; be yourself. Everywhere we look there is an inspirational poster with a quote about embracing your character. Despite the constant reminders from parents and teachers throughout grade school, what does it mean to be “one’s self”? Throughout high school, I...
Stereotypes do not define who you are
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Graphics Manager
May 13, 2019
They will never be good parents...She is a slut...That baby will be neglected...The dad will not stick around...Their life is over.” There are all things that I heard or experienced my freshman year. After learning about my pregnancy, many began to judge or assume my life would take a turn for the...
Perseverance necessary in high school
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-chief
May 13, 2019
Walking into NHS the first day of freshman year, holding onto my 2000 Chevy Silverado keys and with promise in my eyes, I knew this would be the place where I was able to learn what I am meant to accomplish in my future. Thankfully, that came to me in room 1-113 and the ag shop. The journalism and agriculture...
College admission scandals show corruption within upper class
Addie Lindenmeyer, Newtonian Managing Editor
March 20, 2019
Going from televisions screens in the 90s to headlines on March 11, Lori Loughlin, famous for her role in “Fuller House”, was one of multiple prominent figures to have allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get her children into some of the nation’s most selective colleges. As a y...
Closed Captioning: Deaf community needs accessibility
Natalie Kuhn, Reporter
March 7, 2019
You are sitting in history class trying to watch a clip of a film about one of many revolutions, but all of the dialogue is muffled and distorted. You cannot decipher what the information you’re supposed to be learning, not only affecting the worksheet you are supposed to fill out, but your grades...
Controversial Comments
Lorelei Jacobs, Reporter
March 7, 2019
As we enter into March, we also dive deeper into the digital age. This comes with consequences. Every year it seems like there is a new controversy surrounding a statement that a celebrity has made, particularly in the past 10 years. In December 2018, actor Kevin Hart made the decision to step dow...
Border wall unnecessary
Marco Aramburu, Newtonian Reporter
March 7, 2019
During his campaign trail, President Donald Trump made statements regarding illegal immigration on the southern border of the United States by highlighting the issues of immigration and drug trade. His proposition to solve the problem was to build a wall that was financed by the Mexican government. Fo...
Smart watch use in test environment should be banned
Kaeden Thurber, Newtonian Reporter
January 31, 2019
As technology gets more advanced, more and more applications are seen in the school setting. The newest of these inventions is smart watches and wireless earbuds. One major controversy surrounding this new technology is whether schools should allow students to wear these in class. Smart watches all...
Complete coverage necessary for informing the public
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-chief
January 29, 2019
Society today has seen the fastest communication the world has ever seen. At the snap of your fingers, any text, email, or internet search can be sent away in a matter of seconds. As the communication world adapts, so does journalism. Reporters are the first to publish anything about any sort of news...
Kati Blaylock, Railroader Coverage Manager/Newtonian Staffer
September 12, 2019
The gymnastics team competed against Emporia in a varsity dual on Sept. 10 in their first home meet of the season in Ravenscroft gym. The team competed in all four events,...
Jamilid Romero, Yearbook Staff
September 10, 2019
After summer days and the beginning of school, fall sports started practicing on August 19. Soccer practiced at Boyd the first few days, volleyball...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
September 9, 2019
The Railers faced off in their first game of the season against Buhler on Sept 6. The game concluded in a loss for Newton with a score of 14-34. This loss devastated some...
Shelby Spreier, Staffer
September 8, 2019
In preparation for their upcoming event, the Juniors in Ag Academy toured the Numana warehouse and garden on August 28. Numana is a non-profit, public charity that was formed...
Emily Brandt, Railroader Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2019
Ceramics 2/3 is a course for students wanting to improve their skills in ceramic work. This class involves working on projects in hand-building and wheel works. Students in...
Braiden Botterweck, Yearbook Staffer
September 8, 2019
The volleyball team played Garden City and Salina Central in a triangular on Sept. 3 at Ravenscroft gym. Losing to Garden City in two sets 25-15, 25-14 and then beating Salina...
Allyson Symonds, Railroader Staffer
September 8, 2019
SpanishⅡis a class for students who have taken Spanish I and are wanting to learn more advanced Spanish. Chandler Ochoa has been working with students to improve speaking,...
Schyler Entz, Photo Coverage Editor
September 8, 2019
Mel Hambelton Ford put on their ninth annual pep rally for area wide high schools. The event was at their car dealership in Wichita on August 27, where they distributed different...
Ben Schmidt, Yearbook Staffer
September 5, 2019
On Sept. 4 the Junior Ag Academy class went on a field trip to Ark City to tour some of the Wichita Indian history sights. The students have been researching Indian tribes...
Kamryn Archibald, Railroader Staffer
September 5, 2019
Boys Varsity Soccer played McPherson on Aug. 31 at Fischer Field. The Railers finished with a loss of 1-4. “I think the team did alright, we could’ve done better....