Federal government not concerned for youth health, safety
Emma Pulalski, Newtonian Sports Manager
November 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Despite the purchasing age restriction of 18 and above, Juuls have been a trend circulating throughout high school students. The sleek-designed e-cigarette has taken over and raised much debate. According to truthinitiative.org, nearly one in five students report that they have seen a Juul used on school property. T...
Vaccines: Beneficial or Harmful?
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Graphics Manager
October 11, 2018
One question that an expecting mother is frequently asked is “Will you vaccinate your baby?” As a first-time mother, this sparks quite a bit of curiosity, leading into weeks of research to come up with a solid answer. Each website varies; there are ones that make vaccines seem like the devil himself, an...
Grit
Addie Lindenmeyer, Newtonian Managing Editor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As children, we are persuaded into believing that talent overrides hard work and determination. Our society has always recognized individuals that exceed standards, whether it be in sports, school or the workplace. It is those that are naturally gifted and or genetically apt that receive the most prais...
Class Jewelry: Sentiment or Waste?
Benton Dreasher, Newtonian Reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Each year sophomores are offered the opportunity to memorialize their high school experience through the purchase of a class ring. While some may enjoy reminiscing about their high school memories and relationships through a simple piece of jewelry, it seems as though this is just a waste of money. ...
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...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Staffer
November 9, 2018
When most students were sitting inside their classrooms watching the snowfall, English teacher Cathlina Bergman's 4th hour ventured outside and enjoyed the second snow of...
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
October 31, 2018
On Saturday Oct. 27, the Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts dance students, performed their annual Haunt Fest at the Bethel Performing Arts Center for families in Newton....
Kati Blaylock, Railroader Staff Member
October 24, 2018
The JV football team played Salina South on Oct. 22 at Fisher field. At the end of the first quarter, the railers were beating the cougars 16-8. “We were playing really...
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
The College Planning Conference was held on Oct. 17 in Willis Gym from 9-10:30 a.m. Colleges and universities from all over the state came to display information for college...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
October 19, 2018
Varsity boys soccer team suffered a 4-1 defeat against Salina Central on Oct. 16 at Fischer Field. “I think we did pretty good, they were a pretty good team a very quality...
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
October 19, 2018
The Railer football team picked up their third win of the year on the road against the Eisenhower Tigers on Oct. 12. This win came after a loss at home against the Salina...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
October 19, 2018
The boy’s soccer team celebrated senior night on Oct. 18 at Fischer Field. After a 1-2 loss against Maize South, the boys walked off the field with heavy hearts. Soccer...
Atlanta Lopez, Marketing Team Railroader
October 19, 2018
Heading towards the end of the season, the JV soccer team plays their second to last home game. The game took place on Oct. 18 at Fischer Field against Salina Central. "For...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
Starting on Oct. 1, DECA began making shirts in support for junior Maddie Edson and her family. The fundraiser for Edson has raised over 1,000 dollars and has sold over...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
October 18, 2018
Every black day, Paint and Draw I students work together or alone on paintings, drawings and whatever else they have in mind. After taking the Art Basics class, students are...