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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
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...
May 22, 2019
Graduation was held at Fisher Field on May 19 at 2 p.m. The class of 2019 had a total of 217 graduates.
Ben Schmidt, Yearbook Staffer
May 17, 2019
On May 10 the varsity girls and boys track and field team went to campus for league. The Varsity girls placed second for the first time in three years. The Varsity boys placed...
Jacey Yager, J1 Guest Photographer
May 16, 2019
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
May 13, 2019
Pops and Jazz was held on May 11 and consisted of the Railaires, Jazz 1 and 2, as well as the Chisholm Middle School Jazz Band. For the past several years, Pops and Jazz has...
Shelby Spreier, Staffer
May 13, 2019
To finish up the digestive system unit, sixth hour Anatomy/Physiology dissected minks on Tuesday, April 30. Students dissected the minks to look at internal organs and their...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
May 13, 2019
With butterflies and sweaty palms, students from all parts of the school showcased their talents in this years talent show on Friday, May 3. Tri-M club sponsored this years...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
May 13, 2019
Engineering student this year decided to build toy cars for children with disabilities. The idea of this was children under the age of five with developmental disabilities...
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
May 13, 2019
Every year, students receive monetary support through community scholarships. Different organizations, companies and individuals award students anywhere from $250 to $2,000...
Atlanta Lopez, Railroader Marketing Team
May 13, 2019
On May 8, students taking engineering gather in the front of NHS to show off their vehicles they made. These vehicles were made as a therapy device for children with developmental...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
May 13, 2019
At the end of their unit on the digestive system, students in anatomy got the opportunity to dissect minks on Tuesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 2. The students were instructed...