Beyond the Game
Emma Pulaski, Newtonian Sports Manager
December 17, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Kansas State University’s head football coach, Bill Snyder, recently announced his retirement and many took to social media to share their thoughts on his years coaching. Snyder spent 27 seasons with the Wildcats, racking up a total of 215 wins and two Big 12 Championships. Despite his experience of...
Stop the Sorry Reflex
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
Imagine this, it is dinner at your favorite restaurant. All of your friends at the table are talking about their school day, and you instantly start talking about your favorite class. You get so excited about what you learned, and the funny things that happened, but people immediately seem uninterested....
Neurotypical
Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Content Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In popular media, people with autism are painted as either anti-social tech geniuses or scholarly philosophers. However, people on the autism spectrum are much more than what we see in movies and TV shows. In order for neurotypical people to recognize people with autism outside of these stereotypes,...
Hectic nature of Black Friday detrimental to mental health, anxiety
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
November 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Every year up to 137 million people go shopping on Black Friday, and the weekend that follows. Shopping malls jam packed with Thanksgiving stuffed customers aggressively hunting down holiday deals. If someone with anxiety or claustrophobia induced anxiety attends Black Friday shopping, there are no s...
Black Friday shopping starts too early, cuts into Thanksgiving
Lorelei Jacobs, Newtonian Reporter
November 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As we gather together this holiday weekend, people are not only wanting to get their hands on Thanksgiving dinner, but also “amazing” deals occuring the Friday after Thanksgiving. Black Friday is an American tradition held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. People line up around the building o...
Federal government not concerned for youth health, safety
Emma Pulaski, 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...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
January 21, 2019
On Friday, January 18th, students from every class went to enjoy 1st clubs that they joined. There are a wide variety of clubs from anime to powerlifting. Created this school...
Ben Schmidt, Yearbook Staffer
January 21, 2019
The auto shop is just one of the outdoor buildings that offers a specialized career pathway. Students engage in a variety of activities, including buying and repairing cars,...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
January 21, 2019
Many students met on Jan 18 to participate in different club events such as playing video games, trivia or others such as art. Esports and Anime Club are both examples of...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
January 21, 2019
Everyday after school players from both the Football and Baseball team go to the Weight room and workout to help make their team and themselves better. Usually they go straight...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
January 21, 2019
Many high school students have jobs which they go to after school such as Dillons, Sonic and Walmart. Junior Kimberly Witterick works at McDonald’s. She has worked there...
Shelby Spreier, Staffer
January 20, 2019
On Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. the RaileRobotics team had a robotics kickoff in Lecture Hall. The kickoff was to start off the build season where the team learned the rules and strategy...
Rebekah Nelson, Editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
It’s not every day that students can come to school and have the opportunity to save a life. On January 17th in the mezzanine they were given the chance to do so. Partnering...
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
January 18, 2019
For some people, making art and the act of creating can be a way of expressing themselves. Ceramics 2 & 3 is one course that offers that opportunity. “I liked the...
Asha Regier, Yearbook Staffer
January 18, 2019
Although it happens annually, TOC (Tournament Of Champions) is still something that many people look forward to each year, and prepare months in advance for. From the hundreds...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Staff Member
January 17, 2019
At the 56th annual TOC, the Railers ended in 10th place with 101 points. With 30 teams in attendance they had 2 full days of wrestling, starting on Jan 11 at 9 a.m. and beginning...