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Sexual harassment must be recognized

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...

Ignoring gun violence not a solution

Ignoring gun violence not a solution

Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor December 19, 2017

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...

Federal birth control rollback harmful

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....

Boy Scouts becomes gender-inclusive

Colin Potluri, Guest Columnist November 17, 2017

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...

Puerto Rico not receiving enough aid

Puerto Rico not receiving enough aid

Payton Fenwick, Newtonian Asst. Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2017

On Aug. 25, Hurricane Harvey touched base on the Texas Gulf Coast and devastated many American homes and lives. Nearly a month later, on Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria made direct landfall on the Puerto Rican...

Mental health awareness, education needed

Gracie Hammond, Content Editor October 27, 2017

Dealing with mental illness is one of the most challenging things a person can encounter in their lifetime. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five young adults between...

Meat industry causes negative impacts

Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor September 29, 2017

For some, vegetarianism is seen as saving the lives of animals. For others, vegetarianism is seen as expensive, unhealthy and hurtful to the meat industry. Either way, according to People for the Ethical...

Private social media normalizes bullying

Meya Green, Newtonian Staff Writer September 29, 2017

Cyberbullying has been an issue since social media became prevalent in today’s society. However, private social media accounts result in increased cyberbullying and harassment that not everyone may...

Editorial Cartoon by senior Christina Bruce

‘Helicopter parents’ harmful to growth

Erica Beebe, Features Editor September 29, 2017

There is endless debate surrounding the ‘right’ way to raise a child. Parents play a significant role in a child’s life, so it would be no surprise that they could affect their brain development...

Students should find social guidance counselor

Students should find social guidance counselor

Faye Smith, Newtonian News & Sports Feature Editor September 8, 2017

Freshman year is all about learning: what a career should look like, how to properly behave, how to grow up and most importantly, how to find a relatable group of friends. There are friends that have...

Pro-comprehensive sex education crucial

Pro-comprehensive sex education crucial

Ellen Garrett, Newtonian Asst. Opinions Editor September 8, 2017

According to Tufts School of Medicine, only 22 states require schools to teach sex education at all. In these classes, many teachings are biased, with 17 states not requiring lessons about HIV or AIDS....

Academic seminars essential for success

Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor September 8, 2017

New scheduling has allowed for seminar to be held every day except for Wednesdays, however only seminars on Tuesdays and Thursdays are for academic time. Seminars on Mondays and Fridays are used to promote...

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