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Creative writing class publishes student-produced novel

Lindsay Schepmann, Reporter December 21, 2023

English and creative writing teacher Kynda Faythe has been teaching intermittently for the past 20 years. Since the fall of 2021, she has begun a book launch in her creative writing class. This project...

Sophomores Emelia Mosqueda, Olivia Buffalo and Nadiya Avendano on their way to see Beyonces new movie

Opinion: Beyonce concert movie review

Olivia Buffalo, Reporter December 21, 2023

On December 1, the energy of Queen Bey came to life again through the big screen. Beyonce first announced that she was releasing a movie on the Renaissance World Tour in Kansas City, Mo. which sophomores...

Between events, BPA members take the chance to relax

BPA members participate in annual regional competition

Bailey Rhodes, Reporter December 21, 2023

Newton High School offers a wide range of activities students can participate in, from the different sports to the many different academic programs. However, one program students might not know about is...

Opinion: Last weeks before Christmas Break leave students stressed

Opinion: Last weeks before Christmas Break leave students stressed

Taylor Rose, Reporter December 21, 2023

The immense amount of homework received as a high school student can add up quickly. Specifically, the three weeks of school between Thanksgiving and Christmas, for most students, are the most dreaded...

Results from the survey sent out to the student body last week

National Honors Society hosts candy cane fundraiser

Emelia Mosqueda, Reporter December 21, 2023

National Honors Society sold candy canes to students for the NHS fundraiser committee. Junior and NHS member Kennedy Seidl said this fundraiser was to earn money for their committee. The candy canes were...

Senior Kinsley Peterson, Junior Ethan House, Senior Patricia Exerlben, Sophomore Charli Weber and Senior Liddyah Snow rehearse their performance.

Students navigate auditions for spring production of Chicago

Nery Sanchez, Reporter December 19, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a story about the students in Newton High School going on the big stage and experiencing hope, excitement, hard work and grit. NHS holds auditions for students to try out...

Parade of Lights: Students participate in local Newton tradition

Parade of Lights: Students participate in local Newton tradition

Mateya McCord, Design Coordinator December 18, 2023

The annual Parade of Lights in Newton always involves students and beautiful lights. Thursday, Dec. 7, the parade took place and some students involved in band, cheer, Azteca and Danza Reyna Del Tepeyac...

Nadiya and her brother, Jaden Avendano shopping for Christmas decorations at Walmart.

Holiday Rush: Students share Christmas shopping traditions

Nadiya Avendano, Reporter December 18, 2023

During the holiday season, stores rush with people Christmas shopping. Out of 265 students who answered a survey, 81.1% of them go Christmas shopping. During the holiday season, there are many discounts...

Junior Natalie Cassant performs as Snow Queen in the 2023 Nutcracker performance on Sunday, December 10 at the Krehbiel Auditorium.

NHS dancers perform in local Nutcracker production

December 18, 2023

Every other year Newton Dance Connections hosts an engaging performance of the popular two-act classical ballet, The Nutcracker. Krehbiel Auditorium, on the Bethel College campus, hosted the show this...

2023 holiday gift guide for teenagers

2023 holiday gift guide for teenagers

Annika Yoder, Online Editor December 18, 2023

In a survey sent out to the Newton High School student body, students shared both what they wanted this year for Christmas and what they anticipate the most popular gifts for teenagers to be this year....

Nick Ruth hugs his mom on Senior Night. The Railers played Campus on Oct. 13

Ruth earns coveted football recruitment spot

Anna Lakey, Reporter December 18, 2023

As seniors find their way through their last year of high school, they are deciding where they want to go and what they want to pursue. Nick Ruth, a senior at Newton High School, has already been accepted...

Students reflect on their 2023 Spotify Wrapped

Students reflect on their 2023 Spotify Wrapped

Addie Clayton, Print Production Editor December 14, 2023

Every year at the beginning of December, Spotify users wait with anticipation for the arrival of their Spotify Wrapped. For the whole year, Spotify will keep track of members listening. They will measure...

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