Students slave away to earn A's: Some students will do anything to earn good grades in school, but some do too much

Newton High School is home to more than 1,300 students. In that 1,300, there are students with unique personalities, goals and interests. A handful of students are determined to succeed academically.“

Art show for senior art to be held at Carriage Factory Gallery March 14-29

The senior art show will be held March 15-28 at the Carriage Gallery located at 128 E. Sixth Street. There will be 16-20 seniors showing their artwork. Students showing their work are from the Advance

Lady Railers: PRO Title shows two sides: athletic, feminine

Right after the starters get announced, the girls basketball team kneels in a huddle and bangs on the floor and yells something that sounds a lot like “mumble mumble mumble best mumble jumbo black YEA

GERMS: Sickness season is in full swing at NHS

The arrival of spring means flu season has almost drawn to a close.“The flu season seemed to hit later and go on a little bit longer,” Newton High School nurse Karen Lehman said.One difference between

WAL-MART: With little to do in a small town, high school students often find themselves roaming the aisles of Wal-Mart

Students take it one step too farSome students think Newton does not have many fun activities to do. A hot spot in town is the local Wal-Mart. Some students, however, take their fun to the extreme whi

Railers stars: Porter strong leader for golf team

Eighteen freshman tried out for the NHS boys golf team, but only one senior is returning to the team.Head coach Brad Cooper knows the team’s lone senior, Dylan Porter, is a huge asset to the team.“I t

Railers stars: First baseman leads softball team

The ball flies through the air. The outfielder runs after it, reaching her arm towards the ball. She catches it, and the game is over. The team runs onto the field. They have just won their game. Juni

Railers stars: Edwards considered asset to team, one of five seniors

Playing four years of tennis has made senior Zach Edwards a leader with a lot of experience and dedication.“Zach is a very smart player who has worked hard in the off-season this year,” head tennis co

In like a lion: Baseball team moves outside after cold March weather

Soccer team hopes to improve from last year

The NHS girls soccer team is coming back this spring after a rough last season.The Railers ended last season with only one win and two ties. Senior Mallory Eddy called it a “rebuilding” year because t