The Newtonite

Editorial: Connecting with teachers contributes to success, positive memories

The Newtonite • March 19, 2012

Ask any adult if he remembers a specific teacher from high school, and he will most likely name one--a teacher with whom he connected and by whom he was assisted.

Editorial: Sparknotes cuts at analytical skills

The Newtonite • March 12, 2012

Imagine that all you read are picture books with big fonts, colorful illustrations and simple text. Now imagine trying to read Macbeth, one of this schools’ curriculum-required books. Comprehending and digesting a play like Macbeth would be incredibly difficult.

Editorial: X-block policies should be revised

The Newtonite • February 17, 2012

Currently, there are two X-block periods. One is after school Mondays and the other is after school Thursdays. According to the student handbook, X-blocks are an official part of the school day. During X-block, teachers are available for extra help, clubs meet, a few classes meet and occasionally sports teams meet.

Editorial: Place emphasis on current events

The Newtonite • January 25, 2012

Although it may not seem like it at times, listening to presidential candidates debate potentially uninteresting topics is vital to our country’s future. It gives us the knowledge that we need to be well-informed voters.

Editorial: Zeitoun reveals critical lesson

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

At this school and South, plenty of students probably decided to take a pass on reading Zeitoun this summer. Reading is not a top priority for most kids over the summer, especially when it was a required book––not one they chose based on their own interests.

Editorial: Students should stay on campus

The Newtonite • July 29, 2011

At the beginning of the school year, the cafeteria was a bland, empty space with sub-par food that usually got thrown away and inconsistent service that could take a while. It wasn’t the kind of place you could quickly stop into to pick up a drink or snack. Since January, the overall quality of the cafeteria has strengthened. It started with Whitsons School Nutrition takeover of food services.