By Hope Eckley, Staff Writer A Newman staff member could be a newly elected official by November. Joseph Shepard won a spot in the general election in August for the at-large seat on the USD 259 school board. If he wins he will take on a volunteer position for

By Leanne Vastbinder, Opinions and Online-Editor Newman is partnering with Cowley College to expand their Accelerated Pathway to Teaching program in Kansas that enables education students to finish their degree in their hometowns. Cameron Carlson, dean of the school of education, said he started the process by reaching out

By Courtney Klaus, Editor-In-Chief The futures of the Newman Athletics logo and school mascot Johnny Jet are uncertain, and Athletic Director Joanna Pryor said discussions are underway about the possibility of replacing both with something more marketable. Though nothing has been decided, a proposal for both a new

By Madeline Alvarez, Sports Editor Many of us love to sing, but few of us would venture out of the comfort zone of our cars or showers to do it. When auditions for "American Idol" were held last week in Wichita, however, three Newman students decided to take