Students behind bars: Is there democracy in education?
As a student in the American education system, I can boldly say I feel that I have fewer rights than I am entitled to. The...
Boys’ soccer wins in double overtime, advances to 3rd round
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The boys’ soccer team advanced to the third round of the playoffs with a thrilling 3-2 double overtime victory over North Pitt Saturday,...
Series of car accidents impact NHS
[caption id="attachment_807" align="alignleft" width="300"] JUNIOR EVAN SEAGROVES was in a car accident while driving between CCCC and Northwood. Photo courtesy of Evan Seagroves.[/caption] Recently, the...
Senior Year: Three students share their stories
This year The Omniscient will follow three seniors, Montè Smith, Diane Thompson and Pedro Becquer-Ramos, on their journeys through senior year as they prepare to...
Freshman BMX rider goes for Moore
This summer while watching young athletes like Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, Jordyn Wieber and many other teenagers win medals and qualify for the Olympics, we...
Coming back to Northwood: Former student returns as dance teacher
[caption id="attachment_796" align="alignright" width="300"] LEAH SMITH (left) AND KRISTEN NORWOOD are the two dance teachers at NHS. Photo by Taylor Maloch/The Omniscient.[/caption] They say a...
DefyGravity offer teens place to jump, “go crazy”
[caption id="attachment_792" align="alignright" width="300"] DefyGravity boasts floors made of trampolines. Photo by Katie Robbins/The Omniscient.[/caption] Gravity is a force of nature that we have learned...
Staff, students wonder if teachers should share their political beliefs
In civics classes, explaining different sides of political issues seems to be a key point in educating students and letting them decide what they think...
An exam for every class: N.C. introduces Common Examinations
Coming to Northwood this year is a new state mandated test that could affect different aspects of school life such as teaching styles, teacher’s pay...