Why Do Americans Love Football?
Ever wondered why our country has such an obsession with American football? Staff writer Olivia McMurray breaks down the how’s and why’s behind this particular fall sport becoming the beloved pastime it is today.
Northwood Students Work the Polls
Traditionally, elections in The United States have been manned by the elderly. However, due to the Coronavirus, many seniors are choosing not to work at the polls in order to protect themselves from the virus. Now, many are looking to young people to make up for the shortages. Power the Polls, an organization dedicated to recruiting people to work at the polls, had secured many high-profile endorsements, from the likes of Trevor Noah and Lebron James, to companies like Old Navy and Target. Across the country, young people are stepping up to try and fill the gap. Even students from Northwood are participating.
The Devil’s Tramping Ground
Staff Writer July Two tells the mystery of the Devil’s Tramping Ground found in Chatham County.
Chatham County Commissioners 2020 Candidate Breakdown
Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan breaks down all the candidates running in the 2020 Board of Commissioners elections. Three out of five seats are up for re-election this year. Chatham County residents can vote on all districts; however, only Districts One, Two and Five are up for election this cycle. District Three’s Diana Hales and District Four’s James G. “Jim” Crawford will remain on the board.
Sports Are Back
When students at Northwood aren’t busy completing assignments, many are practicing their favorite sports. Sports at Northwood include football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, swim, track and field, cross country, lacrosse and wrestling. Sports are an important activity for students because they offer health benefits, teamwork skills and a distraction from everyday stressors.
Zoom Gaming Club
Near the end of the first six weeks of the school year, Northwood English teacher Rachel Donnald decided to give her students an extra credit opportunity in which they would participate in a game of “Among Us” via a Zoom meeting to practice their listening and speaking skills. Since then, the small gathering of English students has evolved into a gaming club.
Autumn Treats to Make You Feel Cozy
Take a look at these autumn treats complied by Social Media Editor Grace Leonard.
My Disenchantment with the NC 2020 Senate Race
Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan compares North Carolina’s United States Senate Candidates Thomas “Thom” Tillis and James Calvin “Cal” Cunningham while looking at their background, key beliefs, recent scandals and current polls.
What’s the Omniscient Listening to?
Every month staff of The Northwood Omniscient recommend something for students and staff. For the month of October, staff members recommended their favorite albums for students. Ms....