Put people before animals: Animal testing is necessary
Among the propaganda of animal rights groups, like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), are such slogans as “Ringling Beats Animals” and “Animals...
Pittsboro reaches a crossroads: Can it appeal to a younger generation?
Pittsboro has always had its positives and negatives, just like any other small town. Some people love Pittsboro because it is a small and quiet...
The pressure to be perfect: A look inside our world
As the next generation, we’re supposed to be smarter, faster, prettier and generally better than the one before us. This is especially true for teenage...
Staff Editorial: NHS students participate in the spirit of giving
[caption id="attachment_935" align="alignleft" width="259"] Samantha Yigdal/The Omniscient[/caption] STAFF EDITORIAL It’s that time of year again. We’re all busy thinking about presents, glitter, a Christmas tree...
Sports Briefs
Boys’ basketball stands at 3-4 The boys’ basketball team is 3-4. The Chargers won 69-58 over Voyager Academy Dec. 11, but lost to Carrboro 75-70...
Teams clash: Rivalries between high schools
[caption id="attachment_929" align="alignleft" width="300"] By Morgan Yigdal/The Omniscient[/caption] “Everybody is crazy and ready to play. You have a bigger adrenaline rush because you know they’re...
Is cheerleading a S-P-O-R-T?
[caption id="attachment_925" align="alignright" width="198"] NORTHWOOD CHEERLEADERS perform stunts at half-time during a recent basketball game. Ally DeJong/The Omniscient.[/caption] What makes a sport a sport? Some...
Grab your camo, it’s hunting season
Imagine waking up at 5:30 a.m. on a weekend, dressed in camouflage from head to toe, going out to the tree stands or ground blinds,...
Web Exclusive: Halo 4 Review
Halo 4, the first game not developed by Bungie and instead handled by 343 Studios (the people responsible for the Halo: Combat Evolved remake), features...