School Board Votes 4-1 to Lift Mask Mandate
PITTSBORO, Feb. 24—The Chatham County Board of Education met to affirm the transition to optional masking in Chatham’s public school buildings starting Monday, Mar. 7....
The Mildly Confusing History of Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is possibly the most celebrated holiday in the United States. Since Pilgrims stepped old-timey foot onto America’s untapped soil and broke bread (and turkey)...
North Carolina State Fair Returns Amid Pandemic
The North Carolina State Fair is a cultural staple of the Piedmont region. To many, the Fall season isn’t complete without a massive turkey leg in hand and the residual nausea from a spinning fair ride. Unfortunately, these festivities are much harder to enjoy safely amidst a global pandemic.
Northwood’s Very Own Cafe: The Charger Bean Express
Northwood is opening its very own cafe this semester, The Charger Bean Express.
Being the Child of a Politician
Politicians can often be seen as untouchable; separate from ordinary citizens. Even the most down-to-earth are still either heralded by their supporters or mocked by their detractors; it’s easy to forget that many of them, even the millionaire campaigners, are real people with lives outside of politics.
TikTok vs. Trump
In August, the Chinese-based owner of TikTok, ByteDance, was given a choice: Sell to a U.S. company by Sep 15 or end all U.S. operations.
North Carolina College Closures
With COVID-19 cases across the country still on the rise, the decision to reopen schools was a controversial one— UNC Chapel Hill has already seen...
Star Wars: What’s Next?
Following the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which was marketed as the finale to the saga, and the promise of several Star...
Remembering Kobe Bryant: The life, death and legacy of an NBA legend
NBA Super-Star and philanthropist Kobe Bryant was reported dead January 26 after a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. At the age of 41, Bryant had...