Students Return for First In-Person School Year Since 2018-19
The 2020-2021 school year will be the first time in a year and a half that all 1000+ Northwood students are back to in-person learning....
Recap on Student Council Elections
Student council elections for class representatives of the 2021-2022 school year have concluded as of May 20, though results have not yet been announced. Voting was eligible for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors on May 17, May 18 and May 19. The Omniscient interviewed student council candidates to see how they felt about the election.
Conversations About The Vaccine
Staff Writer Nellielou Errett's editorial cartoon on conversations relating to the Covid-19 vaccine. Design and concept by Nellielou Errett. Art by Ella Sullivan.
Northwood Varsity Football Team Has Successful Season, Proceeds To Playoffs
This spring season, the Northwood Charger Varsity Football Team has 48 players on the roster and seven coaches in total, one of them being Head Coach Cullen Homolka.
Spring Break Plans
Spring break is quickly approaching, and Northwood students are preparing to alleviate themselves from the stress of school and enjoy themselves. Whether that be staying at home or traveling to other places, there are lots of things to do with the extra time off from school. If you are at a loss of ideas for how to occupy your time, keep reading to see what your peers will be doing throughout their break.
Where In North Carolina Should You Visit For Spring Break This Year?
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is a highly geologically diverse state. With spring break around the corner, you may be wondering how to make the best of your time off from school. Take this quiz to figure out where in North Carolina you should travel to during spring break this year!
What Are The Best Electives at Northwood?
As class registration opens, high school students may be asking themselves, “what electives should I take next year?” Northwood High School offers plenty of electives, arguably so many that it may be difficult for students to choose only four–eight, if you add the alternative options. Staff Writer Nellielou Errett asked Northwood students about the best electives to take.
Should School Start Later for Students?
Before the sun fully rises, yawning children slowly drag their feet into a school building, forced to learn while they can barely keep their eyes open. Attempting to survive on a cup of coffee, students slump in their seats and try to not doze off in the first period. This raises the question; should school start later for students? There are definitely plenty of pros and cons to the proposal, but overall, students would benefit more from school starting at a later time.
Human Rights Club, Northwood’s Club for Advocating and Discussing Human Rights
Staff Writer Nellielou Errett speaks to Human Rights Club Co-President Samantha Cohan and Club Advisor Christopher Lupoli. Throughout the pandemic, Human Rights Club continues to advocate and discuss human rights. Club meetings are held every other Wednesday at 1 pm.