Are you feeling the back-to-school slump? Some new music may be able to help with that. In this article, Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan highlights musicians and singers you didn’t know were from North Carolina, a state filled with many different genres of music, through an interactive ThingLink and Spotify playlist.
Staff Writer Nellielou Errett talks about the effects of social media and how quitting can help. In a world overwhelming concerned with technology, it can be difficult to quit. Errett discusses the pros and cons of quitting after testing out the process herself.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day is shaping up to look a little different in 2021. Whether you decide to spend the day with a significant other, a few friends or your family, here are a few local ideas around Pittsboro to stir up love in a safe and socially-distanced way.
Every month staff of The Northwood Omniscient recommends something for students and staff. For the month of February, staff members recommended resources for Black History Month. Resources include notable figures, shows, movies, book and websites relating to Black history and culture.
On Jan. 22, 2021, the Scholastic Art Awards were released for this year’s annual art competition, with three Northwood students–Ella Sullivan, Jade Schneider and Lily Jordan–receiving awards. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists, a non-profit organization that offers students an opportunity to showcase their best literary and artistic work to the public and win scholarships. Each year, hundreds of students across the U.S. submit entries in 29 different categories–from poetry to photography–hoping to share their work with the world.
Lily Jordan of Northwood High School and Ella Moore of Mooresville Senior High School talk to Caroline Puckett, a Northwood High School senior, in their most recent episode of “Groovy Girls.” Discussions in this podcast focus on identity especially during the pandemic and while being part of the LGBT+ community.
Fashion. Whenever we think of that word, we think stilettos, cutting-edge blazers, bright lights and slicked back hair, plus millions of dollars worth of high-end fabrics and accessories. We don’t automatically think comfortable or cozy. But since the pandemic, people have found themselves strutting the runways from home. And so, the ideals of fashion have changed yet again.
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look at global fashion trends of 2020, influenced in large part by the pandemic. Here’s a refresher on this year’s most popular styles, from casual to throwback.
