Nikolai Mather wins UNCC Levine Scholarship
Photo courtesy of Nikolai Mather Senior Nikolai Mather was awarded the University of North Carolina-Charlotte (UNCC) Levine Scholarship March 1. Mather was nominated along with...
Local landowner holds essay contest to give away farm
Instead of selling her farm or giving it to a family member, Norma Burns has decided to give away her USDA-certified organic property...
Christopher Atkins Named 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year
Photo courtesy of Justin Bartholomew Christopher Atkins was named Northwood’s 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year Feb. 21. He has been teaching high school students since...
Mix It Up: Students get down with new perspectives
Go about your normal day at Northwood. As you walk into the lunchroom, there is pop music playing in the background. All you see...
Springing into Sports: Student-athletes discuss feelings on upcoming season
For many athletes this week was important because it marks the beginning of spring sports. Before making a team, each sport has tryouts...
“Love the Bus”: Students celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Week
“Love the Bus” is a campaign to raise awareness and appreciation for bus drivers, hence Bus Driver Appreciation Week. Assistant Principal Phillip Little explains it....
Finland? More Like Fun-Land: How do American and Finnish educational environments compare?
A new face has been popping into World Language and English classes. The English, Swedish and French language teacher from Finland, Emilia Koskilahti, has been...
What are we banning?: Students discuss Trump’s recent policy on immigration
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore In the past weeks, multiple executive orders were passed by President Donald Trump; among these orders one has remained a...
Students of the Year: Juniors raise money for blood cancer research
How does helping others get you $25,000 in scholarships, school recognition, letters of recommendation for colleges and more? Juniors Erika Nettles, Morgan Simmons and Candice...