Transgender teen’s suicide sparks awareness
The recent suicide of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn has sent shockwaves through the LGBT+ community. Alcorn committed suicide Dec. 28 at 2:15 a.m. at 17...
Students compete in DECA conference despite inclement weather
There were many obstacles Northwood’s DECA club had to overcome to compete at their conference in Greensboro last weekend. Schools across many North Carolina counties were...
Community college transfer an increasing option for students
A growing number of high school upperclassmen are considering attending community college and then transferring to a four-year university. Junior Lily Parsons is one of...
Northwood earns B on state report card
Reporter Chloe Gruesbeck discusses Northwood's report card grade with principal Justin Bartholomew. [audio mp3="http://www.nhsomniscient.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/NC-Report-Card-3415-12.07-PM.mp3"][/audio]
Brain Drain: Students struggle with difficult classes
[caption id="attachment_2958" align="alignright" width="300"] Many students struggle under the weight of difficult classes. Becca Heilman/The Omniscient[/caption] “I don’t think that we’re doing anybody a service...
An Identity Crisis: The millennial generation faces changing political ideas
The Millennial generation is forging a distinct path into adulthood. Millennials, roughly 18 to 33 years of age, have stepped out into the world relatively unattached...
Dr. Raymond: From the research lab to the classroom
“Going to the lab is like Christmas morning when you’re looking to see the results of the experiment,” science teacher Victoria Raymond said. “It’s constantly...
“A Brick On the Wall”: Deputy Stubbs answers 12 questions
Herbie Stubbs has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Northwood since 2006. He is a Northwood alum and an integral part of the Pittsboro...
North Carolina Board of Education changes grading scale
For the future students of Northwood, honor roll may become easier to attain. The North Carolina Board of Education approved a change in the North...