Staff Editorial—OSS: What’s the Point?
Students who get in trouble face a series of consequences. The ominous words “You have OSS” are what every student dreads, right? At Northwood, Out...
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...
You Are What You Vote: A Student’s View on Politics
My friend Jen is a ninja. She’s not the typical kind, with the polyester ski mask and throwing stars made of lined notebook paper (oh,...
“I want to be like…”: How celebrities influence teenagers
Celebrities are everywhere in media: on the covers of magazines, in movies and in television. They set trends in fashion and endorse the latest products. Some...
Leaving the Court: Why I Quit Basketball
I’m done. I never thought I would say it. After nine years, I chose to end my basketball career in November. For some, this may...
Head Games: Concussions impact students
300,000. This is the number of sport-related concussions that happen every year in the United States, according to the University of Pittsburgh Brain Trauma Research...
I Love Pop: Confessions of a Teenage Popaholic
Driving down the road, Ed Sheeran’s voice is bursting out of the speakers and I’m doing a little dance. My brother’s in the passenger’s seat,...
Northwood student competes on national level: Kyle Jones places 9th in the nation in amateur motocross championships
[caption id="attachment_2965" align="alignright" width="300"] Junior Kyle Jones leans into a turn mid-race at the Pro Shootout at Hog Heaven in Godwin, N.C. Photo courtesy of...