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.
After almost a year of distance learning, Northwood students and teachers were invited back to school beginning Feb. 1 under Plan B. Although distance learning has led to several challenges, it has also been challenging for school staff to make in-person learning happen. Many safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been put in place since students’ return to Northwood’s campus. When students arrive at the building they are asked a series of COVID-related questions and their temperature is taken. Then, students are required to immediately report to their first period class. Every hallway has social distancing markers and desks are wiped down after each class.
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Northwood’s Varsity Swim Team traveled to the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC to compete in the Big 8 Conference Meet. The men finished fifth overall and the women finished third overall. Junior Mia Corrado tied for the most individual points scored for women’s swimming, which makes her one of the Big 8 Conference Women’s Swimmers of the Year.
It’s that time of year again–as winter comes to an end, Northwood is preparing for the spring sports season of the 2020-2021 school year. Some fall sports that were cancelled because of Covid-19 have returned to practice. Continue reading for updates on sports being offered during the spring season.
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.
Work has started on the Pittsboro traffic circle. A deal was reached back in the October of 2020 with Raleigh-based contractor Carolina Sunrock LLC to mill and resurface about 250 feet of asphalt around the traffic circle. This means that they will remove the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a newer, smoother coat. The deal was valued at 2.48 million dollars. The town of Pittsboro is expected to finish construction in October of this year, weather permitting.
