Pay to Play: How much does it cost to participate in sports?
What makes an athlete? Their athletic capability or how much money is in their pocket? The price to play on a high school sports team...
Finstas: Private accounts gain popularity
For the current generation, Instagram has become a way to display who you are. A quick scroll through a “typical” Instagram feed will likely show...
The Cellphone Debate: How does Northwood compare to other schools?
Out of all the school rules, one in particular that is discussed and debated by the students and faculty of Northwood is the cellphone policy....
Explicit Photos: The Effects of One Click
The tap of just one button is causing many teenagers a lifetime of embarrassment and consequences. As social media continues to grow, teens are sending...
Students discuss political differences in relationships
Politics is constantly debated between friends and foes alike every day, and political differences are sometimes powerful enough to end entire friendships. So, is it...
A Costly Protest: HB2 impacts North Carolina’s economy
House Bill 2 (HB2) was was passed last year, causing multiple ramifications in North Carolina. The bill states that people are required to go into...
Students and staff travel for mission and charity trips
When Bailey Hawley traveled to Costa Rica, she was told, “People travel for many different reasons, some for work, some for vacation—we only move straight...
Jack and Jill: English teacher shares her story
As English teacher Jill Jackl walked into the room for her interview, she introduced herself with a smile on her face. “I smile a lot,...
Gallery: Once Upon a Mattress Preview Night 3/29/17
The cast of Once Upon a Mattress held a preview show Wednesday night. Photos by Colin Battis, Chloe Maynard and Tory Scott.[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="45" gal_title="Gallery: Once...