Seniors in the Spotlight: Basketball players discuss their last season
Photo courtesy of Riley Shaner “You don’t believe you’re actually a senior until you’re walking out and getting your name called,” senior Kristian Eanes said....
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...
Diving In: Swim team sends six to state championships
Sarah Helen Shepherd/The Omniscient Two years ago, the Northwood swim team was an unorganized handful of people with no official coaching or place to practice,...
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...
Decisions, Decisions: UNC admissions are announced
Across the United States, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) applicants anxiously waited for letters of acceptance. Early decision applications were submitted Oct.15,...
Dating Through the Decades: The evolution of hookup culture
The difference between our generation and that of our parents is apparent in many ways. One of the strongest differences is our values and ideals...
Staff Editorial— Supporting Safe Sex: Contraceptives should be provided in school
Let’s face it: teens are having sex. And consequently, everyday teens become parents. In fact, according to the Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, 47...
Dungeons and Dragons ‘Till Daybreak: What is the famous roleplaying game all about?
“I’ll make a heal check later. Right now, I’m vomiting spiders.” To some students, a phrase like this doesn’t phase them while playing Dungeons and...