To Party or To Play?: Athletes discuss drinking alcohol and using drugs
It is a Friday night and an athlete is hanging out with his friends. His best friend offers him a drink, and he takes the...
The Prescription Epidemic: Teenage drug use is on the rise
Drug culture has been evolving since its major kickoff in the 1900’s and is influenced by things such as societal norms and technological advances. Prescription...
ISS it Working?: Students and staff discuss ISS and OSS
In our society people are taught that if they do not follow the rules, there is a punishment; this ideology is prevalent in our public...
What’s Next? A look into Donald Trump’s first 100 days of presidency
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr “Nov. 8, Americans will be voting for this 100-day plan to restore prosperity to our country, secure our communities and...
It’s Schemmer Time: Why we love Blake Schemmer
Blake Schemmer is a senior, 2016 homecoming king, and an active manager for the boys’ baseball and basketball teams. Many classmates and teachers treasure him...
The Elephant (or Donkey) in the Room: Do teachers’ political views belong in the classroom?
In the history halls of Northwood, controversial topics are discussed daily. It may be antiquated issues such as slavery or suffrage, or new issues like...
Red Alert: The school is out of tampons
For most of Northwood’s history and as per the policy of Chatham County schools, when a girl needed a pad or a tampon during the...
Dream Schools: Students aim to make their goals a reality
There are hundreds of colleges and universities out there, and there are thousands of students working hard to get into the schools of their dreams....
No Rest for the Stressed: Are schools putting too much pressure on students?
Imagine taking almost all AP and honors courses and having homework for each class plus a project, but after school you have to go to...