From fiction to film: Favorite books becoming movies
You are at the edge of your seat as you wait for the movie to begin. Ever since you read the book, you could not...
Why blame the victim? Changing how we look at rape
Gradually, more and more stories have begun to plague the news with rape and sexual violence at their center. There have been several instances as...
How to get a puppy in six easy (or not so easy) steps
[caption id="attachment_1293" align="alignleft" width="279"] Koda the (cute) holy terror. Jessica Clayton/The Omniscient.[/caption] Daddy, please let me get one! I’ll take care of him and love...
No phone, no problem: 5 months without a cell phone
[caption id="attachment_1290" align="alignleft" width="300"] Taylor Maloch spent five months without a cell phone. Taylor Maloch/The Omniscient.[/caption] I went without my cell phone for five months....
Quinn is leaving: Fare thee well
A few weeks ago, I received the wonderful news that I will be attending North Carolina School of the Arts for my last year of...
Oh, the places you’ll go: Traveling abroad opens new horizons
I love flying. The feeling of anticipation that I get right before the plane takes off always gives me chills and a rush of exhilaration...
What good does an A do? How to play the “system”
All throughout my years in school, I’ve followed the same routine in my classes. Learn the information, pass the test and forget the information that...
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Quick hits on the issues
Thumbs up to social studies teacher Roddy Story for winning Chatham County Teacher of the Year and being a great teacher. Good luck moving on...
Running the extra mile: Marathon runners
“The first 15 miles is always a blast because you can kind of push through those on training alone, but after about [mile] 15 or...