Backpacks or back problems?
[caption id="attachment_1092" align="alignleft" width="300"] NORTHWOOD STUDENTS feel crushed by the weight of their book bags. Kasey Jenkins/The Omniscient[/caption] Heavy book bags may cause negative effects...
Students enjoy variety of untraditional sports
[caption id="attachment_1089" align="alignright" width="300"] JUNIOR THOMAS REYNOLDS plays rugby for the Highlanders in Chapel Hill.Photo courtesy of Thomas Reynolds.[/caption] High school students are exposed to...
State exams eliminate exemption policy for most classes
The North Carolina Legislature has made changes to the policy concerning “Measures of Student Learning,” otherwise known as common exams. These exams are now required...
A twist on shopping
Almost every small town has at least one thrift shop, a place where people can bring old clothes or other items they no longer need....
Fact or fake: Students take interest in Illuminati
International superstar Beyonce caused an internet sensation when, during the Super Bowl halftime show, she made a gesture placing her two hands together to form...
Staff Editorial: Is it getting through to you? Safety assemblies at NHS
Do you ever feel like you hear something so many times it becomes background noise? That’s how students feel about the repetitive safety speeches we’ve...
Gun Control: Owning fire arms is a right protected by the Constitution
In the Bill of Rights, the second amendment states: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of...
Gun Control: Restrictions on assault weapons protects the people
Considering recent events in our country regarding gun violence, it has been proven that when given large amounts of firepower, people are going to become...
Gun Control: Restrictions on assault weapons protect the people
Considering recent events in our country regarding gun violence, it has been proven that when given large amounts of firepower, people are going to become...