Boychuck retires after 19 years of substitute teaching at Northwood
Alex Boychuck, at 84 years old, looks much younger than he is. “That’s because of sports. I was always active with sports. It kept me...
Summer at Northwood: What are your plans?
Summer is finally here, and with it comes unparalleled freedom a student can find hard to experience during the school year. Often, students have plans...
Audio Story—High school sweethearts reunite after 54 years apart
[caption id="attachment_3438" align="alignright" width="223"] Edward and Kaye Lewy reunited and married 54 years after they dated in high school. Photo courtesy of Edward and Kaye...
Smoking Revolution: Vapes and E-cigarettes gain popularity
“Nobody besides teachers and parents comment negatively about vaping; it’s just like a socially accepted thing at this point,” an anonymous junior said. “The older...
Summer Checklist: The ultimate guide to summer fun in the Triangle
Sarah P. Duke Gardens If you’re looking for a cheap daytime outing on a nice day, Duke Gardens has fun for everyone. It is located...
Ahead of the Game: Sophomores make the decision to commit
“It’s a big deal,” said sophomore Matt Oldham, a verbal Wake Forest baseball commit. “People are going to look up to you, and they’re going...
Same Rubric, Different Student: Subjective grading affects students in different ways
In schools, teachers sit quietly in fluorescently lit rooms, grasp a pen, and begin a tedious task that educators are required to do: grading. Repetitively evaluating...
Plus 1: Changes for the better?
Plus 1, a new program implemented this year, has undergone many changes since it was first introduced. “I think that any time you do something...
Political Apathy: Do millennials really care?
According to the Associated Press, more people watched the Patriots defeat the Seahawks in the 2015 Super Bowl than voted in the midterm elections. For...