Eroding the History of the Rock
On the right side of the entrance into Northwood lies a large, often colorful rock. For most students, its origins are unknown, yet some recognize...
How the Game Has Changed: What you don’t know about rap
This summer, Universal Studio's film Straight Outta Compton broke box office records as the biggest debut for an R-rated picture in the month of August. The...
Northwood’s Identity Crisis: Bartholomew wants consistent uniforms
Like many teenagers in high school, Northwood seems to be having an identity crisis. [caption id="attachment_3696" align="alignright" width="300"] The lacrosse team recently changed their helmet...
A Mid-Autumn Night’s Production: Shakespeare comes to Northwood
Have you ever had a crush that just didn’t like you back? What about a crush that didn’t like you but liked your best friend?...
P.R.I.D.E. members advocate for gender-neutral bathrooms
Around the country, transgender and gender nonconforming students are often singled out and ostracized for expressing their identity in school. According to a survey by...
Setting Up for the Future: Volleyball advances to playoffs for first time in years
The volleyball team had a season to remember. Led by seniors Emma Johnson, Alexis Hollis, Becca Heilman and Palmer Bussey, the team was 10-9 and...
Staff Editorial: Senior Year Isn’t What Students Imagined
During the past three years’ pep rallies, the current seniors sat on the bleachers in the noisy gymnasium as the then-seniors triumphantly walked in and...
You Snooze, You Lose: Heavy traffic causes numerous complaints
Over 1,350 students currently attend Northwood, adding an additional 85 students to the school since last year. The growing population contributes to the morning traffic...
My Older Brother: Growing up as Max’s protector
As a little girl, you’re told that a good big brother watches over you. He’s supposed to fight off the playground bullies, show you the...