March for Students, Rally for Respect: North Carolina teachers advocate for their rights
On May 16, 2018, the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) hosted a march in Raleigh where an estimated 19,000 people rallied together to bring...
Art Spotlight: Northwood’s first AP art class
This year, aiming to grow the arts department at Northwood, visual arts teacher Leslie Burwell introduced the school’s newest AP class: AP Studio Art. Burwell...
Randy Rocks: New lacrosse coach leads Northwood to success
Two-time national champion with UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Sports Hall of Famer, a top 50 all-time ACC lacrosse player (according to the ACC office), member...
Out of the Park: Northwood graduates make a name in college sports
Freshman Matt Oldham began his journey playing Division I baseball this past year as a catcher for Elon University. Starting at a young age, Oldham...
Parents in the Stands: Comments cause frustration and motivation among athletes
As she races down the sideline with the soccer ball at her feet, junior Kenzie Kremer can hear her teammates cheering her on and parents...
Ross is Boss: Sophomore is the only four-sport athlete at Northwood
“For me, I just like to stay moving,” Aaron Ross said. “I love moving. Without sports, I don’t know where I’d be or...
Sam’s 2018 World Cup Guide
Every four years, the excitement grows around the world as we get close to another World Cup, which begins June 14. Despite the USA men’s...
Staff Editorial—Cutting Class Rank: Students should be classified by percentile
When Northwood moved to the 10-point grading scale, students breathed a sigh of relief. That frustrating 92 in a class would now be considered an...
Briar Chapel doesn’t give a “dam” about the beavers
Briar Chapel, the neighborhood I live in, brands itself as a “sanctuary” on its website, but for whom? Surely not for the beavers who reside...