Politicians can often be seen as untouchable; separate from ordinary citizens. Even the most down-to-earth are still either heralded by their supporters or mocked by their detractors; it’s easy to forget that many of them, even the millionaire campaigners, are real people with lives outside of politics.
Hi, my name is July Two and I’m a staff writer for the Northwood Omniscient. In this podcast, I’ll be speaking about the life of late Siler City Mayor John Grimes.
Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan explores research recently published by Duke about PFAS in the Haw River and in Pittsboro drinking water.
On Oct. 28, Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne reported that the county government computer system had been rendered inoperable by a cyber attack.
Sad that Halloween has come and gone all too fast? See how Chatham County and Northwood students chose to decorate for the holiday and how some spent their day!
On Oct. 22, Michael Jordan announced on Twitter that he had formed a new NASCAR racing team, 23XI Racing, alongside Denny Hamlin with Bubba Wallace as their driver.
The Omniscient recently sent a survey out to the students at Northwood to get their opinions on the 2020 ballot. Although Northwood’s student population exceeds 1,400, the fifty two students who took the time to respond to our questions had a lot to say!
Because Northwood students are completing their schoolwork at home this semester, students are on their computers a good portion of the day. When school was in person, computers were often only used a fraction of the time spent in each class. Now, students must use their laptop to access all of their learning. They’re also often up late submitting assignments. Finishing assignments at night subjects students to copious amounts of blue light from their devices’ screens. Many students also are on other electronic devices at night. Large amounts of exposure to blue light have been found to have negative effects on teenagers’ health.
