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...
Should land use be restricted in Chatham County?
Zoning is a major issue for the citizens of Chatham County. The county is currently in a minority of counties in the state that don’t...
“Tomorrowland” Review
My friend, a Disney fanatic, and I, a sci-fi enthusiast, both really wanted to like Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland, but we ended up regretting forking over...
“They accepted you because you’re black”: Should race be a factor in college admissions?
Last April, the Supreme Court upheld a Michigan law banning the use of racial criteria in college admissions. This decision was a landmark in an...
Kendrick Lamar “To Pimp A Butterfly” Review
Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly is an intense, experimental, 80-minute album released on March 16th. Butterfly takes on a cinematic quality as it narrates...
Carolina butcher found in Chatham County
You would be hard-pressed to find a crocodile living in Chatham County these days, but during the Triassic period, the Carolina butcher, a ten-foot long...
Boys’ and girls’ swim teams compete at state championship
The Northwood swim team attended the 3A State Championship Meet Feb. 12. The women’s team, represented by seniors Elizabeth Conte, Rory O’Dell, Amanda Peele, Cassidy...
“I take you for who you are”: Social workers Gardner and Norris
Northwood students face challenges like pregnancy, mental illness, poverty, grief and stress each year. Saundra Gardner and Rachael Norris, the school’s social workers, are the...
“Putting on armor:” why I choose not to wear makeup
I don’t wear makeup. When I was 10 years old, I convinced my mom to buy me a $3 Wet and Wild eyeshadow palette at...