It’s All Political: What influences students’ political beliefs?
In a generation where diversity flows like water, people are subject to their own opinions more than ever. Every day, people are more and more...
Slacktivism vs. Activism: Do actions speak louder than tweets?
“Slacktivism” is often associated with a zeal for activism on social media platforms, but a lack of effort toward real change. Despite the word’s general...
School board approves site for new high school
September 12th, 2016, the school board met in the courthouse to have their regular session. However, this meeting was especially important. Board members made the...
Is Your Summer Spent Swimming, or Drowning?
You are spending one last day at the beach, the wind in your hair, your eyes closed... and suddenly it hits you. You haven’t started...
From Top to Bottom: Seniors transition to college freshmen
For high school seniors, the month of June is a time of celebration. As they cross the stage in caps and gowns to accept their...
Transitioning to Self-Acceptance: Holly Edwards shares her story
For transgender people, transition is a time of finding yourself. Holly Edwards has recently found her identity, transitioning from the name Corbin to Holly, and...
Tar Heels for Hillary: Obama holds early vote event at UNC
President Obama spoke at an early vote event at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) to campaign for democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton this...
Homecoming Comeback: Annual dance gains popularity
More than 200 people attended The Homecoming Dance Oct. 28. According to cheer advisor and Spanish teacher Heather Davis, this is 100 more students attended...
Homecoming Hurricane: Hurricane Matthew causes schedule changes
Northwood’s Homecoming football game was moved to Thursday Oct. 6, the Homecoming Dance has been moved to Oct. 21, and the pep rally is...