Does high school stifle student creativity?
The definition of creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas. But there is one problem: the use of creativity is dwindling due to...
Staff Editorial: Is it getting through to you? Safety assemblies at NHS
Do you ever feel like you hear something so many times it becomes background noise? That’s how students feel about the repetitive safety speeches we’ve...
Staff Editorial: NHS students participate in the spirit of giving
[caption id="attachment_935" align="alignleft" width="259"] Samantha Yigdal/The Omniscient[/caption] STAFF EDITORIAL It’s that time of year again. We’re all busy thinking about presents, glitter, a Christmas tree...
Legalization: A successful solution for the states?
The 2012 election brought drastic new changes to the American people: a re-elected president, new laws and things we have never seen before. Two states,...
Another exam? More state testing hurts students
STAFF EDITORIAL Most of you are probably aware of the new state-mandated tests that will be in effect at Northwood in the spring semester. These...
Thumbs up, Thumbs down
THUMBS DOWN: The new exam exemption policy for the upcoming year Next year, Chatham County is implementing a policy that states if you check out...
Teachers should teach to all styles
STAFF EDITORIAL: At some point, many of us have answered questions or taken tests to determine what kind of learner we are. We are either...
English I again? Students face problems with scheduling
STAFF EDITORIAL Many Northwood students have had to wake up early and take an entire day of their summer to go sit in the guidance...
Editorial: State law hinders scheduling
STAFF EDITORIAL Due to a state law, the school year is not allowed to start before Aug. 25, causing end of the semester exams to...