Diving In: Swim team sends six to state championships
Sarah Helen Shepherd/The Omniscient Two years ago, the Northwood swim team was an unorganized handful of people with no official coaching or place to practice,...
To Party or To Play?: Athletes discuss drinking alcohol and using drugs
It is a Friday night and an athlete is hanging out with his friends. His best friend offers him a drink, and he takes the...
College Athletics: Is it more than most can handle?
Imagine this: wake up at 4:45 a.m, go to the training room, then practice at 6 a.m, grab an energy bar, go to a 9...
The Ultimate Throwback: 2007-08 Ultimate Frisbee State Champions
Imagine your team is down at halftime against reigning champs, Chapel Hill, and your teammate, Alex Hart, stands up on the bench to give an...
Always One Step Behind: Girls feel underestimated in gym class
Pushing the defender out of the way, Erika Nettles posts up in hopes of scoring. She yells for the ball to be passed to her,...
Absent Athletes: Students leave early for sports games
It’s the middle of fourth period, and everyone is doing their work as usual. One student packs up, says bye to the teacher and leaves...
Back Up To Bat: MLB pitcher Austin Brice returns to host baseball camp
MLB players are broadcasted across the nation on the TV and radio, but one is coming to his hometown of Pittsboro to teach younger athletes....
Kristian Eanes Receives the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award
Joshua Eisner/The Omniscient Last week, senior Kristian Eanes was recognized by WRAL for the Tom Suiter “Extra Effort Award.” This award started over 35 years...
Boys’ Basketball Conquers JM in Rivalry Battle
The boys’ varsity basketball team defeated rival Jordan Matthews (JM) by a score of 62-43 Saturday at Jordan Matthews. It was the Chargers’ first win...