Julie Fogle, Northwood High School 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year
Staff Writer Lily Kate Witcher interviews Julie Fogle, Northwood High School 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year.
What Is Greenwashing?
Staff Writer Lily Kate Witcher explains greenwashing, the process of creating misleading information about how companies are environmentally responsible. Witcher explains how to see through misleading fallacies and promotes living environmentally friendly.
Musicians You Didn’t Know Were From North Carolina
Are you feeling the back-to-school slump? Some new music may be able to help with that. In this article, Co-Editor in Chief Ella Sullivan highlights musicians and singers you didn’t know were from North Carolina, a state filled with many different genres of music, through an interactive ThingLink and Spotify playlist.
Should You Quit Social Media?
Staff Writer Nellielou Errett talks about the effects of social media and how quitting can help. In a world overwhelming concerned with technology, it can be difficult to quit. Errett discusses the pros and cons of quitting after testing out the process herself.
Back to School: Northwood Starts In-Person Learning
After almost a year of distance learning, Northwood students and teachers were invited back to school beginning Feb. 1 under Plan B. Although distance learning has led to several challenges, it has also been challenging for school staff to make in-person learning happen. Many safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been put in place since students’ return to Northwood’s campus. When students arrive at the building they are asked a series of COVID-related questions and their temperature is taken. Then, students are required to immediately report to their first period class. Every hallway has social distancing markers and desks are wiped down after each class.
What’s Happening In Myanmar
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Womens’ Swim Team Places Third in Big 8 Conference, Mens’ Swim Team Places Fifth
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Northwood’s Varsity Swim Team traveled to the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC to compete in the Big 8 Conference Meet. The men finished fifth overall and the women finished third overall. Junior Mia Corrado tied for the most individual points scored for women’s swimming, which makes her one of the Big 8 Conference Women’s Swimmers of the Year.
What’s Going on with Spring Sports?
It’s that time of year again–as winter comes to an end, Northwood is preparing for the spring sports season of the 2020-2021 school year. Some fall sports that were cancelled because of Covid-19 have returned to practice. Continue reading for updates on sports being offered during the spring season.
Four Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day Locally This Year
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day is shaping up to look a little different in 2021. Whether you decide to spend the day with a significant other, a few friends or your family, here are a few local ideas around Pittsboro to stir up love in a safe and socially-distanced way.