Sometimes, it takes us a few more days to fully grasp difficult concepts. Including extra credit opportunities in exams or assignments would give students more chances to demonstrate and apply their knowledge. Some...

It’s in the playbook of authoritarians—reputable news outlets that challenge the government’s preferred narratives with truth are being tossed into the landfill of so-called “fake news.” Censoring...

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Nowhere is this reality more apparent than in the U.S. education system.  The Big Beautiful Bill, introduced on May 20 and signed into law on July 4, covers...

For many female-presenting individuals, a trip to the gym means keeping their guard up to fend off unwanted gazes. Clothes were never the issue; instead, we need reformed gym policies that protect every...

Since when did it become acceptable to ignore a teacher’s question, roll eyes at their remarks and snap back with attitude? Although mutual respect should be second nature, the line between personal...

We’ve all had that moment where, after uttering the last few words of a fleeting tangent, we pause and wonder, “Why in the world did I say that?” These moments, especially during our teenage years,...

For centuries, the definition of the feminist movement has never been clear cut, with conflicting perspectives on issues of race and gender expectations continuously obscuring the movement’s aim. In...

Just when we think we’ve succeeded, it all comes roaring back. On Feb. 19, an Orange County infant returned from South Korea with measles. Days later, an unvaccinated child in Texas died from measles—the...

Student Forum is among the most important student groups on campus, allowing elected students to represent their Advisement class in vital policy decisions from dance themes to ASB Elections. Although...

After a month of studying, a week of exams and a well-deserved break to unwind, students and teachers return to school in January ready for new beginnings. However, they find themselves stuck in an awkward...

Thanksgiving is a time for spirited family gatherings, catching up with loved ones and focusing on giving back to the community. However, it’s impossible to ignore the Eurocentric ideals and suffering...

Northwood students can join countless extracurricular activities, from Academic Decathlon and Biology Olympiad to Knitwork and Culinary. However, Niche’s C+ rating of Northwood’s clubs and activities...