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ASBESTOS IN THE AIR: The historic North Hangar continues to smolder as authorities plan for its destruction.
Ongoing air quality concerns following Tustin Hangar fire
THE BIG PICTURE: Even though it’s a fun game-like simulation, it helps students take a moment to seriously think about how they should spend and save their money. They have to think not only about themselves, but also their spouses and children. — parent volunteer Jim Leung
A “Bite of Reality” into our financial lives after high school
HISTORY HEATED UP: As of yesterday evening, parts of the Tustin hangar were still ablaze as the OCFA stopped active work for firefighters’ safety.
Tustin Landmark Up in Flames: The loss of WW2 hanger
PREPARING A PATHWAY: Freshmen Alex Li and Anderson Lay discuss with the Yale college representative about extracurricular activities to pursue.
IUSD’s College and Career Readiness Fair
GOING DIGITAL: Junior Ayesha Siddiqui downloads the Bluebook app to prepare for the digital PSAT.
Preparing for the new digital SAT with the digital SAT
Fostering Festivity and Creativity: Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Holiday Faire
Fostering Festivity and Creativity: Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Holiday Faire
Yearbook Team Leader Claire Wu organizes photos for her feature layout.
How the yearbook preserves the “Elements” of school history
DWELL ON THE DEN: After graduating, Northwood alumni wade through life drawing experiences from their high school years.
Beyond the Rolling Hills and Majestic Oak: Alumni speak
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
FILIPINO FESTIVITIES: In a club meeting, Kai Club board members used a Kahoot with trivia questions to educate students about Filipino American culture and the importance of Filipino American History Month.
Northwood celebrates Filipino American History Month
A SCARY STAGE: Irvine Barclay Theatre and National Theatre presents Mary Shelleys Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Photo credit of Irvine Barclay Theatre.
Review: Frankenstein Reimagined
“Attack on the Crocs” (Mina Sun, 12)
TimbyTober II
TUESDAY-WEEN: Even on a school day, the spookiness is unstoppable.
Quick Halloween fits
MASCOT MOVIE NIGHT: Tommy the Trojan, Timby and Buster enjoy a (mostly) scare-free movie.
Halloween movies for scaredy cats
SLAYING THE STAGE: Actors practice their dragon formation in fight call rehearsal.
Fight or Fight? A glimpse into combat choreography
October 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
April 2023 Centerspread: Greetings from NHS
THE LATEST LANGUAGE: Tone tags are an efficient way to clarify a person’s speech.
How we adapted to online communication through tone tags
HEADLINE OR PUNCHLINE?: Hasan Minhaj’s comedy can cross the boundaries of journalistic integrity.
Where do we draw the line for comedians to embellish the truth?
Surviving the lunch line
Surviving the lunch line
SELECTIVE SPOTLIGHT: Amidst ongoing global crises, major media sources can pick and choose where to redirect an average viewer’s attention.
The gatekeepers of news
TIK TOK TUMMY TROUBLES: For many, Girl Dinner is not just a trend, but a constant habit.
TikTok’s “Girl Dinner” raises awareness for a preexisting problem in women
TAKE IT TO THE PAINT: Sophomore Sam Alegre breaks past the Mustang’s defense and reaches up for the layup.
Boys basketball dominates Costa Mesa in home opener
LEAF IT ALL ON THE FIELD: For fall athletes, sweater weather is rather a time to dawn their jerseys and cleats.
Looking back on a decorated 2023 fall sports season
GOING PRO: New NIL laws are a “score” for college athletics.
What does NIL mean?
TRIPLE THREAT: Teacher-coaches Megan Stuart, Nicole Grau and Harry Lee coach their respective teams to bring Northwood more wins. Additional photo credit: Andrew Le
Impacts Beyond the Classroom: Teachers who are also coaches
TIME FOR TACKLING TRIATHLON TRAINING: Senior Madison Ledgard (left) stretches before cross country practice.
Madison Ledgard takes on national triathalon competition
SCHOLARLY DISSONANCE: The raucous blasting in the speakers disorient wayward Northwood students on their way to class.
A Tardy Harmony: 5 tardy sweep music alternatives admin should REALLY consider
QUESTS OF THE ANCHOR: Humanities students will need some pro gamer strategies to beat this final boss.
Game Guide: How to beat the Fall Anchor
BAKING MONARCHY: British cuisine colonizes Netflix.
British shows take over Netflix
DON’T MOVE, DON’T BREATHE, DON’T RELIEVE: Students panic in fear of accidentally airing out their business in the girls’ bathrooms.
A survival guide to keeping the bathroom doors locked
I SEE NO COLOR: Is it a beige flag, or are you just colorblind?
Beige flags, but make it Northwood edition
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Profiles in Science: Northwood science teachers dish on how they discovered their passion for science and their journey to Northwood
Profiles in Science: Northwood science teachers dish on how they discovered their passion for science and their journey to Northwood
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
PEEK INTO THE PIT: Junior Howard Wu plays the keyboard under the pit’s dim lighting.
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
Reaching One’s Dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US
Reaching One’s Dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
TRICKS IN TREATS: Being wary of homemade treats and inspecting candy wrappers for pinholes, tampering or tears can save you a trip to the ER from allergies or ingestion of potentially dangerous substances. Although the chances of houses serving rainbow fentanyl and other drugs are low, its better to eat one less sweet this Halloween than be tricked while having a treat.
Five Ways to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.
Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens
ON YOUR MARK, T-WOLVES: Sophomore Nick Keith readies his aim for a second place finish in dodgeball.
Clash of the Classes: School spirit comes howling back
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
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Top News
THE BIG PICTURE: Even though it’s a fun game-like simulation, it helps students take a moment to seriously think about how they should spend and save their money. They have to think not only about themselves, but also their spouses and children. — parent volunteer Jim Leung
A “Bite of Reality” into our financial lives after high school
Rhea Gupta, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

Northwood seniors gathered in the gym on Oct. 25 to engage in “Bite of Reality,” an interactive budgeting simulation designed to mimic...

HISTORY HEATED UP: As of yesterday evening, parts of the Tustin hangar were still ablaze as the OCFA stopped active work for firefighters’ safety.
Tustin Landmark Up in Flames: The loss of WW2 hanger
Shreya Aithal and Riya Gupta
PREPARING A PATHWAY: Freshmen Alex Li and Anderson Lay discuss with the Yale college representative about extracurricular activities to pursue.
IUSD’s College and Career Readiness Fair
Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
GOING DIGITAL: Junior Ayesha Siddiqui downloads the Bluebook app to prepare for the digital PSAT.
Preparing for the new digital SAT with the digital SAT
Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
GEARING UP FOR SUCCESS: Christina Banagas, senior Kristen Lew, Marina Alburger and sophomore Lauryn Chew pose for a photo after their presentation on student well-being and engagement. (Photo courtesy of Archana Gima)
Challenge Succeeded: Setting goals for Northwood
Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, Staff Writer
A STEP TOWARDS EQUALITY: California public schools have begun implementing gender-neutral bathrooms with the introduction of Bill 760.
Gender-neutral bathrooms mandated in public schools
Lauryn Chew, Staff Writer
HOWLER INVESTIGATES: Bee problem on campus
HOWLER INVESTIGATES: Bee problem on campus
Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
Accent
Yearbook Team Leader Claire Wu organizes photos for her feature layout.
How the yearbook preserves the “Elements” of school history
Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
DWELL ON THE DEN: After graduating, Northwood alumni wade through life drawing experiences from their high school years.
Beyond the Rolling Hills and Majestic Oak: Alumni speak
Courtney Lee, Staff Writer
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
Arts & Entertainment
“Attack on the Crocs” (Mina Sun, 12)
TimbyTober II
Various Artists
TUESDAY-WEEN: Even on a school day, the spookiness is unstoppable.
Quick Halloween fits
Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
MASCOT MOVIE NIGHT: Tommy the Trojan, Timby and Buster enjoy a (mostly) scare-free movie.
Halloween movies for scaredy cats
Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
Viewpoint
SELECTIVE SPOTLIGHT: Amidst ongoing global crises, major media sources can pick and choose where to redirect an average viewer’s attention.
The gatekeepers of news
Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
TIK TOK TUMMY TROUBLES: For many, Girl Dinner is not just a trend, but a constant habit.
TikTok’s “Girl Dinner” raises awareness for a preexisting problem in women
Lucy Kim, Junk Editor
RADICAL REPOSTING: Instagram posts often find themselves at the heart of performative activism.
Real activism reaches far beyond just a post
Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, Staff Writer
Trending Stories
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A GIFT OR A CURSE?: Children from gifted learning programs often grow into teenagers struggling from mental health issues.
Former gifted child syndrome
Lucy Kim, Junk Editor
2
TAKE IT TO THE PAINT: Sophomore Sam Alegre breaks past the Mustang’s defense and reaches up for the layup.
Boys basketball dominates Costa Mesa in home opener
Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
3
PERSONAL(LY) TASTELESS: One fearless writer dares take on a centuries old choral arrangement.
Sicut Cervus: An…unfortunate piece
Erin Tsai, Staff Writer
4
ASBESTOS IN THE AIR: The historic North Hangar continues to smolder as authorities plan for its destruction.
Ongoing air quality concerns following Tustin Hangar fire
Riya Gupta, Staff Writer
5
GRASPING AT STRAWS: The debate of plastic versus paper straws has caused an increase in paper straw usage, but are they really helping to save our environment?
The paper versus plastic straws debate
Ally Venezia, THO Editor
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QUESTS OF THE ANCHOR: Humanities students will need some pro gamer strategies to beat this final boss.
Game Guide: How to beat the Fall Anchor
Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
7
BAKING MONARCHY: British cuisine colonizes Netflix.
British shows take over Netflix
Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
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DOODLING AROUND: Some of the best Halloween Google Doodles from years past.
Spooktacular Halloween themed Google Doodles
Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots
YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots
Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
Sports
LEAF IT ALL ON THE FIELD: For fall athletes, sweater weather is rather a time to dawn their jerseys and cleats.
Looking back on a decorated 2023 fall sports season
Megha Kishore, Staff Writer

Kicking off the school year, each fall sport has navigated through their own challenges, eventually rising above and ending their seasons off...

GOING PRO: New NIL laws are a “score” for college athletics.
What does NIL mean?
Courtney Lee, Staff Writer

The “Name, Image and Likeness” policy of the NCAA has transformed college sports. Student-athletes can now monetize their personal brands...

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