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The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

PREPARING FOR ADMISSION: During the CSU workshop held by Northwood’s counselors, seniors navigate their application profile.
California grants automatic CSU admission for almost all in-state students
Lian Le, News Editor
November 5, 2025

Senate Bill 640, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6, guarantees admission for almost all in-state applicants applying to a California...

VITAMIN D(EFICIENT): If gray skies and chilly mornings make you sad or sluggish, it might not be laziness. It might be SAD.
Don’t be sad about SAD, forgive yourself instead
Xiaoyan Alli Wang, Staff Writer
Orange is the new pet
Orange is the new pet
Diti Patel, Staff Writer
‘A T-wolf Halloween’
‘A T-wolf Halloween’
Jayce Law, Graphic Artist
HEE HEE HEE HAW: Clash Royale’s popularity continues to soar, reaching an estimated 47.4 million concurrent players in October 2025.
The revival of Clash Royale
Anna Cao, Staff Writer
A FANGIRL’S PLACE IS IN THE RESISTANCE: From Trekkies to ARMY, women have been and will continue to be integral to fandom.
She came, she saw, she created: Fandoms as a space for women
Alisha Jain, Staff Writer
SOUND ON: Senior Suzan Whiteside unwinds to “Who Knows” by Daniel Caesar, a track from his newest album.
The album that shut down cities: A comprehensive analysis of Daniel Caesar’s ‘Son of Spergy’
Kyle Lee and Thierry Wijaya
SONGS FOR SMILES: Senior Alice Baik performs a solo at the annual Smile Train OC Concert.
Smile Train harnesses local students’ musical talents to change lives
Riddhi Lahiri, Staff Writer
GONNA BE GOLDEN: “KPop Demon Hunters” has skyrocketed in popularity to the point that it has its own instant ramen.
K-popping off with KPop Demon Hunters
Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
VALIDATION IN VOLUNTEERING: California’s Men’s Service Program provides volunteering opportunities and strong male role models key to improving young male mental health.
California Men’s Service Challenge: Supporting boys’ mental health
Jiwoo Park, Staff Writer
MONEY IS RAINING FROM THE SKY: Students should get a head start on ensuring their financial security by taking advantage of scholarship opportunities.
Importance of applying for scholarships
Kyle Lee, Staff Writer
PROCRASTINATION NATION: Constantly leaving work for later can cause stress and an unmanageable workload.
The fault in our stars: Why the worst action is inaction
Lian Le, News Editor
DON’T GO PLAY YOUR VIDEO GAME: The decreasing quality of Roblox games is enough to  disappoint even the most dedicated of fans.
Roblox should be fun, but it isn’t anymore
Riddhi Lahiri, Staff Writer
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SUMMER ON THE FIELD: Members of Northwood’s girls’ lacrosse program formed their own non-school-affiliated team, training against other schools to build up their skills and perseverance.
Wolfpack: Girls’ lacrosse takes initiative over summer
Sofia Jackson, Staff Writer
CONSISTENCY IS CORE: After a five-minute run, sophomore Keanna Anell practices crunches to warm up the abdominal muscles. Both cardio and strength training are core components of calisthenics.
Calisthenics: Brains and brawn
Diti Patel, Staff Writer
STRATEGY IN MOTION: During drills, assistant girls flag football coach Steven Plette helps break down routes to sharpen the team’s game.
Coaching with relatability: Steven Plette
Saerin Hwang, Staff Writer
TOE TO TOE-CHDOWN: The Northwood football team prepares an offensive play against Woodbridge.
Varsity boys football scores second W of the season
Xiaoyan Alli Wang, Staff Writer
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