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September 14Twelve Northwood seniors are named semi-finalists for National Merit Program’s scholarship competition
August 30Northwood is ranked #3 in Orange County and #31 in CA by U.S. News, ranking among the nation’s top high schools
March 6NTV students receive school record 19 Orange County Film Festival award nominations!
March 5Howler wins big at OCJEA
March 3Art students selected to display art at City Hall
March 1Snow and slush interrupts 5th period
February 9Science teachers Nelly Tsai and Nicole Midani won $45,000 from IPSF towards new Honors Interdisciplinary Climate Exploration class
February 6Winter CIF starts Feb. 8 for Girls Soccer (League Champs), Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball and Wrestling. Congratulations to all athletes!
January 5Grace Carmichael (Girls Volleyball) and Chris King (Boys Lacrosse) selected Athletes of Character
December 15Cast announced for NHS Theatre production "Puffs," opening March 23. Congratulations to all who were cast

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FREEDOM FOR FLAGS: IUSD Board discusses the future of flag policies in IUSD schools, specifically any flag that is not a California flag.

IUSD Board Meeting: Crowd debate flag policy, focus on Pride Flag

EXPLAINING THE EXHIBIT: Freshman Dana Elquza explains details in her exhibit to the judge during her direct examination of an expert witness.

Defeating the Struggles: Mock Trial Club’s comeback season

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

VENTURING INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Guest speaker Anthony Glenn, the CEO of CarDana, discusses the importance of connections when it comes to growing a business.

Igniting an entrepreneurial spark with Entrepreneurship Club

SANRIO SUPERHERO: Hello Kitty is more than just a character: she is an activist.

The Case of Hello Kitty: How cute culture cultivates change

EXPECTO PATRONUM!: Teachers reveal their personal spirit guardians.

Northwood teachers summon their Patronus

ECCENTRIC EVERYDAY ACCESSORIES: Victorian and steampunk accessories by Ali Krajewski can embezzle any outfit, and they can be worn everyday.

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

SONGBIRD MEETS THE SNAKE: Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray meet in person for the first time, unraveling a tale that will impact generations for years to come.

A review of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

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)

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

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

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February Howler Volume XIV Issue V

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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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A GIFT OR A CURSE?: Children from gifted learning programs often grow into teenagers struggling from mental health issues.

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EXPLAINING THE EXHIBIT: Freshman Dana Elquza explains details in her exhibit to the judge during her direct examination of an expert witness.

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Irvine Unified School District’s board members unanimously expressed support for maintaining its open-to-public flag policy during a board meeting on Nov. 7, rejecting a citizen-proposed ban on all non-U.S. and California flags from being displayed in schools.

Visit the NEWS page on thehowleronline.org to read more.

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Little did the world know that a cat-like British girl with a vibrant red bow, a dandelion-yellow t-shirt and denim overalls would become an ambassador for the United Nations less than ten years after her creation. Loved by children and adults alike for her adorable appearance and bubbly personality, Hello Kitty has become so much more than a pop culture icon. By encouraging friendships and providing comfort to fans, she has become an international symbol of peace.

Visit the VIEWPOINT on thehowleronline.org page to read more

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Regardless of what time of the day it is, only one thing is for sure: the atrocious cacophony screeching through the speakers. Whether you’re in the parking lot talking to friends or in the bathroom, the screeching discordance of the tardy sweep music broken through the speakers is utterly unavoidable.

Here are the top five tardy sweep music alternatives admin should seriously consider to elicit just as equally detrimental, if not even better responses from students.

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Adjusting their ties and fitting their coats, Northwood students transform into lawyers and witnesses in a suspenseful trial. But this year, the verdict is already in: Mock Trial has gotten to the quarter finals for the first time since 2017.

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The “Harry Potter” series tells an evergreen tale of enchanting wizardry, friendship and imagination. One of the most famous spells from the novels is the Patronus spell, which summons an animal correlated to the beholder to protect them. We asked a few teachers around Northwood what they think their Patronus would be.

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