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November 1History teacher Greg Guy's advisement wins Advisement Door Decorating Contest
May 24The Element wins Herff Jones yearbook award, recognized as top 1% in the nation
May 12Northwood boys swim breaks the county record for the 400 freestyle relay, winning 1st at CIF-State
April 26Northwood boys golf wins the PCL Championship for the third year in a row
April 25Northwood Girls Lacrosse wins league for the first time in school history!
April 14Northwood swim wins 2nd at Mount Sac, breaking three records
March 29Click here for live Election Convention updates!
March 28Junior Dylan Khang wins the 3rd Annual Chicken-Flinging competition
March 17Northwood wins big at the NHD OC competition, sending 16 entries to state
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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per-
el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.

Federation of Jewish Students fosters belonging

Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos

Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos

IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.

The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia

LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).

Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!

DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end

AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down

SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.

Irvine to transition to city-run library system

MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.

Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California

DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.

A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest

ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.

Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations

GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.

New bike racks at Northwood

BARREN BLACK FRIDAYS: A changing consumer culture alters how Black Friday is celebrated.

What happened to Black Friday?

BAKING LESSONS, HISTORY AND BITES: Senior and Global Baking Club President Joyce Zhang shares a lesson on the recipe and rich history of cornbread while handing out fresh samples during this month’s meeting.

Global Baking Club’s sweet influence on culinary delights

Student Speak: Which science is the most challenging?

Student Speak: Which science is the most challenging?

SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.

Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair

PROTECTING THE PETS: ASPCA board members junior Emily Tamura (left), junior Emily Huang (middle) and senior Urika Tandiono (right) announce upcoming volunteer opportunities at animal shelters in a club meeting.

ASPCA’s pawsitive impact on animal rights

LUXURIOUS LANGSON: UCI curates a museum of American Impressionist art.

Local art museums to explore during Northwood’s first full Thanksgiving Break

MELODIES AND MEMORIES: Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant joins Northwood Chamber students for a quick picture after their performance.

A Giant Harmony: Chamber performs with Young the Giant at IPSF Gala

DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.

Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography

A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."

Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest

CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.

The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team

Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries

Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries

Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites

Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites

Learning to let go

Learning to let go

We're all in this together!

We’re all in this together!

March 2024 Centerspread

March 2024 Centerspread

HOLIDAY HISTORIES: While Thanksgiving can be a time to celebrate family traditions, it’s equally important to recognize the history behind it.

Acknowledging the past of Thanksgiving with holiday spirit

YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.

Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree

Celebrating Wimptober

Celebrating Wimptober

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE: Choosing the military over the conventional college path can have its benefits.

Silver and Navy to Red, White and Blue: College vs. the military

CELEBRATING TRADITION: Elders from the Gabrielino-Tongva, Acjachemen and Oaxaca tribes pose in traditional attire.

From Erasure to Empowerment: The purpose of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.

How to survive your first sports tryout

BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.

Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy

BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.

Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks

TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.

A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience

GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.

Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad

BRAINROT TO THE MAXX: Attention Based Learning techniques prove to be anything but beta.

Northwood implements Attention Based Learning on campus

Comic: Birthdays during testing season

Comic: Birthdays during testing season

TERRIFIC THEMES: The Met Gala will never fail to amaze audiences with outfits in accordance to these themes.

Majestic Met Gala theme ideas

FROM BURN BOOKS TO TEXTBOOKS: Teens tackle trigonometric equations instead of tribulations, chasing career aspirations, not devious schemes.

Beyond the Cliché: Exposing Hollywood’s high school myths

CRIES ALL AROUND: Charger conveys their utter misery owing to the departure of their one and only true love.

Devastated charger sends a tearful goodbye

October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024

October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024

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BACK IN THE ACT: Northwood alum Katherine Paladichuk performed "Shrek" at Northwood during her high school career.

Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer

Introducing California Colleges

PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.

Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band

Day of the deadines

Day of the deadines

Introducing new staff at Northwood

Introducing new staff at Northwood

BACK IN THE ACT: Northwood alum Katherine Paladichuk performed "Shrek" at Northwood during her high school career.

Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer

Take it from us: Senior gives advice

Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks

Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks

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

PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.

Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band

TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.

A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience

Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.

Gallery: Elective Expo

DESK: Junior Issac Lee and Senior Bharathi Kaliraj open the first Fine Arts Assembly and NTV Broadcast since before Covid-19.

Looking back on the fine arts assembly

Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school

Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler

Introducing California Colleges

Introducing new staff at Northwood

Introducing new staff at Northwood

Inside T-wolf Thank Yous

The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets

The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets

Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA's Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento

Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento

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