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February 22Northwood wins big at OCJEA!
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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I AM INEVITABLE: “Northwood Rivals” has recently surpassed “Trojanwatch 2” in popularity according to a recent player survey conducted by Imagine Games Northwood last month.

How to become the top 1% “Northwood Rivals” player

HEADLOCKED-IN: Senior Elliott Son pins his opponent in Wrestling’s League Finals.

Northwood wrestling is the pin-nacle of success

FACING THE FLAMES: By prioritizing preventative measures, we can reduce wildfire damage and protect communities before disaster strikes.

Wildfire Prevention: The only way forward

OUTSIDE THE LOOP: Heavily relying on Instagram for school updates excludes students without the app.

Expanding outreach beyond Instagram

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS: Should we really destroy a significant campus location because of efficiency?

Media Center unnecessarily leveled due to ‘traffic’

A SECOND HOME: The Katie Wheeler Library welcomes its guests with knowledge and serenity.

Irvine negotiates with county to keep Katie Wheeler Library open

CAPTURING THE FESTIVITY: At the Spectrum Lunar New Year Celebration, sophomore Jiwoo Park snaps photos of a performer playing on a dizi, a type of Chinese flute.

A glimpse into the Spectrum’s Lunar New Year celebration

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

A WARM WELCOME: The OC’s Ryan Atwood is introduced to Orange County culture.

How O.C. Is The O.C.

Northwood students who work

Northwood students who work

FEEDERS FOR FEATHERED FRIENDS: Junior Yun Wen, president of the bird club, presents slides on how to create DIY bird feeders from scrap plastic containers.

Northwood’s Bird Club is soaring

SYNTHESIZING STYLE: Dressing for the weather requires the right balance in your technique.

Weathering in style

A MUPPET A DAY KEEPS THE DULLNESS AWAY: The muppet shrine residing in Angela Allen’s classroom reminds her students to stay positive and unique and feel welcomed.

Teachers’ Second Homes: Interesting classroom decorations

MUNCH ON MASTERPIECES: The “More Than You Can Chew” exhibition, housed in the Great Park Gallery, allows viewers to interact with an engaging collection of artwork about food.

“More Than You Can Chew”: Great Park’s contemporary exhibit

Artistic Inspiration: Sophomores Minji Choi and Victoria Park showcase their exceptional talents, bringing passion, dedication and creativity to life through music and writing.

Meet YoungArts winners Minji Choi and Victoria Park

THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY: Because love stories can’t all end in happily-ever-after

Missed Matches: Couples that should have been endgame

CAPTURING THE SPIRIT: Sophomore Matthew Chan brings Christmas spirit to life through the South Coast Repertory’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Bringing Holiday Magic to Life: Matthew Chan’s journey in “A Christmas Carol”

WAYS TO BE "WICKED": Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) stun audiences with their musical performances.

“Wicked,” you will be popular

Looking back with staff

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!

BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.

Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus

CALENDAR CONFUSION: Students struggle with the awkward time between winter break and the new semester.

New Year, New Me… But Not Yet: Break between the semesters

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

MAKING HIS MARK: Senior Jeremiah Tak weaves through the defense, scanning the field for his next move in their game against Irvine High.

Boys lacrosse “sticks” a win at their first home league game

ON PAR FOR SUCCESS: Senior Captain Annabelle Wong completes her swing, intently watching the ball’s trajectory down the fairway

Driving to Victory: Girls’ golf celebrates a stellar season of success

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

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

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FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students

Teaching AP Government during an election year

SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.

Class councils celebrate the holidays

Reconnecting during the holidays

Reconnecting during the holidays

IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.

Northwood’s fall sports in full swing

STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets

Unique hobbies at Northwood

FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students

Teaching AP Government during an election year

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

SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.

Class councils celebrate the holidays

IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.

Northwood’s fall sports in full swing

STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets

Unique hobbies at 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

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

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

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As the 2024 California Presidential Primary Elections quickly draw to a close, all citizens must voice their concerns by exercising their right to vote.

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

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