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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
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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
February 24Howler sweeps again at OCJEA!
February 14Northwood Girls Water Polo advance to CIFSS finals with a 10-9 victory over Santiago

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FORGET NAPOLEON, MEET TROLLFACE: Learn about the historical battles fought on r/AITA and how it shaped modern culture.

Exploring the new internet history course

GOTTA GO FAST: Every day, student Dash Bolt uses his supersonic cosmic powers of speed and aerodynamics to zoom to the front of the lunch line before anyone else on campus.

Lightning Lane: Meet the student who’s always first for lunch

TIMBYMERICA: The patriotic mascot, the one who calls the shots.

Timby announces upcoming presidential campaign

GRACEFULLY GALLOPING: Equipped with her safety gear and riding helmet, equestrian senior Julie Heninger practices riding her horse, Irco, at the stable grounds in San Juan Capistrano.

Equestrian Julie Heninger is the mane character

HARK ATTACK: Spirit and Rally Commissioner junior Nathan How attacks the new school year, re-energizing Northwood’s student section at the Beach Bash football game by leading cheers and chants.

A look into ASB’s hype process

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

APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.

California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges

SIMPLE SCANNING: Students will eventually be able to scan into a club meeting with their digital ID card on 5-Star Students.

Howler Investigates: What happened to Integral?

SENIOR CELEBRATION: (Left to right) Seniors Izabel Vicente, Esma Hurmali and Lena Hussain laugh together while cheering on their friends completing the bounce house obstacle course at the senior barbecue after school.

Enjoying the end of high school with senior events

PINK AND PROUD: Northwood’s girls flag football team celebrate pink out and senior night during their final game of the season against Rosary Hill, supporting breast cancer awareness.

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month as students

Senior year's just a beginning

Senior year’s just a beginning

CELEBRATING THROUGH STOCK PAPER, STICKERS AND SHARPIE: Senior William Ryee writes a heartwarming card for a close friend’s birthday. He strategically uses his large sticker collection to decorate and personalize his gift.

The Power of Cards: A priceless gift of gratitude

SAVE MY SEAT STITCH: Senior Russell Nguyen leaves Mrs. Wells’ Stitch plushie in his seat in order to grab the bathroom pass.

Stuffed animals put a paw-some twist on bathroom passes

OUTSHINE BAR GETS DRAFTED: Adam Silver shakes hands with our very own student store beloved.

Student Store Items: Your draft guide to snack through the school year

INKING IT IN: Junior Nathan Tuason carefully transfers his design onto a shirt, guided by screenprinting teacher Robert Stuart.

Screen Print Design’s impact on artistic vision

AGATHA ALONGSIDE WANDAVISION: Episodes of "Agatha: All Along," a sequel to the beloved "Wandavision," will have new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+ for fans of magic and mystery.

A promising start to “Agatha All Along”

MAYOR’S CHOICE: Vice Mayor Larry Agran, Mayor Farrah Khan and award winning sophomore Eileen Zhang pose at the opening reception of the Irvine City Hall High School Art Exhibition.

Eileen’s expressive art at city hall

FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS ON AND OFF CAMERA: Director Coco Wu (Northwood Class of 2023) and location manager Nicole Toshima (Northwood Class of 2023) work together during a production meeting to search for locations to film a cabin scene

“Iris”: Capturing change and friendship on film

PORTRAIT OF JOY: Freshman Jiyoung Yun created a char- coal portrait for Malak, a Syrian girl who enjoys writing stories. Photo provided by Kim Rohrs

The Memory Project: Giving back with art

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

January/February 2024 Centerspread

January/February 2024 Centerspread

November/December 2023 Centerspread

November/December 2023 Centerspread

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

CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.

There are too many clubs on campus

Debunking arguments for banned books

Debunking arguments for banned books

KEYBOARD WARRIORS: Celebrities' commentary on global issues is often very controversial.

The influence of influencers

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

Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes

Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes

SPRINGING TO VICTORY: Spring season athletes end off the year with numerous school records, league wins and CIF placements while also balancing academic endeavors such as AP testing season, finals and extracurricular activities outside of their sport.

The best of this year’s spring sports season

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

September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024

September Howler Volume XXVI – Issue II, September 24, 2024

August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024

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June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024

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March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI - March 15, 2024

March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024

Introducing new staff at Northwood

Introducing new staff at Northwood

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

Inside T-wolf Thank Yous

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

Gallery: Elective Expo

Take it from us: Senior gives advice

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

Reaching out for mental health support

Reaching out for mental health support

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

STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.

Cultural diversity on campus

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

Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student

Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student

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