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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

PAWS FOR INCLUSION: Two young attendees share a moment with the school mascot during Irvine’s Disability Awareness Day, highlighting the district’s ongoing efforts to foster belonging from the earliest years.

Acknowledging differences in IUSD’s Annual Abilities Awareness Event

Aimee Pan, Staff Writer
May 3, 2025

It’s not often we witness masses of proud parents gathering together to champion support for their children, but IUSD’s fourth Annual Abilities Awareness Event on April 23 celebrated unity within our...

SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.

Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections

Zoe Yan, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025

From within the walls of Northwood all the way to Mexico, the influence of Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy Club transcends borders, fostering a connection with communities thousands of miles away. The...

Northwood senior Ellen Wang presents a cash prize to Sunrise Venture’s Pitch Summit finalists as Mayor Farrah Khan congratulates them for winning the fan favorite award.

Photo provided by Ellen Wang

Northwood students rise to their full potential with Sunrise Venture

Sol Hwang, Staff Writer
April 17, 2025

From engaging pitch competitions to inspiring Zoom workshops led by successful business leaders, senior Ellen Wang’s nonprofit organization Sunrise Venture curates free entrepreneurship education and...

SUBLIME SKINCARE: Junior Jessy Elias and alumni Jasmine Elias show off their Se.Lo serum products.

Glow with Se.Lo: Northwood entrepreneurs spread self love through skin care

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
April 7, 2025

Northwood junior Jessy Elias and her sister, alumni Jasmine Elias (Class of 2023), have turned their personal skincare struggles into an opportunity to inspire others to glow—both in their skin and from...

RESTORING THE LAND: Junior Fuzhi Yang helps tend native plants at the back of the 900s building during ICE period 4.

Photo provided by Nelly Tsai

ICE sprouts a new campus restoration project

Thierry Wijaya, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025

Northwood may appear unchanging with its homogeneous sand-colored buildings, but actually, it’s growing. Taking root at several locations across campus, Honors Interdisciplinary Climate Explorations...

COOKING WITH CONFIDENCE: Senior Robert Nguyen hones his skills during his internship at Terrace by Mix Mix, a Filipino-French fusion restaurant located in South Coast Plaza.

‘Don’t Limit Yourself to A Recipe’: Robert Nguyen’s exquisite taste for culinary

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025

Every artist has its muse, every writer has its words and every dreamer has its vision. For senior Robert Nguyen, TikToks highlighting diverse cuisines served as his inspiration, food documentaries were...

Marine Biology teacher Gabby Kim-E assists students as they discover the anatomy of mussels.

Elective Expo booming with interactive showcases

Anna Cao, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025

Looking for an exciting way to choose next year’s classes? Northwood’s annual T-Wolf Elective Expo, which will be held during tutorials on Tuesday and Thursday this week, offers students an interactive...

GLIMPSE INTO ADVOCACY: Former IUSD superintendent Terry Walker discusses policy issues with Northwood representatives Lauryn Chew, Alice Park, Niharika Mahesh, Caleigh Nystrom, Emily Yokota, Louise Macatula and history teacher Zane Pang.

From School to Sacramento: A look inside what students advocate for

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

IUSD and IUCPTA’s annual Student Advocacy Program allows students across the district to suggest ideas for implementing positive change in education, whether through curriculum, diversity or budgeting....

Northwood students who work

Northwood students who work

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025

“I wanted to teach other kids to try and promote the sport a little more in my own way and earn some cash on the side. I feel like coaching has prepared me for life because it lets me learn how to...

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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
February 27, 2025

Despite what your memory told you, the bird species didn't die with the Dodo bird. The birds around campus flock all around you during your morning rush and in the hearts of the Bird Club members. For...

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

Weathering in style

Anthony Park and Aimee Pan
February 21, 2025

The first two months of the new year tend to bring about changes—in routines, relationships and, apparently, weather. Even though this crazy contrast of California's morning and afternoon temperatures...

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