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FILMING IN ACTION: NTV members utilize their film skills at the Fine Arts Assembly.

From Frame to Film: NTV individual projects

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024

Frame by frame, shot by shot: each detail of a film comes together to convey a message and express ideas. This is what NTV members hoped to achieve with their individual film projects for the Orange County...

ONE MANS TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE: History teacher Logan Sewell’s trash tally poster is used to encourage his advisement students to reach their trash picking up goal for donuts.

The top 5 ways Advisements spend their time

Luna Bouhairi, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024

If you are spending your Advisement periods watching the clock tick out of immense boredom, you are losing the opportunity to get closer to the peers you will be with for the entirety of your high school...

MEMORABLE MINIMUM DAYS: Freshman Siyavash Khaghani, Junior Ameer Ahmed, Junior Isaiah Walker and Junior Micheal Tran discuss their afternoon plans.

Ways to make the most of your minimum days

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
April 22, 2024

With conference week underway, Northwood students might have a lot more time on their hands thanks to the minimum days. In reality, the extra hours can easily slip by. For those who want to make the most...

HANDY HELPERS: A tech staff member takes papers to deliver to a classroom

The ins and outs of Northwood’s tech staff team

Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

With National Library Week just passing from April 7-14, it is crucial to appreciate the work that goes into maintaining Northwood’s Media Center, which is integral to fostering a safe and peaceful learning...

AMAZING ADVOCACY: Teacher and ITA state council representative Zane Pang discusses his in-depth involvement with ITA and CTA.

Looking into ITA’s recent accomplishments

Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

Getting the best education possible starts with school staff who can create a safe, healthy environment and are willing to diligently work to educate and inspire students. However, this is difficult, if...

NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY: With brand new recipes and fusions, the five grilled cheese rulers will forever reign supreme over the Sandwich Kingdom.

Grilled Cheese Recipes: A gouda time is just across your kitchen

Lian Le, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024

Forever engraved in an angelic halo of light, the classic grilled cheese has long been hailed as the king of all sandwiches. Filled with gooey delight and wonder, his kingdom has grown too large to be...

TASTE OF DELIGHT: Junior Gabby Lan savors a Fluffy Fluffy pancake souffle.

Tustin District’s Newest Pancake Cafe: Fluffy Fluffy

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

The coziness highlighted in yellow tones of the shop, the sweet scent of pastries being freshly whipped up and the pure, pillowy bliss of sinking your teeth into soft souffle pancakes are just a few of...

LEARNING HANDS-ON: Senior Justin Sanders practices repairs and adjustments to the car in his Automotive Technology ROP class.

ROP Classes: Exploring and Experiencing Unique Careers

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024

College isn’t the only path after graduating; there are many more pathways, some of which can help you start earning money straight after high school. Northwood provides opportunities for students to...

APPLICATION ANSWERS: There are many qualities that make a good ASB candidate beyond what may seem to be obvious.

ASB Applications: Authenticity in applying

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024

Four APs, three extracurriculars, winner of two national competitions, playing an instrument… Many students check all these boxes on their ASB application. While they are impressive achievements, these...

KEEP EXPLORING: Senior Ronizi gathers samples in Cantabria, Spain.

Houston, We Have Liftoff: Career spotlight in space

Riya Gupta, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024

For many students, high school is the opportunity to explore passions in search of a career that aligns with personal interests. For some, that may mean taking classes that allow them to learn and...

SCHOOL IS A FASHION SHOW:
Zaira Ulmer (11): “This for the people who just feel like hey, I’m scared to wear what I want to wear- just wear it girl. Just literally wear it. I mean, you’re going to be here for like four years?”
Keiran McDermont (10): “Might as well pop out a little bit.” 
Zaira Ulmer (11) : “Yeah! School is a fashion show so just wear what you want.” 
Keiran McDermont (10): “ I’ve worn some pretty questionable things to school- not like inappropriate- but like not very conventional, I guess you could say. But I felt confident, I felt cool and that’s what really matters. As long as you feel like yourself. Also, clothing has no gender. Wear what you want and what makes you comfortable.”

School is a fashion show

Ashley Wang, Photographer
March 22, 2024

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