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 A SCARY STAGE: Irvine Barclay Theatre and National Theatre presents Mary Shelleys Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Photo credit of Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Review: Frankenstein Reimagined

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023

Everyone, quiet down please: the doctor is in. The National Theatre’s adaptation of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, not as Dr. Strange who uses magic to save the world,...

“Attack on the Crocs” (Mina Sun, 12)

TimbyTober II

Various Artists
November 3, 2023

In Northwood’s spin-off of Inktober, this year’s theme was “Puddle Monster.” Students alluded to the nasty puddles in the Northwood bathrooms (COUGH) or interpreted this prompt in their own way....

TUESDAY-WEEN: Even on a school day, the spookiness is unstoppable.

Quick Halloween fits

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

For Northwood students scrambling to find creative costumes while studying for a myriad of upcoming exams, here are some quick, cheap at-home costume ideas that will be on theme with the spooky (and academic)...

MASCOT MOVIE NIGHT: Tommy the Trojan, Timby and Buster enjoy a (mostly) scare-free movie.

Halloween movies for scaredy cats

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

The hallmarks of a good Halloween flick: autumnal colors, a dark sense of humor and… gore beyond comprehension? Some of us don’t have the stomach for that, and rightfully so if you’ve got one full...

SLAYING THE STAGE: Actors practice their dragon formation in fight call rehearsal.

Fight or Fight? A glimpse into combat choreography

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

It may come as a shock to see students attacking one another with daggers, swords and spears, but don’t panic: this is just part of the combat training students have undertaken for “She Kills Monsters,”...

CAPTIVATING COMBAT COSPLAY: Junior Jane Wang’s Kotal Kahn cosplay places first at the Long Beach Comic Convention.

Jane Wang: Combining creative passions for cosplay

Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

As the chilly Halloween season approaches, people flock to their nearest Walmart, Party City or Spirit Halloween to dress accordingly. But for junior Jane Wang, Halloween is her chance to reveal her creativity...

FEELING THE RHYTHM: The Northwood Dance Team electrifies the Homecoming Rally on Oct. 13.

Dance Expands: Changes to Northwood’s dance program

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 22, 2023

Kicking off the year with their first performance at the homecoming rally, Northwood dance has returned with a newly restructured program.  This year, the dance program has shifted from the usual four...

Northwood’s campus through an AP Art History Student’s lens

Northwood’s campus through an AP Art History Student’s lens

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023

The world of art is creative and deliberate. But above all, it’s subjective. With shifting debates and perspectives on art from the prehistoric times to deep diving into art’s constantly changing trends,...

f(x) = Oddly specific book recs

f(x) = Oddly specific book recs

Courtney Lee, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023

FELL DOWN INTO THE RABBIT HOLE: Once you start listening to Laufey’s new album “Bewitched,” it is easy to become infatuated with her musical exploration of love, heartbreak and self growth.

Feeling so “Lovesick” with Laufey’s new album “Bewitched”

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
October 2, 2023

Laufey’s goal with her newest album was to bring jazz back. Indeed, the Icelandic-Chinese singer’s newest album “Bewitched,” released on Sept. 8, modernizes jazz with pop, classical and bossa nova...

Students share their spectacular summer concert experience

Students share their spectacular summer concert experience

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023

        "Our first surprise song, ‘Our Song,’ was the first Taylor Swift song I had ever heard, and I’ve had the lyrics memorized since I was 6 years old, so it...

AN ENSEMBLE OF INTERTWINING ELEMENTS: The Northwood Marching Band is a force to be reckoned with as they holler in the stands.

Behind the Band: The elements of Earth, Wind & Fire

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023

Classic rock echoes throughout the stadium as dazzling costumes and instruments take the stage. The instantly recognizable opening brings parents and students alike to their feet as the Northwood marching...

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