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The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

LUXURIOUS LANGSON: UCI curates a museum of American Impressionist art.

Local art museums to explore during Northwood’s first full Thanksgiving Break

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
November 27, 2024

With IUSD’s first full week off for Thanksgiving happening this wekk, Northwood students might finally have the time for a creative adventure. Take a break from studying and visit these transformative...

MELODIES AND MEMORIES: Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant joins Northwood Chamber students for a quick picture after their performance.

A Giant Harmony: Chamber performs with Young the Giant at IPSF Gala

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

Northwood Chamber Chorus performed with Young the Giant at the IPSF Spirit of Excellence Gala on Nov. 9.  Chamber choir sang as background singers while the band performed their hit song “Mind Over...

DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.

Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

At every performance, Northwood's dance team exudes confidence, with masterful choreography  directing each of their movements. They leap into each step without hesitation thanks to their trust in their...

A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."

Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
November 4, 2024

What does scrumptious shark fin soup have to do with murder and blackmail? No clue? “Clue!”  It’s not everyday that extraordinary acting and innovative design combine to dish up an unforgettable...

CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.

The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024

When it comes to Northwood’s smooth-running theater productions on stage, not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some of Northwood theater’s most valiant heroes are the ones who make the capes—the dedicated...

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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
September 25, 2024

In the only printmaking and screening elective offered at any IUSD school, Northwood students have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to design their own apparel and accessories. Making something tangible and...

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”

Lian Le, News Editor
September 23, 2024

As a sequel to Marvel’s hit show “WandaVision,” “Agatha All Along” bubbles magic and intrigue, chronicling the enthralling journey that comes with being a witch. From iconic characters to mesmerizing...

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

Shreya Aithal and Hannah Liu
June 4, 2024

The slow scratch of colored pencil filled the room as sophomore Eileen Zhang added the finishing touches to her piece. A highlight here, darkening the shadow there and it’s complete. Weeks later, Zhang’s...

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

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024

Although the bittersweet reality of growing up and graduating may not have kicked in yet, this summer is a season of transitions and new beginnings, a sentiment that the crew behind the short film “Iris”...

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

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
April 22, 2024

The most meaningful gifts are not always the most expensive. For the past six years, artists in Northwood’s Drawing and Painting class have shared their love with children in orphanages and impoverished...

LUNCHTIME MELODIES: Junior Chen Yang and senior Leyna Doan practice the alto part for “Bare Necessities” at Acapella Club.

Creative Communities: A look at Northwood’s VAPA clubs

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024

From grand milestones to simple connections with peers in the classroom, the fleeting moments of high school will be a memory to look back on fondly.  A great way to form meaningful connections is...

JUBILANT JAZZ: Senior Luis Maldonado solos over “Strut” on his guitar at the IUSD Jazz Festival.

Northwood’s festival feats

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 22, 2024

The IUSD music festivals start just like any other: the lights dim as the conductor struts onto the stage and lifts their baton. However, you sit forward in anticipation, because this time, the concerts...

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