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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

ROTTEN TO THE CORE: The new “Snow White” movie brings the beloved Disney princess and her evil stepmother to life.

The new live action “Snow White” is apple-solutely disastrous

Lian Le, News Editor
April 1, 2025

As the remake of the first feature-length animation by an iconic animation studio, Disney’s live-action “Snow White” mined for diamonds but ultimately offered a poison apple that not even a handsome...

JAZZED UP: Sophomore percussionist Ryan Koo lays it down on the vibraphone in his performance during their performance at Irvine Jazz Festival.

Jazz takes first place at Irvine Jazz Festival

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025

Northwood’s Jazz I band won for the first time in the heavy band division at the Irvine Jazz Festival on March 15.  The Irvine Jazz Festival is one of the largest high school jazz festivals in Southern...

 PASSÉ-ING PERIOD: Teachers join dance students in their annual flash mob for Northwood’s yearly Fine Arts Week.

Chassés, Surprises and Smiles: Dancers excite Northwood at first teacher-student flash mob

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
March 20, 2025

Northwood dance students from all levels performed in a flash mob to “Another Day of Sun” from “La La Land” at the Oak during break on Tuesday alongside a handful of unexpected guest performers:...

TURNING THE PAGE: Librarian Peter Fatzaun explores staff-recommended reads in the media center.

Book it to the Media Center for new staff picks

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 19, 2025

Every month, the Media Center decides an overarching theme to promote unique books. For this month’s theme of “Staff Picks,” over 40 faculty members recommended their favorite books that are currently...

MUNCH ON MASTERPIECES: The “More Than You Can Chew” exhibition, housed in the Great Park Gallery, allows viewers to interact with an engaging collection of artwork about food.

“More Than You Can Chew”: Great Park’s contemporary exhibit

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
March 6, 2025

How often do 8-foot-long bananas appear in public? Open until April 20, the City of Irvine Great Park Gallery’s “More Than You Can Chew” exhibition explores food’s cultural and personal significance...

A WARM WELCOME: The OC’s Ryan Atwood is introduced to Orange County culture.

How O.C. Is The O.C.

Thierry Wijaya, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025

Awkward love triangle hangouts at South Coast Plaza, fist-fights at Newport Beach cocktail parties and hiding in model homes eating In-N-Out, “The O.C.” was one of the most popular teen drama series...

 Artistic Inspiration: Sophomores Minji Choi and Victoria Park showcase their exceptional talents, bringing passion, dedication and creativity to life through music and writing.

Meet YoungArts winners Minji Choi and Victoria Park

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
March 3, 2025

Possessing a rare trifecta of passion, talent and admirable drive, sophomores Minji Choi and Victoria Park were among the 40 Orange County students recognized for their exceptional creativity by the...

THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY: Because love stories can’t all end in happily-ever-after

Missed Matches: Couples that should have been endgame

Lian Le, News Editor
February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day means witnessing every couple fall even more madly in love. But what if you’re suffering from a broken heart? Whether in real life or fiction, not everyone gets together, but that doesn’t...

CAPTURING THE SPIRIT: Sophomore Matthew Chan brings Christmas spirit to life through the South Coast Repertory’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Bringing Holiday Magic to Life: Matthew Chan’s journey in “A Christmas Carol”

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024

Shredded plastic snow covering the brightly lit stage, a ginormous Christmas tree full of glistening ornaments and the Ghosts of Christmas Past fill the theater; these are the staples of sophomore Matthew...

WAYS TO BE "WICKED": Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) stun audiences with their musical performances.

“Wicked,” you will be popular

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

In a whimsical flurry of picturesque backdrops, stunning vocals and witty renditions of classic Ozian characters, the “Wicked” film pays a flawless tribute to its original Broadway predecessor. The...

TENSION INCREASING: Grief and anger spark changing dynamics between Vi and Jinx.

A visually stunning sequel to “Arcane: League of Legends”

Anna Cao, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024

“Arcane: League of Legends” depicts the story of two sisters who, separated at a young age, reunite only to find themselves on opposing cities and sides, their misunderstandings turning them into bitter...

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