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10 OUT OF 10: A student cheers on the stellar five-star couples with their green flag qualities.

Fictional couples to learn from

Raelle Tiong, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

You know what time of year it is: infatuated lovers can be found around each corner of campus, veiled in the shadows of stairwells and lingering by benches outside the media center. Couple videos populate...

SHARING SMILES: Sophomore Tony Nakayama displays the crafts that were made with love and care.

Cute creations of the craft cart

Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023

Every Thursday under the 1400s building during lunch, a quaint, humble cart shares crafts created by students in the Northwood special education program. The items encompass a wide variety of goods, ranging...

SEASON’S SYMPHONIES: Students showcase their musical talent onstage as an assortment of rhythms and melodies intertwine, marking the start of a festive season.

Late fall and winter shows call forth festive feels

Shreya Aithal and Riya Gupta
December 15, 2023

“Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Northwood Choir,” choir director Tyler Alessi’s voice booms into the theatre. The audience is on their feet, embracing holiday cheer alongside Northwood Performing...

BEDTIME BINGE WATCH: Bundle up and enjoy some downtime during your winter break!

TV shows to binge-watch when feeling splendidly single

Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, THO Editor
December 15, 2023

The holiday season inherently means that romance is everywhere. After all, what is better than finding a significant other to keep you cozy over winter break? If you’re perpetually single, seeing romantic...

PARADOX, POETRY AND PROSE: Sophomore Jessy Elias and junior Isaiah Walker look at the layouts for their page.

Featuring Le Crescente

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023

In the world of paradoxes, nothing is as it seems to be. Delightfully curious and enigmatic, paradoxes combine absurd ideas together to form unimaginable results. This year, Northwood’s literary magazine,...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Senior Samuel Vo and junior Allen Wen practice holiday tunes.

MUSE-ic to the Ears: Bringing melodies to the community

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023

As we enter the season of giving, music lovers—whether they’re avid classical music listeners or catchy jazz enthusiasts—have the perfect opportunity to give back to their community musically with...

SONGBIRD MEETS THE SNAKE: Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray meet in person for the first time, unraveling a tale that will impact generations for years to come.

A review of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
December 8, 2023

The “Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is a cinematic treat for fans and newcomers alike, exploring the foundation of “The Hunger Games” through a flurry of characters and performances that dance...

 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 Shelley’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,”...

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