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The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

MEALS SODA-LICIOUS: Selected lunch items from the cafeteria include a vegetarian burger and Kiwi Berry soda.

CA bill targets ultraprocessed foods in school cafeterias

Alisha Jain, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025

California lawmakers on Sept. 16 approved Assembly Bill 1264, a bipartisan measure that aims to eliminate “ultraprocessed foods of concern” from public school menus.  The bill directs the California...

SCIENCE SIMPLIFIED: Senior Michelle Hui uses Gemini Pro for clarification on a science topic.

IUSD provides all students and staff access to Gemini Pro

Jiwoo Chung, Staff Writer
September 28, 2025

Over the summer, IUSD granted all students and staff access to Gemini Pro, Google’s personal artificial intelligence assistant.  By piloting Gemini this year, IUSD hopes to explore how AI can enhance...

REGAL RECREATION: The iconic castle design of Northwood Community Park may see more structures, themed equipment and terraced landscaping.

City begins planning Northwood Community Park renovations

Jay Bruce, Accent Editor
June 12, 2025

The City of Irvine plans to renovate the playground area of Northwood Community Park, also known as Castle Park. The city’s Community Services Department and Public Works & Sustainability...

Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection

Irvine City Council approves extending bus service to Northwood

Jay Bruce, Accent Editor
June 11, 2025

The Irvine City Council unanimously approved an extension of the city-run Irvine CONNECT bus route to Northwood on April 22. The city council approved continuing and extending the existing Yale-Barranca...

Sophomore Ella Yu sells a matcha brownie to a friend as a part of the Seeds Club at Sophomore Movie Night.

Sophomore Movie Night returns

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025

Sophomore Class Council organized Movie Night, which played “Black Panther” and featured a variety of snacks sold by Northwood clubs on April 12.  Since the first Movie Night last year, Sophomore...

Senior and CSF Club President Hannah Cho receives formal apparel at the CSF donation drive, preparing to send the contribution to Working Wardrobes.

CSF’s Donation Drive

Nancy Sun, Viewpoint Editor
May 7, 2025

The Northwood California Scholarship Federation club partnered with Working Wardrobes for a women's professional clothing drive on April 16, collecting 23 donations.    The event focused on...

Mindful Moments: Freshman Raegan Ivanista focuses on decorating her rock with acrylic markers at the Oak during Sleep for Success Week.

From School Spirit to Self Care: Sleep for Success Week advocates for mental health

Lian Le, News Editor
May 7, 2025

Northwood celebrated Mental Health Awareness and Sleep for Success Week from April 28 to May 2 to encourage students to prioritize adequate sleep and healthy coping strategies.    The week...

BOOKLETS AND BLUEBOOK: Senior Erica Zou takes a practice AP Statistics test on Bluebook using digital formula sheets and scratch paper.

AP tests are going digital

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025

All AP tests at Northwood will be administered through the hybrid digital model via Bluebook starting in 2024-25. This change follows a policy shift from the College Board, which has discontinued paper...

PAST MEETS PRESENT: Unserviced bus stops along Portola await new life through the Irvine CONNECT expansion.
1. Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection

Transportation Commission recommends extending bus service to Northwood

Jay Bruce, Accent Editor
April 21, 2025

The Irvine City Council’s advisory Transportation Commission unanimously approved an extension of the city-run Irvine CONNECT bus route to Northwood on April 15 as part of a broader system expansion.   The...

BUCKLE UP: Though the yellow school bus was once a staple of American childhood, home-to-school transportation has become a rarer sight in school districts across California. 

"31933 2011 Blue Bird 77 Maximum Passenger School Bus" by bsabarnowl is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

IUSD Board of Education approves 2024-2025 Transportation Plan

Jay Bruce, Accent Editor
March 31, 2025

The Irvine Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved its 2024-25 Transportation Plan on March 11, with no plans to add new bus routes. The annually updated plan allocated $7,366,071...

CAPTURING COMPASSION THROUGH CARDS: Two members of NOW club decorate cards during lunch, writing empowering messages to women that inspire them.

NOW Club decorates for Women’s History Month

Nancy Sun, Viewpoint Editor
March 26, 2025

The National Organization for Women Club transformed Northwood's concrete grounds into Hollywood’s brass stars, and its beige walls into an interactive gallery with decorations in celebration of Women’s...

LASTING LEGACY: Principal Leslie Roach is an inspiring leader, mentor and supporter who works hard to make Northwood a positive place for all. She transitions to a new role at the district office next school year.

Principal Leslie Roach to become IUSD Executive Director of Student Support Services

Lauryn Chew and Courtney Lee
March 21, 2025

Northwood principal Leslie Roach announced this afternoon that she will become the Executive Director of Student Support Services for Irvine Unified School District next school year. “Northwood High...

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