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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

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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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...

A SECOND HOME: The Katie Wheeler Library welcomes its guests with knowledge and serenity.

Irvine negotiates with county to keep Katie Wheeler Library open

Jay Bruce, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025

The Irvine City Council unanimously voted to lease and operate the Katie Wheeler Library for three more years on Jan. 14 after it was originally set to close due to the city's transition to a city-run...

 CAPTURING THE FESTIVITY: At the Spectrum Lunar New Year Celebration, sophomore Jiwoo Park snaps photos of a performer playing on a dizi, a type of Chinese flute.

A glimpse into the Spectrum’s Lunar New Year celebration

Jay Bruce, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025

A flying, pink creature was seen looping around the Irvine Spectrum Center before resting below the Giant Wheel on Feb. 9. But what the booms and crashes of its drumline signaled wasn’t the arrival of...

SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.

Irvine to transition to city-run library system

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024

The City of Irvine is transitioning out of the county-wide library system to a new, city-operated Irvine Public Library System, with full transition expected by July 1, 2025. The proposal for a new...

MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.

Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024

AB 1805 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 30, requiring that Mendez v. Westminster, a landmark civil rights case from 1950s Orange County, is included in California statewide education. Spearheaded...

DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.

A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest

Luna Bouhairi, Viewpoint Editor
November 2, 2024

Pumpkins, ghosts and autumn leaves have adorned classroom doors across campus thanks to Northwood’s Advisement Door Decorating Contest. Held from Oct. 23 to 27, this week-long event encouraged friendly...

ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.

Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
October 7, 2024

IUSD district maintenance recently updated Northwood’s sidewalks near the pool and front office in compliance with updated guidelines under the American Disabilities Act. Construction finished just...

GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.

New bike racks at Northwood

Sol Hwang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024

Northwood announced additional racks for bike and e-vehicle parking on Wednesday, located in the first row of the parking lot, closest to the baseball field. Administrators added the bike racks in response...

APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.

California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024

The California state legislature passed AB 1780 on Aug. 28, which would ban legacy admissions in private colleges statewide. The bill now awaits California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature and will...

SIMPLE SCANNING: Students will eventually be able to scan into a club meeting with their digital ID card on 5-Star Students.

Howler Investigates: What happened to Integral?

Raelle Tiong and Courtney Lee
September 9, 2024

Northwood discontinued the Integral – Digital Backpack app, which was used by students and teachers as an all-in-one platform for school information, and will be transitioning to an IUSD-wide system...

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