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DIVIDING DISTRICTS: Irvine Districting Map 151 has been officially selected for final vote in March 2024. Photo courtesy of City of Irvine.

Irvine Districting Map 151: A new system for council elections

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023

The public voted to officially adopt Draft Map 151 for the new district-based elections system at the fifth public district-based election hearing on Tuesday, ahead of the final 2024 election. The brand...

VARIANT APPROACHING: It is highly recommended to test and receive updated COVID vaccines to protect against the new BA 2.86 variant.

A New Foe Has Appeared: BA 2.86

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
October 1, 2023

The CDC and the World Health Organization detected a new variant of the Omicron, BA 2.86, this past August. As of Sept. 20, the variant has been found in 15 countries. The symptoms of BA 2.86, otherwise...

FUN AT THE FESTIVAL: Childrens dance group Las Estrellas Ballet Folklórico performs on the Fiesta stage at Great Park. (Photo provided courtesy of the City of Irvine)

Food, Fun and ‘Fiest’ivities: Fiesta Latina en Irvine

Raya Abu-Tarif and Sienna Hidalgo
September 27, 2023

¡Viva los latinos! Celebrating the joyous and vibrant culture of Latin roots can grant the opportunity to be immersed in the traditions of their history. Whether that be through your abuela’s home...

NEW ADDITION: Freshman counselor Bailey Phenicie discusses various success strategies with freshman Sean Leong.

Introducing a new counseling method for freshmen

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

The Northwood counseling department has implemented a pilot program where the entire freshman class of 2027 is assigned to a single counselor, Bailey Phenicie, in an effort to ease the transition from...

A FAMILIAR FACE: Assistant Principal Christina Banagas-Engelerdt settles into her new office.

Banagas-Engelerdt is Northwood’s newest assistant principal

Riya Gupta, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023

English teacher Christina Banagas-Engelerdt was appointed assistant principal in September following the departure of Jennifer Ollila.  The promotion led to a number of staff changes including a promotion...

HIGH SPIRITS: Timby’s Troop leads school cheers at the football game against Laguna Beach High School.

Timby’s Troop: A spirited addition to Friday Night Lights

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

Timby’s Troop, a student-led initiative dedicated to energizing home games with cheers and chants, was recently introduced to boost enthusiasm in Northwood’s student section. Led by the Spirit and...

STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.

Northwood ranks No. 1 in IUSD

Rachel Yokota and Anthony Park
September 2, 2023

Northwood was ranked No. 1 in IUSD, No. 3 in Orange County and No. 31 in California in the annual High Schools report released by U.S. News on Aug. 30.  The report, which further ranked Northwood as...

Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howlers new Editor-in-Chief

Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howler’s new Editor-in-Chief

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2023

It’s hard to believe that within your time at Northwood, you’ll pass by almost 2,200 different individuals. They may be people you pass by once and never see again. They may be people you end up sharing...

CHEER WITH TIMBY: ASB, Language Ambassadors and Link Crew leaders enthusiastically participate in the activities prepared by Spirit and Rally Commissioners at the New to Northwood Orientation.

Looking ahead to a spirited new school year

Anna Cho, News Editor
August 24, 2023

Northwood ASB plans to address diminished school spirit this year with hopes of increasing student participation in recreational non-academic school activities. ASB members collaborated with student...

THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT: Sophomores Riya Gupta, Shrey Shah, Hunter Welch and Shreya Aithal proudly pose with their 
TechRise student challenge winners award certificate.

Northwood students pave the way to space through NASA project

Ellen Wang, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023

A Northwood student team, consisting of sophomores Riya Gupta, Hunter Welch, Shrey Shah and Shreya Aithal, was selected as one of 60 winners of the nationwide NASA TechRise student challenge for their...

UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.

Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza

Eugenie Chang and Jonathan Kang
May 26, 2023

Students entered an ethereal room full of bright lights and decorations as they arrived at the venue, enamored by the elaborate ornaments scattered along the ceiling and the walls. Thrilled by the brightness...

A STICKY SITUATION: Hand sanitizers left outside the bathrooms can be used as a substitute for soap until vandalism comes to an end, as seen right of sophomore Hunter Welch.

Northwood’s new restroom policies

Riya Gupta and Alyssa Quintana
April 24, 2023

Certain restrooms throughout Northwood’s campus will be closed until further notice, with amenities such as soap dispensers and mirrors being removed from all boys restrooms in response to ongoing vandalism. The...

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