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BEE-LINING AWAY: Bees in the trash can are terrorizing and chasing the students of Northwood.
Campus intrusive questions
PART OF THE PACK: The teamwork, friendship and strong T-wolf spirit between Northwood students overcomes the incessant pushing and shoving in the lunch lines.
Edition II of Timby’s Casual Chronicles: Working as one
‘Epilogue’
‘Epilogue’
The 10 woes of a writer
The 10 woes of a writer
CARING ABOUT THE CLIMATE: Interdisciplinary Climate Explorations student senior Emily Wang collaborates with peers to complete a poster.
Northwood’s climate class, making a sustainable future
Northwood hosts Cash 4 College workshop
Northwood hosts Cash 4 College workshop
Howler Investigates: Site near Northwood selected for potential public library
Howler Investigates: Site near Northwood selected for potential public library
PREPARING FOR ADMISSION: During the CSU workshop held by Northwood’s counselors, seniors navigate their application profile.
California grants automatic CSU admission for almost all in-state students
MESSAGING FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING: Teachers from Northwood High School, Sierra Vista Middle School and all five feeder schools come together to discuss strategies for addressing challenges to student well-being.
Challenge Success workshop held on Oct. 13
STREET SMARTS: City of Irvine and CR Associates staff listen to a community member’s traffic concerns at the Suggested Routes to School open house on Sept. 4.
Irvine prepares first Suggested Routes to School map for Northwood
VITAMIN D(EFICIENT): If gray skies and chilly mornings make you sad or sluggish, it might not be laziness. It might be SAD.
Don’t be sad about SAD, forgive yourself instead
Orange is the new pet
Orange is the new pet
‘A T-wolf Halloween’
‘A T-wolf Halloween’
HEE HEE HEE HAW: Clash Royale’s popularity continues to soar, reaching an estimated 47.4 million concurrent players in October 2025.
The revival of Clash Royale
Meet Northwood’s freelance workers
Meet Northwood’s freelance workers
A FANGIRL’S PLACE IS IN THE RESISTANCE: From Trekkies to ARMY, women have been and will continue to be integral to fandom.
She came, she saw, she created: Fandoms as a space for women
SOUND ON: Senior Suzan Whiteside unwinds to “Who Knows” by Daniel Caesar, a track from his newest album.
The album that shut down cities: A comprehensive analysis of Daniel Caesar’s ‘Son of Spergy’
SONGS FOR SMILES: Senior Alice Baik performs a solo at the annual Smile Train OC Concert.
Smile Train harnesses local students’ musical talents to change lives
GONNA BE GOLDEN: “KPop Demon Hunters” has skyrocketed in popularity to the point that it has its own instant ramen.
K-popping off with KPop Demon Hunters
GETTING THE ICK: Hot boy summer gone cold real quick.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” turned ugly
Mind your manners: A T-wolf’s guide to campus care
Mind your manners: A T-wolf’s guide to campus care
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Senior highlights
Senior highlights
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
VALIDATION IN VOLUNTEERING: California’s Men’s Service Program provides volunteering opportunities and strong male role models key to improving young male mental health.
California Men’s Service Challenge: Supporting boys’ mental health
MONEY IS RAINING FROM THE SKY: Students should get a head start on ensuring their financial security by taking advantage of scholarship opportunities.
Importance of applying for scholarships
PROCRASTINATION NATION: Constantly leaving work for later can cause stress and an unmanageable workload.
The fault in our stars: Why the worst action is inaction
DON’T GO PLAY YOUR VIDEO GAME: The decreasing quality of Roblox games is enough to disappoint even the most dedicated of fans.
Roblox should be fun, but it isn’t anymore
LEARN WITHOUT PRESSURE: Extra credit opportunities can help students demonstrate their knowledge beyond tests.
Extra credit: Grade booster or learning opportunity?
ROCK SOLID: Evelyn Henninger drives through a steep overhang during 2024 Divisionals at Flow Stone Climbing Gym.
Evelyn Heninger is climbing her way to the top
SUMMER ON THE FIELD: Members of Northwood’s girls’ lacrosse program formed their own non-school-affiliated team, training against other schools to build up their skills and perseverance.
Wolfpack: Girls’ lacrosse takes initiative over summer
CONSISTENCY IS CORE: After a five-minute run, sophomore Keanna Anell practices crunches to warm up the abdominal muscles. Both cardio and strength training are core components of calisthenics.
Calisthenics: Brains and brawn
STRATEGY IN MOTION: During drills, assistant girls flag football coach Steven Plette helps break down routes to sharpen the team’s game.
Coaching with relatability: Steven Plette
TOE TO TOE-CHDOWN: The Northwood football team prepares an offensive play against Woodbridge.
Varsity boys football scores second W of the season
BRAINROT TO THE MAXX: Attention Based Learning techniques prove to be anything but beta.
Northwood implements Attention Based Learning on campus
Comic: Birthdays during testing season
Comic: Birthdays during testing season
TERRIFIC THEMES: The Met Gala will never fail to amaze audiences with outfits in accordance to these themes.
Majestic Met Gala theme ideas
FROM BURN BOOKS TO TEXTBOOKS: Teens tackle trigonometric equations instead of tribulations, chasing career aspirations, not devious schemes.
Beyond the cliché: Exposing Hollywood’s high school myths
CRIES ALL AROUND: Charger conveys their utter misery owing to the departure of their one and only true love.
Devastated charger sends a tearful goodbye
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October Howler Volume XXVII – Issue III, October 31, 2025
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August Howler Volume XXVII - Issue I, August 2, 2025
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Howler Bites: Mochilato
How to ride the Irvine CONNECT
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
BACK IN THE ACT: Northwood alum Katherine Paladichuk performed "Shrek" at Northwood during her high school career.
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Take it from us: Senior gives advice
Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks
Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.
Class councils celebrate the holidays
IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.
Northwood’s fall sports in full swing
STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets
Unique hobbies at Northwood
Howler Bites: Mochilato
How to ride the Irvine CONNECT
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Introducing California Colleges
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
BEE-LINING AWAY: Bees in the trash can are terrorizing and chasing the students of Northwood.

Campus intrusive questions

Sylvia Zhang, Floptropican
November 13, 2025
PART OF THE PACK: The teamwork, friendship and strong T-wolf spirit between Northwood students overcomes the incessant pushing and shoving in the lunch lines.

Edition II of Timby’s Casual Chronicles: Working as one

Pin Yu-Su, Illustrator
November 13, 2025
‘Epilogue’

‘Epilogue’

Mia Chen, Prose Writer
November 13, 2025
The 10 woes of a writer

The 10 woes of a writer

Audrey Nguyen, D1 Procrastinator
November 12, 2025
CARING ABOUT THE CLIMATE: Interdisciplinary Climate Explorations student senior Emily Wang collaborates with peers to complete a poster.

Northwood’s climate class, making a sustainable future

Benjamin Pham, Student Writer
November 12, 2025
‘Eternal Paradise’

‘Eternal Paradise’

Nuzha Khan, Illustrator
November 12, 2025
FLUTE MEETS FOOTBALL: In Northwood’s varsity football game against Portola High School on Sept. 12, sophomore Ethan Do performs the flute during the halftime show.

Ethan Do can do football and band

Kyle Lee, Staff Writer
November 11, 2025
Viewpoint: Balancing early dismissals for student athletes

Viewpoint: Balancing early dismissals for student athletes

Saerin Hwang, Staff Writer
November 11, 2025
POWER SHOT: Varsity girls tennis player sophomore Meital Kochinski sets up her forehand to return her opponent’s serve.

Girls tennis tops University after a decade

Alisha Jain, Staff Writer
November 10, 2025
MONEY MONEY MONEY: In the pursuit of profit, microtransactions and in-game purchases force EA Sports games to lose the genuine experience and joy that hooked fans.

Viewpoint: The privatization of EA Sports

Jiwoo Park, Staff Writer
November 10, 2025
IN THE DEN: Senior Gigi Cartagena (middle) gets hyped during the Homecoming football game.

Gigi Cartagena keeps OC cheering

Luccia Gorokhovsky, Staff Writer
November 10, 2025
DOUBLE TAKE: Before purchasing a costume, it’s crucial to research if it truly represents its culture.

Playing dress-up, paying disrespect

Sofia Jackson, Staff Writer
November 9, 2025
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