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Irvine in D.C.: U.S. Rep Katie Porter speaks with constituents at an anti-monopoly campaign stop introducing the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act on Feb. 7, 2019.

Irvine faces division in redistricting

consistent care: Hearts Against Hate is now on their fifth cycle of creating care packages for Asian American elders.

Hearts Against Hate

Youth COVID vaccine

Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience

#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck

(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey

(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey

Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester

Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester

Remembering Amir Alchabaoun

Remembering Amir Alchabaoun

DIY Healthy Holiday Treats

DIY Healthy Holiday Treats

Facebook switches it up: Seniors Mihir Joshi and Gabriel Macatula discuss the reasoning behind Facebook’s recent name change to Meta.

Hitting the jackpot: Business and Finance Club soars to new heights

Bel Canto entertains the audience with an upbeat and humorous choralography of “Mister Santa” in pajama-themed costumes.

Northwood’s musicians shine bright at Winter Gala concert

Finals week advice from your favorite characters

Finals week advice from your favorite characters

Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert

Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert

TAKING THE STAGE BY STORM: Even while fully masked, Northwood’s dancers captured the hearts of many through their expressive movements during Fallout.

A Journey through Dance

Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Women Deserve: Ella Schnake passionately performs her Program Oral Interpretation speech titled “Debate Like A Girl” at the 2019 National Speech and Debate Tournament finals—a reminder of the prevalence of sexism that impacts people in Speech and Debate and aids sexual harassment.

Debating Debate Practices: Sexual harassment in debate

TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.

Prevalence of cafeteria food waste

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: Sophomore Julien Valladares studies a college brochure as they search for a school matching their interests.

The reality of college admissions

HOCO NO MO’: Seniors Mei Ono and Rachel Gima celebrate their historic victory, breaking the precendent of cisgender courts.

It’s time to dethrone our outdated traditions

FILTERING THROUGH FEEDS: Students are exposed to social media everyday, making regulation critical.

The necessity of holding social media companies accountable

DRILLING IT INTO MEMORY: Girls JV basketball head coach Erin Halle (left) assigns the girls different numbered positions while teaching them how to execute an offensive drill.

Back to the Pack: Return of the alumni

PATH TO SUCCESS: Freshman Bridget Chantharath demonstrates her form as she practices her swing.

Bridget Chantharath places at CIF State

Early Athletic Commitments

Early Athletic Commitments

Junior Adam Harper dodges a defense player from Big Bear to score a touchdown as junior Ryan Kesler blocks another player.

Northwood wins its first CIF game

FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.

Student-led athletics on campus

Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality

Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality

19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation

19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation

Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer

Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer

Cafeteria Food Tier List

Cafeteria Food Tier List

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: Captain Ritwik Kumar of the USS Howler realizes that the clown wasn’t a figment of his imagination.

How to use The Howler after reading it

December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV

December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV

October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III

October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III

September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II

September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II

BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I

BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I

May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII

May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII

A reflection on my past four years of high school

A reflection on my past four years of high school

Farewell to my definitely typical senior year

Farewell to my definitely typical senior year

Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer

Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer

Year In Review, 2020-2021

Year In Review, 2020-2021

Sincerely, Coco Tsaur

Sincerely, Coco Tsaur

S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms

S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms

Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience

#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck

S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake

S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake

S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project

S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project

Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets

Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets

S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms

S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms

S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake

S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake

S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project

S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project

S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards

S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards

S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime

S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime

Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience

#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck

Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

DANCING WITH THE STARS: Okamoto leans towards an arabesque
at the Gila River, Arizona, where her grandmother had been interned.

Dancer Emily Okamoto finds beauty within brokenness

MUN back in action and in person

MUN back in action and in person

SISTERHOOD: Seniors Aditi Sreenivas (left) and Sofia Partridge (right) portray sisters Jo and Beth from the musical “Little Women” as they sing “Some Things Are Meant To Be,” a final duet before Beth’s death.

The world’s a stage for theater

Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rising population growth in Irvine poses challenges to resident satisfaction in the future.

Harmful Irvine population growth

An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft

An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft

A showcase of magic at its best

A showcase of magic at its best

How Good are Drivers at Northwood?

How Good are Drivers at Northwood?

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The timer beeps and the teenager in front of their

The timer beeps and the teenager in front of their computer sets off at a rapid pace, flying through their speech on water protection and nuclear war. Throughout the room, pens are scribbling down key concepts even as someone yawns and reaches for their morning coffee. Most debaters recognize that debate takes something from them—their weekends, their sleep or their computer storage. However, debate should never take away their safety.

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C.E.O. of former Bookface Zuck Muckerberg announce

C.E.O. of former Bookface Zuck Muckerberg announced a $15.99 deal with Instructure in which popular learning tool “Canvas” will be transferred to Muckerberg’s company Meta and rebranded to “Zeta.”

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The California Citizens Redistricting Commission r

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission released maps of new California Congress, state Senate and Assembly districts, reflecting federally mandated adjustments resulting from the 2020 census. Finalized by the CA Secretary of State on Dec. 27, 2021, these maps will stand for the next decade, dividing Irvine (which is currently cohesively in the 45th Congressional district) into North and South segments.

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For some, the word “fencing” conjures up nothi

For some, the word “fencing” conjures up nothing more than vague memories of Inigo Montoya and his excessively violent greetings. But for freshman Aaryan Patil, it means electric gear and late-night practices. It means running “suicide” drills until you feel like you might actually die. And, more recently, it means becoming one of the nation’s top eight fencers in his age group at the October North American Cup.

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Anyone looking to fill a free period or searching

Anyone looking to fill a free period or searching for an elective replacement is in luck with all the one-semester courses open for spring. Be sure to talk to your counselor before course selection to ensure your schedule is viable to change.

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When we verbally affirm our desires, we become ins

When we verbally affirm our desires, we become instantly empowered with an immeasurable sense of reassurance that our wishful words will become a reality. Your fully realized, most ascended self already exists within you. Repeat these statements 5-30 times a day for maximum results.

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A bright smile, a light in the life of so many and

A bright smile, a light in the life of so many and a brave individual who never stopped living life to the fullest, doing his best to make the world a better place. On Nov. 18, 16-year old Amir Alchabaoun was finally able to rest after a two-year struggle with a relentless brain tumor. He had been in and out of the hospital, yet despite these circumstances, he never failed to maintain an optimistic perspective.

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From captivating solos to performances that filled

From captivating solos to performances that filled the theater with laughter, Northwood’s Winter Gala on Dec. 10 was a night to remember. At the first collective indoor concert since the pandemic began, the magic of Northwood’s musicians came back with a bang.

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While holidays are filled with exciting parties an

While holidays are filled with exciting parties and festive potlucks, some people worry about food overload from indulging in those delicious yet high-calorie dishes. For those wishing to have equally tasty but more healthy holiday treats, try following these four easy recipes.

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