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TOGETHER TOWARDS EXCELLENCE: Freshmen Colin Harris and Doah Lee help each other with math homework in the Media Center.
Northwood recognized as California Distinguished School
HAPPY UPON THE HILLS: Principal Leslie Roach and Northwood Teacher of the Year David Lee get ready and excited to welcome incoming freshmen to the next four years at high school.
Dear Future T-wolves: Welcome to Northwood
HANDS-ON HUES: Junior Ashley Nguyen gets a spider painted on her hand during Night of the Arts.
Fine Arts Week: A blend of talent and creativity
THANKS THAT THRILL: English teacher Sara Katlen lights up a student’s day with a T-wolf Thank You.
T-wolf Thank Yous have returned
ONE FOR THE HISTORY: Northwood NHD finalists are recognized for their county victory with NHD-OC coordinator Julie Hull.
Northwood NHD wins big
ONE MANS TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE: History teacher Logan Sewell’s trash tally poster is used to encourage his advisement students to reach their trash picking up goal for donuts.
The top 5 ways Advisements spend their time
MEMORABLE MINIMUM DAYS: Freshman Siyavash Khaghani, Junior Ameer Ahmed, Junior Isaiah Walker and Junior Micheal Tran discuss their afternoon plans.
Ways to make the most of your minimum days
HANDY HELPERS: A tech staff member takes papers to deliver to a classroom
The ins and outs of Northwood’s tech staff team
AMAZING ADVOCACY: Teacher and ITA state council representative Zane Pang discusses his in-depth involvement with ITA and CTA.
Looking into ITA’s recent accomplishments
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY: With brand new recipes and fusions, the five grilled cheese rulers will forever reign supreme over the Sandwich Kingdom.
Grilled Cheese Recipes: A gouda time is just across your kitchen
PORTRAIT OF JOY: Freshman Jiyoung Yun created a char- coal portrait for Malak, a Syrian girl who enjoys writing stories. Photo provided by Kim Rohrs
The Memory Project: Giving back with art
LUNCHTIME MELODIES: Junior Chen Yang and senior Leyna Doan practice the alto part for “Bare Necessities” at Acapella Club.
Creative Communities: A look at Northwood’s VAPA clubs
JUBILANT JAZZ: Senior Luis Maldonado solos over “Strut” on his guitar at the IUSD Jazz Festival.
Northwood’s festival feats
EXPLORING THE ARTS: Juniors speak on their experience in unique art electives at Northwood
Junior Speak: Exploring unique arts electives at Northwood
DIRECTOR WITH DIRECTION: Junior Charlie Parris looks through her script with enthusiasm.
From Script to Stage: Charlie Parris, take it away
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ADDICTING ENERGY: Junior Gabby Lan continues to study with the help of an energy drink.
That extra ounce of caffeine boost will not boost your GPA…
BE THE HELPING HAND: Reassuring others that mistakes can be overcome dissolves fears surrounding failures.
The Perfection of Imperfection: Honoring mistakes
THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP: New companions allow for personal growth in high school.
Friend groups can change… and that’s okay
DUTIFUL DOORDASH: Learning to cook is a valuable skill, even though it might be easy to order food.
The importance of cooking for yourself in a world of food delivery
DO BETTER NEXT TIME: The mantra of an overworked high school student who fails to see their effort pay off in competitions– but maybe it’s not entirely their fault.
The harsh reality behind Irvine schools dominating Orange County competitions
JUST FOR KICKS: Student athletes run, dance, and swim in a vibrant variety of footgear.
Snazzy sports shoes: A look at Northwood sports
FEARLESS ON THE FIELD: Captain senior Nikki Sanders cradles the ball outside the box as she strategizes her next move.
Girls lacrosse beats out Beckman and all odds
HIP HIP HOORAY: Cheering loudly and proudly in the stands is a Timby-rific way to show excitement and rally on Northwood athletes to bring the win home to The Den.
Good, Bad and Ugly: Being a Timby-approved spectator
HISTORIC WINTER ERA: Northwood winter sports dominated in off-season CIF games, breaking school records to reach new levels of competition.
Winter athletes shatter school records in CIF
COASTING THROUGH: Warnock rides down a challenging slope with his mountain bike while refining his skills.
Nathan Warnock rides with grit and greatness
Political Cartoon: College Application Season Comes to a Close
Political Cartoon: College Application Season Comes to a Close
S-TIER: From the location to the aesthetic, Northwood buildings are in a league of their own.
A Tierlist of School Buildings
Northwood STRANDS
ILLEGAL TRANSPORT: Kids was caught in violation of the new ruling.
Swithoum sees uptick in legal proceedings after IVF ruling
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Lily Ye (left) and Hannah Cho (right) share a moment in the SAC, before election results on Friday. In their election videos, each show their dedication, humor and a commitment to uplifting the Northwood community.
To Cook or to be Cooked: ASB President speech analysis
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024
February Howler Volume XXV, Issue V – February 14, 2024
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
Northwood Lookbook: A look at aesthetics at Northwood
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school
Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks
Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Profiles in Science: Northwood science teachers dish on how they discovered their passion for science and their journey to Northwood
Profiles in Science: Northwood science teachers dish on how they discovered their passion for science and their journey to Northwood
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
PEEK INTO THE PIT: Junior Howard Wu plays the keyboard under the pit’s dim lighting.
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school
Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
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Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist

Abby Warnock spends her seventh periods doodling for The Howler as a graphic artist. After seventh, you'll probably find her sitting in her car waiting for an opportunity to escape the chaotic parking lot. At all other times, she's either making the yearbook, running ASL Club, or enthusing about her love for geology–don't take her puns for granite.

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“Avatar: The Last Airbender”: A spellbinding journey through water, earth, fire and air

Lian Le, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
ME AND THE BADDIE I PULLED: Philosophical questions are a surefire way to win your date over.

First date questions for when the silence is deafening

Luna Bouhairi and Amy Jeon
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The Subway Surfers sludge

Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist
December 22, 2023
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Five ways to spend winter break

Courtney Lee, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
THINK OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE: Modern education should prepare students for dynamic careers by encompassing the humanities along with STEM.

STEM isn’t the only path to success

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
December 16, 2023
SONGBIRD MEETS THE SNAKE: Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray meet in person for the first time, unraveling a tale that will impact generations for years to come.

A review of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
December 8, 2023
BAKING MONARCHY: British cuisine colonizes Netflix.

British shows take over Netflix

Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
EXPECTO PATRONUM!: Teachers reveal their personal spirit guardians.

Northwood teachers summon their Patronus

December 1, 2023
MASCOT MOVIE NIGHT: Tommy the Trojan, Timby and Buster enjoy a (mostly) scare-free movie.

Halloween movies for scaredy cats

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
OPERATION GET-ME-OUT: Constantly stressed and confused under loads of multiplication worksheets.

Kindergartener’s Universal Math Operation Notes: A trauma unleashing advice column

Anna Cho, News Editor
October 19, 2023
GOODBYE HOT GIRL SUMMER: Irvine residents celebrate the arrival of autumn with unique, heavily altered local weather-adapted traditions.

Millenial Girl Autumn, the Northwood way

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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Real note-taking strategies across IUSD schools

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES: The ground zero day laborers deserve recognition and appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices they made during the 9/11 recovery efforts.

Never Forget: Remembering the day laborers at ground zero

Lauryn Chew, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
HARMONIC HEALING: Music therapy can help to calm nerves through non-traditional therapy practices.

World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
FAVORITE FEARLESS TRIO: Puss, Kitty and Perrito share affectionate banter as they travel through the dark forest.

“Puss in Boots, The Last Wish” is the purrfect movie you’ve been wishing for

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
February 27, 2023
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Matching silk sleep masks

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Color-changing sunglasses

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A pretty pink pen with sugar cookies

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Lavender bath salts

February 18, 2023
National Haiku Month: Show em some poems

National Haiku Month: Show ’em some poems

Saba Nabaeighahroudi and Abby Warnock
February 16, 2023
POGIL: Bacteria around campus

POGIL: Bacteria around campus

Elena Higuchi and Abby Warnock
December 9, 2022
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STAY INFORMED: Knowing what to do in dangerous situations can save lives.

How to stay safe in a crowd rush

Lucy Kim, Junk Editor
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MELODIES LEFT AND RIGHT: Music fills the empty space.

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Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
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GRASPING AT STRAWS: The debate of plastic versus paper straws has caused an increase in paper straw usage, but are they really helping to save our environment?

The paper versus plastic straws debate

Ally Venezia, THO Editor
November 16, 2022
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With sweater weather comes the ill chill

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
EFFICIENCY IS NOT ALWAYS KEY: Utilizing short-hand text frequently in everyday life can potentially bleed over into academic writing. While it may be comedic, the reader may not be very impressed.

Gen Z Shorthand Text: Is it making kids illiterate?

Noelle Escalante, A&E Editor
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How the Fear of Failure Impacts Athletes

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