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HIDDEN HEROES: Bev McPherson, a fifth year senior crossing guard, ensures pedestrians’ safety as she greets a familiar face
Crossing guards put community safety first
WE’RE OBSESSED: Junior Kamron Jamali, who plays May as part of the Advanced Drama cast, rehearses with the understudy cast before the opening night of “Call Me Obsessed.”
From Airport to Main Stage: “Call Me Obsessed”
BREAKING THROUGH: Senior Sailor Kensrue learns to use a chainsaw for releasing smoke and heat from structure fires at the OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp in September 2024
Fire Cadet Sailor Kensrue takes on the flames
NOT FOR EVERYONE: While working in high school is a great path for some, it’s not the best path for all students.
Teenage Employment: A choice, not a requirement
YOUTH STORIES IN FOCUS: Junior Anh Vo discusses his photograph in depth with science teacher Jordan Tyo at the OC Focus’ annual exhibit using the Photovoice method.
OC Focus: Empowering youth of color
Sophomore Ella Yu sells a matcha brownie to a friend as a part of the Seeds Club at Sophomore Movie Night.
Sophomore Movie Night returns
Senior and CSF Club President Hannah Cho receives formal apparel at the CSF donation drive, preparing to send the contribution to Working Wardrobes.
CSF’s Donation Drive
Mindful Moments: Freshman Raegan Ivanista focuses on decorating her rock with acrylic markers at the Oak during Sleep for Success Week.
From School Spirit to Self Care: Sleep for Success Week advocates for mental health
BOOKLETS AND BLUEBOOK: Senior Erica Zou takes a practice AP Statistics test on Bluebook using digital formula sheets and scratch paper.
AP tests are going digital
PAST MEETS PRESENT: Unserviced bus stops along Portola await new life through the Irvine CONNECT expansion. 1. Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection
Transportation Commission recommends extending bus service to Northwood
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Northwood Robotics Club President and Technodream 50881A Team Manager Jia Dave works alongside her fellow board members on their VEX robot, configuring the controller and debugging errors.
Technodream 50881A: First all-Northwood VEX robotics team
PAWS FOR INCLUSION: Two young attendees share a moment with the school mascot during Irvine’s Disability Awareness Day, highlighting the district’s ongoing efforts to foster belonging from the earliest years.
Acknowledging differences in IUSD’s Annual Abilities Awareness Event
SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.
Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections
Northwood senior Ellen Wang presents a cash prize to Sunrise Venture’s Pitch Summit finalists as Mayor Farrah Khan congratulates them for winning the fan favorite award. Photo provided by Ellen Wang
Northwood students rise to their full potential with Sunrise Venture
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
TINY TERROR ON TWO LEGS: The infamous Chicken Jockey from The Minecraft Movie
“A Minecraft Movie” crumbles at its craft
ROTTEN TO THE CORE: The new “Snow White” movie brings the beloved Disney princess and her evil stepmother to life.
The new live action “Snow White” is apple-solutely disastrous
JAZZED UP: Sophomore percussionist Ryan Koo lays it down on the vibraphone in his performance during their performance at Irvine Jazz Festival.
Jazz takes first place at Irvine Jazz Festival
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Senior Louis Gaigneux leads the choir in a rendition of Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go” during the choir showcase during the Night of the Arts.
Northwood arts perform during Fine Arts Week
PASSÉ-ING PERIOD: Teachers join dance students in their annual flash mob for Northwood’s yearly Fine Arts Week.
Chassés, Surprises and Smiles: Dancers excite Northwood at first teacher-student flash mob
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Looking back with staff
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
OPEN UP: Experimental discussion among peers is crucial to ensure an environment full of diverse perspectives and speech.
Experimental thought in school is the point
GIRL POWER: Women don’t have to achieve in every field to measure up.
Redefining feminism
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.
Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus
CALENDAR CONFUSION: Students struggle with the awkward time between winter break and the new semester.
New Year, New Me… But Not Yet: Break between the semesters
Fast Splash: Northwood swim surges at PCC finals
BEHIND EVERY KILL: Varsity boys volleyball setter Jonathan Tan performs a jump set, positioning the ball high up in order to execute a quick attack with his teammate.
Varsity boys volleyball served wins at their face-off against Sage Hill
Ready for More: Senior Austin Diaz back on the track after breaking school records.
Austin Diaz is gaining speed
COMMANDING THE MOUND: Senior Carter Liu winds up and delivers a pitch in baseball’s opening league game against Irvine High.
Varsity boys baseball batters up for the season
COMING IN FIRST: First baseman Katerinna Rizos prepares her throw to home base as she diligently trains for her upcoming game.
Katerinna Rizos: Swinging to success in softball
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
April Howler Volume XVI – Issue VII, April 21, 2025
March Howler Volume XXVII – Issue VI, March 19, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI - Issue V, February 24, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI – Issue V, February 24, 2025
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
Northwood through Timby’s eyes
What's really behind inflation...
What’s really behind inflation…
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
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
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Introducing California Colleges
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Inside T-wolf Thank Yous
The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets
The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets
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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler

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.

All content by Abby Warnock
The reality after graduation

The reality after graduation

Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist
June 3, 2024
Childhood TV show episodes to watch before graduating

Childhood TV show episodes to watch before graduating

Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist
June 3, 2024
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: Teens are often thrown into the gray area between children and adults.

Teens: Are they children or adults?

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
STRENGTH FROM SPINACH: Spinach is filled with nutrients that are vital for your body, and many cultures have their own ways of preparing it; with these three recipes from Nigeria, Korea and Turkey, everyone can enjoy adding leafy greens to their meals.

A plate of spinach a day keeps the leprechauns away

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
March 15, 2024
YIP YIP: The newest adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has fans and Team Avatar soaring into a new chapter of wondrous enchantment.

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

Lian Le, News Editor
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
February 14, 2024
MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?: The rise of “sludge content” on social media is the most recently trending method of grasping teenagers’ typically short attention spans.

The Subway Surfers sludge

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

Courtney Lee, Copy Editor
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, Managing 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, Staff Writer
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, Accent Editor
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, Managing Editor
February 27, 2023
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Matching silk sleep masks

February 18, 2023
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Color-changing sunglasses

February 18, 2023
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A pretty pink pen with sugar cookies

February 18, 2023
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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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Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
STAY INFORMED: Knowing what to do in dangerous situations can save lives.

How to stay safe in a crowd rush

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
MELODIES LEFT AND RIGHT: Music fills the empty space.

The Masterminds of October: Recently dropped albums

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
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
EXPLORING CURES: Next time you get sick, instead of turning to the classic overdose of orange juice and passing out, try these unique cold treatments from other cultures!

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
November 1, 2022
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Predicting which college you’ll go to (100% accuracy)

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 31, 2022
ALL EYES ON ME: Student-athletes often feel the pressure of living up to expectations set forth by parents, coaches and even teammates.

How the Fear of Failure Impacts Athletes

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
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The NHS Hierarchy of Needs

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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