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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
UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.
Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza
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
HIDDEN TREASURES: Sophomore Ivana Siu organizes AP preparation books donated for the Swap ‘n Shop.
Timby’s Swap ‘n Shop
SCIENCE MATTERS: Sophomore Anika Bhat (middle) collects her medal at Chapman University after advancing to the state level competition, winning second place in the Physiology/Medical division of OCSEF for her investigative science project.
Northwood shines at OC Regional Science Fair
STATISTICS WITH A SMILE: Math teacher Chris Sharpe teaches AP Statistics with enthusiastic energy and kindness.
Quantifying Chris Sharpe’s mean-ingful influence
PROM STRUGGLES: Asking someone out to prom can often be a handful
Good, Bad, and Ugly: Prom-ise we can help!
MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Izabel Vicente (11) and Haydee Vicente take and teach Spanish 4 respectively, in each other’s awe as the in-class experience brings them together. (Andrew Le)
Mothers on Campus: from the students that get to call them ‘mom’
LAN-GAUGING INTEREST: The hot pink Language Ambassadors flyer catches the eye of every student on campus, including senior Arjun Suresh.
Language Ambassador program
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Freshman Jia Dave demonstrates the correct way to construct a VEX robotics build to club observers, prospective members and competitors.
Peering into engineering with Robotics Club
EXPRESSING THROUGH DANCING AND SINGING: The Viva Cantar groups’ expressive movements flow in sync with Adele’s “Easy on Me” at the bittersweet Pops concert.
Parting ways through a profound Pops concert
IN BLOOM: Junior Riya Roy closes the show out with an emotional rendition of “Man in the Mirror.”
Northwood’s Coffeehouse brews up a blooming night of performances
BHARATANATYAM TAKES THE STAGE: Senior Ananya Badari and Woodbridge Junior Shrinidhi Sriram perform a Dhanashree Thilana.
“Any Body Can Dance”: OC SASA takes the stage
LITERATURE COMES TO LIFE: Senior Tanvi Garneni attests to the importance of including Asian American literature within Northwood curriculum.
Setting the stage for Asian American representation at Northwood
SASS & PIZZAZZ: Dance theatre junior Marisa Chacon (left) and Senior Catie Jamieson stare at each other intently as they recreate the interesting tension of La La Land’s iconic bench scene.
Dance BTS and show
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
Greetings From NHS!
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
JUST A GLIMPSE OF OPPORTUNITY: Finances often outweigh ability for summer programs.
Socioeconomic bummers of summer programs
THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid Reboot: The representation needed in today’s age
CAUGHT IN THE CYCLE: An Internet user goes through many articles on the Bieber and Gomez feud, completely engulfed in the pointless drama.
Selena vs Hailey: Who’s in the wrong?
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS: Northwood has far more to offer than AP classes, allowing students opportunities to explore their interests.
You don’t have to FORCE the AP course
DUELING WORLDS: The many revisions caused by an attempt to conform with mainstream culture has left some wondering whether the integrity of the original work still remains.
Why publishers should not be issuing rewrites
SECURING SUCCESS: Boys swim and golf captains lead their teams to dominate PCL championships for the second year, qualifying for CIF.
Two-teams, two-peats for Northwood swim and golf
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
SERVING UP A STORM: Varsity captain sophomore Ethan Jacob sets a serve in a game against Sage Hill.
Master of the mental game—Varsity tennis captain Ethan Jacob
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
STRIKE A POSE: Junior David Grannis-Vu steps onto the dance floor with moves he choreographed himself at the “Extensions” show.
With Guts and a Golden Smile: David Grannis-Vu
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Why did YOU decline to perform at King Charles’ Coronation?
PATRIOT PAGEANTRY: If theres one thing America does right, its creating mascots for customers to drool over.
Top 10 hottest brand mascots
ATTRACTING THE ASSESSOR: A board hopeful manipulates her interviewer through tenacious tactics like submitting NHS confessions.
How to unlock your interview rizz
Badly written summaries of classics matching game
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
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
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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
Reaching One’s Dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US
Reaching One’s Dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
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
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
TRICKS IN TREATS: Being wary of homemade treats and inspecting candy wrappers for pinholes, tampering or tears can save you a trip to the ER from allergies or ingestion of potentially dangerous substances. Although the chances of houses serving rainbow fentanyl and other drugs are low, its better to eat one less sweet this Halloween than be tricked while having a treat.
Five Ways to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.
Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens
ON YOUR MARK, T-WOLVES: Sophomore Nick Keith readies his aim for a second place finish in dodgeball.
Clash of the Classes: School spirit comes howling back
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
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Abby Warnock

Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist

Although this Northwood junior is a graphic artist for The Howler, she’s still got a few spelling tricks up her oversized sweatshirt sleeve:
A is for “Advertises The Howler and ASL club on her Instagram exclusively (@abbywarnockk)”
B is for “Bullied for her fear of cottonballs”
B is for “Bailed on her Animal Crossing island (sorry Zucker the Octopus <3)”
Y is for “Y r u still here? Go read our next issue!”

All content by Abby Warnock
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World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science

March 12, 2023
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“Puss in Boots, The Last Wish” is the purrfect movie you’ve been wishing for

February 27, 2023
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Matching silk sleep masks

February 18, 2023
[JUNK]Gifts_Sunglasses

Color-changing sunglasses

February 18, 2023
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A pretty pink pen with sugar cookies

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[JUNK]Gifts_BathSalt

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
[VP]_Pros_and_Cons_Daylight_Savings

Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future

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

How to stay safe in a crowd rush

December 8, 2022
MELODIES LEFT AND RIGHT: Music fills the empty space.

The Masterminds of October: Recently dropped albums

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

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

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?

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

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

October 18, 2022
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The NHS Hierarchy of Needs

September 26, 2022
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