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RAIN OR SHINE: Chinese dancers execute fan movements with precision and style
Amplifying Asian culture at the Mid-Autumn Festival
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Seniors Nick Cortes and Destiny Crisantos enjoy a night of dancing, singing and pictures, all while red-carpet ready
Grammys at The Oak: Northwood takes on Homecoming
BACK TO THE BASICS: Viva Cantar demonstrates the intricate technique required with sight-reading.
Choir’s back-to-school Informance
KEEN TO BE GREEN: Irvines thriving plant scenery withstands blazing drought.
Water District Grant
SWINGING TO victory: Freshman Zoe Yan aims precisely as she perfects her strike under the greenery at the Oak Creek Golf Club.
History on Turf: Girls golf shatters decade long record
BOOKED AND BUSY: Peter Fatzaun decorates a new book display.
Packing the Shelves at the NHS Library
WARM SMILES ALL AROUND: Nathan Parr, Jordan Tyo, Soo Sim, Nathalie Nguyen, Catherine Cali, Kyle Ennis and London Carter (left to right) smile in anticipation for the coming year. Bailey Phenicie overlooks student files (left) while Ennis catches up on emails (right).
This autumn, don’t ‘fall’ behind on getting to know Northwood’s new staff
Office Intro: Hello!
Office Intro: Hello!
LIBRARY LEVITY: Freshmen Emma Walton (left), Adam Elkoustaf (middle) and Shada Sirat (right) enjoy a bright moment of reprieve during their study session.
Good, Bad and Ugly: Advice for a frenzy of freshmen fears
School Resources Rule!
School Resources Rule!
Junior Isabella Hulbert skims through her captivating novel during lunch, kept company by the exciting words of an undercover spy.
BookTok Student Speak
PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS: The clarinet section spread out during morning practice to warm-up with scales and learn the new notes for their set.
Behind the Plumes and Podium: Who’s in charge?
What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?
What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?
The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands
The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands
COORDINATING THE CROCODILE ROCK: (Left to right): drum majors June Lee, Brendan Birozy and Bhargavi Deshpande prep for the 2022 field show on a Monday morning.
Friday Night’s Alright for Marching: How Drum Majors delegate the Wall of Sound throughout the football season
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
April 2022
April 2022
March 2022
March 2022
CLAWS AND HEARTS: Due to the tiger mom stereotype, many misunderstand just how caring Asian parents can be, confusing authoritative parenting with authoritarian.
Breaking the Tiger Mother Stereotype
THE DIRTY TRUTH: By ignoring the shame WOC have endured for wearing these same features, this “effortless” aesthetic, that draws inspiration from WOC culture, has brought to attention that society has equated “clean” to fair skin.
The “Clean” Girl trend is WOC Culture
INCLUSIVITY: Northwood Class Councils could better represent the student body
Reforming class councils for better representation
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons
New bell schedule rings happy chimes and dismal alarms
New bell schedule rings happy chimes and dismal alarms
TACKLING THE GAME: Northwood’s frosh and JV players watch their varsity team sweep Valley View High School during the Homecoming game.
Behind the Scenes of Northwood’s football team
Why no football?
GO THE DISTANCE: Junior Kenny Kamikawa weaves through the competition during the JV boys race at the Saddleback Cup Challenge.
Cross Country: How they get their start
Student Speak: Why Your Sport?
Student Speak: Why Your Sport?
Crossword of Tennis Terms
Crossword of Tennis Terms
The NHS Hierarchy of Needs
The NHS Hierarchy of Needs
RE: Help! My schedule sucks.
Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food
Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food
FEAST YOUR EYES: Northwood’s newly-elected delectable Homecoming court stands proudly at the top of the food chain.
A Royal Treat: Homecoming Food Court
The Signs as Required English Readings
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
Short letter to my classmates
Short letter to my classmates
Confessions from a budding ballerina
Confessions from a budding ballerina
These are my thoughts
These are my thoughts
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.
Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms
S1 Episode 9: 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
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
A show NHS needed
A show NHS needed
A tale untold: The hidden crew
A tale untold: The hidden crew
Endearments especial embodiments
Endearment’s especial embodiments
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
What would you change about Northwood?
What would you change about Northwood?
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
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An over-thought reflection from your busy Layout Editor

An over-thought reflection from your busy Layout Editor

May 27, 2022
Squabbling for First: Advertising can’t outcompete other majors like International Relations and Computer Science for the winning title of “most useless major.”

Top Five Majors: Useless Edition

May 20, 2022
Stacking Up Memories: Northwood’s parking system, finals structure and more make it the distinctive place that we call ours for four years.

Learn the alphabet

May 11, 2022

Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice

April 18, 2022
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

January 19, 2022
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

November 11, 2021

S1 Episode 02: Conversations with a Writer: Shinhye Park and her Mom’s Apple Pie

October 17, 2021
“You and I are going to change the world”: Alina meets the Darkling (played by Ben Barnes) for the first time.

Illuminating “Shadow and Bone”: Sitting down with Co-Executive Producer Shelley Meals

May 26, 2021
Dr. Roach wins Administrator of the Year

Dr. Roach wins Administrator of the Year

March 22, 2021
Stopping the spread: More testing and vaccination efforts weaken COVID-19 despite the best efforts of some to keep it healthy.

To my Dearest COVID-19: An Anniversary Letter

March 16, 2021
A DELECTABLE TREAT: Creators all across TikTok rallied together to create a virtual live-action musical adaptation of the animated Pixar movie “Ratatouille,” surpassing the physical barriers imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taste Testing “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”

January 26, 2021
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE BLACK FRIDAY: A masked shopper suspiciously searches for deals and low-quality holiday presents at their local Target.

7 Tips and Tricks for the Perfect 2020 Black Friday

November 26, 2020

Disclosing Pronouns

September 23, 2020
Writing their legacy: Diversify Our Narrative petitions to change humanities curriculum in IUSD to be more inclusive.

Diversify Our Narrative

August 25, 2020
IUSD announces reopening plans for upcoming school year

IUSD announces reopening plans for upcoming school year

July 16, 2020
OC Teacher of the Year: Mickey Dickson

OC Teacher of the Year: Mickey Dickson

May 23, 2020
DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES: Freshman Andrew Penrod secures a tackle to avoid a big gain on the ground.

Freshman conquers high school sports

April 14, 2020
THE HOME STRETCH: Senior Justin Larson leads his team in warmups.

On track for their future goals

March 6, 2020
XOXO: Seniors Joanna Zhang and Eric Lin love to spend time together.

Date anecdotes: Northwood’s cutest couples

February 13, 2020
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