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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
New Clubs
New Clubs
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
December 2021
December 2021
October 2021
October 2021
September 2021
September 2021
August 2021
August 2021
May 2021
May 2021
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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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 10, 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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