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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per- el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.
Federation of Jewish Students fosters belonging
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.
The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).
Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!
DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end
AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down
SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.
Irvine to transition to city-run library system
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.
Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations
GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.
New bike racks at Northwood
Student Speak: Which science is the most challenging?
Student Speak: Which science is the most challenging?
SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.
Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair
PROTECTING THE PETS: ASPCA board members junior Emily Tamura (left), junior Emily Huang (middle) and senior Urika Tandiono (right) announce upcoming volunteer opportunities at animal shelters in a club meeting.
ASPCA’s pawsitive impact on animal rights
CRAMMING ON CAFFEINE: Senior Santi Vanegas sips on a honey lavender latte, one of the house species from The Mugs menu, while working on his schoolwork.
Not your cup of tea? Try The Mugs
NO MATTER HOW LO(W), HE'S HERE HELP: Northwood Mental Health Specialist Steve Lo talks to a student in his office.
Managing Mental Health: Meet Northwood’s mental health specialists
MELODIES AND MEMORIES: Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant joins Northwood Chamber students for a quick picture after their performance.
A Giant Harmony: Chamber performs with Young the Giant at IPSF Gala
DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.
Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography
A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."
Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest
CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.
The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team
INKING IT IN: Junior Nathan Tuason carefully transfers his design onto a shirt, guided by screenprinting teacher Robert Stuart.
Screen Print Design’s impact on artistic vision
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.
Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE: Choosing the military over the conventional college path can have its benefits.
Silver and Navy to Red, White and Blue: College vs. the military
CELEBRATING TRADITION: Elders from the Gabrielino-Tongva, Acjachemen and Oaxaca tribes pose in traditional attire.
From Erasure to Empowerment: The purpose of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.
Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad
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
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI – Issue II, September 24, 2024
August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII - June 3, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024
April Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – April 17, 2024
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
Introducing California Colleges
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
Day of the deadines
Day of the deadines
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
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
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
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
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
DESK: Junior Issac Lee and Senior Bharathi Kaliraj open the first Fine Arts Assembly and NTV Broadcast since before Covid-19.
Looking back on the fine arts assembly
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
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
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA's Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer

Amy Jeon is a staff writer for the northwood howler with an unhealthy addiction to pumpkin spice and matcha. Once she starts talking about art history or literature, she likely won’t be able to stop (so beware!) You can find her either trying to fix her hopeless sleep schedule, working through her infinite TBR list, or simply overthinking.

All content by Amy Jeon
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).

Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!

Amy Jeon and Timothy Shin
November 6, 2024
CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.

The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
PITCH PERFECT: Tenor singer sophomore Arsh Gupta prepares his voice during a ten minute vocal warmup in his Concert Chorale class.

Concert Chorale: Northwood’s newest choir

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY WITH STYLE: Sophomore Aahana Soni shows off one of her handmade, custom bracelets. Every AuraBracelet is meticulously crafted with colorful beads that are held together by a string made of recycled plastic bags.

Aahana Soni crafts eco-friendly AuraBracelets

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
A SWEET START: Caffe In Coffee Roasters welcomes its guests with a display of fresh pastries and variety of drinks during its soft opening.

A Sweet Success Story: A glimpse into Tustin’s newest cafe

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024

Inside T-wolf Thank Yous

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
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

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
TASTE OF DELIGHT: Junior Gabby Lan savors a Fluffy Fluffy pancake souffle.

Tustin District’s Newest Pancake Cafe: Fluffy Fluffy

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
COASTING THROUGH: Warnock rides down a challenging slope with his mountain bike while refining his skills.

Nathan Warnock rides with grit and greatness

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
KIND WORDS CAN GO A LONG WAY: Giving and recieving compliments has been psychologically proven to have positive effects, such as improving self-esteem and attitude and strengthening bonds between people

You Just Made My Day: Power of compliments

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
LO-FI ON THE GO: Five different students listen to the ultimate study playlists.

Five underrated study playlists to turn you into an academic weapon

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
March 13, 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
BAKED GOODS FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Beating Celiac sells their homemade gluten-free treats in hopes of removing the stigma around gluten-free foods while raising money for organizations supporting Celiac disease.

Beating Celiac’s success tastes sweet

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
SIGNING OFF: Ava Giglio and Riley Bajorek sign their commitment letters to West Carolina University and Providence College, respectively.

A glimpse into Northwood’s student athletes’ National Letter of Intent signing

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023
PARADOX, POETRY AND PROSE: Sophomore Jessy Elias and junior Isaiah Walker look at the layouts for their page.

Featuring Le Crescente

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
BOOKS FILLED TO THE BRIM: Junior Levi Lane browses the wide variety of book selections in the new location of Barnes & Noble at the District with a modern and organized interior.

Beginning of a New Chapter: New Barnes & Noble location

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
EXPECTO PATRONUM!: Teachers reveal their personal spirit guardians.

Northwood teachers summon their Patronus

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
TUESDAY-WEEN: Even on a school day, the spookiness is unstoppable.

Quick Halloween fits

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming

A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Northwood’s campus through an AP Art History Student’s lens

Northwood’s campus through an AP Art History Student’s lens

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 16, 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
BREW-TEA-FUL AND TEA-LICIOUS: Junior Phoebe Chu studies in Junbi’s relaxing atmosphere while enjoying the Straight Up Matcha drink.

Matcha love for the quali-tea drinks and snacks at Junbi

Lauryn Chew and Amy Jeon
September 28, 2023
KEEPING THE BEACH BALL ALOFT: Grief survivor Arik Housley uses the metaphor of holding a beach ball underwater to explain the futility of suppressing grief.

Overcoming Grief through Hope

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
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