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FORGET NAPOLEON, MEET TROLLFACE: Learn about the historical battles fought on r/AITA and how it shaped modern culture.
Exploring the new internet history course
GOTTA GO FAST: Every day, student Dash Bolt uses his supersonic cosmic powers of speed and aerodynamics to zoom to the front of the lunch line before anyone else on campus.
Lightning Lane: Meet the student who’s always first for lunch
TIMBYMERICA: The patriotic mascot, the one who calls the shots.
Timby announces upcoming presidential campaign
GRACEFULLY GALLOPING: Equipped with her safety gear and riding helmet, equestrian senior Julie Heninger practices riding her horse, Irco, at the stable grounds in San Juan Capistrano.
Equestrian Julie Heninger is the mane character
HARK ATTACK: Spirit and Rally Commissioner junior Nathan How attacks the new school year, re-energizing Northwood’s student section at the Beach Bash football game by leading cheers and chants.
A look into ASB’s hype process
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
APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.
California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges
SIMPLE SCANNING: Students will eventually be able to scan into a club meeting with their digital ID card on 5-Star Students.
Howler Investigates: What happened to Integral?
SENIOR CELEBRATION: (Left to right) Seniors Izabel Vicente, Esma Hurmali and Lena Hussain laugh together while cheering on their friends completing the bounce house obstacle course at the senior barbecue after school.
Enjoying the end of high school with senior events
CELEBRATING THROUGH STOCK PAPER, STICKERS AND SHARPIE: Senior William Ryee writes a heartwarming card for a close friend’s birthday. He strategically uses his large sticker collection to decorate and personalize his gift.
The Power of Cards: A priceless gift of gratitude
SAVE MY SEAT STITCH: Senior Russell Nguyen leaves Mrs. Wells’ Stitch plushie in his seat in order to grab the bathroom pass.
Stuffed animals put a paw-some twist on bathroom passes
OUTSHINE BAR GETS DRAFTED: Adam Silver shakes hands with our very own student store beloved.
Student Store Items: Your draft guide to snack through the school year
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
The reality after graduation
The reality after graduation
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
AGATHA ALONGSIDE WANDAVISION: Episodes of "Agatha: All Along," a sequel to the beloved "Wandavision," will have new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+ for fans of magic and mystery.
A promising start to “Agatha All Along”
MAYOR’S CHOICE: Vice Mayor Larry Agran, Mayor Farrah Khan and award winning sophomore Eileen Zhang pose at the opening reception of the Irvine City Hall High School Art Exhibition.
Eileen’s expressive art at city hall
FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS ON AND OFF CAMERA: Director Coco Wu (Northwood Class of 2023) and location manager Nicole Toshima (Northwood Class of 2023) work together during a production meeting to search for locations to film a cabin scene
“Iris”: Capturing change and friendship on film
PORTRAIT OF JOY: Freshman Jiyoung Yun created a char- coal portrait for Malak, a Syrian girl who enjoys writing stories. Photo provided by Kim Rohrs
The Memory Project: Giving back with art
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
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
Debunking arguments for banned books
Debunking arguments for banned books
KEYBOARD WARRIORS: Celebrities' commentary on global issues is often very controversial.
The influence of influencers
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: Teens are often thrown into the gray area between children and adults.
Teens: Are they children or adults?
SIMPLE STUDYING: Students now feel compelled to take the SAT with the recent changes.
Standardized tests are the best baseline
Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes
Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes
SPRINGING TO VICTORY: Spring season athletes end off the year with numerous school records, league wins and CIF placements while also balancing academic endeavors such as AP testing season, finals and extracurricular activities outside of their sport.
The best of this year’s spring sports season
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Northwood's campus is a great place to go for a fun walk.
Ways to incorporate exercise into the Northwood lifestyle
CHAMPIONS IN EVERY SENSE: Northwood Athletes of the Year Riley Bajorek and Zaid Yunis celebrate their accomplished high school careers and the enduring mark they have left on Northwood.
Northwood athletes honored as NHS and PCL top talent
Spring sports recap
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
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
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI - March 15, 2024
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024
Inside T-wolf Thank Yous
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
Take it from us: Senior gives advice
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
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
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
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
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
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
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Irvine's New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Amy Jeon

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer

Amy Jeon is a junior staff writer for The Northwood Howler, who spends almost all of her time unhealthily relying on oat milk matcha for sustenance, fangirling over classic literature and daydreaming just about anything and everything. Ask her for book recommendations and you will likely get an essay.

All content by Amy Jeon
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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