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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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Annie Lee

Annie Lee, Staff Writer

Annie Lee is a Northwood junior and staff writer for The Howler. Her hobbies include playing volleyball and reading, but she really excels at making typos and tripping over her own feet.
All content by Annie Lee
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

October 5, 2022
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

September 26, 2022
THE WORLD IS ON FIRE: Heated responses to Supreme Court decisions, wildfires and inflated prices.

Blazing hot summer events have yet to cool down

August 21, 2022
Role of bench players in sports

Role of bench players in sports

May 4, 2022

Reaching One’s Dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US

April 25, 2022
‘GREEN’ING WIDELY: Senior Carlene Nhu can’t believe her luck.

So you think you have any luck?

March 17, 2022
DEBATES OVER NATIONALITY: Athletes deserve support for their decisions rather than criticism.

Division Over Nationality: Competing at the Olympics

March 15, 2022
Super Bowl Traditions

Super Bowl Traditions

February 10, 2022
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!: Senior Devon Huang readies himself to shoot a free throw at an away game against University High School.

Winter captains lead the charge

February 10, 2022
Valentine word search

Valentine word search

February 10, 2022
Once Upon a Time: Life lessons

Once Upon a Time: Life lessons

February 10, 2022
DIY healthy holiday treats

DIY healthy holiday treats

December 14, 2021
Finals week advice from your favorite characters

Finals week advice from your favorite characters

December 9, 2021

Northwood’s ho-listic ho-liday ho-pes

December 9, 2021
Spooktacular Halloween themed Google Doodles

Spooktacular Halloween themed Google Doodles

October 29, 2021
How likely are you to survive Squid Game?

How likely are you to survive Squid Game?

October 27, 2021
OCEAN CONTAMINATION: Poor safety regulations surrounding oil pipelines led to the Huntington Beach spill.

Modifying oil drilling regulations

October 27, 2021
King of the court: Instead of just staying in classrooms, ASB also sets up activities outside to keep students active.

Timberwolves Take a Time-out: Northwood’s State of the Student

October 27, 2021
YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots

YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots

October 6, 2021
Honoring traditions

Honoring traditions

September 29, 2021
Neon pride: The Northwood student section rallies the team to victory against Crean Lutheran.

Timberwolves football comes back with a roaring victory

September 29, 2021

Types of students in NHS lunch line

September 29, 2021
Lemon trees around the path up the Citrus Ranch Park hill

Summer Break Go-To Locations

June 6, 2021
Seniors Guide for Surviving High School

Seniors’ Guide for Surviving High School

May 30, 2021
BRINGING HARMONY: Wind Symphony performs their piece “Courage” in windy weather, six feet apart.

Northwood Spring Music Showcase

April 27, 2021
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS: Incoming ASB officers and juniors Snigdha Maddula and Yun Seo Lee help creatively decorate a mannequin for Northwood’s annual Fine Arts Week event, celebrating all types of art.

Leading the Pack: Northwood’s newest ASB officers

April 23, 2021
THE CALL FOR REPLACEMENT: California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a potential recall election after receiving backlash for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Gavin Newsom recall election is likely, but is it needed?

March 22, 2021
THE BEAT ROLLS ON: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has reopened and is currently offering virtual activities.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

March 22, 2021
Elizabeth Ann, the first successfully cloned ferret, at three weeks old.

Successful Cloning of Endangered Ferrets

March 16, 2021
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