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STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.
Northwood ranks No. 1 in IUSD
BRUCE YOURSELVES: Senior Karen Bruce prepares to lead the 25th year of the Howler publication.
Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howler’s new Editor-in-Chief
CHEER WITH TIMBY: ASB, Language Ambassadors and Link Crew leaders enthusiastically participate in the activities prepared by Spirit and Rally Commissioners at the New to Northwood Orientation.
Looking ahead to a spirited new school year
THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT: Sophomores Riya Gupta, Shrey Shah, Hunter Welch and Shreya Aithal proudly pose with their TechRise student challenge winners award certificate.
Northwood students pave the way to space through NASA project
UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.
Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza
MELTING DOWN ICE: ICE teacher Nicole Midani engages with her students to explain how students can help stop climate change.
Melting traditions with ICE
PEP-SEE YOU CAN DEW ANYTHING: Mehta gains confidence through a summer externship with PepsiCo.
Diya Mehta’s externship with PepsiCo was soda(lightful)
UNLIMITED FUN: Northwood students dream to have the summer of a lifetime surfing, interning in a chemistry lab or rocking a pre-college program at NYU.
How to have a productive summer
STATISTICS WITH A SMILE: Math teacher Chris Sharpe teaches AP Statistics with enthusiastic energy and kindness.
Quantifying Chris Sharpe’s mean-ingful influence
PROM STRUGGLES: Asking someone out to prom can often be a handful
Good, Bad, and Ugly: Prom-ise we can help!
COMING BACK FULL CIRCLE: Alessi reflects on how far he has come as he plays music, looking forward to a new school year at Northwood.
Introducing Alessi: An alumni with ambition and passion
EXPRESSING THROUGH DANCING AND SINGING: The Viva Cantar groups’ expressive movements flow in sync with Adele’s “Easy on Me” at the bittersweet Pops concert.
Parting ways through a profound Pops concert
IN BLOOM: Junior Riya Roy closes the show out with an emotional rendition of “Man in the Mirror.”
Northwood’s Coffeehouse brews up a blooming night of performances
BHARATANATYAM TAKES THE STAGE: Senior Ananya Badari and Woodbridge Junior Shrinidhi Sriram perform a Dhanashree Thilana.
“Any Body Can Dance”: OC SASA takes the stage
LITERATURE COMES TO LIFE: Senior Tanvi Garneni attests to the importance of including Asian American literature within Northwood curriculum.
Setting the stage for Asian American representation at Northwood
August 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
April 2023 Centerspread: Greetings from NHS
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS: IS3 teacher Jordan Tyo answers a student’s questions about the IS3 course.
A closer look into the Integrated Science curriculum
HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES: The ground zero day laborers deserve recognition and appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices they made during the 9/11 recovery efforts.
Never Forget: Remembering the day laborers at ground zero
BREAKING PLASTIC CEILINGS: The ‘Barbie’ movie portrays the trials and triumphs of female identity.
Celebrating feminism with Barbie
JUST A GLIMPSE OF OPPORTUNITY: Finances often outweigh ability for summer programs.
Socioeconomic bummers of summer programs
THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid Reboot: The representation needed in today’s age
HANDOFF: Senior Lauren Silva lines up to throw the football during the summer Flag Football camp.
Girl’s flag football touches down on first season
SECURING SUCCESS: Boys swim and golf captains lead their teams to dominate PCL championships for the second year, qualifying for CIF.
Two-teams, two-peats for Northwood swim and golf
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
SERVING UP A STORM: Varsity captain sophomore Ethan Jacob sets a serve in a game against Sage Hill.
Master of the mental game—Varsity tennis captain Ethan Jacob
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
JUST SCROLLING BY: Trump browses through Pinterest boards, ready for a picture-perfect mugshot.
A look into Trump’s Pinterest board
TIMBY WOULDN’T STAND FOR THIS: Northwood student unions protest against unfair treatment and hostile working environments in very effective ways.
Northwood student unions on strike against corporatism
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Why did YOU decline to perform at King Charles’ Coronation?
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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
PEEK INTO THE PIT: Junior Howard Wu plays the keyboard under the pit’s dim lighting.
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
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
TRICKS IN TREATS: Being wary of homemade treats and inspecting candy wrappers for pinholes, tampering or tears can save you a trip to the ER from allergies or ingestion of potentially dangerous substances. Although the chances of houses serving rainbow fentanyl and other drugs are low, its better to eat one less sweet this Halloween than be tricked while having a treat.
Five Ways to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating
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
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
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Annie Lee

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor

Annie Lee is a Northwood senior and the Viewpoint Editor. Her favorite color is blue, obviously. *looks down at her purple backpack, purple binder, purple water bottle, purple puffer jacket and purple scrunchie.

All content by Annie Lee
EXPRESSING THROUGH DANCING AND SINGING: The Viva Cantar groups’ expressive movements flow in sync with Adele’s “Easy on Me” at the bittersweet Pops concert.

Parting ways through a profound Pops concert

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
May 28, 2023
Not having Annie idea what to do... is okay!

Not having Annie idea what to do… is okay!

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
May 26, 2023
LEADERS OF THE PACK: Student Rep Ida Ahola (right) and Student Forum President Anthara Thirupathi (left) share their experiences about the various leadership roles theyve had throughout highschool.

Various leadership positions on campus

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
March 24, 2023
UP ALL NIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Coco Wu performs the role of Ruth Booker, a novice model

Behind the scenes of NTV 48 Hour Short Film Competition

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
March 1, 2023
MANY ERGRET-FUL TWEETMENTS: The contentious decisions made since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter means it is time to leave.

Get off Twitter… NOW!

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
December 14, 2022
WHAT IS ART?: The image on the right was not drawn by a human, but rather produced by the artificial intelligence program DALL-E 2.

AI’s sketchy venture into art

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 31, 2022
Disney Su-paw-star: the Snow White costume enhances the dogs cute charms

Fun Halloween Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 23, 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

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 5, 2022
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

Rita Lai and Annie Lee
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

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
August 21, 2022
Role of bench players in sports

Role of bench players in sports

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
May 4, 2022

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

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

So you think you have any luck?

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

Division Over Nationality: Competing at the Olympics

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
March 15, 2022
Super Bowl Traditions

Super Bowl Traditions

Annie Lee, Rita Lai, Chris Song, and Karen Wang
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

Rita Lai and Annie Lee
February 10, 2022
Valentine word search

Valentine word search

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
February 10, 2022
Once Upon a Time: Life lessons

Once Upon a Time: Life lessons

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
February 10, 2022
DIY healthy holiday treats

DIY healthy holiday treats

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
December 14, 2021
Finals week advice from your favorite characters

Finals week advice from your favorite characters

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
December 9, 2021

Northwood’s ho-listic ho-liday ho-pes

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
December 9, 2021
DOODLING AROUND: Some of the best Halloween Google Doodles from years past.

Spooktacular Halloween themed Google Doodles

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 29, 2021
How likely are you to survive Squid Game?

How likely are you to survive Squid Game?

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

Modifying oil drilling regulations

Helia Degan and Annie Lee
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

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 27, 2021
YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots

YouTube Shuts Down Discord’s Two Largest Music Bots

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
October 6, 2021
Honoring traditions

Honoring traditions

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
September 29, 2021

Types of students in NHS lunch line

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
September 29, 2021
Lemon trees around the path up the Citrus Ranch Park hill

Summer Break Go-To Locations

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
June 6, 2021
Seniors Guide for Surviving High School

Seniors’ Guide for Surviving High School

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

Northwood Spring Music Showcase

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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?

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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

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

Successful Cloning of Endangered Ferrets

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
March 16, 2021
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