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LEARNING CULTURAL TRADITIONS: Junior Lina Moammar teaches key practices of Ramadan during MSA’s weekly club meetings
Northwood MSA’s Iftar: A Cultural Celebration
OUTLINING IRVINE’S FUTURE: Mayor Farrah Khan addresses Irvine’s successes and goals at State of the City 2023.
State of the City 2023
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Last minute cancellation of Spring Fling left students peeking through the looking-glass.
Spring Fling: Cancelled
IT’S ALL UP TO THE VOTERS: Irvine mayor Farrah Khan is sworn in for her second two-year term in a December ceremony. If the district election system is passed, mayor would be the only candidate to run at large.
Irvine City Council puts district elections to the vote
MR. WORLDWIDE: Pitbull takes the stage at the temporary Fivepoint Amphitheatre, which Live Nation hopes to replace with a permanent one.
Negotiations continue over 14,000-seat Irvine amphitheater
QUESTIONS FLYING: Senior Yusrah Khan hosts a Kahoot about Disney Princesses for National Organization of Women club
Women Speak: Advocating Change at Northwood
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
WHIRLPOOL OF WORRY: A student screams in terror as she spirals down the swirls of academic stress.
The Good, Bad and Ugly— How to survive the Mental March Madness
SOLVING PROBLEMS, ONE EQUATION AT A TIME: Junior William Deng teaches members of Math Olympiad how to compute log equations.
Pi Day: Math Olympiad Feature
CLOUD CAKE: With fresh fruit and fluffy cream coating the cake, the“normal cloud cake” is the customers’ favorite.
A Glimpse of Korean Cuisine – Featuring H-Mart’s Food Court
THE GOLDEN IDEAL: The Oscars statuette is a symbol that celebrates the capabilities of people belonging to all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities.
Diversity in the Oscars
LIGHT IT UP: Lighting technicians like Adalynn Duchene are some of many to thank for illuminating a night of witchcraft and wizardry.
NHS Puffs Production
HARMONIC HEALING: Music therapy can help to calm nerves through non-traditional therapy practices.
World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science
(B)ROCKING OUT IN STYLE: Vernon Brock (far right) places fourth with his quartet, VOX, at the Barbershop Harmony Society competition in 2018.
Brock Brings the Barbershop: The hidden talent of English teacher Vernon Brock
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
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
IN THE HEAT OF HATRED: An angry crowd of antisemitic protestors gather outside of a synagogue.
Antisemitic hate on the rise in the United States
WHAT LURKS BEHIND THE SCREEN: While seeming revolutionary on the outside, the harsh reality of ChatGPT shows the detrimental effects of its continued use within society, particularly on students.
The Real Issue with ChatGPT
WANT MORE SLEEP? DREAM ON: Stop scrolling and start snoozing.
Yawning from Dusk to Dawn: Fixing sleep habits
MARCHING IN MARCH: St. Patrick’s Day paraders bring traditional dances and instrumental performances to the streets of New York City.
The authenticity of St. Patrick’s Day traditions
LIVE FOR THE APPLAUSE: Artists stress over aspirations, projecting them onto the audience and each other while reaching for the “flawless” performance.
Pressure in the Performing Arts: How students experience perfectionism
STRIKE A POSE: Junior David Grannis-Vu steps onto the dance floor with moves he choreographed himself at the “Extensions” show.
With Guts and a Golden Smile: David Grannis-Vu
FOR THE SCORE: Captain senior Amelia Wagner leads the charge against Beckman High School.
Northwood girls lacrosse charges into the spring season
PICK MY SPORT: Junior Yoshi Elseifi wants YOU to join water polo.
STUDENT SPEAK: Why your sport? Part Two
SNACK STACK: Secret sisters get ready for a season of silly, sour and sweet souvenirs.
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Secret Sister sentiments
GIVE, BUT DON’T RECIEVE: Madeline Huang works with her coach, perfecting her fencing techniques to prepare for the Junior Olympics.
En garde! Madeline Huang advances forward
Northflix: Northwoods very own streaming platform
Northflix: Northwood’s very own streaming platform
REJECT REJECTION: No more salting your soup with tears with these methods.
Creative ways to reject rejection
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
SOARING IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: Live footage used in AP Florida Studies showing a Floridan man testing Kennedy Space Center’s new rocket.
New AP Florida Studies course announced by Board of Education
GREEN IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM: The delectable sweetness of honeydew parfaits tremendously outshines the alleged symbolism of the green light.
Green With Envy: Lit analysis tips to leave you seeing green
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
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
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
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
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
A show NHS needed
A show NHS needed
A tale untold: The hidden crew
A tale untold: The hidden crew
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
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Annie Lee

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor

Annie Lee is a Northwood senior and the Viewpoint Editor. She enjoys color coordianating her purple scunchies and purple backpack. Every Chinese parent in the Northwood WeChat groups knows her name.

All content by Annie Lee
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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