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SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.
Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections
CHICAGO CHORDS: Junior Sarie Kwak, junior Ritieka Kumar and senior Matthew Kim perform with Jazz I at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville
From Blues to Bops: Performing on the Chicago tour
SCIENTIFIC SCHOLARS: Science Olympiad celebrates their second place win after the award ceremony
Science Olympiad places second at state competition
ICON SINCE 1999: Timby was chosen as Northwood’s mascot by parents, staff and students prior to the school’s opening in 1999. His original scraggly, gray fur was replaced by his current white and gray design around 2009.
Uncovering the history of Timby
A New Chapter Written Together: With surveys under way, students, staff and families help select Northwood’s next principal
A glimpse into finding Northwood’s new principal
PAST MEETS PRESENT: Unserviced bus stops along Portola await new life through the Irvine CONNECT expansion. 1. Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection
Transportation Commission recommends extending bus service to Northwood
BUCKLE UP: Though the yellow school bus was once a staple of American childhood, home-to-school transportation has become a rarer sight in school districts across California. "31933 2011 Blue Bird 77 Maximum Passenger School Bus" by bsabarnowl is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
IUSD Board of Education approves 2024-2025 Transportation Plan
CAPTURING COMPASSION THROUGH CARDS: Two members of NOW club decorate cards during lunch, writing empowering messages to women that inspire them.
NOW Club decorates for Women’s History Month
LASTING LEGACY: Principal Leslie Roach is an inspiring leader, mentor and supporter who works hard to make Northwood a positive place for all. She transitions to a new role at the district office next school year.
Principal Leslie Roach to become IUSD Executive Director of Student Support Services
A SECOND HOME: The Katie Wheeler Library welcomes its guests with knowledge and serenity.
Irvine negotiates with county to keep Katie Wheeler Library open
SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.
Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections
Northwood senior Ellen Wang presents a cash prize to Sunrise Venture’s Pitch Summit finalists as Mayor Farrah Khan congratulates them for winning the fan favorite award. Photo provided by Ellen Wang
Northwood students rise to their full potential with Sunrise Venture
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SUBLIME SKINCARE: Junior Jessy Elias and alumni Jasmine Elias show off their Se.Lo serum products.
Glow with Se.Lo: Northwood entrepreneurs spread self love through skin care
RESTORING THE LAND: Junior Fuzhi Yang helps tend native plants at the back of the 900s building during ICE period 4. Photo provided by Nelly Tsai
ICE sprouts a new campus restoration project
TINY TERROR ON TWO LEGS: The infamous Chicken Jockey from The Minecraft Movie
“A Minecraft Movie” crumbles at its craft
ROTTEN TO THE CORE: The new “Snow White” movie brings the beloved Disney princess and her evil stepmother to life.
The new live action “Snow White” is apple-solutely disastrous
JAZZED UP: Sophomore percussionist Ryan Koo lays it down on the vibraphone in his performance during their performance at Irvine Jazz Festival.
Jazz takes first place at Irvine Jazz Festival
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Senior Louis Gaigneux leads the choir in a rendition of Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go” during the choir showcase during the Night of the Arts.
Northwood arts perform during Fine Arts Week
PASSÉ-ING PERIOD: Teachers join dance students in their annual flash mob for Northwood’s yearly Fine Arts Week.
Chassés, Surprises and Smiles: Dancers excite Northwood at first teacher-student flash mob
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Looking back with staff
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
GIRL POWER: Women don’t have to achieve in every field to measure up.
Redefining feminism
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.
Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus
CALENDAR CONFUSION: Students struggle with the awkward time between winter break and the new semester.
New Year, New Me… But Not Yet: Break between the semesters
HOLIDAY HISTORIES: While Thanksgiving can be a time to celebrate family traditions, it’s equally important to recognize the history behind it.
Acknowledging the past of Thanksgiving with holiday spirit
BEHIND EVERY KILL: Varsity boys volleyball setter Jonathan Tan performs a jump set, positioning the ball high up in order to execute a quick attack with his teammate.
Varsity boys volleyball served wins at their face-off against Sage Hill
Ready for More: Senior Austin Diaz back on the track after breaking school records.
Austin Diaz is gaining speed
COMMANDING THE MOUND: Senior Carter Liu winds up and delivers a pitch in baseball’s opening league game against Irvine High.
Varsity boys baseball batters up for the season
COMING IN FIRST: First baseman Katerinna Rizos prepares her throw to home base as she diligently trains for her upcoming game.
Katerinna Rizos: Swinging to success in softball
CHARGING TO SUCCESS: Senior Ryan Loo dribbles towards the goal in a varsity boys soccer game.
Winning With A Passion: Boys Soccer ends a successful season
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
March Howler Volume XXVII – Issue VI, March 19, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI - Issue V, February 24, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI – Issue V, February 24, 2025
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
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
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
Northwood through Timby’s eyes
What's really behind inflation...
What’s really behind inflation…
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
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
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.
Class councils celebrate the holidays
IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.
Northwood’s fall sports in full swing
STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets
Unique hobbies at 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
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
Arya Bhattacharjee

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer

Even though he has been at Northwood for four years, Arya is still completely lost in his own world. Nevertheless, he still follows his passions of music, gaming, and annoying people who don’t like pineapple on pizza.
All content by Arya Bhattacharjee
Could have been worse

Could have been worse

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Passions of the Pack - Music Production (1)

S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Placate my plate-onic relationships

Placate my plate-onic relationships

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
The importance of the student voice

The importance of the student voice

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Dave’s Signature Chicken Sliders, courtesy of @daveshotchicken

Turning up the heat with Dave’s Hot Chicken!

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022

To all the colleges that deferred me before

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
NHS staff confessions

NHS staff confessions

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
FEEL THE FEELINGS: Today’s the day to take the toxicity out of positivity.

The dangers of toxic positivity

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
A tale untold: The hidden crew

A tale untold: The hidden crew

Ashley Lee and Arya Bhattacharjee
February 10, 2022
Uncommon App

Uncommon App

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.

Prevalence of cafeteria food waste

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
What Your Turnitin.com Plagiarism Report Says About You

What Your Turnitin.com Plagiarism Report Says About You

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
The Howls of the Pack: The Howler Playlist is Back

The Howls of the Pack: The Howler Playlist is Back

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
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A showcase of magic at its best

Erin Tsai, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021

S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Relieving stress: The Well provides Northwood students a space to relax from the daily stressors.

Managing mental health at Northwood

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021

Wait, school has real-life applications?

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
CHAOS AT LUNCH: Long and crowded lines, limited food choices and increased food waste are just some of the numerous problems with the distribution of free lunches at Northwood.

The hidden costs of free lunch

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
TEMPTING TRIAD: Senior Josh Baker eagerly anticipates his Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen and Deluxe Combination Bento.

Down the block to the ramen stop

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021

The Video Games of The Pack

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
June 14, 2021
Failures of state testing in measuring student achievement

Failures of state testing in measuring student achievement

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021

Twitch streamer celebrates 10th anniversary of livestream

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 2, 2021
A SIGN OF THE TIMES: The League of Legends park has been recently repurposed as a streaming center for esports, rather than an arena.

How the pandemic affects esports

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 25, 2021
The sprawl for the new bat and ball: Cricket captures Irvine hearts

The sprawl for the new bat and ball: Cricket captures Irvine hearts

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
A MUSICIAN AT HIS NATURAL HABITAT: Junior Adam Bauer gently strokes a harmonious chord on his guitar, which is plugged into an interface that transfers the music to his digital audio workstation.

Adam Bauer: Inspired to compose

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021

The State of Hollywood in 2021

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Girls cross-country team does team stretches, six feet apart, prior to the start of their first meet.

New CIF guidelines delay anticipated sports season debut

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
DOWN TO THE FINEST DETAIL: Junior Irene Lee captures a peaceful snapshot of leaves growing in her pot with her iPhone to preserve the moment in her camera roll.

Improving the SNAP of your shot

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Painted by renowned artist Robert Vargas on Guitar Center’s iconic hollywood location, this mural depicts Halen playing his signature Frankenstrat guitar.

The Legacy of Eddie Van Halen

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

Jonathan Kang and Arya Bhattacharjee
January 7, 2021

The Good, the Bad and Ugly: College Applications

Arya Bhattacharjee, Matthew Dimaandal, and Lana Hwang
November 25, 2020
Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Arya Bhattacharjee and Matthew Dimaandal
November 6, 2020
A new OVO: October’s Very-Best Outfits

A new OVO: October’s Very-Best Outfits

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Can we trick-or-treat in a pandemic?

Can we trick-or-treat in a pandemic?

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
THE GRIND NEVER STOPS: Freshman Newton Tsaur undividedly focuses on the game at hand, looking to scrape out the win, alongside his team.

Welcoming esports: the up-and-coming sport on the block

William Baik and Arya Bhattacharjee
October 1, 2020
Families are struggling to conserve energy as heat waves spread across California.

Rolling blackouts in California

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020
BETTER TOGETHER: National History Day club puts together a history puzzle on State of the Student.

Zooming into the club fair

Arya Bhattacharjee and Erin Tsai
September 27, 2020
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