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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Seniors Ryan Kessler and Andrew Penrod take to the dance floor with their friends.
A Sparkling Snow Ball: Winter Formal at Bowers
WHAT CANDLE WILL YOU LIGHT?: In the mural painting, each student drew a candle using the prompt, It is better to light a candle than to curse the dark to emphasize the importance of making progress in difficult times.
Human Rights Week fosters student activism
TWO-TIME CIF Champions: Running back senior Adam Harper clinches the championship plaque as the team excitedly rallies him on. (One in a Million Shot)
FIRST TIME EVER: Football to state finals
WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: Children get creative while climbing on a rope play structure, enjoying their youth at Sweet Shade.
Including all spectrums of ability in Irvine playground
TREBLE MAKERS: Viva Cantar seniors Catie Jamieson and Aditi Kurup dance their hearts out to “Down, Down the Chimney.” (Ellie Chan)
Performing arts musicians shine at thaw-dropping winter concerts
GO-PHER IT: a groundhog rises from its burrow to determine the coming season
Unveiling the Truth About Groundhog Day: Myths, Folklore and Tales
Tteokguk is a Korean soup with thinly sliced rice cakes submerged in a beef broth. It’s typically topped with egg, seaweed and meat.
Exploring the cultural holiday dishes of Northwood students
A COLORFUL CHALLENGE: The bright Aesthetic Climbing Gym may appear calm, but don’t be fooled until you face the challenge of climbing their walls.
From skating to solving: Recreational activities in OC
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
COMMITTING TO KNITTING: During one of Knit-Work Club’s lunch meetings, sophomore Saya Ryu guides junior David Grannis-Vu in creating his first row of knit stiches.
Darn! Don’t miss unraveling these yarn adventures
Northwood Philharmonic Orchestra cellists prepare to perform “Overture to Marriage of Figaro” under the guidance of director Ben Case.
Northwood Performers take the stage at the annual Northwood Area Concert
TOT(all)Y AMAZING: Northwood music director Ben Case (center) is among five recipients of 2023 California Teacher of the Year. Hes pictured here at the Orange County TOTY banquet in October.
An educator’s true purpose: A look into Ben Case’s journey as a music director
CASE COUNTS: California Teacher of the Year Ben Case describes the different types of cadences to his class.
The analysis of intervals: Music theory with Ben Case
PASSION AND GROWTH: “I’ve been drawing for a really long time but when I’m looking back at my old drawings, even from just one or two years ago, I can see the growth,” Hall said. “When you’re in it, you don’t realize how much you’re growing.”
Oceane Hall: A Northwood senior makes big waves in the art scene
WELCOME TO THE NIGHT: Junior Ashlee Brannens Lost in the Night dance draws the audience into the show with a stunning center formation.
“Fall”ing for dance’s “Fallout”
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
HANDWRITING JUST AIN’T RIGHT: When there’s more efficient and fair methods of evaluating students, educators should consider turning away from handwritten work.
Student anonymity in grading
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!
A GIFT OR A CURSE?: Children from gifted learning programs often grow into teenagers struggling from mental health issues.
Former gifted child syndrome
Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future
Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future
WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU?: Despite their popularity, four letters are not the end all be all.
Personality tests fail to get personal
ON PACE FOR AN ACE: Senior Paula Zhang concentrates intensely on creating a fluid motion for her serve in the CIF Quarterfinals.
First CIF win for NHS girls tennis in school history!
A PHOTO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: Alexei Tolkachev transforms moments into tangible memories through photography. (Tyler Truong)
Flash! Alexei Tolkachev, one in a million (shot)
COUNT THE PINS: Senior Aiden Tak holds his opponent during a match at the Lancer Open.
For the Fall: Northwood wrestling leaves it all on the mat
LAST DANCE: These four seniors enjoy their final year with the team as Northwood girls volleyball heads into CIF for victory.
SENIOR SPEAK: Girls volleyball on their last season
PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda tapes up a football senior’s ankle for his game against Laguna Hills High School.
‘We Want Andy!’: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda
SNOW WITH THE FLOW: From Timbys dandruff to the dusted dreams of the class of 2020, weve got your ingredients for a snow-riffic winter wonderland.
We’ve Glove You Covered: Totally un-abominable alternatives to snow
NEVER TOO SICK FOR MUSIC: A fortunate choir member has the opportunity to showcase his seasonally acquired skills, admittedly to the chagrin of his fellow performers.
Top 5 reasons to come to school sick
(Saba Nabaeighahroudi)
Essential emoji makeovers for NHS students
POGIL: Bacteria around campus
POGIL: Bacteria around campus
Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh
Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh
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
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
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!
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
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
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
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
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
What would you change about Northwood?
What would you change about Northwood?
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
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Ashley Lee

Ashley Lee, A&E Editor

Ashley Lee is a Northwood senior and the A&E Editor for The Howler. She enjoys watching Kdramas, hiking and eating green tea ice cream. But her ultimate dream is to sit on top of the Golden Gate Bridge with Baymax.
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CREATIVITY AT ITS CORE: Senior Kate Hudson mixes three pieces—River by Leon Bridges, Twilight by Elliot Smith and The Greatest by Cat Power—to express her emotions of graduating and starting a new life.

Sharing “My Storybook” at Coffee House

May 30, 2022
Thriving amidst the unknown

Thriving amidst the unknown

May 26, 2022
Timby Origin Story

Timby Origin Story

April 17, 2022
STANDING UP WITH COURAGE: Fairy in the Mirror junior Catie Jamieson (right) lifts Ashgirl senior Sofia Partridge (left) from the ground, encouraging her to believe in herself instead of looking to magic.

The Ash Girl: A fairytale for the times

April 11, 2022
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: Making someone smile is the simplest way to make a difference in someone’s life.

HowlerHow: 3 ways to make other people smile

March 20, 2022
A tale untold: The hidden crew

A tale untold: The hidden crew

February 9, 2022
Junior Adam Harper dodges a defense player from Big Bear to score a touchdown as junior Ryan Kesler blocks another player.

Northwood wins its first CIF game

November 9, 2021
MOMENT OF FRIENDSHIP: In one of the only hopeful scenes of the series “Squid Game,” players Sae-byeok and Ji-yeong play a round of marbles after spending time sharing their life stories.

Analyzing Squid Game: A down-to-earth reflection of human nature and capitalism

November 2, 2021

S1 Episode 3: Recognizing cultural diversity and finding a path towards acceptance

October 18, 2021

Around the World: Movie Edition

August 18, 2021
Irene Lee performs with NYO

Irene Lee performs with NYO

August 18, 2021
BORN TO LAX: Senior Ethan Koers propels the ball to a teammate as the long-stick midfielder in a game against Edison High School.

Ethan Koers becomes Northwood’s first NCAA lacrosse recruit

May 22, 2021

Raya takes off on Disney

April 22, 2021
April 2021

April 2021

April 22, 2021
THE SUCCESS TO FARMING: After rejecting an offer to purchase a divining rod to find water, Jacob teaches his son, David, where they should dig for water, which is needed for farming.

Minari: A forgotten voice waiting to be heard

March 3, 2021
REWIND: Junior Mihir Joshi visits the Vital Link desktop browser after the College and Career Fair to rewatch one of the workshops that he missed.

IUSD students and parents attend the virtual College and Career Fair

February 26, 2021
TRANSPOSED: Protagonist Joe Gardner allows himself to perform “in the zone” when he first rehearses with Dorothea Williams.

The latest Pixar film fails to reach everyone’s “Soul”

January 25, 2021
People continue to cast their ballots in-person during the primary election despite the pandemic.

The relevance of voter suppression in 2020

November 22, 2020

Challenging beauty standards

November 14, 2020
In 2010, Alice in Wonderland generated over one billion dollars in ticket sales.

Disney’s transition from animation to live-action films

October 9, 2020
How to tackle 2020: movie edition

How to tackle 2020: movie edition

August 20, 2020
A&E Tips to Relieving Stress

A&E Tips to Relieving Stress

August 20, 2020
A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: Armed men wear masks to patrol the streets of Sanaa, Yemen, during a 24-hour curfew, as concerns regarding COVID-19 grow.

Crisis in Yemen: In the Midst of COVID-19 and a War

June 29, 2020
LET ME TALK: Northwood graduate Tori Oriola uses a megaphone to amplify her voice, as she spreads awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement in one of the rallies she attended.

Tori Oriola on Black Lives Matter: “Your voice matters”

June 11, 2020
TEST PREP: A student attempts to solve practice problems to prepare for the SAT.

University of California Suspends SAT and ACT for Admissions

May 25, 2020
What’s your spirit Pokémon? Teacher’s edition

What’s your spirit Pokémon? Teacher’s edition

March 9, 2020
Ban the backwards Body Mass Index

Ban the backwards Body Mass Index

March 9, 2020

Charmed: finding luck in life

March 6, 2020
THE PERFECT DUO: Juniors Samridi Iyer and Sean Yan perform the song “Jealous” by Labrinth on stage.

Akustikoff: performing beyond the notes

February 13, 2020
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