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Irvine in D.C.: U.S. Rep Katie Porter speaks with constituents at an anti-monopoly campaign stop introducing the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act on Feb. 7, 2019.
Irvine faces division in redistricting
New Clubs
New Clubs
consistent care: Hearts Against Hate is now on their fifth cycle of creating care packages for Asian American elders.
Hearts Against Hate
Youth COVID vaccine
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
Facebook switches it up: Seniors Mihir Joshi and Gabriel Macatula discuss the reasoning behind Facebook’s recent name change to Meta.
Hitting the jackpot: Business and Finance Club soars to new heights
Bel Canto entertains the audience with an upbeat and humorous choralography of “Mister Santa” in pajama-themed costumes.
Northwood’s musicians shine bright at Winter Gala concert
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
TAKING THE STAGE BY STORM: Even while fully masked, Northwood’s dancers captured the hearts of many through their expressive movements during Fallout.
A Journey through Dance
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
December 2021
December 2021
October 2021
October 2021
September 2021
September 2021
August 2021
August 2021
May 2021
May 2021
Women Deserve: Ella Schnake passionately performs her Program Oral Interpretation speech titled “Debate Like A Girl” at the 2019 National Speech and Debate Tournament finals—a reminder of the prevalence of sexism that impacts people in Speech and Debate and aids sexual harassment.
Debating Debate Practices: Sexual harassment in debate
TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.
Prevalence of cafeteria food waste
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: Sophomore Julien Valladares studies a college brochure as they search for a school matching their interests.
The reality of college admissions
HOCO NO MO’: Seniors Mei Ono and Rachel Gima celebrate their historic victory, breaking the precendent of cisgender courts.
It’s time to dethrone our outdated traditions
FILTERING THROUGH FEEDS: Students are exposed to social media everyday, making regulation critical.
The necessity of holding social media companies accountable
DRILLING IT INTO MEMORY: Girls JV basketball head coach Erin Halle (left) assigns the girls different numbered positions while teaching them how to execute an offensive drill.
Back to the Pack: Return of the alumni
PATH TO SUCCESS: Freshman Bridget Chantharath demonstrates her form as she practices her swing.
Bridget Chantharath places at CIF State
Early Athletic Commitments
Early Athletic Commitments
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
FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.
Student-led athletics on campus
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Cafeteria Food Tier List
Cafeteria Food Tier List
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: Captain Ritwik Kumar of the USS Howler realizes that the clown wasn’t a figment of his imagination.
How to use The Howler after reading it
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
A reflection on my past four years of high school
A reflection on my past four years of high school
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: 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
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Okamoto leans towards an arabesque at the Gila River, Arizona, where her grandmother had been interned.
Dancer Emily Okamoto finds beauty within brokenness
MUN back in action and in person
MUN back in action and in person
SISTERHOOD: Seniors Aditi Sreenivas (left) and Sofia Partridge (right) portray sisters Jo and Beth from the musical “Little Women” as they sing “Some Things Are Meant To Be,” a final duet before Beth’s death.
The world’s a stage for theater
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rising population growth in Irvine poses challenges to resident satisfaction in the future.
Harmful Irvine population growth
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
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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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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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