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Boys Athletics commissioner, Aditya Hari gets the crowd hyped up before a football game.
Changes to appointed positions within Northwood’s ASB
Welcome to NHS Letter
Irvine Talks
UCI stands poised to lead the way after a donation added to its high-tech facilities, like its Facility for Imaging and Brain Research (FIBRE) dedicated towards cutting-edge MRI scans.
Hope for the lost: UCI depression research receives massive donation
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE: Seniors Albert Gao and Brooke Guan review their Honor Chorus music backstage before the performance.
Honors Concert celebrates IUSD’s 50th anniversary
Stacking Up Memories: Northwood’s parking system, finals structure and more make it the distinctive place that we call ours for four years.
Learn the alphabet
HANDS-ON: Seeds members are truly hands-on when it comes to plants.
Planting the seeds for terrariums
NHS alumni Ashley Dasom Lee
CAN YOU HANDEL IT?: With four scoops of sweetness in a small, only the most skilled ice cream snackers can successfully consume Handel’s huge ice creams.
The scoop on Handel’s Ice Cream
NEW KID NERVES: Northwood welcomes its new transfer students with open arms.
New to the Pack: Transfer students reflect on their transition to Northwood
My panda, my choice: 13-year-old Meilin reveals her secret identity to her unsuspecting friend group.
Pixar’s new look through “Turning Red”
VAPA Student Speak
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
ALL OF US ARE DEAD: What would you do if faced with a zombie virus epidemic at your school?
A successful zombie twist in a high-school K-drama: “All of Us are Dead” review
Interlude inspires hearts
April 2022
April 2022
March 2022
March 2022
January/February 2022
January/February 2022
December 2021
December 2021
October 2021
October 2021
Shifting Gears: Changes to the parking permit system
Shifting Gears: Changes to the parking permit system
HEALTHY TRANSPORTATION: The Lime scooter system in metropolitan cities becomes more accessible to sidewalk civilians.
Public Electric Scooters: The benefits to its implementation
The importance of the student voice
The importance of the student voice
Reflecting on women in the workforce
Reflecting on women in the workforce
THE CEREAL KILLER: Virtual Box Tops are perpetuating the wealth gap in education.
Box Tops for Education: Philanthropy or increasing inequality?
MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU: Freshman Dylan Khang swings for gold in a match against Portola High School.
Victory en-golf-s boys golf team in historic undefeated season
Role of bench players in sports
Role of bench players in sports
Frenzy of Firsts: Northwood’s swim team takes a triumphant plunge and holds up number one hand signs to celebrate their first time winning first place at the Pacific Coast League Finals.
Northwood swim captures first place at Pacific Coast League finals
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Earning your P.E. credits
Rapunzel and Mother Gothel wont be the only dynamic duo after you read this.
Top 5 new ways for strict moms to become Lit
Placate my plate-onic relationships
Placate my plate-onic relationships
Timby Origin Story
Timby Origin Story
Black eggs and Char
Black eggs and Char
How to achieve absolute victory in Senior Assassins
How to achieve absolute victory in Senior Assassins
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
February Howler Volume XXIII, Issue V
February Howler Volume XXIII, Issue V
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
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 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.
Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms
S1 Episode 9: 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
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
Endearments especial embodiments
Endearment’s especial embodiments
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
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
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May 30, 2021
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‘Spilling the tea’ on tea

March 22, 2021
KNEAD-ING SUPPORT: Crema Artisan Bakery perfects its hand-crafted baked goods for its new customers.

Crema Cafe conquers COVID-19 crisis

March 22, 2021
DRIVING IN NEW GENRES: Northwood head librarian Peter Fatzaun hopes to receive a variety of new books to build the Northwood media center into a library.

Stacking up: Book drive for Northwood library

March 22, 2021
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Dr. Roach wins Administrator of the Year

March 22, 2021
DYNAMIC DUO: Senior Mahmoud Ali watches his team execute on the pitch (left); Senior Lexi Chang drops in a shot over the defense (right).

Five life essentials with Mahmoud Ali and Lexi Chang

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

February 12, 2021
KETO HAP(PEA)NESS: Salmon poke bowls, topped with peas, avacados and seaweed, is a student favorite.

Exploring the realm of food: Various diets and dishes

February 12, 2021
STOKED WHILE SOAKED: Head Coach Kyle Kim-E and Assistant Coach Is- abelle Comtois review the team’s playbook during a routine water break.

Girls water polo rises up the ranks

October 5, 2020
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Rolling towards the season: Welcome Coach Pask!

October 5, 2020
HOLD ON, JUST ONE MORE PAGE: A Northwood student is deeply immersed in a nov- el titled “12 Rules for Life” with a cozy, warm blanket and stuffed animal by her side.

Personalized spooky reads

October 4, 2020
‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHINE: Kelly Myers (left) and Christian Giles (right) discover the interior design of a Christmas ornament at Holidayz at the Park with their furry friends.

Eventz for a winter to remember

January 7, 2021
SAYING HI TO HYBRID: Seniors Claire Wang and Emily Yu wear face masks as they socially distance by The Oak during break.

IUSD hybrid students go back in-person amidst COVID-19 concerns

November 6, 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

October 1, 2020
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Social justice on the school field

September 27, 2020
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Interviewing water polo sensation Max Abravanel

September 27, 2020
UC? MORE LIKE YOU’LL SEE: A student prepares meticulously for the SAT and ACT amidst constantly changing circumstances.

UCs banned from using SAT/ACT

September 27, 2020
PLAYING BALL, LEAVING IT ALL: Sophomore Andrew Penrod secures a tackle to prevent a big gain on the ground.

Multi-sport athletes’ last resort

August 20, 2020
PLAYING WITH PASSION: Juniors Travis Arena and Ali Alas- seel engage in a post-touchdown celebration, showing team spirit.

Students on the loss of sports

May 29, 2020
TWO WALKS OF LIFE: Senior Paige Mortensen enjoys her time in high school by attending the Back to School Dance while junior Benjamin Liu prepares to get into the pool before swim practice.

Finding passion in high school

April 14, 2020
TIMBERWOLF PRIDE: Northwood students express themselves through the wide variety of activities offered on campus, ranging from school dances to pep rallies.

A message of hope from NHS staff to the class of 2024

April 14, 2020
THE HOME STRETCH: Senior Justin Larson leads his team in warmups.

On track for their future goals

March 6, 2020
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“Mamma Mia!” hits the Northwood stage

February 13, 2020
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