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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per- el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.
Federation of Jewish Students fosters belonging
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.
The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).
Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!
SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.
Irvine to transition to city-run library system
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.
Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations
GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.
New bike racks at Northwood
CRUNCHWRAP CRUSH: Finals week desperation leads to some less-than-tasty test-taking troubles.
How to Fail Your Finals: Finals week horror stories
CHEW ON THIS: Chew chows down on Le Shrimp Noodle Bar’s Cantonese-Japanese fusion dishes at their new Irvine Spectrum location.
Wok-hei meets ramen at Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
READY FOR LUNCH: Nutritional services associate II Cesily Hadley takes inventory of the leftovers from the morning break before clearing them out in preparation for the lunch rush.
What happens to cafeteria leftovers?
BARREN BLACK FRIDAYS: A changing consumer culture alters how Black Friday is celebrated.
What happened to Black Friday?
BAKING LESSONS, HISTORY AND BITES: Senior and Global Baking Club President Joyce Zhang shares a lesson on the recipe and rich history of cornbread while handing out fresh samples during this month’s meeting.
Global Baking Club’s sweet influence on culinary delights
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT: Sophomore Matthew Chan brings Christmas spirit to life through the South Coast Repertory’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Bringing Holiday Magic to Life: Matthew Chan’s journey in “A Christmas Carol”
WAYS TO BE "WICKED": Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) stun audiences with their musical performances.
“Wicked,” you will be popular
TENSION INCREASING: Grief and anger spark changing dynamics between Vi and Jinx.
A visually stunning sequel to “Arcane: League of Legends”
LUXURIOUS LANGSON: UCI curates a museum of American Impressionist art.
Local art museums to explore during Northwood’s first full Thanksgiving Break
MELODIES AND MEMORIES: Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant joins Northwood Chamber students for a quick picture after their performance.
A Giant Harmony: Chamber performs with Young the Giant at IPSF Gala
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
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
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
YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.
Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
ON PAR FOR SUCCESS: Senior Captain Annabelle Wong completes her swing, intently watching the ball’s trajectory down the fairway
Driving to Victory: Girls’ golf celebrates a stellar season of success
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
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
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
August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII - June 3, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024
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
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
Introducing California Colleges
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
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
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
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
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
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
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Diego Moreno

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer

Diego Moreno is a senior staff writer who enjoys to write articles that he hopes other people will enjoy. He spends his time either finding bad jokes to tell or torturing his little sister with the bad jokes he tells. Diego is looking forward to spend his senior year as relaxed as possible.
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST: Students measure the change in jaw size from previous human species to their own.

Not Gonna Anthropologize for Enjoying this Class

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
May 30, 2022
The best staff writer’s superiority complex

The best staff writer’s superiority complex

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022

Earning your P.E. credits

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022

S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching

Diego Moreno and Ellie Chan
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NO SUGARCOATING IT: Junior Omair Rana scans a box of Frosted Flakes, noting the significant price increase of the product.

Holding corporations accountable

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
MO STUDENTS, MO PROBLEMS: Spanish teacher Haydee Vicente teaches verb conjugations to studious, empty desks, amazed that their silent pronunciation is still better than her students’.

Studentless learning system to be introduced next fall

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022

NHS Speaks: Gradeless learning in Integrated Science

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022

New variant, new rules

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Endearment's especial embodiments

Endearment’s especial embodiments

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022

S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms

Diego Moreno and Saba Nabaeighahroudi
January 20, 2022
Rudolph the red-nosed anti-vaxxer

Rudolph the red-nosed anti-vaxxer

Rachel Gunawan and Diego Moreno
December 9, 2021

Irvine’s Native American heritage

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021

S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021
Exposé: The Secret Searches of Northwood

Exposé: The Secret Searches of Northwood

Diego Moreno and Annabel Tiong
October 27, 2021
(HOCO)rastination

(HOCO)rastination

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021

S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
Celebrating Northwood Staff's Latin American Heritage

Celebrating Northwood Staff’s Latin American Heritage

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Club War breaks out at Northwood

Club War breaks out at Northwood

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Covid Variants

Covid Variants

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
TUNE IN: Sophomores Alison Abravanel and Anna Lieggi listen to the melody of Panic! At The Disco’s “But It’s Better If You Do”.

Northwood’s 2021 in songs

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
Preventing Suicide Requires Mental Health Aid to be Prioritized

Preventing Suicide Requires Mental Health Aid to be Prioritized

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021

Bad days are crimes no more

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
MORE THAN A STATISTIC: A candlelight vigil is held in memoriam of the lives lost during the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.

Mass shootings should not be normal

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
Drivers of snow-removal vehicles battle freezing temperatures, clearing routes for escaping the bitter cold.

How the Texas snow storm is just the beginning

Diego Moreno and Karen Wang
March 22, 2021
What your zodiac sign says about you

What your zodiac sign says about you

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
‘Spilling the tea’ on tea

‘Spilling the tea’ on tea

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021

No gift, no problem

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 12, 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

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Tough on China: A continuation of Trump-era policies

Tough on China: A continuation of Trump-era policies

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021

Resources for helping in an abusive household

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February 11, 2021
Cobra Kai - Season 2 - Episode 205

Cobra Kai Season 3: A nostalgia-filled return

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January 24, 2021
Christmas Carols for Finals Week

Christmas Carols for Finals Week

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January 7, 2021
Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Dimaandal and Diego Moreno
January 7, 2021
How To Make Tamales

How To Make Tamales

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January 7, 2021
Halloween Makeup

Halloween Makeup

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020

October Monster Mash of Possibilities

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
Fall essentials: Pumpkin spice everything

Fall essentials: Pumpkin spice everything

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020

Spooky Northwood mysteries

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October 5, 2020
Howler exclusive: interview with a decorated Zoom bomber

Howler exclusive: interview with a decorated Zoom bomber

Helena Zhou and Diego Moreno
October 1, 2020
Welcoming the new season with safe traditions

Welcoming the new season with safe traditions

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September 27, 2020

The world of virtual competitions: Speech and Debate attends Jack Howe

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Ice hockey makes its mark

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