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TOGETHER TOWARDS EXCELLENCE: Freshmen Colin Harris and Doah Lee help each other with math homework in the Media Center.
Northwood recognized as California Distinguished School
HAPPY UPON THE HILLS: Principal Leslie Roach and Northwood Teacher of the Year David Lee get ready and excited to welcome incoming freshmen to the next four years at high school.
Dear Future T-wolves: Welcome to Northwood
HANDS-ON HUES: Junior Ashley Nguyen gets a spider painted on her hand during Night of the Arts.
Fine Arts Week: A blend of talent and creativity
THANKS THAT THRILL: English teacher Sara Katlen lights up a student’s day with a T-wolf Thank You.
T-wolf Thank Yous have returned
ONE FOR THE HISTORY: Northwood NHD finalists are recognized for their county victory with NHD-OC coordinator Julie Hull.
Northwood NHD wins big
AMAZING ADVOCACY: Teacher and ITA state council representative Zane Pang discusses his in-depth involvement with ITA and CTA.
Looking into ITA’s recent accomplishments
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY: With brand new recipes and fusions, the five grilled cheese rulers will forever reign supreme over the Sandwich Kingdom.
Grilled Cheese Recipes: A gouda time is just across your kitchen
TASTE OF DELIGHT: Junior Gabby Lan savors a Fluffy Fluffy pancake souffle.
Tustin District’s Newest Pancake Cafe: Fluffy Fluffy
LEARNING HANDS-ON: Senior Justin Sanders practices repairs and adjustments to the car in his Automotive Technology ROP class.
ROP Classes: Exploring and Experiencing Unique Careers
APPLICATION ANSWERS: There are many qualities that make a good ASB candidate beyond what may seem to be obvious.
ASB Applications: Authenticity in applying
EXPLORING THE ARTS: Juniors speak on their experience in unique art electives at Northwood
Junior Speak: Exploring unique arts electives at Northwood
DIRECTOR WITH DIRECTION: Junior Charlie Parris looks through her script with enthusiasm.
From Script to Stage: Charlie Parris, take it away
Obituary: for a bigger sleep, for a smaller death, 2023 Made with Intaglio, mulberry, paper, wax, and wood, Suzie Zhu handwrote the compact characters onto a small scroll
Pieces Worth a Thousand Words: Great Park’s Contemporary Book Art Exhibit
SPRINGTIME SYMPHONIES: The flutes fill the stage with notes that signal the start of a new season
What your favorite Spring Concert piece says about you
SKADOOSH: “Kung Fu Panda 4” concludes the beloved childhood series with a fantastic blast
“Kung Fu Panda” strikes again?
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
BE THE HELPING HAND: Reassuring others that mistakes can be overcome dissolves fears surrounding failures.
The Perfection of Imperfection: Honoring mistakes
THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP: New companions allow for personal growth in high school.
Friend groups can change… and that’s okay
DUTIFUL DOORDASH: Learning to cook is a valuable skill, even though it might be easy to order food.
The importance of cooking for yourself in a world of food delivery
DO BETTER NEXT TIME: The mantra of an overworked high school student who fails to see their effort pay off in competitions– but maybe it’s not entirely their fault.
The harsh reality behind Irvine schools dominating Orange County competitions
HES SO BABYGIRL: Celebrities are often idolized to extreme extents.
The reality of parasocial relationships
HIP HIP HOORAY: Cheering loudly and proudly in the stands is a Timby-rific way to show excitement and rally on Northwood athletes to bring the win home to The Den.
Good, Bad and Ugly: Being a Timby-approved spectator
HISTORIC WINTER ERA: Northwood winter sports dominated in off-season CIF games, breaking school records to reach new levels of competition.
Winter athletes shatter school records in CIF
COASTING THROUGH: Warnock rides down a challenging slope with his mountain bike while refining his skills.
Nathan Warnock rides with grit and greatness
FINDING BALANCE: Junior Ines Khodja continues to practice her softball swing during practice even through Ramadan fasting.
Playing the Long Game: Ramadan’s impact on athletes
SPIKING TO SUCCESS: Sophomore Abhi Shrivastava prepares to score a point in their preseason game.
A look into boys volleyball’s league preparations for success
S-TIER: From the location to the aesthetic, Northwood buildings are in a league of their own.
A Tierlist of School Buildings
Northwood STRANDS
ILLEGAL TRANSPORT: Kids was caught in violation of the new ruling.
Swithoum sees uptick in legal proceedings after IVF ruling
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Lily Ye (left) and Hannah Cho (right) share a moment in the SAC, before election results on Friday. In their election videos, each show their dedication, humor and a commitment to uplifting the Northwood community.
To Cook or to be Cooked: ASB President speech analysis
THE VR HEADSET STAYS ON: No one needs to worry about “friends” or “relationships” or “enjoying the moment” when you have these bad boys on.
Pear releases new product Pear Vision Ultra
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024
February Howler Volume XXV, Issue V – February 14, 2024
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
Northwood Lookbook: A look at aesthetics at Northwood
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school
Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
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
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
Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school
Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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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.
All content by Diego Moreno
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 31, 2022
The best staff writer’s superiority complex

The best staff writer’s superiority complex

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022

Earning your P.E. credits

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
April 16, 2022

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

Diego Moreno and Ellie Chan
March 18, 2022
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 14, 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
Endearments especial embodiments

Endearment’s especial embodiments

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022

S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms

Diego Moreno and Saba Nabaeighahroudi
January 21, 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 9, 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 28, 2021
(HOCO)rastination

(HOCO)rastination

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021

S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Celebrating Northwood Staffs 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 23, 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 15, 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

Diego Moreno and Karen Wang
February 12, 2021
Cobra Kai - Season 2 - Episode 205

Cobra Kai Season 3: A nostalgia-filled return

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
January 24, 2021
Christmas Carols for Finals Week

Christmas Carols for Finals Week

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
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

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
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

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
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

Rachel Gima and Diego Moreno
September 27, 2020

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

Jonathan Kang and Diego Moreno
September 27, 2020

Ice hockey makes its mark

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
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