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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Last minute cancellation of Spring Fling left students peeking through the looking-glass.
Spring Fling: Cancelled
IT’S ALL UP TO THE VOTERS: Irvine mayor Farrah Khan is sworn in for her second two-year term in a December ceremony. If the district election system is passed, mayor would be the only candidate to run at large.
Irvine City Council puts district elections to the vote
MR. WORLDWIDE: Pitbull takes the stage at the temporary Fivepoint Amphitheatre, which Live Nation hopes to replace with a permanent one.
Negotiations continue over 14,000-seat Irvine amphitheater
DEEPER MEANINGS: Wind Symphony flutist seniors Christy Han (left) and Badrish Ananth (right) perform “Requiem for the Unarmed.”
Welcoming spring with band and orchestra Festival Concerts
READY FOR TAKE OFF: Junior Kristen Lew and sophomore Gabby Lan carefully wind up the rubber band to propel their plane for the Regional flight competition.
Northwood Science Olympiad advances to State
QUESTIONS FLYING: Senior Yusrah Khan hosts a Kahoot about Disney Princesses for National Organization of Women club
Women Speak: Advocating Change at Northwood
LEADERS OF THE PACK: Student Rep Ida Ahola (right) and Student Forum President Anthara Thirupathi (left) share their experiences about the various leadership roles theyve had throughout highschool.
Various leadership positions on campus
WHIRLPOOL OF WORRY: A student screams in terror as she spirals down the swirls of academic stress.
The Good, Bad and Ugly— How to survive the Mental March Madness
SOLVING PROBLEMS, ONE EQUATION AT A TIME: Junior William Deng teaches members of Math Olympiad how to compute log equations.
Pi Day: Math Olympiad Feature
CLOUD CAKE: With fresh fruit and fluffy cream coating the cake, the“normal cloud cake” is the customers’ favorite.
A Glimpse of Korean Cuisine – Featuring H-Mart’s Food Court
LIGHT IT UP: Lighting technicians like Adalynn Duchene are some of many to thank for illuminating a night of witchcraft and wizardry.
NHS Puffs Production
HARMONIC HEALING: Music therapy can help to calm nerves through non-traditional therapy practices.
World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science
(B)ROCKING OUT IN STYLE: Vernon Brock (far right) places fourth with his quartet, VOX, at the Barbershop Harmony Society competition in 2018.
Brock Brings the Barbershop: The hidden talent of English teacher Vernon Brock
UP ALL NIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Coco Wu performs the role of Ruth Booker, a novice model
Behind the scenes of NTV 48 Hour Short Film Competition
FAVORITE FEARLESS TRIO: Puss, Kitty and Perrito share affectionate banter as they travel through the dark forest.
“Puss in Boots, The Last Wish” is the purrfect movie you’ve been wishing for
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
IN THE HEAT OF HATRED: An angry crowd of antisemitic protestors gather outside of a synagogue.
Antisemitic hate on the rise in the United States
WHAT LURKS BEHIND THE SCREEN: While seeming revolutionary on the outside, the harsh reality of ChatGPT shows the detrimental effects of its continued use within society, particularly on students.
The Real Issue with ChatGPT
WANT MORE SLEEP? DREAM ON: Stop scrolling and start snoozing.
Yawning from Dusk to Dawn: Fixing sleep habits
MARCHING IN MARCH: St. Patrick’s Day paraders bring traditional dances and instrumental performances to the streets of New York City.
The authenticity of St. Patrick’s Day traditions
LIVE FOR THE APPLAUSE: Artists stress over aspirations, projecting them onto the audience and each other while reaching for the “flawless” performance.
Pressure in the Performing Arts: How students experience perfectionism
STRIKE A POSE: Junior David Grannis-Vu steps onto the dance floor with moves he choreographed himself at the “Extensions” show.
With Guts and a Golden Smile: David Grannis-Vu
FOR THE SCORE: Captain senior Amelia Wagner leads the charge against Beckman High School.
Northwood girls lacrosse charges into the spring season
PICK MY SPORT: Junior Yoshi Elseifi wants YOU to join water polo.
STUDENT SPEAK: Why your sport? Part Two
SNACK STACK: Secret sisters get ready for a season of silly, sour and sweet souvenirs.
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Secret Sister sentiments
GIVE, BUT DON’T RECIEVE: Madeline Huang works with her coach, perfecting her fencing techniques to prepare for the Junior Olympics.
En garde! Madeline Huang advances forward
REJECT REJECTION: No more salting your soup with tears with these methods.
Creative ways to reject rejection
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
SOARING IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: Live footage used in AP Florida Studies showing a Floridan man testing Kennedy Space Center’s new rocket.
New AP Florida Studies course announced by Board of Education
GREEN IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM: The delectable sweetness of honeydew parfaits tremendously outshines the alleged symbolism of the green light.
Green With Envy: Lit analysis tips to leave you seeing green
VAXXING TO STOP SLACKING: New senioritis vaccine could prevent further disease transmission at Northwood.
IUSD approves new senioritis vaccine just in time for Prom
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
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
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
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Elena Higuchi

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer

Elena Higuchi is a Northwood senior and a staff writer for the The Howler. She has an (almost obsessive) love for cats, despite not having any cats of her own. Elena enjoys music, art, theatre, photography, and day-time naps.

All content by Elena Higuchi
Statistically splitting your Spring Break

Statistically splitting your Spring Break

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
FLOWER POWER: A picnic amidst the spring blooms is the perfect opportunity to showcase your natural creations.

Dahlia-tful and unbe-lily-vable flower recipes that will grow on you

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
Must or Bust: TikTok recipes over time

Must or Bust: TikTok recipes over time

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
March 9, 2023
The ultimate gift guide based on your unofficial relationship status!

The ultimate gift guide based on your unofficial relationship status!

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: Sometimes leaving a toxic relationship is the healthiest thing you can do

Red flags in relationships

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Mexican tamales are made out of masa dough with a meat filling inside. Tamales come in many flavors, with different sauces and meat options. While steaming, they are wrapped by a corn husk, which is removed before eating.

Tamales

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Chinese Jiaozi are savory dumplings that have a flour-based wrapper stuffed with seasoned minced meat and vegetables. They can be cooked in a variety of ways: steamed, boiled, deep fried or put into soup. Jiaozi is often paired with ponzu sauce or vinegar sauce.

Exploring the cultural holiday dishes of Northwood students

December 16, 2022
(Saba Nabaeighahroudi)

Essential emoji makeovers for NHS students

Elena Higuchi and Saba Nabaeighahroudi
December 9, 2022
POGIL: Bacteria around campus

POGIL: Bacteria around campus

Elena Higuchi and Abby Warnock
December 9, 2022
“Freshly brewed espresso, milk and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar served over ice.”

The Howling Reviews: Pump(k)in’ up the spice

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
November 21, 2022

The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
November 14, 2022
EXPLORING CURES: Next time you get sick, instead of turning to the classic overdose of orange juice and passing out, try these unique cold treatments from other cultures!

With sweater weather comes the ill chill

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
National Text Your Ex Day: NHS on blast

National Text Your Ex Day: NHS on blast

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

RE: Help! My schedule sucks.

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
BACK TO THE BASICS: Viva Cantar demonstrates the intricate technique required with sight-reading.

Choir’s back-to-school Informance

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food

Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food

Elena Higuchi, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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