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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Seniors Ryan Kessler and Andrew Penrod take to the dance floor with their friends.
A Sparkling Snow Ball: Winter Formal at Bowers
WHAT CANDLE WILL YOU LIGHT?: In the mural painting, each student drew a candle using the prompt, It is better to light a candle than to curse the dark to emphasize the importance of making progress in difficult times.
Human Rights Week fosters student activism
TWO-TIME CIF Champions: Running back senior Adam Harper clinches the championship plaque as the team excitedly rallies him on. (One in a Million Shot)
FIRST TIME EVER: Football to state finals
WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: Children get creative while climbing on a rope play structure, enjoying their youth at Sweet Shade.
Including all spectrums of ability in Irvine playground
TREBLE MAKERS: Viva Cantar seniors Catie Jamieson and Aditi Kurup dance their hearts out to “Down, Down the Chimney.” (Ellie Chan)
Performing arts musicians shine at thaw-dropping winter concerts
GO-PHER IT: a groundhog rises from its burrow to determine the coming season
Unveiling the Truth About Groundhog Day: Myths, Folklore and Tales
Tteokguk is a Korean soup with thinly sliced rice cakes submerged in a beef broth. It’s typically topped with egg, seaweed and meat.
Exploring the cultural holiday dishes of Northwood students
A COLORFUL CHALLENGE: The bright Aesthetic Climbing Gym may appear calm, but don’t be fooled until you face the challenge of climbing their walls.
From skating to solving: Recreational activities in OC
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
COMMITTING TO KNITTING: During one of Knit-Work Club’s lunch meetings, sophomore Saya Ryu guides junior David Grannis-Vu in creating his first row of knit stiches.
Darn! Don’t miss unraveling these yarn adventures
Northwood Philharmonic Orchestra cellists prepare to perform “Overture to Marriage of Figaro” under the guidance of director Ben Case.
Northwood Performers take the stage at the annual Northwood Area Concert
TOT(all)Y AMAZING: Northwood music director Ben Case (center) is among five recipients of 2023 California Teacher of the Year. Hes pictured here at the Orange County TOTY banquet in October.
An educator’s true purpose: A look into Ben Case’s journey as a music director
CASE COUNTS: California Teacher of the Year Ben Case describes the different types of cadences to his class.
The analysis of intervals: Music theory with Ben Case
PASSION AND GROWTH: “I’ve been drawing for a really long time but when I’m looking back at my old drawings, even from just one or two years ago, I can see the growth,” Hall said. “When you’re in it, you don’t realize how much you’re growing.”
Oceane Hall: A Northwood senior makes big waves in the art scene
WELCOME TO THE NIGHT: Junior Ashlee Brannens Lost in the Night dance draws the audience into the show with a stunning center formation.
“Fall”ing for dance’s “Fallout”
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
HANDWRITING JUST AIN’T RIGHT: When there’s more efficient and fair methods of evaluating students, educators should consider turning away from handwritten work.
Student anonymity in grading
MANY ERGRET-FUL TWEETMENTS: The contentious decisions made since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter means it is time to leave.
Get off Twitter… NOW!
A GIFT OR A CURSE?: Children from gifted learning programs often grow into teenagers struggling from mental health issues.
Former gifted child syndrome
Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future
Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future
WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU?: Despite their popularity, four letters are not the end all be all.
Personality tests fail to get personal
ON PACE FOR AN ACE: Senior Paula Zhang concentrates intensely on creating a fluid motion for her serve in the CIF Quarterfinals.
First CIF win for NHS girls tennis in school history!
A PHOTO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: Alexei Tolkachev transforms moments into tangible memories through photography. (Tyler Truong)
Flash! Alexei Tolkachev, one in a million (shot)
COUNT THE PINS: Senior Aiden Tak holds his opponent during a match at the Lancer Open.
For the Fall: Northwood wrestling leaves it all on the mat
LAST DANCE: These four seniors enjoy their final year with the team as Northwood girls volleyball heads into CIF for victory.
SENIOR SPEAK: Girls volleyball on their last season
PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda tapes up a football senior’s ankle for his game against Laguna Hills High School.
‘We Want Andy!’: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda
SNOW WITH THE FLOW: From Timbys dandruff to the dusted dreams of the class of 2020, weve got your ingredients for a snow-riffic winter wonderland.
We’ve Glove You Covered: Totally un-abominable alternatives to snow
NEVER TOO SICK FOR MUSIC: A fortunate choir member has the opportunity to showcase his seasonally acquired skills, admittedly to the chagrin of his fellow performers.
Top 5 reasons to come to school sick
(Saba Nabaeighahroudi)
Essential emoji makeovers for NHS students
POGIL: Bacteria around campus
POGIL: Bacteria around campus
Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh
Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh
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
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
Short letter to my classmates
Short letter to my classmates
Confessions from a budding ballerina
Confessions from a budding ballerina
These are my thoughts
These are my thoughts
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
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
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
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
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
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
What would you change about Northwood?
What would you change about Northwood?
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
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Ellen Wang

Ellen Wang, Viewpoint Editor

Ellen Wang is a Northwood senior and Viewpoint Editor who loves pasta and the one thing better than pasta: a really good book. She passed out once in late 2017 and never regained full consciousness; please be patient with her during this trying time. Complaints may be directed to the co-owner of her singular brain cell, Sarika Rau, at 778-330-2389.

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An inconclusive experience

An inconclusive experience

May 29, 2020
STAYING FOCUSED: Seniors Megan Lui (left) and Allison Huang (right) study for a classs together.

Tuning out academic competition in high school

April 14, 2020
ADVOCACY IN ACTION: Northwood students visited the State Capitol on March 10 to meet and talk to representatives including State Assemblyman Steven Choi.

Northwood students take on the State Capitol in Sacramento

March 12, 2020
Iran affair takeaways: fighting another losing battle

Iran affair takeaways: fighting another losing battle

February 13, 2020
PERSPECTIVE: Learning is a nonlinear process.

Integrated Science works toward the future

February 13, 2020

Senior speak: colleges

June 1, 2019
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