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Seniors Ethan Chen, Liam Condy, and Luke Garcia joyfully perform as a part of Jazz 1 during the annual Jazz at the Oak event on May 13.
Northwood’s musicians jazz up the night
HSYAT’s 28th annual Teen Summit event was put together by the hardworking subcommittee comprising YAT staff and high school volunteers.
HSYAT Teen Summit Event
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
NICE TO MEAT YOU: Ricebunns iconic Salmon and KBBQ Beef Onigiri wrapped up and ready to go!
Fusion Foods at their Finest: Ricebunn
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: Students measure the change in jaw size from previous human species to their own.
Not Gonna Anthropologize for Enjoying this Class
Teacher MBTI Types
Teacher MBTI Types
Dive into sweet strawberry recipes, like strawberry balsamic pasta salad, sparkling strawberry lemonade and strawberry frozen yogurt!
Berry re-fresh-ing strawberry recipes
Spring times bring May rhymes
Spring times bring May rhymes
CREATIVITY AT ITS CORE: Senior Kate Hudson mixes three pieces—River by Leon Bridges, Twilight by Elliot Smith and The Greatest by Cat Power—to express her emotions of graduating and starting a new life.
Sharing “My Storybook” at Coffee House
THROUGH THE CAMERA: Freshman Zaira Ulmer shoots for her first release “Wannabe” in the fall of last year.
Freshman Zaira Ulmer finds her voice through music
NOT YOUR NORMAL SUPERHERO: Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) fights with her multiversal martial arts skills.
Everything Everywhere All At Once: A Multiverse Masterpiece
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
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
April 2022
April 2022
March 2022
March 2022
January/February 2022
January/February 2022
December 2021
December 2021
Colorism in South Asia and its Impact on Irvine’s community
Colorism in South Asia and its Impact on Irvine’s community
SENIOR NIGHTMARES: Five nights into admissions, college mas- cots loom over students stressing about the quality of their applications.
We are more than where we will go from here
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
Senior Spencer Ho jumps to return the ball to the other side of the court during the CIF-SS match against Servite High School.
Boys Tennis CIF
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 DOGS LOVE: Everybody knows that the fastest way to a dogs heart is through food. Not many know that they love to dress up as chefs as well.
How to Celebrate National Pet Month
Squabbling for First: Advertising can’t outcompete other majors like International Relations and Computer Science for the winning title of “most useless major.”
Top Five Majors: Useless Edition
Green Enlightenment: An example of a Northwood Student who may have spent a bit too much time around trees during lunch.
Northwood FAQ
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
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!
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!
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
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 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
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
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
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Erin Tsai

Erin Tsai, Staff Writer

Erin Tsai is a Northwood senior and staff writer for The Howler. Despite insisting that her eyesight isn't that bad, Erin definitely cannot recognize you without her glasses on. Her hobbies include not understanding basic Chinese characters, singing high notes for fun, and binge-watching dramas at 2x speed.
All content by Erin Tsai
Another typical senior article for The Howler

Another typical senior article for The Howler

May 27, 2022
HANDS-ON: Seeds members are truly hands-on when it comes to plants.

Planting the seeds for terrariums

May 9, 2022

VAPA Student Speak

April 14, 2022

Welcome to NHS Letter

April 12, 2022
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

March 22, 2022

Interlude inspires hearts

March 12, 2022
PERFORMANCE PREPARATION: Senior Amanda Carlson (top right) listens attentively to her coach before a team competition.

Special Sports: Off-campus athletics

March 9, 2022
BURNING OUT: If water is unavailable, emotionally distraught students can opt to put out fires with their own tears.

Up in Flames: How to deal with burnout

March 8, 2022

Bikers pedal to freedom

February 10, 2022
A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE: Performances included traditional Chinese dancing, music and martial arts that enthralled the crowd.

Year of the Tiger roars in

February 10, 2022
A show NHS needed

A show NHS needed

February 10, 2022
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: Captain Ritwik Kumar of the USS Howler realizes that the clown wasn’t a figment of his imagination.

How to use The Howler after reading it

December 9, 2021
Put in the work, put in the hours: Debaters dilligently refine their cases with research and new pieces of evidence.

Mind Games: Northwood’s academic teams rise to the occasion

December 9, 2021
Redesigning IUSD school logos

Redesigning IUSD school logos

December 7, 2021
THE BEAUTY OF SILENCE: Otamatone concertmaster conductor soloist Itzhak Perlman performs John Cage’s 4’33” in the Irvine City Classical & Modern Music Concert Hall.

4’33”: Silence is Golden

November 5, 2021
A showcase of magic at its best

A showcase of magic at its best

October 28, 2021
SWINGING SEASON: Sophomore Jia An perfects her putt while practicing for an upcoming match.

Girls Golf: Undefeated champions have a tee-rific season

October 28, 2021
LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZERS: (left to right) Harvey Milk, Laverne Cox, Lady Gaga, Neil Patrick Harris and Anderson Cooper, each prominent figures in their respective fields.

LGBTQ+ History Month: Pride in the Past and Present

October 28, 2021
Sicut Cervus: An…unfortunate piece

Sicut Cervus: An…unfortunate piece

October 3, 2021
Sick snazzy student jobs

Sick snazzy student jobs

September 29, 2021
Getting in the Spirit: New and returning clubs showcase what they have to offer to prospective members.

Fun at the Fair: Northwood’s clubs take students for a ride

September 29, 2021
Exercises for Busy Students

Exercises for Busy Students

September 29, 2021

Replanting what we lost

June 14, 2021
Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 30, 2021
Jessica the Thin Mint responds to “choco-diet” outrage

Jessica the Thin Mint responds to “choco-diet” outrage

March 30, 2021
Beloved cell phone pockets make their long-awaited return

Beloved cell phone pockets make their long-awaited return

March 22, 2021
Book vs film: The “Little Women” of the 1860s and 2010s

Book vs film: The “Little Women” of the 1860s and 2010s

March 22, 2021
Rating the most romantic languages

Rating the most romantic languages

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

NHS runs toy drive

February 12, 2021
THE9, one of the most popular girl groups in China, expresses their individuality and affirms that haters will not affect who they are.

Chinese pop songs sung by women that deserve your attention

February 12, 2021
FOR ARROW DYNAMICS: Junior Richelle Shim adjusts her bow to hit the perfect shot.

Always shooting for the bullseye

January 7, 2021
BRANCHING OUT: Although sessions look different now than above, the sense of community prevails, reaching meditators around the globe.

Mindfulness at Within Meditation

January 7, 2021
Citizen Science: Research projects you can be a part of

Citizen Science: Research projects you can be a part of

January 7, 2021
HARRY POTTER EN ESPAÑOL: Junior Caden Hornyak tests his Spanish skills by reading “Deathly Hallows.”

Caden Hornyak: An aspiring polyglot’s language learning journey

November 6, 2020
I JUST VOTED!: Senior Audrey Landis explores the vote.org website in preparation for the election.

Khan wins election for Irvine mayor

November 6, 2020
ASB TEA: Senior Kara Chu shares her distance learning experiences, along with her duties and expectations for the year.

“73 Questions” with Kara Chu

September 27, 2020
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Virtual Well

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Virtual Well

September 27, 2020
Study Tips Word Search!

Study Tips Word Search!

September 27, 2020
BETTER TOGETHER: National History Day club puts together a history puzzle on State of the Student.

Zooming into the club fair

September 27, 2020

Music Recs from Smaller Artists

September 21, 2020

Board games for boredom

May 29, 2020
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty... AND give me death!

“Give me liberty AND give me death!”

May 29, 2020
Quarantine Food Trends

Quarantine Food Trends

May 29, 2020
Freshman Checklist

Freshman Checklist

April 14, 2020

PSA: The Howler’s Junk page is trashy

March 7, 2020
50 OUT OF 50: Acclaimed theater critic Alex rates the Irvine Spectrum’s new showstopping theater cinematic experience with the “highest score ever given in cinematic history”−a score nearly on par with the Cats movie.

Spectrum’s new 50D Theater Cinematic Sensation

March 6, 2020
XOXO: Seniors Joanna Zhang and Eric Lin love to spend time together.

Date anecdotes: Northwood’s cutest couples

February 13, 2020
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