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Irvine in D.C.: U.S. Rep Katie Porter speaks with constituents at an anti-monopoly campaign stop introducing the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act on Feb. 7, 2019.
Irvine faces division in redistricting
New Clubs
New Clubs
consistent care: Hearts Against Hate is now on their fifth cycle of creating care packages for Asian American elders.
Hearts Against Hate
Youth COVID vaccine
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
Facebook switches it up: Seniors Mihir Joshi and Gabriel Macatula discuss the reasoning behind Facebook’s recent name change to Meta.
Hitting the jackpot: Business and Finance Club soars to new heights
Bel Canto entertains the audience with an upbeat and humorous choralography of “Mister Santa” in pajama-themed costumes.
Northwood’s musicians shine bright at Winter Gala concert
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
TAKING THE STAGE BY STORM: Even while fully masked, Northwood’s dancers captured the hearts of many through their expressive movements during Fallout.
A Journey through Dance
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
December 2021
December 2021
October 2021
October 2021
September 2021
September 2021
August 2021
August 2021
May 2021
May 2021
Women Deserve: Ella Schnake passionately performs her Program Oral Interpretation speech titled “Debate Like A Girl” at the 2019 National Speech and Debate Tournament finals—a reminder of the prevalence of sexism that impacts people in Speech and Debate and aids sexual harassment.
Debating Debate Practices: Sexual harassment in debate
TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.
Prevalence of cafeteria food waste
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: Sophomore Julien Valladares studies a college brochure as they search for a school matching their interests.
The reality of college admissions
HOCO NO MO’: Seniors Mei Ono and Rachel Gima celebrate their historic victory, breaking the precendent of cisgender courts.
It’s time to dethrone our outdated traditions
FILTERING THROUGH FEEDS: Students are exposed to social media everyday, making regulation critical.
The necessity of holding social media companies accountable
DRILLING IT INTO MEMORY: Girls JV basketball head coach Erin Halle (left) assigns the girls different numbered positions while teaching them how to execute an offensive drill.
Back to the Pack: Return of the alumni
PATH TO SUCCESS: Freshman Bridget Chantharath demonstrates her form as she practices her swing.
Bridget Chantharath places at CIF State
Early Athletic Commitments
Early Athletic Commitments
Junior Adam Harper dodges a defense player from Big Bear to score a touchdown as junior Ryan Kesler blocks another player.
Northwood wins its first CIF game
FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.
Student-led athletics on campus
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Cafeteria Food Tier List
Cafeteria Food Tier List
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 Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
A reflection on my past four years of high school
A reflection on my past four years of high school
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: 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
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Okamoto leans towards an arabesque at the Gila River, Arizona, where her grandmother had been interned.
Dancer Emily Okamoto finds beauty within brokenness
MUN back in action and in person
MUN back in action and in person
SISTERHOOD: Seniors Aditi Sreenivas (left) and Sofia Partridge (right) portray sisters Jo and Beth from the musical “Little Women” as they sing “Some Things Are Meant To Be,” a final duet before Beth’s death.
The world’s a stage for theater
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rising population growth in Irvine poses challenges to resident satisfaction in the future.
Harmful Irvine population growth
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
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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.
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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
SWINGING SEASON: Sophomore Jia An perfects her putt while practicing for an upcoming match.

Girls Golf: Undefeated champions have a tee-rific season

November 3, 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 27, 2021
A showcase of magic at its best

A showcase of magic at its best

October 27, 2021
Sicut Cervus: An…unfortunate piece

Sicut Cervus: An…unfortunate piece

October 2, 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 11, 2021

NHS runs toy drive

February 11, 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 11, 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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