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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per- el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.
Federation of Jewish Students fosters beloning
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.
The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).
Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!
DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end
AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.
Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations
GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.
New bike racks at Northwood
APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.
California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges
SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.
Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair
PROTECTING THE PETS: ASPCA board members junior Emily Tamura (left), junior Emily Huang (middle) and senior Urika Tandiono (right) announce upcoming volunteer opportunities at animal shelters in a club meeting.
ASPCA’s pawsitive impact on animal rights
CRAMMING ON CAFFEINE: Senior Santi Vanegas sips on a honey lavender latte, one of the house species from The Mugs menu, while working on his schoolwork.
Not your cup of tea? Try The Mugs
NO MATTER HOW LO(W), HE'S HERE HELP: Northwood Mental Health Specialist Steve Lo talks to a student in his office.
Managing Mental Health: Meet Northwood’s mental health specialists
CONNECTING THROUGH CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Senior Malaika Mateti holds a tray of candles in her traditional South Asian attire while celebrating Diwali with her friends.
Shedding Light on the Festival of Light: Diwali
DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.
Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography
A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."
Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest
CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.
The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team
INKING IT IN: Junior Nathan Tuason carefully transfers his design onto a shirt, guided by screenprinting teacher Robert Stuart.
Screen Print Design’s impact on artistic vision
AGATHA ALONGSIDE WANDAVISION: Episodes of "Agatha: All Along," a sequel to the beloved "Wandavision," will have new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+ for fans of magic and mystery.
A promising start to “Agatha All Along”
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.
Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE: Choosing the military over the conventional college path can have its benefits.
Silver and Navy to Red, White and Blue: College vs. the military
CELEBRATING TRADITION: Elders from the Gabrielino-Tongva, Acjachemen and Oaxaca tribes pose in traditional attire.
From erasure to empowerment: The purpose of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.
Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad
BRAINROT TO THE MAXX: Attention Based Learning techniques prove to be anything but beta.
Northwood implements Attention Based Learning on campus
Comic: Birthdays during testing season
Comic: Birthdays during testing season
TERRIFIC THEMES: The Met Gala will never fail to amaze audiences with outfits in accordance to these themes.
Majestic Met Gala theme ideas
FROM BURN BOOKS TO TEXTBOOKS: Teens tackle trigonometric equations instead of tribulations, chasing career aspirations, not devious schemes.
Beyond the Cliché: Exposing Hollywood’s high school myths
CRIES ALL AROUND: Charger conveys their utter misery owing to the departure of their one and only true love.
Devastated charger sends a tearful goodbye
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI – Issue II, September 24, 2024
August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII - June 3, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024
April Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – April 17, 2024
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Introducing California Colleges
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
Day of the deadines
Day of the deadines
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Take it from us: Senior gives advice
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
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
DESK: Junior Issac Lee and Senior Bharathi Kaliraj open the first Fine Arts Assembly and NTV Broadcast since before Covid-19.
Looking back on the fine arts assembly
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
Introducing California Colleges
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Inside T-wolf Thank Yous
The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets
The Northwood Howler presents Northwood beauty secrets
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA's Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

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Hari Sreeramagiri

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer

Hari Sreeramagiri is a junior and a staff writer for The Howler. In her free time, she can be found: trying to get over her excessive lead block, searching for the nearest boba place, blasting music on her AirPods, or subtly flexing about blasting music on her AirPods. If you ever lose her, you can find her by looking for ^that Berkeley hoodie or her clingy friends (hi Kathy).
All content by Hari Sreeramagiri
Relieving stress: The Well provides Northwood students a space to relax from the daily stressors.

Managing mental health at Northwood

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
South Asian Representation in American Media

South Asian Representation in American Media

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
ELEGANCE: Senior Anessa Davies Pier begins a bent-legged lunge with a back arch outside of the dance room.

Anessa Pier’s drive to pursuing dance

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
“You and I are going to change the world”: Alina meets the Darkling (played by Ben Barnes) for the first time.

Illuminating “Shadow and Bone”: Sitting down with Co-Executive Producer Shelley Meals

Abigail Fang and Hari Sreeramagiri
May 26, 2021
QUESTIONABLE WRITING: The show included a controversial “Oppression Olympics” scene, in which Ginny and Hunter compare each other’s histories of oppression as minorities.

Ginny and Georgia Review

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
April showers bring Mayflowers

April showers bring Mayflowers

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021

Wish together, swish together

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Politics in the United States: The false promise for unity

Politics in the United States: The false promise for unity

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021

Celebrating National Hitchcock Day

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
TIE BREAKER: Democrats have obtained a slim majority in the Senate following the Georgia runoffs.

Joe Biden’s America: Democrat House and Senate control

Ryan Wu and Hari Sreeramagiri
February 12, 2021
SIGNING ON: Biden’s new executive orders set the tone for his new federal administration as Trump leaves office.

First days in Biden’s presidency

Ryan Wu and Hari Sreeramagiri
February 11, 2021
COVID-19 disappears with 2021

COVID-19 disappears with 2021

Hari Sreeramagiri and Kathy Chun
February 5, 2021

Santa cancels Christmas

Hari Sreeramagiri and Tyler Wong
January 7, 2021
Winter essentials: Wardrobe must-haves

Winter essentials: Wardrobe must-haves

Hari Sreeramagiri and Helena Zhou
January 7, 2021

Indian Match-breaking

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020

Disastrous debate debacle

Rahul Khanna and Hari Sreeramagiri
October 5, 2020
Why you need to vote

Why you need to vote

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020

Destroying the road to equity

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020

Life-changing Zoom secrets

Yejin Heo and Hari Sreeramagiri
October 1, 2020
Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Hari Sreeramagiri and Rahul Khanna
September 27, 2020
College entrance exams are a game. So who ends up winning?

College entrance exams are a game. So who ends up winning?

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020

What more could go wrong?

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
In the midst of the government’s prison reform endeavors, they must create a fair and effective algorithm which preserves the life of innocent citizens

New prison reforms pose major safety risk

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020

Unknown Dangers of the lockdown

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Welcome, future Timberwolves!

Welcome, future Timberwolves!

Rachel Gima and Hari Sreeramagiri
April 14, 2020
Exclusive interview with the AC overlord

Exclusive interview with the AC overlord

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
COLLEGE CRAZE: Senior Ekas Chawla disrupts peaceful AP Government class, annoying seniors (left to right) Ian Baick, Adrian Fontao, Eric Lin and David Xue with an ostentatious college flex. Do not disrupt AP Government. Do not be Ekas.

How to celebrate your friends getting into YOUR dream college (for actual dummies)

Hari Sreeramagiri and Tyler Wong
March 6, 2020
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