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ASBESTOS IN THE AIR: The historic North Hangar continues to smolder as authorities plan for its destruction.
Ongoing air quality concerns following Tustin Hangar fire
THE BIG PICTURE: Even though it’s a fun game-like simulation, it helps students take a moment to seriously think about how they should spend and save their money. They have to think not only about themselves, but also their spouses and children. — parent volunteer Jim Leung
A “Bite of Reality” into our financial lives after high school
HISTORY HEATED UP: As of yesterday evening, parts of the Tustin hangar were still ablaze as the OCFA stopped active work for firefighters’ safety.
Tustin Landmark Up in Flames: The loss of WW2 hanger
PREPARING A PATHWAY: Freshmen Alex Li and Anderson Lay discuss with the Yale college representative about extracurricular activities to pursue.
IUSD’s College and Career Readiness Fair
GOING DIGITAL: Junior Ayesha Siddiqui downloads the Bluebook app to prepare for the digital PSAT.
Preparing for the new digital SAT with the digital SAT
Yearbook Team Leader Claire Wu organizes photos for her feature layout.
How the yearbook preserves the “Elements” of school history
DWELL ON THE DEN: After graduating, Northwood alumni wade through life drawing experiences from their high school years.
Beyond the Rolling Hills and Majestic Oak: Alumni speak
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming
FILIPINO FESTIVITIES: In a club meeting, Kai Club board members used a Kahoot with trivia questions to educate students about Filipino American culture and the importance of Filipino American History Month.
Northwood celebrates Filipino American History Month
BRIDGING CULTURES: Junior Arjun Patel practices his Mandarin through writing and sound out words.
One of 23: Arjun Patel selected nationally to learn Mandarin
A SCARY STAGE: Irvine Barclay Theatre and National Theatre presents Mary Shelleys Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Photo credit of Irvine Barclay Theatre.
Review: Frankenstein Reimagined
“Attack on the Crocs” (Mina Sun, 12)
TimbyTober II
TUESDAY-WEEN: Even on a school day, the spookiness is unstoppable.
Quick Halloween fits
MASCOT MOVIE NIGHT: Tommy the Trojan, Timby and Buster enjoy a (mostly) scare-free movie.
Halloween movies for scaredy cats
SLAYING THE STAGE: Actors practice their dragon formation in fight call rehearsal.
Fight or Fight? A glimpse into combat choreography
October 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
April 2023 Centerspread: Greetings from NHS
Surviving the lunch line
Surviving the lunch line
SELECTIVE SPOTLIGHT: Amidst ongoing global crises, major media sources can pick and choose where to redirect an average viewer’s attention.
The gatekeepers of news
TIK TOK TUMMY TROUBLES: For many, Girl Dinner is not just a trend, but a constant habit.
TikTok’s “Girl Dinner” raises awareness for a preexisting problem in women
RADICAL REPOSTING: Instagram posts often find themselves at the heart of performative activism.
Real activism reaches far beyond just a post
WE NEED MORE THAN Y=MX+B: School doesn’t provide us with needed financial knowledge.
The Skills to Pay the Bills: Education on life skills
TAKE IT TO THE PAINT: Sophomore Sam Alegre breaks past the Mustang’s defense and reaches up for the layup.
Boys basketball dominates Costa Mesa in home opener
LEAF IT ALL ON THE FIELD: For fall athletes, sweater weather is rather a time to dawn their jerseys and cleats.
Looking back on a decorated 2023 fall sports season
GOING PRO: New NIL laws are a “score” for college athletics.
What does NIL mean?
TRIPLE THREAT: Teacher-coaches Megan Stuart, Nicole Grau and Harry Lee coach their respective teams to bring Northwood more wins. Additional photo credit: Andrew Le
Impacts Beyond the Classroom: Teachers who are also coaches
TIME FOR TACKLING TRIATHLON TRAINING: Senior Madison Ledgard (left) stretches before cross country practice.
Madison Ledgard takes on national triathalon competition
BAKING MONARCHY: British cuisine colonizes Netflix.
British shows take over Netflix
DON’T MOVE, DON’T BREATHE, DON’T RELIEVE: Students panic in fear of accidentally airing out their business in the girls’ bathrooms.
A survival guide to keeping the bathroom doors locked
I SEE NO COLOR: Is it a beige flag, or are you just colorblind?
Beige flags, but make it Northwood edition
WHEN IN ROME: Leveratt attempts to understand the hype.
History teachers’ Roman Empire
Mariah Carey begins defrosting
Mariah Carey begins defrosting
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
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
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
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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Jaycee Hendrickson

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor

Jaycee Hendrickson is a senior and sports editor for the Northwood Howler. While complaining about her lack of sleep, she is probably scrolling on her phone and wondering why she has no time left for schoolwork. Jaycee is never without a drink (send help, it's draining the bank account) and her articles will never be submitted before 11:59 pm on deadline day.

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TAKE IT TO THE PAINT: Sophomore Sam Alegre breaks past the Mustang’s defense and reaches up for the layup.

Boys basketball dominates Costa Mesa in home opener

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
COUNTING THE COST: Senior Matthew Morikawa reviews last years FAFSA to prepare for this years new application opening.

Upcoming changes to FAFSA

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
MELTING DOWN ICE: ICE teacher Nicole Midani engages with her students to explain how students can help stop climate change.

Melting traditions with ICE

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
HANDOFF: Senior Lauren Silva lines up to throw the football during the summer Flag Football camp.

Girl’s flag football touches down on first season

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
August 30, 2023
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS: Northwood has far more to offer than AP classes, allowing students opportunities to explore their interests.

You don’t have to FORCE the AP course

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
DUELING WORLDS: The many revisions caused by an attempt to conform with mainstream culture has left some wondering whether the integrity of the original work still remains.

Why publishers should not be issuing rewrites

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
HARMONIC HEALING: Music therapy can help to calm nerves through non-traditional therapy practices.

World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
PICK MY SPORT: Junior Yoshi Elseifi wants YOU to join water polo.

STUDENT SPEAK: Why your sport? Part Two

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
INSTILL SOFT SKILLS : Turning away from academic and extracurricular pressures, State of the Student offers a variety of activites designed to hone a greater understanding of Northwood core values.

I HEART NHS: Goes further than just a T-shirt

Jaycee Hendrickson and Ally Venezia
February 13, 2023
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

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
December 12, 2022
Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future

Times Have Changed: Daylight savings’ future

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
‘TIS THE SEASON: Christmas tree farms across Orange County have welcomed holiday business following Thanksgiving weekend.

‘Tis the season to support local tree farms

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
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A FICKLE PEOPLE: Some might find that holidays bring out the worst in people.

Giving thanks… or draining my bank?

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
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

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
PROMISES AREN’T (CE)REAL: Breakfast foods have nutritional value but are not as essential as portrayed.

Taking the breakfast myth with a grain of salt

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
ALL EYES ON ME: Student-athletes often feel the pressure of living up to expectations set forth by parents, coaches and even teammates.

How the Fear of Failure Impacts Athletes

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
WARM SMILES ALL AROUND: Nathan Parr, Jordan Tyo, Soo Sim, Nathalie Nguyen, Catherine Cali, Kyle Ennis and London Carter (left to right) smile in anticipation for the coming year. Bailey Phenicie overlooks student files (left) while Ennis catches up on emails (right).

This autumn, don’t ‘fall’ behind on getting to know Northwood’s new staff

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2022
INCLUSIVITY: Northwood Class Councils could better represent the student body

Reforming class councils for better representation

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2022
TACKLING THE GAME: Northwood’s frosh and JV players watch their varsity team sweep Valley View High School during the Homecoming game.

Behind the Scenes of Northwood’s football team

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2022
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