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Jonathan Kang, Staff Writer

Jonathan Kang is a Northwood sophomore and is a staff writer. He is incredibly passionate about watermelon, especially on hot summer days. He also enjoys reading classic literature, and he particularly prefers dystopian novels.

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CA honor ensembles

CA honor ensembles

March 22, 2021
DRIVING IN NEW GENRES: Northwood head librarian Peter Fatzaun hopes to receive a variety of new books to build the Northwood media center into a library.

Stacking up: Book drive for Northwood library

March 22, 2021
NASA’s Perseverance rover team ecstatic after confirmation of a successful landing

Perseverance Rover Successfully Lands on Mars

March 14, 2021

Alexa: Play conspiracy theories

February 12, 2021

District implements minor precautions for bands

February 12, 2021
CONTINUING CRISIS: Medical staff put on their personal protective equipment (PPE) in preparation for treating a COVID-19 positive patient.

Heading into spring: COVID-19 developments in OC

February 12, 2021
TEST DAY: Students take AP exams on test day after a year of studying.

The College Board’s Failure with AP Tests

January 28, 2021
6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

January 7, 2021
READY FOR THE NEW YEAR: New board member Cyril Yu, among others elected, aims to improve district education.

School board results for IUSD

January 7, 2021

Perfect Interview Guide

January 7, 2021
BEAR-ING MEDALS; Science Olympiad students proudly display the resources they created in preparation for virtual competition BEARSO.

Science Olympiad places in BEARSO

November 11, 2020
What type of pumpkin are you?

What type of pumpkin are you?

October 5, 2020
HOLD ON, JUST ONE MORE PAGE: A Northwood student is deeply immersed in a nov- el titled “12 Rules for Life” with a cozy, warm blanket and stuffed animal by her side.

Personalized spooky reads

October 4, 2020

“Is it October yet?”: Recap of major events this fall

September 27, 2020
At least one ethnic studies course must be completed by students to graduate from the California State University (CSU), according to Assembly Bill 1460 signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 17. The bill, which goes into effect with the 2021-22 school year, sets the requirement beginning with the graduating class of 2025. Among the courses offered will be African American, Latinx American, Asian American and Native American studies. Courses on police reform, disparities in health and Native Californian perspectives will also meet the new requirements. “Ethnic studies will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to navigate a multi-cultural and rapidly evolving nation,” California State Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, a professor of Africana studies at San Diego University and author of the bill, said. “This bill reflects 50 years of student, faculty, and community advocacy for curriculum reflective of and responsive to our diverse state.” This marks the first significant change to CSU’s general education requirements in 40 years, making California the first state to implement ethnic studies as a graduation requirement in a four-year public university system. The decision was made following Black Lives Matter protests and demands for the representation of historically oppressed groups in education, including petitions from Diversify Our Narrative, which aim to create a more inclusive literature curriculum nationwide. Following advocacy for more progressive education, faculty on the 23 CSU campuses will develop plans and coursework to meet the needs of their students and communities.

CSU ethnic studies ruling

September 27, 2020

The world of virtual competitions: Speech and Debate attends Jack Howe

September 27, 2020

Kollege Bored drops the SAT

September 27, 2020
A D.I.Y. ATTEMPT: Sophomore Kathleen Pan includes self-made graphics as a background for her music video.

Holding onto music

May 29, 2020
MasterChef applicant pool rises by 200%

MasterChef applicant pool rises by 200%

May 29, 2020

Vogue: Quarantine Edition

May 29, 2020

Staying Fit at Home during Quarantine

May 29, 2020
VICE PRESIDENTS ANONYMOUS: Northwood’s club vice presidents manage to march through campus completely unnoticed.

Club VP’s strike strikes striking strides

March 13, 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
Keeping it real: reflections on our New Year’s resolutions

Keeping it real: reflections on our New Year’s resolutions

February 13, 2020
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