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LEE-DING THE WAY: Editor-in-Chief senior Courtney Lee previews her last Back-to-School issue and prepares to lead The Northwood Howler through the 2025-26 school year.
Got three minutes? Get to know Howler’s editor-in-chief
A HEARTFELT GOODBYE: President Timby, Dash Bolt and other beloved Humor page characters bid their last farewells.
Saying goodbye to The Howler’s Humor page
RESPONSIBLE TOOL USE: With correct boundaries, AI can be used to enhance students’ academic succe
Boundaries Over Bans: Keep AI in classrooms
CALLING THE SHOTS: Freshman Jocelyn Lee plays quarterback during a mixed summer practice.
Time to get ready for the fall 2025 sports season
Teacher Speak: Where did staff go over summer break?
Teacher Speak: Where did staff go over summer break?
REGAL RECREATION: The iconic castle design of Northwood Community Park may see more structures, themed equipment and terraced landscaping.
City begins planning Northwood Community Park renovations
Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection
Irvine City Council approves extending bus service to Northwood
Sophomore Ella Yu sells a matcha brownie to a friend as a part of the Seeds Club at Sophomore Movie Night.
Sophomore Movie Night returns
Senior and CSF Club President Hannah Cho receives formal apparel at the CSF donation drive, preparing to send the contribution to Working Wardrobes.
CSF’s Donation Drive
Mindful Moments: Freshman Raegan Ivanista focuses on decorating her rock with acrylic markers at the Oak during Sleep for Success Week.
From School Spirit to Self Care: Sleep for Success Week advocates for mental health
THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE: Senior Winnie Wei visits Bowdoin College’s marine laboratory during her college visit.
Senior Winnie Wei is winn-ing in her STEM research
PRESERVING THE PAST: A preserved glimpse into Orange County history, Old Town Tustin stands as a gateway into early California architecture and history.
Historic spots in OC
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Northwood Robotics Club President and Technodream 50881A Team Manager Jia Dave works alongside her fellow board members on their VEX robot, configuring the controller and debugging errors.
Technodream 50881A: First all-Northwood VEX robotics team
PAWS FOR INCLUSION: Two young attendees share a moment with the school mascot during Irvine’s Disability Awareness Day, highlighting the district’s ongoing efforts to foster belonging from the earliest years.
Acknowledging differences in IUSD’s Annual Abilities Awareness Event
SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.
Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections
PLAYING PERCUSSION: junior Yun Wen strikes the bars with four mallets during percussion ensemble’s performance at Jazz at the Oak.
Percussion ensemble lights up the night at Jazz at the Oak
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
TINY TERROR ON TWO LEGS: The infamous Chicken Jockey from The Minecraft Movie
“A Minecraft Movie” crumbles at its craft
ROTTEN TO THE CORE: The new “Snow White” movie brings the beloved Disney princess and her evil stepmother to life.
The new live action “Snow White” is apple-solutely disastrous
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Senior highlights
Senior highlights
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
SAFETY, NOT STARES: Gym policies must be reformed to protect the safety of all people, including female-presenting individuals who dress for comfort, not attention.
Beyond Fear of Falling Weights: Women’s reality in fitness
A MEANINGFUL GIFT: Sometimes even cleaning up desks can make a teacher feel appreciated.
Recognizing and appreciating teachers year-round
OPEN UP: Experimental discussion among peers is crucial to ensure an environment full of diverse perspectives and speech.
Experimental thought in school is the point
GIRL POWER: Women don’t have to achieve in every field to measure up.
Redefining feminism
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Fast Splash: Northwood swim surges at PCC finals
BEHIND EVERY KILL: Varsity boys volleyball setter Jonathan Tan performs a jump set, positioning the ball high up in order to execute a quick attack with his teammate.
Varsity boys volleyball served wins at their face-off against Sage Hill
Ready for More: Senior Austin Diaz back on the track after breaking school records.
Austin Diaz is gaining speed
COMMANDING THE MOUND: Senior Carter Liu winds up and delivers a pitch in baseball’s opening league game against Irvine High.
Varsity boys baseball batters up for the season
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
August Howler Volume XXVII - Issue I, August 2, 2025
August Howler Volume XXVII – Issue I, August 2, 2025
June Howler Volume XXVI - Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
June Howler Volume XXVI – Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
April Howler Volume XVI – Issue VII, April 21, 2025
March Howler Volume XXVII – Issue VI, March 19, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI - Issue V, February 24, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI – Issue V, February 24, 2025
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
Northwood through Timby’s eyes
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
BACK IN THE ACT: Northwood alum Katherine Paladichuk performed "Shrek" at Northwood during her high school career.
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
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.
Class councils celebrate the holidays
IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.
Northwood’s fall sports in full swing
STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets
Unique hobbies at Northwood
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
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
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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler

Kailey Yeo, Photo Editor

ALL ABOUT YEO-TOGRAPHY: Photo Editor junior Kailey Yeo takes photos for The Northwood Howler. She also loves wearing scarves.

All content by Kailey Yeo
CALLING THE SHOTS: Freshman Jocelyn Lee plays quarterback during a mixed summer practice.

Time to get ready for the fall 2025 sports season

Thierry Wijaya and Aimee Pan
August 21, 2025
LEE-DING THE WAY: Editor-in-Chief senior Courtney Lee previews her last Back-to-School issue and prepares to lead The Northwood Howler through the 2025-26 school year.

Got three minutes? Get to know Howler’s editor-in-chief

Courtney Lee, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2025
CONVERGING CULTURES: At the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, AA Lit performer senior Sheryl Satur gives a speech about her artwork which addresses colorism.

AA Lit-erally diversifying student representation

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2025
AP-SOLUTELY READY: Junior Elijah Perez enjoys snacks while chatting with his friends about their upcoming classes during AP/Honors Headstart Camp.

Jumpstarting success with AP/Honors Headstart Camp

Lian Le, News Editor
August 19, 2025
CRAFTING CINEMA: Senior Noah Villanueva frames the camera for an NTV shoot.

Noah Villanueva’s films are like Noah-ther

Lauryn Chew, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2025
BACK IN THE BOARDROOM: At the IUSD Administration Center, Cassie Parham congratulates IUSD student board members during a Board of Education meeting.

Parham’s path from principal to superintendent

Nancy Sun, Viewpoint Editor
June 3, 2025
BEADED BRACELETS: In honor of the Distinguished Timberwolves ceremony, freshman Jules Martin, freshman Becca Short, and junior Kenzy Imam make friendship bracelets to celebrate connection.

Building belonging with “Beyond the Books”

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 2, 2025
YOUTH STORIES IN FOCUS: Junior Anh Vo discusses his photograph in depth with science teacher Jordan Tyo at the OC Focus’ annual exhibit using the Photovoice method.

OC Focus: Empowering youth of color

Sol Hwang, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
WE’RE OBSESSED: Junior Kamron Jamali, who plays May as part of the Advanced Drama cast, rehearses with the understudy cast before the opening night of “Call Me Obsessed.”

From Airport to Main Stage: “Call Me Obsessed”

Thierry Wijaya, Sports Editor
April 25, 2025
BEHIND EVERY KILL: Varsity boys volleyball setter Jonathan Tan performs a jump set, positioning the ball high up in order to execute a quick attack with his teammate.

Varsity boys volleyball served wins at their face-off against Sage Hill

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2025
DEFEND THE DEN: Sophomore Cassidy McCallon guards the goal at a JV girls water polo away game.

Introducing summer skills camps

Luna Bouhairi, Managing Editor
March 23, 2025
PERFECT PIPETTE: Sophomore Andy Kim measures a solution in IVC’s biotechnology class.

IUSD’s Early College Program for incoming freshmen

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
PACK’S GOT YOUR BACK: Timby celebrates mental health advocacy with sophomore Annika Navarro during State of the Student.

Northwood Bound: Dear future T-wolves

Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2025
TURNING THE PAGE: Librarian Peter Fatzaun explores staff-recommended reads in the media center.

Book it to the Media Center for new staff picks

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 19, 2025
BIBBIDI-BOBBIDI-BELIEVE: Cinderella and her fairy godmother envision a brighter future with the possibility of going to the royal ball.

“Cinderella” blows the audience to cinders

Sol Hwang, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
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Northwood students who work

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
A SLIPPER-SWEET WALTZ: Right before midnight, Cinderella and Prince Topher waltz together during the royal ball

Midnight Magic: Northwood’s “Cinderella” musical

Nancy Sun, Viewpoint Editor
February 25, 2025
COWBOY COOP: Dallin Cooper, Tedx Talker and guest speaker, gives a speech to advocate for student’s mental well-being and confronts microaggressions during an assembly in the MPR.

Thriving Together: Stating what’s important with State of the Student

Jay Bruce, Accent Editor
February 3, 2025
HARP TO HEART: Sophomore Bia Yoo practices the harp during lunch to prepare for Northwood’s winter instrumental concerts

Northwood taps into unique musical strengths

Jordan Chu, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
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Then vs. Now: How Northwood’s dance program all began

Anna Cao, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
READY, SET, BRAWL: Northwood freshmen Kevin Chen, Manvir Kalra and Evan Jung plan their strategy for the next round of the tournament

HSYAT hosts brand new Brawl Stars Tournament

Anna Cao, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.

Northwood’s fall sports in full swing

Kailey Yeo, Photo Editor
December 6, 2024
LUXURIOUS LANGSON: UCI curates a museum of American Impressionist art.

Local art museums to explore during Northwood’s first full Thanksgiving Break

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
November 27, 2024
A WONG-DERFUL WIN: In a doubles match against Sage Hill School, varsity tennis captain senior Baylie Wong volleys the ball back to her opponents during the girls’ tennis senior night.

Baylie Wong: Champion of multiple domains

Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
CLAY PLAY: Beginning Ceramics student senior Mohammed Aiyesh perfects the final touches of his coil vessel before heading to the kiln

Masterpieces in Progress: Northwood’s ceramics

Kyle Lee, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
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

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
November 4, 2024
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Northwood’s “Clue” on Stage: Meet the suspects

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
PINK AND PROUD: Northwood’s girls flag football team celebrate pink out and senior night during their final game of the season against Rosary Hill, supporting breast cancer awareness.

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month as students

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
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

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
MAKING WAVES: In a match against El Toro High School, varsity water polo captain senior Gavin Dang aims to score, putting his team ahead in the game and securing a landslide 20-1 victory

Boys water polo is swimming to success

Jordan Chu, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
September 25, 2024
CHAMPIONING CHANGE: Connie Stone discusses her plans to support underfunded schools across the district.

Connie Stone appointed to IUSD Board of Education

Raelle Tiong and Aishwarya Ramasubramanian
September 24, 2024
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