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RAIN OR SHINE: Chinese dancers execute fan movements with precision and style
Amplifying Asian culture at the Mid-Autumn Festival
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Seniors Nick Cortes and Destiny Crisantos enjoy a night of dancing, singing and pictures, all while red-carpet ready
Grammys at The Oak: Northwood takes on Homecoming
BACK TO THE BASICS: Viva Cantar demonstrates the intricate technique required with sight-reading.
Choir’s back-to-school Informance
KEEN TO BE GREEN: Irvines thriving plant scenery withstands blazing drought.
Water District Grant
SWINGING TO victory: Freshman Zoe Yan aims precisely as she perfects her strike under the greenery at the Oak Creek Golf Club.
History on Turf: Girls golf shatters decade long record
BOOKED AND BUSY: Peter Fatzaun decorates a new book display.
Packing the Shelves at the NHS Library
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
Office Intro: Hello!
Office Intro: Hello!
LIBRARY LEVITY: Freshmen Emma Walton (left), Adam Elkoustaf (middle) and Shada Sirat (right) enjoy a bright moment of reprieve during their study session.
Good, Bad and Ugly: Advice for a frenzy of freshmen fears
School Resources Rule!
School Resources Rule!
Junior Isabella Hulbert skims through her captivating novel during lunch, kept company by the exciting words of an undercover spy.
BookTok Student Speak
PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS: The clarinet section spread out during morning practice to warm-up with scales and learn the new notes for their set.
Behind the Plumes and Podium: Who’s in charge?
What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?
What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?
The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands
The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands
COORDINATING THE CROCODILE ROCK: (Left to right): drum majors June Lee, Brendan Birozy and Bhargavi Deshpande prep for the 2022 field show on a Monday morning.
Friday Night’s Alright for Marching: How Drum Majors delegate the Wall of Sound throughout the football season
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
April 2022
April 2022
March 2022
March 2022
CLAWS AND HEARTS: Due to the tiger mom stereotype, many misunderstand just how caring Asian parents can be, confusing authoritative parenting with authoritarian.
Breaking the Tiger Mother Stereotype
THE DIRTY TRUTH: By ignoring the shame WOC have endured for wearing these same features, this “effortless” aesthetic, that draws inspiration from WOC culture, has brought to attention that society has equated “clean” to fair skin.
The “Clean” Girl trend is WOC Culture
INCLUSIVITY: Northwood Class Councils could better represent the student body
Reforming class councils for better representation
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons
New bell schedule rings happy chimes and dismal alarms
New bell schedule rings happy chimes and dismal alarms
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
Why no football?
GO THE DISTANCE: Junior Kenny Kamikawa weaves through the competition during the JV boys race at the Saddleback Cup Challenge.
Cross Country: How they get their start
Student Speak: Why Your Sport?
Student Speak: Why Your Sport?
Crossword of Tennis Terms
Crossword of Tennis Terms
The NHS Hierarchy of Needs
The NHS Hierarchy of Needs
RE: Help! My schedule sucks.
Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food
Reclassifying Cafeteria Foods According to the Cube Rule of Food
FEAST YOUR EYES: Northwood’s newly-elected delectable Homecoming court stands proudly at the top of the food chain.
A Royal Treat: Homecoming Food Court
The Signs as Required English Readings
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
April Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VII
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
March Howler Volume XXIII, Issue VI
Short letter to my classmates
Short letter to my classmates
Confessions from a budding ballerina
Confessions from a budding ballerina
These are my thoughts
These are my thoughts
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.
Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms
S1 Episode 9: 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
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
A show NHS needed
A show NHS needed
A tale untold: The hidden crew
A tale untold: The hidden crew
Endearments especial embodiments
Endearment’s especial embodiments
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
What would you change about Northwood?
What would you change about Northwood?
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Karen Wang

Karen Wang, Staff Writer

Karen Wang is a Northwood junior and a staff writer for The Howler with a love for pineapple pizza and oxford commas. In her free time, she plays with her cat or takes a lot of naps.
All content by Karen Wang
KEEN TO BE GREEN: Irvines thriving plant scenery withstands blazing drought.

Water District Grant

September 26, 2022
TIS THE (BTS) SEASON: T-wolves rejoice with greatly missed friends and excitedly anticipate the new school year on registration day.

Campus from a glance: Back to School Edition

August 21, 2022
THROUGH THE CAMERA: Freshman Zaira Ulmer shoots for her first release “Wannabe” in the fall of last year.

Freshman Zaira Ulmer finds her voice through music

May 23, 2022
My panda, my choice: 13-year-old Meilin reveals her secret identity to her unsuspecting friend group.

Pixar’s new look through “Turning Red”

April 18, 2022
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Junior Calista Nguyen (left) and freshman Caleigh Nystrom (right) dance to lively K-pop.

Outstanding at The Oak: Northwood’s talent takes center stage

March 14, 2022
CLAIM, EVIDENCE, MEMIFICATION: The 2115 APUSH exam will require students to analyze memes, tweets, and random photos from obscure Instagram pages.

22nd century APUSH DBQ analysis

March 12, 2022
‘The Fallout’: Teen Coming-of-Age amidst tragic gun violence

‘The Fallout’: Teen Coming-of-Age amidst tragic gun violence

March 11, 2022

Senioritis mutates with junioritis variant

February 10, 2022
READY TO RUN: Freshman Riley Thai sprints towards the soccer ball, scanning the field to determine whether to dribble the ball or pass it to her teammate during a practice scrimmage.

Rising cases increase precautions

February 10, 2022
Super Bowl Traditions

Super Bowl Traditions

February 10, 2022
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

February 10, 2022
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

January 12, 2022

Un-brrrrr-lievable sights

December 9, 2021

MCU’s latest addition

December 9, 2021
“Scream” based on your Horror-scope

“Scream” based on your Horror-scope

October 31, 2021
The (baza)arty at 626 Night Market

The (baza)arty at 626 Night Market

October 27, 2021
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

October 27, 2021

Oil spill at Huntington

October 27, 2021
Geology: For the Crater Good

Geology: For the Crater Good

October 12, 2021
Irvine’s lead in calling for carbon neutrality

Irvine’s lead in calling for carbon neutrality

September 29, 2021
CREATING THE MAGIC OF THE NIGHT: Three musicians of the Southland Mega Groove perform at the dance party for Irvine’s 50th anniversary at the Great Park while others dance.

Happy 50th anniversary, Irvine!

September 29, 2021
A Love for Trails: Outdoor enthusiasts can now access the beach more easily than ever.

Jeffrey Trails heads to the beach

September 29, 2021
Jam-packed colleges “do-nut” accept students

Jam-packed colleges “do-nut” accept students

May 30, 2021
Crispy samosas, tangy fruits and creamy Sheer Khurma make their way onto the table as sunset arrives. In the meantime, a clay tasbih, etched with ritual recitations, attached to beads known as the mohr are used as a physical guide during prayer.

Ramadan Traditions

May 11, 2021
AN EXCITING RETURN: Fairgoers browse the OC Fair’s midway, finding interest in the endless amusement rides, carnival games and concession stands.

A “Time for Fun” at the OC Fair

April 5, 2021
DELIVERING FOR AMERICA: A USPS driver delivers packages in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeJoy’s postal plan stirs up joy for some, concern for others

March 27, 2021
Drivers of snow-removal vehicles battle freezing temperatures, clearing routes for escaping the bitter cold.

How the Texas snow storm is just the beginning

March 22, 2021

Resources for helping in an abusive household

February 12, 2021
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