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LEARNING CULTURAL TRADITIONS: Junior Lina Moammar teaches key practices of Ramadan during MSA’s weekly club meetings
Northwood MSA’s Iftar: A Cultural Celebration
OUTLINING IRVINE’S FUTURE: Mayor Farrah Khan addresses Irvine’s successes and goals at State of the City 2023.
State of the City 2023
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Last minute cancellation of Spring Fling left students peeking through the looking-glass.
Spring Fling: Cancelled
IT’S ALL UP TO THE VOTERS: Irvine mayor Farrah Khan is sworn in for her second two-year term in a December ceremony. If the district election system is passed, mayor would be the only candidate to run at large.
Irvine City Council puts district elections to the vote
MR. WORLDWIDE: Pitbull takes the stage at the temporary Fivepoint Amphitheatre, which Live Nation hopes to replace with a permanent one.
Negotiations continue over 14,000-seat Irvine amphitheater
QUESTIONS FLYING: Senior Yusrah Khan hosts a Kahoot about Disney Princesses for National Organization of Women club
Women Speak: Advocating Change at Northwood
LEADERS OF THE PACK: Student Rep Ida Ahola (right) and Student Forum President Anthara Thirupathi (left) share their experiences about the various leadership roles theyve had throughout highschool.
Various leadership positions on campus
WHIRLPOOL OF WORRY: A student screams in terror as she spirals down the swirls of academic stress.
The Good, Bad and Ugly— How to survive the Mental March Madness
SOLVING PROBLEMS, ONE EQUATION AT A TIME: Junior William Deng teaches members of Math Olympiad how to compute log equations.
Pi Day: Math Olympiad Feature
CLOUD CAKE: With fresh fruit and fluffy cream coating the cake, the“normal cloud cake” is the customers’ favorite.
A Glimpse of Korean Cuisine – Featuring H-Mart’s Food Court
THE GOLDEN IDEAL: The Oscars statuette is a symbol that celebrates the capabilities of people belonging to all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities.
Diversity in the Oscars
LIGHT IT UP: Lighting technicians like Adalynn Duchene are some of many to thank for illuminating a night of witchcraft and wizardry.
NHS Puffs Production
HARMONIC HEALING: Music therapy can help to calm nerves through non-traditional therapy practices.
World Music Therapy Day: The musical social science
(B)ROCKING OUT IN STYLE: Vernon Brock (far right) places fourth with his quartet, VOX, at the Barbershop Harmony Society competition in 2018.
Brock Brings the Barbershop: The hidden talent of English teacher Vernon Brock
UP ALL NIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Coco Wu performs the role of Ruth Booker, a novice model
Behind the scenes of NTV 48 Hour Short Film Competition
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
November/December Centerspread 2022
November/December Centerspread 2022
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
IN THE HEAT OF HATRED: An angry crowd of antisemitic protestors gather outside of a synagogue.
Antisemitic hate on the rise in the United States
WHAT LURKS BEHIND THE SCREEN: While seeming revolutionary on the outside, the harsh reality of ChatGPT shows the detrimental effects of its continued use within society, particularly on students.
The Real Issue with ChatGPT
WANT MORE SLEEP? DREAM ON: Stop scrolling and start snoozing.
Yawning from Dusk to Dawn: Fixing sleep habits
MARCHING IN MARCH: St. Patrick’s Day paraders bring traditional dances and instrumental performances to the streets of New York City.
The authenticity of St. Patrick’s Day traditions
LIVE FOR THE APPLAUSE: Artists stress over aspirations, projecting them onto the audience and each other while reaching for the “flawless” performance.
Pressure in the Performing Arts: How students experience perfectionism
STRIKE A POSE: Junior David Grannis-Vu steps onto the dance floor with moves he choreographed himself at the “Extensions” show.
With Guts and a Golden Smile: David Grannis-Vu
FOR THE SCORE: Captain senior Amelia Wagner leads the charge against Beckman High School.
Northwood girls lacrosse charges into the spring season
PICK MY SPORT: Junior Yoshi Elseifi wants YOU to join water polo.
STUDENT SPEAK: Why your sport? Part Two
SNACK STACK: Secret sisters get ready for a season of silly, sour and sweet souvenirs.
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Secret Sister sentiments
GIVE, BUT DON’T RECIEVE: Madeline Huang works with her coach, perfecting her fencing techniques to prepare for the Junior Olympics.
En garde! Madeline Huang advances forward
Northflix: Northwoods very own streaming platform
Northflix: Northwood’s very own streaming platform
REJECT REJECTION: No more salting your soup with tears with these methods.
Creative ways to reject rejection
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
Statistically splitting your Spring Break
SOARING IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: Live footage used in AP Florida Studies showing a Floridan man testing Kennedy Space Center’s new rocket.
New AP Florida Studies course announced by Board of Education
GREEN IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM: The delectable sweetness of honeydew parfaits tremendously outshines the alleged symbolism of the green light.
Green With Envy: Lit analysis tips to leave you seeing green
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
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
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
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
S1 Episode 10: Teachers Cook: Cooking up a love of teaching
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
A show NHS needed
A show NHS needed
A tale untold: The hidden crew
A tale untold: The hidden crew
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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The Northwood Howler
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Karen Wang

Karen Wang, News Editor

Karen Wang is a Northwood senior and News Editor for The Howler. In her free time she likes to play with her cat and organize her Google Drive.

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LOVE IS (NOT) SHARING A PASSWORD: Netflix’s response to their greatest loss of profits in history may further isolate its already dwindling audience.

The Next Media Inconvenience: Netflix password sharing crackdowns

Karen Wang, News Editor
February 24, 2023
Rating political signs

Rating political signs

Karen Wang, Annabel Tiong, and Rita Lai
November 8, 2022
HEART OF THE PARK: Pennywise on stage during KROQ Epicenter 2013 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, which was redubbed Five Point Amphitheatre in 2017. The venue used to be known as Irvine Meadows. This will be replaced with a permanent 14,000-seat venue by 2025.

New Irvine amphitheater seeks to rival Hollywood Bowl

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 31, 2022
RATINGS OVER REALITY: The recent influx in true crime dramatizations should remind viewers to consume this genre ethically and not as pure entertainment.

Where do we draw the line when it comes to true crime?

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 29, 2022
CARTING TO H-MART: Senior Sydney Hoang browses the endless flavors of Pocky at the newly opened H-Mart in Westpark Plaza.

Ethnic Grocery Stores

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 11, 2022
KEEN TO BE GREEN: Irvines thriving plant scenery withstands blazing drought.

Water District Grant

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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”

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

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

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

Karen Wang, News Editor
March 11, 2022

Senioritis mutates with junioritis variant

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
February 10, 2022
Super Bowl Traditions

Super Bowl Traditions

Annie Lee, Rita Lai, Chris Song, and Karen Wang
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

Yejin Heo, Noelle Escalante, and Karen Wang
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
January 12, 2022

Un-brrrrr-lievable sights

Karen Wang, News Editor
December 9, 2021

MCU’s latest addition

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
December 9, 2021
“Scream” based on your Horror-scope

“Scream” based on your Horror-scope

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 31, 2021
The (baza)arty at 626 Night Market

The (baza)arty at 626 Night Market

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
October 27, 2021

Oil spill at Huntington

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 27, 2021
Geology: For the Crater Good

Geology: For the Crater Good

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 12, 2021
Irvine’s lead in calling for carbon neutrality

Irvine’s lead in calling for carbon neutrality

Karen Wang, News Editor
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!

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

Jeffrey Trails heads to the beach

Karen Wang, News Editor
September 29, 2021
Jam-packed colleges “do-nut” accept students

Jam-packed colleges “do-nut” accept students

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Karen Wang, News Editor
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

Diego Moreno and Karen Wang
March 22, 2021

Resources for helping in an abusive household

Diego Moreno and Karen Wang
February 12, 2021
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