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HIDDEN HEROES: Bev McPherson, a fifth year senior crossing guard, ensures pedestrians’ safety as she greets a familiar face
Crossing guards put community safety first
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”
BREAKING THROUGH: Senior Sailor Kensrue learns to use a chainsaw for releasing smoke and heat from structure fires at the OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp in September 2024
Fire Cadet Sailor Kensrue takes on the flames
NOT FOR EVERYONE: While working in high school is a great path for some, it’s not the best path for all students.
Teenage Employment: A choice, not a requirement
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
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
BOOKLETS AND BLUEBOOK: Senior Erica Zou takes a practice AP Statistics test on Bluebook using digital formula sheets and scratch paper.
AP tests are going digital
PAST MEETS PRESENT: Unserviced bus stops along Portola await new life through the Irvine CONNECT expansion. 1. Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection
Transportation Commission recommends extending bus service to Northwood
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
Northwood senior Ellen Wang presents a cash prize to Sunrise Venture’s Pitch Summit finalists as Mayor Farrah Khan congratulates them for winning the fan favorite award. Photo provided by Ellen Wang
Northwood students rise to their full potential with Sunrise Venture
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SUBLIME SKINCARE: Junior Jessy Elias and alumni Jasmine Elias show off their Se.Lo serum products.
Glow with Se.Lo: Northwood entrepreneurs spread self love through skin care
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
JAZZED UP: Sophomore percussionist Ryan Koo lays it down on the vibraphone in his performance during their performance at Irvine Jazz Festival.
Jazz takes first place at Irvine Jazz Festival
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Senior Louis Gaigneux leads the choir in a rendition of Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go” during the choir showcase during the Night of the Arts.
Northwood arts perform during Fine Arts Week
PASSÉ-ING PERIOD: Teachers join dance students in their annual flash mob for Northwood’s yearly Fine Arts Week.
Chassés, Surprises and Smiles: Dancers excite Northwood at first teacher-student flash mob
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
Looking back with staff
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
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
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.
Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus
CALENDAR CONFUSION: Students struggle with the awkward time between winter break and the new semester.
New Year, New Me… But Not Yet: Break between the semesters
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
COMING IN FIRST: First baseman Katerinna Rizos prepares her throw to home base as she diligently trains for her upcoming game.
Katerinna Rizos: Swinging to success in softball
CHARGING TO SUCCESS: Senior Ryan Loo dribbles towards the goal in a varsity boys soccer game.
Winning With A Passion: Boys Soccer ends a successful 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
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
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
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
What's really behind inflation...
What’s really behind inflation…
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
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
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
Kaylie Wang

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor

Kaylie Wang is this year’s Accent Editor. She is a senior and has succeeded at winning the top prizes from spinning wheels three times. Some of her hobbies include making pottery, laughing at The Good Place or being infuriated by Gilmore Girls. Her favorite articles to write are feature stories.

All content by Kaylie Wang
We're all in this together!

We’re all in this together!

Karen Bruce, Kaylie Wang, Rachel Yokota, and Madeleine Pham
June 3, 2024
QUITE QUAINT: Crossroads was the smallest thrift store with diverse styles, and it is also the closest.

OC Thrift Stores: Places to pop tags and find must-haves

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
May 24, 2024
IMPRESSIVELY IN SYNC: Sophomore Alexa Matsuoka (left) and Caoilinn Singopranoto prepare for the 2023 Irvine Global Village Festival. Photo provided by Caoilinn Singopranoto

Rolling With the Punches: Karate and Caoilinn Singopranoto

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
April 29, 2024
TANTALIZING TROPES: Today’s popular romance tropes have become incredibly concerning, so I am begging the reader to re-evaluate their reading selections.

What your favorite romance trope says about you

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
February 22, 2024
ECCENTRIC EVERYDAY ACCESSORIES: Victorian and steampunk accessories by Ali Krajewski can embezzle any outfit, and they can be worn everyday.

Fostering Festivity and Creativity: Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Holiday Faire

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
November 30, 2023
LAW-A-RIDING: Freshman Max Haymes gets ready to bike home safely by putting his helmet on properly.

Efforts to improve bike safety in response to recent accidents

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
October 18, 2023
FELL DOWN INTO THE RABBIT HOLE: Once you start listening to Laufey’s new album “Bewitched,” it is easy to become infatuated with her musical exploration of love, heartbreak and self growth.

Feeling so “Lovesick” with Laufey’s new album “Bewitched”

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
October 2, 2023
PEP-SEE YOU CAN DEW ANYTHING: Mehta gains confidence through a summer externship with PepsiCo.

Diya Mehta’s externship with PepsiCo was soda(lightful)

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
August 25, 2023
DANCING WITH A STRANGER: Junior Jessie Peng’s experience with dance performances was clear through her effortlessly executed dance moves.

Spectacular acts from Northwood’s Got Talent

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
May 8, 2023
(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

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
March 11, 2023

Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM

Aishwarya Ramasubramanian and Kaylie Wang
March 10, 2023
QUEENS OF CLIMATE CHANGE COMBAT: Teachers Nelly Tsai and Nicole Midani will launch their new class Honors Interdisciplinary Climate Exploration next year with this $45,000 grant from IPSF.

New interdisciplinary class for combating climate change

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
February 22, 2023
BIG EARS, BIG PERSONALITIES: Poe, one of the nine rabbits currently up for adoption at IACC, overcomes her usual shyness as caretaker Janice Morreale hands her a chew toy.

Hay everybun, lettuce jump into ear-resistable bunny ad-hop-tion

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
February 15, 2023
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

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
February 14, 2023
QUEENS OF CLIMATE CHANGE COMBAT: Teachers Nelly Tsai and Nicole Midani will launch their new class Honors Interdisciplinary Climate Exploration next year with this $45,000 grant from IPSF.

NHS teachers win big IPSF grant

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
February 9, 2023
WHAT CANDLE WILL YOU LIGHT?: In the mural painting, each student drew a candle using the prompt, "It is better to light a candle than to curse the dark" to emphasize the importance of making progress in difficult times.

Human Rights Week fosters student activism

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
January 20, 2023
BEAT THE CLOCK: If you dare, challenge yourself to solving puzzles in an escape room and see if you can escape within the 60 minute session.

Escape room centers in Orange County

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 15, 2022
A COLORFUL CHALLENGE: The bright Aesthetic Climbing Gym may appear calm, but don’t be fooled until you face the challenge of climbing their walls.

Aesthetic Climbing Gym

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 15, 2022
WILL YOU CLIMB THE WARPED WALL?: Instead of merely watching the American Ninja Warrior show, head over to the adventure park for a chance to try it out yourself.

American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 15, 2022
THERE IS SNOW PLACE LIKE THE RINK: Ice skating at FivePoint is convenient, affordable and festive; a trip to the rink is guaranteed to make you feel like “It’s the most magical time of the year.”

FivePoint Skating Rink

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 15, 2022
A COLORFUL CHALLENGE: The bright Aesthetic Climbing Gym may appear calm, but don’t be fooled until you face the challenge of climbing their walls.

From skating to solving: Recreational activities in OC

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 15, 2022
PASSION AND GROWTH: “I’ve been drawing for a really long time but when I’m looking back at my old drawings, even from just one or two years ago, I can see the growth,” Hall said. “When you’re in it, you don’t realize how much you’re growing.”

Oceane Hall: A Northwood senior makes big waves in the art scene

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 9, 2022
OH DEER: No time like the present to appreciate gifts, regifted or not.

Interview with a regifted gift

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 7, 2022
DO THE SAT AND ACT(ually) MATTER? While test scores are no longer considered in many college applications, they still prove to be useful for students.

Are the SAT and ACTs important anymore?

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
November 21, 2022

Reaching out for mental health support

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
November 7, 2022
A LOVING LANGUAGE: Senior Bruce Duong practices ASL by describing the short film “The Black Hole” to his partner during class.

Achieving inclusivity by learning American Sign Language

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
October 31, 2022
RAIN OR SHINE: Chinese dancers execute fan movements with precision and style

Amplifying Asian culture at the Mid-Autumn Festival

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
September 26, 2022
Office Intro: Hello!

Office Intro: Hello!

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
September 26, 2022
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

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
September 26, 2022
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