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STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.
Northwood ranks No. 1 in IUSD
BRUCE YOURSELVES: Senior Karen Bruce prepares to lead the 25th year of the Howler publication.
Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howler’s new Editor-in-Chief
CHEER WITH TIMBY: ASB, Language Ambassadors and Link Crew leaders enthusiastically participate in the activities prepared by Spirit and Rally Commissioners at the New to Northwood Orientation.
Looking ahead to a spirited new school year
THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT: Sophomores Riya Gupta, Shrey Shah, Hunter Welch and Shreya Aithal proudly pose with their TechRise student challenge winners award certificate.
Northwood students pave the way to space through NASA project
UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.
Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza
MELTING DOWN ICE: ICE teacher Nicole Midani engages with her students to explain how students can help stop climate change.
Melting traditions with ICE
PEP-SEE YOU CAN DEW ANYTHING: Mehta gains confidence through a summer externship with PepsiCo.
Diya Mehta’s externship with PepsiCo was soda(lightful)
UNLIMITED FUN: Northwood students dream to have the summer of a lifetime surfing, interning in a chemistry lab or rocking a pre-college program at NYU.
How to have a productive summer
STATISTICS WITH A SMILE: Math teacher Chris Sharpe teaches AP Statistics with enthusiastic energy and kindness.
Quantifying Chris Sharpe’s mean-ingful influence
PROM STRUGGLES: Asking someone out to prom can often be a handful
Good, Bad, and Ugly: Prom-ise we can help!
COMING BACK FULL CIRCLE: Alessi reflects on how far he has come as he plays music, looking forward to a new school year at Northwood.
Introducing Alessi: An alumni with ambition and passion
EXPRESSING THROUGH DANCING AND SINGING: The Viva Cantar groups’ expressive movements flow in sync with Adele’s “Easy on Me” at the bittersweet Pops concert.
Parting ways through a profound Pops concert
IN BLOOM: Junior Riya Roy closes the show out with an emotional rendition of “Man in the Mirror.”
Northwood’s Coffeehouse brews up a blooming night of performances
BHARATANATYAM TAKES THE STAGE: Senior Ananya Badari and Woodbridge Junior Shrinidhi Sriram perform a Dhanashree Thilana.
“Any Body Can Dance”: OC SASA takes the stage
LITERATURE COMES TO LIFE: Senior Tanvi Garneni attests to the importance of including Asian American literature within Northwood curriculum.
Setting the stage for Asian American representation at Northwood
August 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
April 2023 Centerspread: Greetings from NHS
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS: IS3 teacher Jordan Tyo answers a student’s questions about the IS3 course.
A closer look into the Integrated Science curriculum
HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES: The ground zero day laborers deserve recognition and appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices they made during the 9/11 recovery efforts.
Never Forget: Remembering the day laborers at ground zero
BREAKING PLASTIC CEILINGS: The ‘Barbie’ movie portrays the trials and triumphs of female identity.
Celebrating feminism with Barbie
JUST A GLIMPSE OF OPPORTUNITY: Finances often outweigh ability for summer programs.
Socioeconomic bummers of summer programs
THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid Reboot: The representation needed in today’s age
HANDOFF: Senior Lauren Silva lines up to throw the football during the summer Flag Football camp.
Girl’s flag football touches down on first season
SECURING SUCCESS: Boys swim and golf captains lead their teams to dominate PCL championships for the second year, qualifying for CIF.
Two-teams, two-peats for Northwood swim and golf
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
SERVING UP A STORM: Varsity captain sophomore Ethan Jacob sets a serve in a game against Sage Hill.
Master of the mental game—Varsity tennis captain Ethan Jacob
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
JUST SCROLLING BY: Trump browses through Pinterest boards, ready for a picture-perfect mugshot.
A look into Trump’s Pinterest board
TIMBY WOULDN’T STAND FOR THIS: Northwood student unions protest against unfair treatment and hostile working environments in very effective ways.
Northwood student unions on strike against corporatism
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Why did YOU decline to perform at King Charles’ Coronation?
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
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
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
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
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
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
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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The Northwood Howler
Kaylie Wang

Kaylie Wang, Staff Writer

Twas was an ordinary school night: no keyboard sounds in the house, for at her phone this junior Staff Writer stares, under a single bedlight. Her stacks of Game Pigeon victories, and the Internet she will browse, in the hopes that she will find colorful sneakers and sweaters to add to her shelves. When the sun's still out, she might binge shows from her chair, so that one day she’ll have a collection of NYT #1 Bestseller awards and cherish them with great care.

All content by Kaylie Wang
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
OH DEER: No time like the present to appreciate gifts, regifted or not.

Interview with a regifted gift

Kaylie Wang, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022

Reaching out for mental health support

Kaylie Wang, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Office Intro: Hello!

Office Intro: Hello!

Kaylie Wang, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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