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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
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
GIVING BACK: Senior Katherine Jiang donates cans to the canned food drive bins outside of the SAC.
Thanksgiving food drive competition
DANCING INTO THE FUTURE: Northwood dance students practice in 2003 (left); Dance Theatre sophomore Mirabelle Wang and junior Madison Chang perfect their choreography during rehearsal, preparing to bring their routine to life on stage (right).
Then vs. Now: How Northwood’s dance program all began
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: Northwood Girls Flag Football team celebrates after winning the first ever CIF Division II title.
Girls Flag Football wins CIF championship
SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.
Irvine to transition to city-run library system
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.
Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations
GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.
New bike racks at Northwood
CRUNCHWRAP CRUSH: Finals week desperation leads to some less-than-tasty test-taking troubles.
How to Fail Your Finals: Finals week horror stories
CHEW ON THIS: Chew chows down on Le Shrimp Noodle Bar’s Cantonese-Japanese fusion dishes at their new Irvine Spectrum location.
Wok-hei meets ramen at Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
READY FOR LUNCH: Nutritional services associate II Cesily Hadley takes inventory of the leftovers from the morning break before clearing them out in preparation for the lunch rush.
What happens to cafeteria leftovers?
BARREN BLACK FRIDAYS: A changing consumer culture alters how Black Friday is celebrated.
What happened to Black Friday?
BAKING LESSONS, HISTORY AND BITES: Senior and Global Baking Club President Joyce Zhang shares a lesson on the recipe and rich history of cornbread while handing out fresh samples during this month’s meeting.
Global Baking Club’s sweet influence on culinary delights
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT: Sophomore Matthew Chan brings Christmas spirit to life through the South Coast Repertory’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Bringing Holiday Magic to Life: Matthew Chan’s journey in “A Christmas Carol”
WAYS TO BE "WICKED": Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) stun audiences with their musical performances.
“Wicked,” you will be popular
TENSION INCREASING: Grief and anger spark changing dynamics between Vi and Jinx.
A visually stunning sequel to “Arcane: League of Legends”
LUXURIOUS LANGSON: UCI curates a museum of American Impressionist art.
Local art museums to explore during Northwood’s first full Thanksgiving Break
MELODIES AND MEMORIES: Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant joins Northwood Chamber students for a quick picture after their performance.
A Giant Harmony: Chamber performs with Young the Giant at IPSF Gala
Looking back with staff
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
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
HOLIDAY HISTORIES: While Thanksgiving can be a time to celebrate family traditions, it’s equally important to recognize the history behind it.
Acknowledging the past of Thanksgiving with holiday spirit
YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.
Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
ON PAR FOR SUCCESS: Senior Captain Annabelle Wong completes her swing, intently watching the ball’s trajectory down the fairway
Driving to Victory: Girls’ golf celebrates a stellar season of success
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
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
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
September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI – Issue II, September 24, 2024
August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII - June 3, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024
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
Reconnecting during the holidays
Reconnecting during 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
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
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
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
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
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
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
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
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA's Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer

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BARREN BLACK FRIDAYS: A changing consumer culture alters how Black Friday is celebrated.

What happened to Black Friday?

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 29, 2024
SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.

Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end

AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries

Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Celebrating Wimptober

Celebrating Wimptober

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
FORGET NAPOLEON, MEET TROLLFACE: Learn about the historical battles fought on r/AITA and how it shaped modern culture.

Exploring the new internet history course

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
CHAT GPTEACHER: Siri Alexa Bixby is willing and able to take any question you ask him.

Meet Northwood’s new AI generated counselor

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
TERRIFIC THEMES: The Met Gala will never fail to amaze audiences with outfits in accordance to these themes.

Majestic Met Gala theme ideas

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Timbymath: y = mx+ extra hot TEA

Timbymath: y = mx+ extra hot TEA

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
JUST FOR KICKS: Student athletes run, dance, and swim in a vibrant variety of footgear.

Snazzy sports shoes: A look at Northwood sports

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
ILLEGAL TRANSPORT: Kids was caught in violation of the new ruling.

Swithoum sees uptick in legal proceedings after IVF ruling

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
HE'S SO BABYGIRL: Celebrities are often idolized to extreme extents.

The reality of parasocial relationships

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
"Oh... That's not..."

“Oh… That’s not…”

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Rating 2023 music releases with Standards Based Grading

Rating 2023 music releases with Standards Based Grading

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Literary analysis practice for Gen Z

Literary analysis practice for Gen Z

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
THE LATEST LANGUAGE: Tone tags are an efficient way to clarify a person’s speech.

How we adapted to online communication through tone tags

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
TIK TOK TUMMY TROUBLES: For many, Girl Dinner is not just a trend, but a constant habit.

TikTok’s “Girl Dinner” raises awareness for a preexisting problem in women

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
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

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)

Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023

Why did YOU decline to perform at King Charles’ Coronation?

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
May 27, 2023
Northflix: Northwood's very own streaming platform

Northflix: Northwood’s very own streaming platform

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Timby the Trailblazer

Timby the Trailblazer

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
Canine Crush

Canine Crush

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
The Bachelor: Recommendation Letter

The Bachelor: Recommendation Letter

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
The Howl of Love

The Howl of Love

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
CSI: Northwood

CSI: Northwood

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
Integration Speedrun

Integration Speedrun

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
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

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023

Northwood Hot Takes

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR: UCI student musicians play to a nostalgic Chinese melody under the aroma of cherry blossoms.

Year of the Rabbit: UCI’s Lunar New Year

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
CONVERSATIONS FOR THE SOUL: Podcasts can inform, tell stories and comfort those in need.

Podcast Mania: Five podcasts to tingle all five senses

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Ask Ivy: Columnist Ivy League sets your love transcript straight

Ask Ivy: Columnist Ivy League sets your love transcript straight

Lucy Kim and Aishwarya Ramasubramanian
February 13, 2023
A GIFT OR A CURSE?: Children from gifted learning programs often grow into teenagers struggling from mental health issues.

Former gifted child syndrome

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU?: Despite their popularity, four letters are not the end all be all.

Personality tests fail to get personal

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh

Tis the Season: Holiday card ideas that totally sleigh

Lucy Kim, Sophia Ho, and Rikkie Gunawan
December 9, 2022
STAY INFORMED: Knowing what to do in dangerous situations can save lives.

How to stay safe in a crowd rush

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
CANDY FOR ALL: If you're not sure what to do with your candy, always remember that our veterans and soldiers enjoy candy too!

Extra candy can come in handy!

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
BOOKED AND BUSY: Peter Fatzaun decorates a new book display.

Packing the Shelves at the NHS Library

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
The NHS Hierarchy of Needs

The NHS Hierarchy of Needs

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?

What Marching Band Section Do You Belong In?

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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

Lucy Kim, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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