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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
New Clubs
New Clubs
consistent care: Hearts Against Hate is now on their fifth cycle of creating care packages for Asian American elders.
Hearts Against Hate
Youth COVID vaccine
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
(Pa)Til the end: Freshman Aaryan Patil continues his fencing journey
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
DIY Healthy Holiday Treats
Facebook switches it up: Seniors Mihir Joshi and Gabriel Macatula discuss the reasoning behind Facebook’s recent name change to Meta.
Hitting the jackpot: Business and Finance Club soars to new heights
Bel Canto entertains the audience with an upbeat and humorous choralography of “Mister Santa” in pajama-themed costumes.
Northwood’s musicians shine bright at Winter Gala concert
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Finals week advice from your favorite characters
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert
TAKING THE STAGE BY STORM: Even while fully masked, Northwood’s dancers captured the hearts of many through their expressive movements during Fallout.
A Journey through Dance
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games
December 2021
December 2021
October 2021
October 2021
September 2021
September 2021
August 2021
August 2021
May 2021
May 2021
Women Deserve: Ella Schnake passionately performs her Program Oral Interpretation speech titled “Debate Like A Girl” at the 2019 National Speech and Debate Tournament finals—a reminder of the prevalence of sexism that impacts people in Speech and Debate and aids sexual harassment.
Debating Debate Practices: Sexual harassment in debate
TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.
Prevalence of cafeteria food waste
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: Sophomore Julien Valladares studies a college brochure as they search for a school matching their interests.
The reality of college admissions
HOCO NO MO’: Seniors Mei Ono and Rachel Gima celebrate their historic victory, breaking the precendent of cisgender courts.
It’s time to dethrone our outdated traditions
FILTERING THROUGH FEEDS: Students are exposed to social media everyday, making regulation critical.
The necessity of holding social media companies accountable
DRILLING IT INTO MEMORY: Girls JV basketball head coach Erin Halle (left) assigns the girls different numbered positions while teaching them how to execute an offensive drill.
Back to the Pack: Return of the alumni
PATH TO SUCCESS: Freshman Bridget Chantharath demonstrates her form as she practices her swing.
Bridget Chantharath places at CIF State
Early Athletic Commitments
Early Athletic Commitments
Junior Adam Harper dodges a defense player from Big Bear to score a touchdown as junior Ryan Kesler blocks another player.
Northwood wins its first CIF game
FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.
Student-led athletics on campus
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with Augmented Reality
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
19 Positive Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Rotation
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Rudolph the Red-nosed Anti-vaxxer
Cafeteria Food Tier List
Cafeteria Food Tier List
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: Captain Ritwik Kumar of the USS Howler realizes that the clown wasn’t a figment of his imagination.
How to use The Howler after reading it
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIII, Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIII, Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIII, Issue II
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
BTS Howler Volume XXIII, Issue I
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
May Howler Volume XXII, Issue VIII
A reflection on my past four years of high school
A reflection on my past four years of high school
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Playfulness: The Ultimate Tech Disrupter and World Transformer
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Year In Review, 2020-2021
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
Sincerely, Coco Tsaur
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 8: Teachers Cook: To Bake or Not to Bake
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets
S1 Episode 8: Teacher Cooks: Battle of Art Forms
S1 Episode 8: 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
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 7: A Conversation with Prof. Kev Abazajian on Irvine’s New Housing Project
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience
#FEASTMODE: Race the Cluck
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Okamoto leans towards an arabesque at the Gila River, Arizona, where her grandmother had been interned.
Dancer Emily Okamoto finds beauty within brokenness
MUN back in action and in person
MUN back in action and in person
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
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rising population growth in Irvine poses challenges to resident satisfaction in the future.
Harmful Irvine population growth
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft
A showcase of magic at its best
A showcase of magic at its best
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
How Good are Drivers at Northwood?
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WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT: Captain Ritwik Kumar of the USS Howler realizes that the clown wasn’t a figment of his imagination.

How to use The Howler after reading it

December 9, 2021
DAPPER DUO: With their layered fits, juniors Salma Iliasu (left) and Kiara Kuriakose (right) are safe from the ever-shifting weather conditions.

Cause a Frock-us: Layered outfits

December 8, 2021
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Early Athletic Commitments

November 17, 2021
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Out of the Garden and into Your Mouth: Nearby Irvine Certified Farmers’ Markets

November 10, 2021
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Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

November 8, 2021
(Arya) Edited Photo

Devious Lick exposes Underground Northwood Syndicate

November 4, 2021
FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.

Student-led athletics on campus

November 3, 2021
FILTERING THROUGH FEEDS: Students are exposed to social media everyday, making regulation critical.

The necessity of holding social media companies accountable

October 28, 2021
OCEAN CONTAMINATION: Poor safety regulations surrounding oil pipelines led to the Huntington Beach spill.

Modifying oil drilling regulations

October 27, 2021
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rising population growth in Irvine poses challenges to resident satisfaction in the future.

Harmful Irvine population growth

October 27, 2021
Bright in the Night: The market showcases not only fantastic food, but also up-and-coming artists.

The (baza)arty at 626 Night Market

October 27, 2021
OCEAN CONTAMINATION: Poor safety regulations surrounding oil pipelines led to the Huntington Beach spill.

Oil spill at Huntington

October 27, 2021
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Timberwolves Take a Time-out: Northwood’s State of the Student

October 27, 2021
TORMENTED TIMBY STRIKES AGAIN: An unsuspecting Northwood junior falls victim to shenanigans of Timby’s ancestors as jump-scares of Timby take over the Integral app.

Northwood removed Timby’s family. What happens next will SHOCK you.

October 27, 2021
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Hoco Nominees: The T-Wolfing Down Games

October 27, 2021
Life at break

Life at break

September 30, 2021
CONSTRUCTIVE COACHING: Clarke offers a football player guidance and advice on how to improve an offensive play.

Coach Clarke makes a mark on NHS

September 29, 2021
DEFEND THE DEN: ASB members prepare before a football game.

Behind the Scenes of Northwood’s ASB

September 27, 2021
CONSTRUCTIVE COACHING: Senior Simran Patel offers helpful advice and support to a swimmer before her race.

Diving into summer with ISL

August 18, 2021
FIGHT ON: Mark Grayson charges into battle on the planet Mars.

“Invincible”: A Refreshing Twist

June 2, 2021
Raw Talent: Juniors Adrianna Isabel Machado and Liv Majestic cover “Parting Gift” by Fiona Apple.

Drama Club raises the roof in Coffeehouse 2021

May 27, 2021
MUSIC MAKING MAGIC: Senior Sean Kawanami uses the software Logic Pro X to polish his latest album in the works.

Build beats with Sean Kawanami

April 22, 2021

BTS of sports livestreams

April 22, 2021
A DELICIOUS TRADITION: Each flavorful bowl of Kare-Kare is filled with savory ingredients that make your mouth water.

History of Kare-Kare and how to make it

April 15, 2021
CONTROVERSIAL: Biden’s legislative agenda has sparked a heated debate over minimum wage.

Increasing federal minimum wage is not the right answer

March 22, 2021
Equipped with a PC and gaming peripherals, video games have been a growing pastime for students over the last few years.

Benefits of High School Esports

March 14, 2021

All in: Welcome Passion4Ball

February 12, 2021

Design your own date

February 11, 2021

Mock Trial heads into the competition season

February 11, 2021
Best Vegetables to Grow in Jan/Feb

Best Vegetables to Grow in Jan/Feb

February 3, 2021
FOR ARROW DYNAMICS: Junior Richelle Shim adjusts her bow to hit the perfect shot.

Always shooting for the bullseye

January 7, 2021
THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Sophomore Christy Han (left) and freshman Audrey Lee (right) hit various buckets during their final rehearsal.

Sleighing 2020: A musical showcase

January 7, 2021
Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

January 7, 2021

The Good, the Bad and Ugly: College Applications

November 25, 2020

Ridiculous October observances

November 6, 2020
Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

November 6, 2020
HAVING A GOURD TIME: Masked and socially distanced, families and friends frolic among the rich orange pumpkins and leafy greenery, searching for the perfect pumpkin to complete their afternoon at Tanaka Farms.

Halloween festivities: Tanaka Farms pumpkin patch

November 6, 2020

Local Jazz Jams in Irvine

October 15, 2020
Mad Liberals: Trump vs. Biden

Mad Liberals: Trump vs. Biden

October 5, 2020
MUSIC PRODUCTION 101: Junior Andrew Chao spends time on his laptop making a beat from scratch on Soundtrap.

Soundtrap collab

September 27, 2020
Funny Zoom stories

Funny Zoom stories

September 27, 2020
CIF mandates new COVID-19 measures

CIF mandates new COVID-19 measures

September 27, 2020
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Northwood’s Hidden Talents: Abigail Sepulveda

September 22, 2020
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