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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
PRESERVING THE PAST: A preserved glimpse into Orange County history, Old Town Tustin stands as a gateway into early California architecture and history.
Historic spots in OC
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Northwood Robotics Club President and Technodream 50881A Team Manager Jia Dave works alongside her fellow board members on their VEX robot, configuring the controller and debugging errors.
Technodream 50881A: First all-Northwood VEX robotics team
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
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
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
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
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Fast Splash: Northwood swim surges at PCC finals
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
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
Matthew Dimaandal

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor

Matthew Dimaandal is a senior and now the interim photo editor. Although he was previously a staff writer, he no longer has to write anything for The Howler except for his bio (unless Mei or Alburger tells me too).
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CREATIVITY AT ITS CORE: Senior Kate Hudson mixes three pieces—River by Leon Bridges, Twilight by Elliot Smith and The Greatest by Cat Power—to express her emotions of graduating and starting a new life.

Sharing “My Storybook” at Coffee House

Ashley Lee, A&E Editor
May 30, 2022
Senior Spencer Ho jumps to return the ball to the other side of the court during the CIF-SS match against Servite High School.

Boys Tennis CIF

Rachel Gima, Sports Editor
May 28, 2022
Photo Editor, drummer and everything in between

Photo Editor, drummer and everything in between

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
May 27, 2022
TECH-RIFFIC EXPERIENCES: Students enrolled in Library Tech Staff have the opportunity to learn more about IT and library management through hands-on tasks.

Tech Staff At Northwood

Eugenie Chang, Managing Editor
May 20, 2022
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Shifting Gears: Changes to the parking permit system

Rachel Gima, Sports Editor
May 11, 2022
MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU: Freshman Dylan Khang swings for gold in a match against Portola High School.

Victory en-golf-s boys golf team in historic undefeated season

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2022
Senior Jake Nguyen watches intently along with others as his teammates outplay Irvine High School during Northwood’s senior night on March 30.

Boys lacrosse rocks the competition on Senior Night

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
April 14, 2022
STANDING UP WITH COURAGE: Fairy in the Mirror junior Catie Jamieson (right) lifts Ashgirl senior Sofia Partridge (left) from the ground, encouraging her to believe in herself instead of looking to magic.

The Ash Girl: A fairytale for the times

Ashley Lee, A&E Editor
April 11, 2022
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Case wins Teacher of the Year

Helena Zhou, Staff Writer
March 12, 2022
FROM BOUNTY HUNTER TO CRIME LORD: Boba Fett reigns over the people of Tatooine.

The Book of Boba Fett or The Book of the Mandalorian?

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
March 9, 2022
LET'S GO T-WOLVES: (left to right) Juniors Aditya Hari, Jonathan Kang and Andrew Penrod and Senior Andy Hoang cheer for the basketball team in the front stands of the student section.

The student section brings the spirit to the stands

Karen Bruce and Annabel Tiong
February 10, 2022
TRANSPORTING SOULS AROUND THE WORLD: Drummer Chris Wabich performs percussion transitions inspired by Cuban, Mid-Eastern and Brazilian music at the Hoson House.

HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!: Senior Devon Huang readies himself to shoot a free throw at an away game against University High School.

Winter captains lead the charge

Rita Lai and Annie Lee
February 10, 2022
LARGE PRICE TO PAY: CA AB 130 forces school districts to choose between moving to distance learning and decreased funding.

CA AB 130 lowers education quality

Eugenie Chang, Managing Editor
February 10, 2022
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

Erin Tsai, Staff Writer
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

Noelle Escalante, A&E Editor
December 9, 2021
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Early Athletic Commitments

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

Abigail Fang, Layout Editor
November 11, 2021
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Chocolate Bash: Desserts Done Right

Parashar Bharadwaj, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
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Devious Lick exposes Underground Northwood Syndicate

Kevin Sohn, THO Editor
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

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

The necessity of holding social media companies accountable

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

Modifying oil drilling regulations

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

Harmful Irvine population growth

Rachel Yokota, Managing Editor
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

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

Oil spill at Huntington

Karen Wang, News Editor
October 27, 2021
King of the court: Instead of just staying in classrooms, ASB also sets up activities outside to keep students active.

Timberwolves Take a Time-out: Northwood’s State of the Student

Annie Lee, Viewpoint Editor
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.

Parashar Bharadwaj, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
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Hoco Nominees: The T-Wolfing Down Games

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 27, 2021
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Life at break

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
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

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

Behind the Scenes of Northwood’s ASB

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

Diving into summer with ISL

Rachel Gima, Sports Editor
August 19, 2021
FIGHT ON: Mark Grayson charges into battle on the planet Mars.

“Invincible”: A Refreshing Twist

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
June 3, 2021
Raw Talent: Juniors Adrianna Isabel Machado and Liv Majestic cover “Parting Gift” by Fiona Apple.

Drama Club raises the roof in Coffeehouse 2021

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
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

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
April 23, 2021

BTS of sports livestreams

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
April 23, 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

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
April 16, 2021
CONTROVERSIAL: Biden’s legislative agenda has sparked a heated debate over minimum wage.

Increasing federal minimum wage is not the right answer

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
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

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
March 14, 2021

All in: Welcome Passion4Ball

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
February 12, 2021

Design your own date

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
February 12, 2021

Mock Trial heads into the competition season

Matthew Dimaandal and Lana Hwang
February 12, 2021
Best Vegetables to Grow in Jan/Feb

Best Vegetables to Grow in Jan/Feb

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

Always shooting for the bullseye

Matthew Dimaandal and Erin Tsai
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

Matthew Dimaandal and Tyler Wong
January 7, 2021
Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

Developments in COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Dimaandal and Diego Moreno
January 7, 2021

The Good, the Bad and Ugly: College Applications

Arya Bhattacharjee, Matthew Dimaandal, and Lana Hwang
November 25, 2020

Ridiculous October observances

Matthew Dimaandal and Lana Hwang
November 6, 2020
Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Arya Bhattacharjee and Matthew Dimaandal
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

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
November 6, 2020

Local Jazz Jams in Irvine

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
October 15, 2020
Mad Liberals: Trump vs. Biden

Mad Liberals: Trump vs. Biden

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

Soundtrap collab

Matthew Dimaandal and Tyler Wong
September 27, 2020
Funny Zoom stories

Funny Zoom stories

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
September 27, 2020
CIF mandates new COVID-19 measures

CIF mandates new COVID-19 measures

Matthew Dimaandal and Tyler Wong
September 27, 2020
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Northwood’s Hidden Talents: Abigail Sepulveda

Matthew Dimaandal, Photo Editor
September 22, 2020
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