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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
GOTTA GO FAST: Every day, student Dash Bolt uses his supersonic cosmic powers of speed and aerodynamics to zoom to the front of the lunch line before anyone else on campus.
Lightning Lane: Meet the student who’s always first for lunch
TIMBYMERICA: The patriotic mascot, the one who calls the shots.
Timby announces upcoming presidential campaign
GRACEFULLY GALLOPING: Equipped with her safety gear and riding helmet, equestrian senior Julie Heninger practices riding her horse, Irco, at the stable grounds in San Juan Capistrano.
Equestrian Julie Heninger is the mane character
HARK ATTACK: Spirit and Rally Commissioner junior Nathan How attacks the new school year, re-energizing Northwood’s student section at the Beach Bash football game by leading cheers and chants.
A look into ASB’s hype process
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
APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.
California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges
SIMPLE SCANNING: Students will eventually be able to scan into a club meeting with their digital ID card on 5-Star Students.
Howler Investigates: What happened to Integral?
SENIOR CELEBRATION: (Left to right) Seniors Izabel Vicente, Esma Hurmali and Lena Hussain laugh together while cheering on their friends completing the bounce house obstacle course at the senior barbecue after school.
Enjoying the end of high school with senior events
CELEBRATING THROUGH STOCK PAPER, STICKERS AND SHARPIE: Senior William Ryee writes a heartwarming card for a close friend’s birthday. He strategically uses his large sticker collection to decorate and personalize his gift.
The Power of Cards: A priceless gift of gratitude
SAVE MY SEAT STITCH: Senior Russell Nguyen leaves Mrs. Wells’ Stitch plushie in his seat in order to grab the bathroom pass.
Stuffed animals put a paw-some twist on bathroom passes
OUTSHINE BAR GETS DRAFTED: Adam Silver shakes hands with our very own student store beloved.
Student Store Items: Your draft guide to snack through the school year
A SWEET START: Caffe In Coffee Roasters welcomes its guests with a display of fresh pastries and variety of drinks during its soft opening.
A Sweet Success Story: A glimpse into Tustin’s newest cafe
The reality after graduation
The reality after graduation
INKING IT IN: Junior Nathan Tuason carefully transfers his design onto a shirt, guided by screenprinting teacher Robert Stuart.
Screen Print Design’s impact on artistic vision
AGATHA ALONGSIDE WANDAVISION: Episodes of "Agatha: All Along," a sequel to the beloved "Wandavision," will have new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+ for fans of magic and mystery.
A promising start to “Agatha All Along”
MAYOR’S CHOICE: Vice Mayor Larry Agran, Mayor Farrah Khan and award winning sophomore Eileen Zhang pose at the opening reception of the Irvine City Hall High School Art Exhibition.
Eileen’s expressive art at city hall
FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS ON AND OFF CAMERA: Director Coco Wu (Northwood Class of 2023) and location manager Nicole Toshima (Northwood Class of 2023) work together during a production meeting to search for locations to film a cabin scene
“Iris”: Capturing change and friendship on film
PORTRAIT OF JOY: Freshman Jiyoung Yun created a char- coal portrait for Malak, a Syrian girl who enjoys writing stories. Photo provided by Kim Rohrs
The Memory Project: Giving back with art
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
Debunking arguments for banned books
Debunking arguments for banned books
KEYBOARD WARRIORS: Celebrities' commentary on global issues is often very controversial.
The influence of influencers
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: Teens are often thrown into the gray area between children and adults.
Teens: Are they children or adults?
SIMPLE STUDYING: Students now feel compelled to take the SAT with the recent changes.
Standardized tests are the best baseline
Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes
Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes
SPRINGING TO VICTORY: Spring season athletes end off the year with numerous school records, league wins and CIF placements while also balancing academic endeavors such as AP testing season, finals and extracurricular activities outside of their sport.
The best of this year’s spring sports season
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Northwood's campus is a great place to go for a fun walk.
Ways to incorporate exercise into the Northwood lifestyle
CHAMPIONS IN EVERY SENSE: Northwood Athletes of the Year Riley Bajorek and Zaid Yunis celebrate their accomplished high school careers and the enduring mark they have left on Northwood.
Northwood athletes honored as NHS and PCL top talent
Spring sports recap
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
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
April Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – April 17, 2024
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI - March 15, 2024
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024
Inside T-wolf Thank Yous
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
Take it from us: Senior gives advice
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
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
Reaching out for mental health support
Reaching out for mental health support
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
DESK: Junior Issac Lee and Senior Bharathi Kaliraj open the first Fine Arts Assembly and NTV Broadcast since before Covid-19.
Looking back on the fine arts assembly
Step 7 - Distribution: The paper is finally printed and it’s ready to be shared with the school
Behind the scenes of the Northwood Howler
STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.
Cultural diversity on campus
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.
A close up of Northwood’s nature
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
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Irvine's New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
Megha Kishore

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer

Megha is a Northwood sophomore and staff writer for the Howler. Her favorite drink is a matcha latte which she thinks will cure her headaches that last 24/7. Some of her hobbies include reading if she ever finds the time for it or online shopping at 1 AM with no intent of actually buying anything.

All content by Megha Kishore
COLLEGE LEVEL CHOREOGRAPHY: Drum major senior Erica Zou helps conduct the Northwood marching band during their performance at the USC football game’s halftime show.

Northwood at USC Band Day

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
BIRTHDAY BASH IN A SASH: Timby celebrates his 25th birthday as students line up for free ice cream sandwiches distributed by ASB.

A Toast to Timby: Honoring his 25th birthday

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
SENIOR CELEBRATION: (Left to right) Seniors Izabel Vicente, Esma Hurmali and Lena Hussain laugh together while cheering on their friends completing the bounce house obstacle course at the senior barbecue after school.

Enjoying the end of high school with senior events

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
FILMING IN ACTION: NTV members utilize their film skills at the Fine Arts Assembly.

From Frame to Film: NTV individual projects

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
LEARNING HANDS-ON: Senior Justin Sanders practices repairs and adjustments to the car in his Automotive Technology ROP class.

ROP Classes: Exploring and Experiencing Unique Careers

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES: Sophomore Class Council members Emily Hill and Nicole Theodoreau discuss and plan the first ever movie night at Northwood.

Movie Night: Northwood’s newest event

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
GO BEYOND COLLEGE BOARD REQUIREMENTS: Non-AP science courses allow students to build a more specified view of a particular field.

Beyond the AP: The benefits of niche sciences

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
ROOF RENOVATION: Construction workers patch up Room 501’s roof to prevent further leakage during a rainy day.

Howler Investigates: Room 501 construction

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
ARE KIDS STILL KIDS?: Social media can cause kids to age faster.

Anti-aging skincare trends age kids faster

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
BUSINESS BOSSES: Every henna that Halwa Henna owners juniors Yasmine Obaid and Iman Light make are personal with a goal to empower all of their customers.

Halwa Henna: Empowering students one henna at a time

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Speaking for a cause: Senior Skylar Leung shares her thoughts on the Thrive skit to reveal how high schoolers actually feel about school.

Dialogue Night: Initiating staff-community conversations

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
EXPLAINING THE EXHIBIT: Freshman Dana Elquza explains details in her exhibit to the judge during her direct examination of an expert witness.

Defeating the Struggles: Mock Trial Club’s comeback season

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
LEAF IT ALL ON THE FIELD: For fall athletes, sweater weather is rather a time to dawn their jerseys and cleats.

Looking back on a decorated 2023 fall sports season

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
SLAYING THE STAGE: Actors practice their dragon formation in fight call rehearsal.

Fight or Fight? A glimpse into combat choreography

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
FEELING THE RHYTHM: The Northwood Dance Team electrifies the Homecoming Rally on Oct. 13.

Dance Expands: Changes to Northwood’s dance program

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 22, 2023
Students share their spectacular summer concert experience

Students share their spectacular summer concert experience

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
HIGH SPIRITS: Timby’s Troop leads school cheers at the football game against Laguna Beach High School.

Timby’s Troop: A spirited addition to Friday Night Lights

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
JUST SCROLLING BY: Trump browses through Pinterest boards, ready for a picture-perfect mugshot.

A look into Trump’s Pinterest board

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
JUST A GLIMPSE OF OPPORTUNITY: Finances often outweigh ability for summer programs.

Socioeconomic bummers of summer programs

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
May 27, 2023
ATTRACTING THE ASSESSOR: A board hopeful manipulates her interviewer through tenacious tactics like submitting NHS confessions.

How to unlock your interview rizz

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
May 9, 2023
CAUGHT IN THE CYCLE: An Internet user goes through many articles on the Bieber and Gomez feud, completely engulfed in the pointless drama.

Selena vs Hailey: Who’s in the wrong?

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
QUESTIONS FLYING: Senior Yusrah Khan hosts a Kahoot about Disney Princesses for National Organization of Women club

Yusrah Khan (12)  – NOW Feminism Club President

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
HOME RUNS GALORE: Senior Riley Bajorek practices batting with the Girl’s Varsity softball team out on the field

Riley Bajorek (11) – Softball Captain

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
A PROUD WINNER: Senior Alison Abravanel stands in front of the Speech and Debate competition trophies

Ali Abravanel (12) – Speech President

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
SPEAK YOUR TRUTH: Senior Hinanui Swider encourages students to talk about their culture at Polynesian Club

Hinanui Swider (12) – President of Polynesian Club

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
IT’S ALL UP TO THE VOTERS: Irvine mayor Farrah Khan is sworn in for her second two-year term in a December ceremony. If the district election system is passed, mayor would be the only candidate to run at large.

Irvine City Council puts district elections to the vote

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
SHAKE IT OFF AND SWIFT-LY NAME THAT TUNE: Freshman Damareus Tyler and Junior Kai Mo play Guess-the-Song at BSU's Lunch Fest.

Northwood celebrates Black History Month

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
WHO ARE YOU OPENING YOUR HEART OUT TO?: The individual on the other side of the screen may not be as they seem.

Swipe left on e-dating: The dangers hidden in the dark

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
LOOKING FORWARD AND LEAVING A LEGACY: Coach ‘Paco’ Gonzalez and his son watch a water polo game at Tustin High School as their family cheers in support.

Honoring water polo coach Francisco ‘Paco’ Gonzalez

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Seniors Ryan Kessler and Andrew Penrod take to the dance floor with their friends.

A Sparkling Snow Ball: Winter Formal at Bowers

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
TREBLE MAKERS: Viva Cantar seniors Catie Jamieson and Aditi Kurup dance their hearts out to “Down, Down the Chimney.” (Ellie Chan)

Performing arts musicians shine at thaw-dropping winter concerts

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
COUNT THE PINS: Senior Aiden Tak holds his opponent during a match at the Lancer Open.

For the Fall: Northwood wrestling leaves it all on the mat

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
ASB publicist and junior Katerina Tolkachev edits clips of Northwood’s pep squad at the senior night and white lie themed football game.

Keeping it real with ASB reels

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Sophomore Eleanor Wu calls on President Biden to act on recent Iranian injustices.

Student activists stand with Iran through protest

Rhea Gupta and Megha Kishore
October 31, 2022
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.

Reforming the pack: Northwood’s efforts in WASC visit

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
MELODIES LEFT AND RIGHT: Music fills the empty space.

The Masterminds of October: Recently dropped albums

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
DOUBLE UP: Combining the Pillsbury cookie with other ingredients like pumpkin spice or chocolate chips is a sure way to make the flavors burst out.

Fun ways to use Pillsbury cookie dough

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 29, 2022
The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands

The Freshman Forte: How they stand out in the stands

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Northwood Text Messages Exposed

Northwood Text Messages Exposed

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
School Resources Rule!

School Resources Rule!

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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