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Khan, the current mayor of Irvine, hopes to continue current programs to advance progress towards carbon-neutrality, diversity, tackling food insecurity and more. Khan also strives to advance transportation availability in Irvine, improving the microtransit program and reducing traffic congestion. “We will continue to make sure that Irvine is the best place to live, work and play,” Khan said. (Aya Takase-Songui)
Meet The Candidates: 2022 Irvine mayoral elections
Heart of the Park: The pictured FivePoint Amphitheatre will be replaced with a permanent 14,000-seat venue by 2025.
New Irvine amphitheater seeks to rival Hollywood Bowl
Enough is enough: Sophomore Eleanor Wu calls on President Biden to act on recent Iranian injustices.
Student activists stand with Iran through protest
ENGAGED IN EXPLANATION: Instrumental arts teacher Whitney Tavlarides details Northwood’s extracurriculars to WASC representatives.
Reforming the Pack: Northwood’s efforts in WASC visit
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: Sophomore Michaela Nazareno rides the Laguna Beach trolley, a neighborhood transit system that may similarly be implemented in Irvine.
A look into the future of public transportation in Irvine
Home for the Holidays: Decorating with poinsettias and fresh trees may not point in the most sustainable direction.
The dangers of over planting for the holidays
Members of Namaste Northwood and Muslim Student Association draw intricate henna designs in a collaboration with Art Club.
Connecting with Culture at Northwood: A student speak
UNPACKING ALZHEIMERs: Illuminating statistics and facts about the prevalence of the disease in America
An interview with Eugenia Welch for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
“Freshly brewed espresso, milk and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar served over ice.”
The Howling Reviews: Pump(k)in’ up the Spice
The Howling Review: Ep.1 Shaved Ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1 Shaved Ice
WELCOME TO THE NIGHT: Junior Ashlee Brannens Lost in the Night dance draws the audience into the show with a stunning center formation.
“Fall”ing for dance’s “Fallout”
MAJESTICALLY UNDER A SPELL: Queen of Fairies (Areesha Suhail) along with her fairies in service tend to an animal.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream review
ART IN ITS ARCHITECTURE: The exterior of Orange County Museum of Art is a sweeping display of undulating walls that ebbs and flows. (Karen Bruce)
Orange County Museum of Art: Exhibiting the fluidity of time, life and art
Treats for Timby (Annabel Wang, 12)
Timby Tober: Northwood’s spin on the “Inktober” Drawing Contest
SAVE IT FOR THE RAIN: The movie-watching ambience is best paired with trickling rain in the background.
Cozy autumnal movies to manifest the fall vibes
Centerspread: California Propositions
Centerspread: California Propositions
September 2022 Centerspread
September 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
August 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
May 2022 Centerspread
April 2022
April 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?
TALK TO ME: An extra pair of hands means more students’ academic needs are met during tutorial.
Student tutors can help us make the best of every tutorial
GRASPING AT STRAWS: The debate of plastic versus paper straws has caused an increase in paper straw usage, but are they really helping to save our environment?
The paper versus plastic straws debate
WHAT IS ART?: The image on the right was not drawn by a human, but rather produced by the artificial intelligence program DALL-E 2.
AI’s sketchy venture into art
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
LAST DANCE: These four seniors enjoy their final year with the team as Northwood girls volleyball heads into CIF for victory.
SENIOR SPEAK: Girls volleyball on their last season
PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda tapes up a football senior’s ankle for his game against Laguna Hills High School.
‘We Want Andy!’: Athletic trainer Andy Sepulveda
REFUSE TO LOSE: Sophomore Keerthana Venkateswaran passes a football with freshman Yasmine Anan before tennis practice.
CIF Southern Section opens doors for girls flag football
A basic guide to CIF terminology
A basic guide to CIF terminology
ALL EYES ON ME: Student-athletes often feel the pressure of living up to expectations set forth by parents, coaches and even teammates.
How the Fear of Failure Impacts Athletes
NEVER TOO SICK FOR MUSIC: A fortunate choir member has the opportunity to showcase his seasonally acquired skills, admittedly to the chagrin of his fellow performers.
Top 5 reasons to come to school sick
NO REST FOR THE TICKET: Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concert tickets go on sale Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST. Will you be one of the lucky few to snag the most coveted ticket of the month?
How to ensure tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
A FICKLE PEOPLE: Some might find that holidays bring out the worst in people.
Giving thanks… or draining my bank?
Rating political signs
Rating political signs
Timby’s tips on maintaining a fursuit
Timby’s tips on maintaining a fursuit
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
August Howler Volume XXIV Issue I
March Howler Volume XXII, Issue VI
March Howler Volume XXII, Issue VI
February Howler Volume XXII, Issue V
February Howler Volume XXII, Issue V
Short letter to my classmates
Short letter to my classmates
Confessions from a budding ballerina
Confessions from a budding ballerina
These are my thoughts
These are my thoughts
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
Thank you for 3 years of Howler!
The Howling Review: Ep.1 Shaved Ice
The Howling Review: Ep.1 Shaved Ice
HERE TO HELP: Megan Ostovarpour, lead counselor at Northwood Highschool, encourages students to reach out and use the many resources available to students, not just the counselors.
Reaching out for mental health support
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
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Student/Teacher Speak: Mask Wearing at NHS
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
HERE TO HELP: Megan Ostovarpour, lead counselor at Northwood Highschool, encourages students to reach out and use the many resources available to students, not just the counselors.
Reaching out for mental health support
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms
S1 Episode 9: Teacher Cooks: Battle of art forms
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
A show NHS needed
A show NHS needed
A tale untold: The hidden crew
A tale untold: The hidden crew
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
Overcoming Failure: Student and Teacher Success Stories
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
What would you change about Northwood?
What would you change about Northwood?
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The Northwood Howler
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Noelle Escalante, A&E Editor

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Home for the Holidays: Decorating with poinsettias and fresh trees may not point in the most sustainable direction.

The dangers of over planting for the holidays

December 1, 2022
EFFICIENCY IS NOT ALWAYS KEY: Utilizing short-hand text frequently in everyday life can potentially bleed over into academic writing. While it may be comedic, the reader may not be very impressed.

Gen Z Shorthand Text: Is it making kids illiterate?

November 1, 2022
SAVE IT FOR THE RAIN: The movie-watching ambience is best paired with trickling rain in the background.

Cozy autumnal movies to manifest the fall vibes

October 31, 2022
GLOWING FACES: Wearing sunscreen is the number one tip that Northwood teachers, and indeed most experts, suggest. That being said, sliced cucumbers never hurt anybody.

Teacher Speak: How Northwood Teachers keep their Skin Fresh

October 7, 2022
COORDINATING THE CROCODILE ROCK: (Left to right): drum majors June Lee, Brendan Birozy and Bhargavi Deshpande prep for the 2022 field show on a Monday morning.

Friday Night’s Alright for Marching: How Drum Majors delegate the Wall of Sound throughout the football season

September 26, 2022
NORTHWOOD’S TRUE COLORS: Northwood’s school spirit shines through in the athletic director’s office.

A Marvelous Mural Masterpiece

August 21, 2022
Teacher MBTI Types

Teacher MBTI Types

May 29, 2022
HEALTHY TRANSPORTATION: The Lime scooter system in metropolitan cities becomes more accessible to sidewalk civilians.

Public Electric Scooters: The benefits to its implementation

May 4, 2022
Healthy Transportation: The Lime scooter system in metropolitan cities becomes more accessible to sidewalk civilians.

Public Electric Scooters: The Benefits to its Implementation

April 30, 2022
THE CEREAL KILLER: Virtual Box Tops are perpetuating the wealth gap in education.

Box Tops for Education: Philanthropy or increasing inequality?

March 17, 2022
What do your springtime allergies say about you?

What do your springtime allergies say about you?

March 15, 2022
HOUSE DIVIDED: In a survey of 762 students conducted by The Howler, many Northwood students await the latest COVID statistics to make their decision about safety without masks.

OC mask mandate

March 10, 2022
NO MORE MONKEY BUSINESS: NFTs like this $210,000 Bored Ape may not be as environmentally friendly as you think.

The rise of cryptocurrency and NFTs

February 10, 2022
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

February 9, 2022
A show NHS needed

A show NHS needed

February 9, 2022
Cafeteria food tier list

Cafeteria food tier list

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
Ankle Biter” Mosquito Species bites Orange County

“Ankle Biter” Mosquito Species bites Orange County

November 16, 2021
Halloween Unscramble

Halloween Unscramble

October 27, 2021

Northwood custodians sweep us away

October 27, 2021
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

October 27, 2021
ON AIR: Assistant show producer senior Matthew Son prepares the camera to record the desk hosts for the second episode of NTV.

And it’s back! NTV S20

September 29, 2021
Memorial Book Day

Memorial Book Day

September 29, 2021

Diversity in Shang-Chi: Is it enough?

September 29, 2021
Astronaut in the Ocean’s dive into the Top 100

Astronaut in the Ocean’s dive into the Top 100

May 24, 2021
JIGGLING WITH HAPPINESS: A fan recreation of Buzzfeed Tastys recipe, a Jiggly Japanese Cheesecake.

Buzzfeed Tasty: Subtle racism against Asian-American dishes

April 30, 2021
BREAKING CHARTS AND SWOONING HEARTS: Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak pose for their Lacoste collaboration line.

Silk Sonic: How the duo came to be

April 19, 2021
Binge or dip: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

Binge or dip: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

March 22, 2021
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