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HIDDEN HEIGHTS: Backstage Northwood’s theater, sophomore Jon Lee explores near the catwalk, one of the many tucked-away corners of Northwood’s theater few students ever see.
Hidden places in the Den: Exploring the stage
DEFENDING THE DEN: The perpetual howls of Timby and his pack echo through the halls of Northwood High School, embodying the T-wolf spirit.
Edition I of Timby’s Casual Chronicles: Forging a pack
DIGITAL MASTERPIECE: Video games create immersive experiences, blending creativity and storytelling that earn their place alongside other famously recognized art forms.
Games, governance and thought
BAND-ING TOGETHER: Sophomore Alvin Chung and music director Cole Quizon pose after an eventful rehearsal.
Tuning in: Moments with music director Cole Quizon
NEED FOR SPEED: GR86 Hakone Edition speeds through not for racing but for the car-enthusiast thrill of it all.
Car-CHOW: 10 ways to have fun as a car lover
MESSAGING FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING: Teachers from Northwood High School, Sierra Vista Middle School and all five feeder schools come together to discuss strategies for addressing challenges to student well-being.
Challenge Success workshop held on Oct. 13
STREET SMARTS: City of Irvine and CR Associates staff listen to a community member’s traffic concerns at the Suggested Routes to School open house on Sept. 4.
Irvine prepares first Suggested Routes to School map for Northwood
GAMING FOR GLORY: Junior Edon Deng celebrates a successful strategy against his second round opponent of the Clash Royale Tournament.
HSYAT hosts inaugural Clash Royale Tournament
MEALS SODA-LICIOUS: Selected lunch items from the cafeteria include a vegetarian burger and Kiwi Berry soda.
CA bill targets ultraprocessed foods in school cafeterias
SCIENCE SIMPLIFIED: Senior Michelle Hui uses Gemini Pro for clarification on a science topic.
IUSD provides all students and staff access to Gemini Pro
Meet Northwood’s freelance workers
Meet Northwood’s freelance workers
LOCKING IN: The pomodoro technique uses timed intervals for studying—a great way to approach standardized tests.
Trials, tests and tribulations
Taking advantage of Northwood’s college visits
Taking advantage of Northwood’s college visits
SUPPOSED RAMPANT PLAGARISM: False flags or red flags?
How Northwood’s teachers are handling student plagiarism
BOOKED FOR A BREAK: At Heritage Park Library, library branch supervisor David Cheung reads a book in order to unwind after a busy day.
Updates at city-owned Heritage Park Library
GONNA BE GOLDEN: “KPop Demon Hunters” has skyrocketed in popularity to the point that it has its own instant ramen.
K-popping off with KPop Demon Hunters
GETTING THE ICK: Hot boy summer gone cold real quick.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” turned ugly
BACK TO BLACK: Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy with new mysteries and a forever scowl.
Here we “woe” again: “Wednesday Season 2, Part 2”’s spectacular return
DEMON VERSUS DUB: With breathtaking animation, music and character design, Ne Zha 2’s English dub might just be worth the watch.
Ne Zha 2: A global phenomenon no one has heard of
PLAYING PERCUSSION: junior Yun Wen strikes the bars with four mallets during percussion ensemble’s performance at Jazz at the Oak.
Percussion ensemble lights up the night at Jazz at the Oak
Mind your manners: A T-wolf’s guide to campus care
Mind your manners: A T-wolf’s guide to campus care
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Welcome to Northwood: Comprehensive Campus Guide
Senior highlights
Senior highlights
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
MONEY IS RAINING FROM THE SKY: Students should get a head start on ensuring their financial security by taking advantage of scholarship opportunities.
Importance of applying for scholarships
PROCRASTINATION NATION: Constantly leaving work for later can cause stress and an unmanageable workload.
The fault in our stars: Why the worst action is inaction
DON’T GO PLAY YOUR VIDEO GAME: The decreasing quality of Roblox games is enough to disappoint even the most dedicated of fans.
Roblox should be fun, but it isn’t anymore
LEARN WITHOUT PRESSURE: Extra credit opportunities can help students demonstrate their knowledge beyond tests.
Extra credit: Grade booster or learning opportunity?
HOLDING BACK THE TRUTH: Free speech is the new “fake news.”
Democracy under autocracy: Infringement on free speech
CONSISTENCY IS CORE: After a five-minute run, sophomore Keanna Anell practices crunches to warm up the abdominal muscles. Both cardio and strength training are core components of calisthenics.
Calisthenics: Brains and brawn
STRATEGY IN MOTION: During drills, assistant girls flag football coach Steven Plette helps break down routes to sharpen the team’s game.
Coaching with relatability: Steven Plette
TOE TO TOE-CHDOWN: The Northwood football team prepares an offensive play against Woodbridge.
Varsity boys football scores second W of the season
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Fast Splash: Northwood swim surges at PCC finals
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 XXVII - Issue II, September 29, 2025
September Howler Volume XXVII – Issue II, September 29, 2025
August Howler Volume XXVII - Issue I, August 2, 2025
August Howler Volume XXVII – Issue I, August 2, 2025
June Howler Volume XXVI - Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
June Howler Volume XXVI – Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
April Howler Volume XVI – Issue VII, April 21, 2025
March Howler Volume XXVII – Issue VI, March 19, 2025
Howler Bites: Mochilato
How to ride the Irvine CONNECT
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
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
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
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
Howler Bites: Mochilato
How to ride the Irvine CONNECT
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Introducing California Colleges
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
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Raelle Tiong

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Raelle Tiong is a senior and the A&E Editor of The Northwood Howler. When she isn’t moving objects incrementally on InDesign (or eDesign), she can be found savoring the mouthwateringly succulent cafeteria potatoes or taking photos of nearby grackles.

All content by Raelle Tiong

Howler Bites: Mochilato

Raelle Tiong, Luccia Gorokhovsky, and Saerin Hwang
October 27, 2025
GONNA BE GOLDEN: “KPop Demon Hunters” has skyrocketed in popularity to the point that it has its own instant ramen.

K-popping off with KPop Demon Hunters

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2025
GETTING THE ICK: Hot boy summer gone cold real quick.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” turned ugly

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 23, 2025
CONVERGING CULTURES: At the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, AA Lit performer senior Sheryl Satur gives a speech about her artwork which addresses colorism.

AA Lit-erally diversifying student representation

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2025
BEADED BRACELETS: In honor of the Distinguished Timberwolves ceremony, freshman Jules Martin, freshman Becca Short, and junior Kenzy Imam make friendship bracelets to celebrate connection.

Building belonging with “Beyond the Books”

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 2, 2025
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

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2025
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

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2025
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students

Teaching AP Government during an election year

Alyssa Quintana, Raelle Tiong, and Courtney Lee
February 24, 2025
SHINING BRIGHT: Senior Ryan Loo charges downfield in varsity boys soccer’s pre-season win.

New field lights to be installed at Northwood

Sol Hwang and Raelle Tiong
December 19, 2024
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

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2024
CHAMPIONING CHANGE: Connie Stone discusses her plans to support underfunded schools across the district.

Connie Stone appointed to IUSD Board of Education

Raelle Tiong and Aishwarya Ramasubramanian
September 24, 2024
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?

Raelle Tiong and Courtney Lee
September 9, 2024
GO FOR THE GOAL: Senior Joseph Harper scores a touchdown during a padded scrimmage as the football team prepares for new schools and competition to be added to the Foxtrot League.

Northwood faces major Pacific Coast Conference shakeup

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 21, 2024

Take it from us: Senior gives advice

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 23, 2024
IGNITING PASSION: Sophomore Lauren Low passionately delivers her speech for the position of Vice President in Odyssey of the Mind

Club Elections: Democracy or demise?

Courtney Lee and Raelle Tiong
May 2, 2024
DO BETTER NEXT TIME: The mantra of an overworked high school student who fails to see their effort pay off in competitions– but maybe it’s not entirely their fault.

The harsh reality behind Irvine schools dominating Orange County competitions

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2024
HIP HIP HOORAY: Cheering loudly and proudly in the stands is a Timby-rific way to show excitement and rally on Northwood athletes to bring the win home to The Den.

Good, Bad and Ugly: Being a Timby-approved spectator

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2024
YELLOW SLIP OF DOOM: The ominous late slip warrants a disapproving stare from teachers as Northwood students rack up tardies.

Evaluating Northwood tardy policies

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2024
HELPING OUT IN HUMANITIES: English teacher Jennifer Guy checks in with freshman Muchen (Rachel) Wu in the English Essentials class.

The ESL experience at Northwood

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2024
THE GOGGLES STAY ON: No one is safe from the deadly hydrating bullets of the senior class.

SATIRE: Northwood High School senior murdered amidst terror

Courtney Lee and Raelle Tiong
February 21, 2024
10 OUT OF 10: A student cheers on the stellar five-star couples with their green flag qualities.

Fictional couples to learn from

Raelle Tiong, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2024
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