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TOGETHER TOWARDS EXCELLENCE: Freshmen Colin Harris and Doah Lee help each other with math homework in the Media Center.
Northwood recognized as California Distinguished School
HAPPY UPON THE HILLS: Principal Leslie Roach and Northwood Teacher of the Year David Lee get ready and excited to welcome incoming freshmen to the next four years at high school.
Dear Future T-wolves: Welcome to Northwood
HANDS-ON HUES: Junior Ashley Nguyen gets a spider painted on her hand during Night of the Arts.
Fine Arts Week: A blend of talent and creativity
THANKS THAT THRILL: English teacher Sara Katlen lights up a student’s day with a T-wolf Thank You.
T-wolf Thank Yous have returned
ONE FOR THE HISTORY: Northwood NHD finalists are recognized for their county victory with NHD-OC coordinator Julie Hull.
Northwood NHD wins big
AMAZING ADVOCACY: Teacher and ITA state council representative Zane Pang discusses his in-depth involvement with ITA and CTA.
Looking into ITA’s recent accomplishments
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY: With brand new recipes and fusions, the five grilled cheese rulers will forever reign supreme over the Sandwich Kingdom.
Grilled Cheese Recipes: A gouda time is just across your kitchen
TASTE OF DELIGHT: Junior Gabby Lan savors a Fluffy Fluffy pancake souffle.
Tustin District’s Newest Pancake Cafe: Fluffy Fluffy
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
APPLICATION ANSWERS: There are many qualities that make a good ASB candidate beyond what may seem to be obvious.
ASB Applications: Authenticity in applying
EXPLORING THE ARTS: Juniors speak on their experience in unique art electives at Northwood
Junior Speak: Exploring unique arts electives at Northwood
DIRECTOR WITH DIRECTION: Junior Charlie Parris looks through her script with enthusiasm.
From Script to Stage: Charlie Parris, take it away
Obituary: for a bigger sleep, for a smaller death, 2023 Made with Intaglio, mulberry, paper, wax, and wood, Suzie Zhu handwrote the compact characters onto a small scroll
Pieces Worth a Thousand Words: Great Park’s Contemporary Book Art Exhibit
SPRINGTIME SYMPHONIES: The flutes fill the stage with notes that signal the start of a new season
What your favorite Spring Concert piece says about you
SKADOOSH: “Kung Fu Panda 4” concludes the beloved childhood series with a fantastic blast
“Kung Fu Panda” strikes again?
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
BE THE HELPING HAND: Reassuring others that mistakes can be overcome dissolves fears surrounding failures.
The Perfection of Imperfection: Honoring mistakes
THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP: New companions allow for personal growth in high school.
Friend groups can change… and that’s okay
DUTIFUL DOORDASH: Learning to cook is a valuable skill, even though it might be easy to order food.
The importance of cooking for yourself in a world of food delivery
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
HES SO BABYGIRL: Celebrities are often idolized to extreme extents.
The reality of parasocial relationships
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
HISTORIC WINTER ERA: Northwood winter sports dominated in off-season CIF games, breaking school records to reach new levels of competition.
Winter athletes shatter school records in CIF
COASTING THROUGH: Warnock rides down a challenging slope with his mountain bike while refining his skills.
Nathan Warnock rides with grit and greatness
FINDING BALANCE: Junior Ines Khodja continues to practice her softball swing during practice even through Ramadan fasting.
Playing the Long Game: Ramadan’s impact on athletes
SPIKING TO SUCCESS: Sophomore Abhi Shrivastava prepares to score a point in their preseason game.
A look into boys volleyball’s league preparations for success
S-TIER: From the location to the aesthetic, Northwood buildings are in a league of their own.
A Tierlist of School Buildings
Northwood STRANDS
ILLEGAL TRANSPORT: Kids was caught in violation of the new ruling.
Swithoum sees uptick in legal proceedings after IVF ruling
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Lily Ye (left) and Hannah Cho (right) share a moment in the SAC, before election results on Friday. In their election videos, each show their dedication, humor and a commitment to uplifting the Northwood community.
To Cook or to be Cooked: ASB President speech analysis
THE VR HEADSET STAYS ON: No one needs to worry about “friends” or “relationships” or “enjoying the moment” when you have these bad boys on.
Pear releases new product Pear Vision Ultra
March Howler Volume XXV, Issue VI – March 15, 2024
February Howler Volume XXV, Issue V – February 14, 2024
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
December Howler Volume XXV, Issue IV – December 13, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
October Howler XXV, Issue 3 – October 31, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
September Howler XXV, Issue II – September 27, 2023
Northwood Lookbook: A look at aesthetics at Northwood
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
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
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
PEEK INTO THE PIT: Junior Howard Wu plays the keyboard under the pit’s dim lighting.
S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music
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
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
Creating a New Legacy: Quarterback Eddie Ma
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT: As Northwood students are getting ready to sleep at home, some of Northwoods staff are still watching over the school in the dark.
Northwood at Night
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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The Northwood Howler
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Rahul Khanna

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor

Rahul Khanna is a Northwood senior and Junk editor for The Howler. He's a huge fan of wasting time on YouTube, hanging out with his friends, and doing math for "fun". If you're lucky, you may even catch him listening to electronic music or rap instead of the usual pop.

All content by Rahul Khanna
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy

Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 27, 2022
Green Enlightenment: An example of a Northwood Student who may have spent a bit too much time around trees during lunch.

Northwood FAQ

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 20, 2022
Black eggs and Char

Black eggs and Char

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 31, 2022
KANYE FOR PRESIDENT: A look at the polls show Kanye West in the lead.

2022 is actually 2020 version 2

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 15, 2022
WELCOME TO THE ZETAVERSE: Muckerberg’s dream for the education tool Canvas may soon become our (augmented) reality.

Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with augmented reality

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 13, 2022
What if literature classics were written today?

What if literature classics were written today?

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
November 11, 2021
GOING DIGITAL: Due to its convenience, education is becoming more digitalized.

Why the future of education is rightfully based in technology

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 29, 2021

3 hot tips for enjoying climate change

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
School Day Shenanigans

School Day Shenanigans

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
Back to School Essentials

Back to School Essentials

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021

Tech-free, worry-free!

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
A high school junior receives the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of a clinical trial.

Pfizer Vaccine Now Available for Students Ages 12-15

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 22, 2021

DMV satisfaction revving up

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 22, 2021
Australia Passes Legislation Regulating Big Tech Companies’ Spreading of News

Australia Passes Legislation Regulating Big Tech Companies’ Spreading of News

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 16, 2021
Phil the Groundhog arrested as criminal lord

Phil the Groundhog arrested as criminal lord

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
Storming the Capitol dubbed America’s Bastille Day

Storming the Capitol dubbed America’s Bastille Day

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
SENIOR SLUMP: Senior Britney Cao falls asleep in class, exhausted from the all-nighters she pulled to finish her college applications on time.

Senioritis: Second semester suggestions

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
2020 was one of the warmest years on record

2020 was one of the warmest years on record

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 30, 2021
The real way to get on Santa’s good list

The real way to get on Santa’s good list

Lana Hwang and Rahul Khanna
January 7, 2021
National Merit qualifiers

National Merit qualifiers

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 7, 2021
Farrah Khan and Tammy Kim Sweep Irvine City Council Elections

Farrah Khan and Tammy Kim Sweep Irvine City Council Elections

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
November 19, 2020
Xbox - Console, or Mini-Fridge?

Xbox – Console, or Mini-Fridge?

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 20, 2020

Disastrous debate debacle

Rahul Khanna and Hari Sreeramagiri
October 5, 2020
The happiest place on earth lays off thousands

The happiest place on earth lays off thousands

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 5, 2020
Petition.org to ban breakout rooms picking up steam

Petition.org to ban breakout rooms picking up steam

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 1, 2020
Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Hari Sreeramagiri and Rahul Khanna
September 27, 2020
UC? MORE LIKE YOU’LL SEE: A student prepares meticulously for the SAT and ACT amidst constantly changing circumstances.

UCs banned from using SAT/ACT

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 27, 2020

Maintaining Socialization

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 17, 2020
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