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STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.
Northwood ranks No. 1 in IUSD
BRUCE YOURSELVES: Senior Karen Bruce prepares to lead the 25th year of the Howler publication.
Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howler’s new Editor-in-Chief
CHEER WITH TIMBY: ASB, Language Ambassadors and Link Crew leaders enthusiastically participate in the activities prepared by Spirit and Rally Commissioners at the New to Northwood Orientation.
Looking ahead to a spirited new school year
THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT: Sophomores Riya Gupta, Shrey Shah, Hunter Welch and Shreya Aithal proudly pose with their TechRise student challenge winners award certificate.
Northwood students pave the way to space through NASA project
UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.
Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza
MELTING DOWN ICE: ICE teacher Nicole Midani engages with her students to explain how students can help stop climate change.
Melting traditions with ICE
PEP-SEE YOU CAN DEW ANYTHING: Mehta gains confidence through a summer externship with PepsiCo.
Diya Mehta’s externship with PepsiCo was soda(lightful)
UNLIMITED FUN: Northwood students dream to have the summer of a lifetime surfing, interning in a chemistry lab or rocking a pre-college program at NYU.
How to have a productive summer
STATISTICS WITH A SMILE: Math teacher Chris Sharpe teaches AP Statistics with enthusiastic energy and kindness.
Quantifying Chris Sharpe’s mean-ingful influence
PROM STRUGGLES: Asking someone out to prom can often be a handful
Good, Bad, and Ugly: Prom-ise we can help!
COMING BACK FULL CIRCLE: Alessi reflects on how far he has come as he plays music, looking forward to a new school year at Northwood.
Introducing Alessi: An alumni with ambition and passion
EXPRESSING THROUGH DANCING AND SINGING: The Viva Cantar groups’ expressive movements flow in sync with Adele’s “Easy on Me” at the bittersweet Pops concert.
Parting ways through a profound Pops concert
IN BLOOM: Junior Riya Roy closes the show out with an emotional rendition of “Man in the Mirror.”
Northwood’s Coffeehouse brews up a blooming night of performances
BHARATANATYAM TAKES THE STAGE: Senior Ananya Badari and Woodbridge Junior Shrinidhi Sriram perform a Dhanashree Thilana.
“Any Body Can Dance”: OC SASA takes the stage
LITERATURE COMES TO LIFE: Senior Tanvi Garneni attests to the importance of including Asian American literature within Northwood curriculum.
Setting the stage for Asian American representation at Northwood
August 2023 Centerspread
August 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
May 2023 Centerspread
April 2023 Centerspread: Greetings from NHS
Examining Toxic Positivity
Examining Toxic Positivity
February 2023 Centerspread
February 2023 Centerspread
CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS: IS3 teacher Jordan Tyo answers a student’s questions about the IS3 course.
A closer look into the Integrated Science curriculum
HONORING THEIR SACRIFICES: The ground zero day laborers deserve recognition and appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices they made during the 9/11 recovery efforts.
Never Forget: Remembering the day laborers at ground zero
BREAKING PLASTIC CEILINGS: The ‘Barbie’ movie portrays the trials and triumphs of female identity.
Celebrating feminism with Barbie
JUST A GLIMPSE OF OPPORTUNITY: Finances often outweigh ability for summer programs.
Socioeconomic bummers of summer programs
THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid Reboot: The representation needed in today’s age
HANDOFF: Senior Lauren Silva lines up to throw the football during the summer Flag Football camp.
Girl’s flag football touches down on first season
SECURING SUCCESS: Boys swim and golf captains lead their teams to dominate PCL championships for the second year, qualifying for CIF.
Two-teams, two-peats for Northwood swim and golf
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
SERVING UP A STORM: Varsity captain sophomore Ethan Jacob sets a serve in a game against Sage Hill.
Master of the mental game—Varsity tennis captain Ethan Jacob
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
New School, New Sport, New Experiences
JUST SCROLLING BY: Trump browses through Pinterest boards, ready for a picture-perfect mugshot.
A look into Trump’s Pinterest board
TIMBY WOULDN’T STAND FOR THIS: Northwood student unions protest against unfair treatment and hostile working environments in very effective ways.
Northwood student unions on strike against corporatism
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Barbie’s Advice (and Ken’s unsolicited but not necessarily unwelcomed opinion)
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep
Why did YOU decline to perform at King Charles’ Coronation?
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
March Howler XIV, Issue 6 – March 10, 2023
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
February Howler Volume XIV Issue V
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
December Howler Volume XXIV Issue IV
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
October Howler Volume XXIV Issue III
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
September Howler Volume XXIV Issue II
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
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
Irvines New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Irvine’s New Family-Owned Cafe is the BAUM
Northwood Hot Takes
Northwood Hot Takes
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
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
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
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
VICTORY ROARS: Celebratory shouts fill the air as volleyball player senior Suveer Sood and the team triumph the second set against Woodbridge.
The harshest of spotlights: T-Wolves Athletics in action
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
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
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
Figuring out the Skater: Hannah Tao on ice
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Rita Lai

Rita Lai, Accent Editor

Rita is the Accent Editor for Northwood High School, and her favorite class is Calculus. In her free time, she likes to frolick in strawberry fields and does competitive curling. She likes to dye her hair a lot.

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Crossing from one end of the bridge to the other

Crossing from one end of the bridge to the other

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
May 26, 2023
SASS & PIZZAZZ: Dance theatre junior Marisa Chacon (left) and Senior Catie Jamieson stare at each other intently as they recreate the interesting tension of La La Land’s iconic bench scene.

Dance BTS and show

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
May 10, 2023
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Though some students might forever fear the impending doom of approaching deadlines, others find efficiency in working close to deadlines. (Isabella Torrales)

The controversy of procrastination

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
April 10, 2023
IT’S RAINING HEARTS AND LOVE LETTERS: Some people like the rain better than other people.

Taking a deep dive into the “A” of LGBTQIAP+

Ellie Chan and Rita Lai
February 14, 2023
HANDWRITING JUST AIN’T RIGHT: When there’s more efficient and fair methods of evaluating students, educators should consider turning away from handwritten work.

Student anonymity in grading

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
January 6, 2023
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

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
December 10, 2022
Rating political signs

Rating political signs

Karen Wang, Annabel Tiong, and Rita Lai
November 8, 2022
Northwood’s Campus of Horrors: A tour that leaves you howlin’

Northwood’s Campus of Horrors: A tour that leaves you howlin’

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
October 31, 2022
DAY 1: I named him Doug. He came into existence on Sept. 2. He was born from the marriage of 50 grams of filtered tap water and 50 grams of whole wheat flour.

Sourdough September

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
October 13, 2022
Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

Studying with or without music? Pros and cons

Rita Lai and Annie Lee
September 26, 2022
LIBRARY LEVITY: Freshmen Emma Walton (left), Adam Elkoustaf (middle) and Shada Sirat (right) enjoy a bright moment of reprieve during their study session.

Good, Bad and Ugly: Advice for a frenzy of freshmen fears

September 26, 2022
Taken by Elle Chan

New (Academic) Year’s Resolutions: Northwood Edition

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
September 14, 2022
Spring times bring May rhymes

Spring times bring May rhymes

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
May 21, 2022
CRADLED CHOOK: Ke’s younger sister demonstrates the proper way to hold a chicken.

Happy-Go-Lucky Poultry Day: Clucky pet chickens

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
March 19, 2022

Seven Northwood students commit to collegiate athletics

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
March 11, 2022
Dialing... VAPA Line

Dialing… VAPA Line

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
March 11, 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL SELECTIONS: Piled on textbooks are other reading material on Black History and antiracism, available at Northwood’s school library.

Black history’s lack of depth in American schools

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
February 28, 2022
Super Bowl Traditions

Super Bowl Traditions

Annie Lee, Rita Lai, Chris Song, and Karen Wang
February 10, 2022
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
FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC: (left to right) Junior Vero, freshman Charlie and juniors Charlie and Niki are one of the many groups of friends just spending time together during tutorial, showing the less commercialized but still appreciated aspect of platonic love in relationships.

Different types of love languages: “Amor-e” ways to show your amour

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
February 10, 2022
Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester

Eclectic electives to take in the Spring semester

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
January 5, 2022
Everyone’s a winger: Many families are hoping to make the OC Turkey Trot a yearly tradition, both for the exercise and the bonding experience

#FEASTMODE: Race the cluck

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
December 9, 2021

MCU’s latest addition

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
December 9, 2021

Northwood custodians sweep us away

Noelle Escalante and Rita Lai
October 28, 2021
BBQs by land and sea

BBQs by land and sea

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
October 28, 2021

Our truths: TEDx Talks

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
October 27, 2021
SISTERHOOD: Seniors Aditi Sreenivas (left) and Sofia Partridge (right) portray sisters Jo and Beth from the musical “Little Women” as they sing “Some Things Are Meant To Be,” a final duet before Beth’s death.

The world’s a stage for theater

Rita Lai and Karen Wang
October 27, 2021
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Writer/Artist Swap

October 28, 2021
Odd October occasions

Odd October occasions

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
October 5, 2021
Which Northwood Bug Are You?

Which Northwood Bug Are You?

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
September 29, 2021

Orchard Hills asphalt plan takes on lawsuit

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
September 29, 2021
ATTENTION ALL PASSENGERS: Travelers awaiting their flight stroll through a historical gallery at the John Wayne Airport.

Historic sites of OC

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
September 29, 2021

How to grow an at-home miniature herb garden

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
June 6, 2021

STATE TESTING ramps up

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
May 30, 2021
A half-sin table spread of sabzeh (سبزه) – grown sprouts, samanu (سمنو) – sweet pudding, senjed (سنجد) – Persian olive, serkeh (سرکه) – vinegar, seeb (سیب) – apple, seer (سیر) – garlic, and somāq (سماق) – sumac.

March Equinox

Rita Lai, Accent Editor
March 18, 2021
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