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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per- el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.
Federation of Jewish Students fosters beloning
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.
The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).
Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!
DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end
AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
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
SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.
Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair
PROTECTING THE PETS: ASPCA board members junior Emily Tamura (left), junior Emily Huang (middle) and senior Urika Tandiono (right) announce upcoming volunteer opportunities at animal shelters in a club meeting.
ASPCA’s pawsitive impact on animal rights
CRAMMING ON CAFFEINE: Senior Santi Vanegas sips on a honey lavender latte, one of the house species from The Mugs menu, while working on his schoolwork.
Not your cup of tea? Try The Mugs
NO MATTER HOW LO(W), HE'S HERE HELP: Northwood Mental Health Specialist Steve Lo talks to a student in his office.
Managing Mental Health: Meet Northwood’s mental health specialists
CONNECTING THROUGH CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Senior Malaika Mateti holds a tray of candles in her traditional South Asian attire while celebrating Diwali with her friends.
Shedding Light on the Festival of Light: Diwali
DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.
Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography
A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."
Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest
CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.
The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team
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”
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Sock-Tober: Appreciating the smaller luxuries
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
Blast to the Past: Looking back on childhood favorites
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
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
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE: Choosing the military over the conventional college path can have its benefits.
Silver and Navy to Red, White and Blue: College vs. the military
CELEBRATING TRADITION: Elders from the Gabrielino-Tongva, Acjachemen and Oaxaca tribes pose in traditional attire.
From erasure to empowerment: The purpose of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.
Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad
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
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
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
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Introducing California Colleges
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
Day of the deadines
Day of the deadines
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
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
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
PRECISION IN EVERY STRIKE: Sophomore Sophia Chen hits the keys on the vibraphone during marching band’s morning practice.
Beat by beat: A behind-the-scenes spotlight on Northwood’s marching band
TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY: Players meet for a 2:30 check-in with coaches in the theater to finalize their game plan.
A behind-the-scenes look at Northwood’s varsity football team’s game day experience
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
Introducing California Colleges
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
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
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Ryan Wu

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer

Ryan Wu is a Northwood senior and staff writer for The Howler. His favorite foods are cheese and prosciutto. He likes watching NBA compilations and drama channels on Youtube. He is also in yearbook.

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A bittersweet reflection on my final year of childhood

A bittersweet reflection on my final year of childhood

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
Being Watched: Blocksi brings up ethical concerns within online learning.

Blocksi: Where Do We Draw the Line with School Surveillance?

Helena Zhou and Ryan Wu
May 26, 2021
GOLDEN ORIGINAL AND CHEESLING WITH VARIOUS FRIES: Tart pickled radish and spicy sauces cut through the fried greasy goodness.

Bb.q’s fried chicken: Not finger lickin’ good

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
Orange County on the big screen

Orange County on the big screen

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
OSCAR-WORTHY: For his performance in “Minari,” Steven Yeun becomes the first Asian American to be nominated for a Best Actor award.

Notable Oscar Nominees

Ryan Wu and Helena Zhou
April 13, 2021

Most promising Golden Globe winning films of all time

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Tips for Juniors

Tips for Juniors

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
xQc loses to MoistCr1TiKaL in six moves by an opening checkmate trap similar to the Scholar's Mate.

PogChamps 3

Helena Zhou and Ryan Wu
March 12, 2021
TIE BREAKER: Democrats have obtained a slim majority in the Senate following the Georgia runoffs.

Joe Biden’s America: Democrat House and Senate control

Ryan Wu and Hari Sreeramagiri
February 12, 2021
SIGNING ON: Biden’s new executive orders set the tone for his new federal administration as Trump leaves office.

First days in Biden’s presidency

Ryan Wu and Hari Sreeramagiri
February 11, 2021
Assembled with Care: Student Forum carefully boxes donated materials and thank-you cards to create COVID-19 care packages.

Northwood cares: Student Forum runs donation drive

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
“Wandavision” made its debut on Jan. 15, commencing Phase Four of the MCU on a peculiar, but enchanting, note.

Wandavision: An enchanting first look

Ryan Wu and Helena Zhou
January 27, 2021
Buzzing in on American Ninja Warrior

Buzzing in on American Ninja Warrior

William Baik and Ryan Wu
January 7, 2021
OC House Representatives: Unexpected Republican turnout

OC House Representatives: Unexpected Republican turnout

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
Setting the Stage for Political Elections in 2021: Georgia run-offs

Setting the Stage for Political Elections in 2021: Georgia run-offs

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
Start-Up: Struggles and Successes of the Netflix drama

Start-Up: Struggles and Successes of the Netflix drama

Helena Zhou and Ryan Wu
January 7, 2021
Reparations for slavery

Reparations for slavery

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Worldwide sensation Draco Malfoy has become an instantaneous trend on TikTok and Wattpad.

Harry Potter: A Surprising Revival

Helena Zhou and Ryan Wu
October 20, 2020
For Kobe Bryant: Gone but never forgotten

For Kobe Bryant: Gone but never forgotten

William Baik and Ryan Wu
October 5, 2020
Among Us top 5 tips and tricks for true imposters

Among Us top 5 tips and tricks for true imposters

Ryan Wu and Helena Zhou
October 5, 2020
X-treme game alterations to the XFL

X-treme game alterations to the XFL

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
A pioneer for women's rights, Justice Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court for twenty-seven years.

Remembering Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ryan Wu and Helena Zhou
September 27, 2020
Summer Irvine movie drive-in

Summer Irvine movie drive-in

Yejin Heo and Ryan Wu
September 27, 2020
POSTING FOR CHANGE: Northwood students use social media platforms such as Insta- gram to learn about and raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19.

Social media transformation leads to advocacy

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020
“Rest in power, King”: In memory of Chadwick Boseman

“Rest in power, King”: In memory of Chadwick Boseman

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020
Overpowered and contrived, the new Mulan does not meet fans' expectations.

Mulan: Mediocre at Best

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020
Black Lives Matter protests spark throughout the US

Black Lives Matter protests spark throughout the US

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020

Jordan comes in clutch

Ryan Wu and Pranav Gaddam
May 29, 2020
COLLEGE PRIDE: Senior Malak Hassouna shows off her American University gear and plans to pursue Women Studies and Pre-Law.

Senior spotlight: post high school plans

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
IN HER FORTE: Senior Bethany Huang films her accompanying performance to “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Senior Bethany Huang at “Graduate Together”

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
With movie theaters closing, the public is increasingly turning towards online streaming services.

Turning point of entertainment

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
RED CARPET READY: The NTV crew smiles proudly in front of the cameras as they go home with three awards and 10 nominations.

Lights, camera, action! NTV excels at annual OCFF

Ryan Wu, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
MAN DOWN!: A Northwood wrestler systematically pins down his opponent.

Wrestling tackles winter season

Rachel Gima and Ryan Wu
February 13, 2020
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