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Personality Quiz: Which of these school supplies are you?
A POP OF PERSONALITY: Senior Olivia Kesler showcases the unique apple backpack she purchased on Depop and the variety of keychains on her bag, including a beetle and a Rilakkuma bear.
Bag decorations that personalize the pack
DEFEND THE DEN: Sophomore Cassidy McCallon guards the goal at a JV girls water polo away game.
Introducing summer skills camps
PLAY HARD, REST HARD: Boys tennis, like all Northwood sports, takes a break in the summer during the CIF Dead Period.
What is the CIF mandated Dead Period?
COACHING CHAMPIONS: Boys volleyball head coach Brendan Geck encourages his players during a home game.
Qualities coaches look for in student athletes
CAPTURING COMPASSION THROUGH CARDS: Two members of NOW club decorate cards during lunch, writing empowering messages to women that inspire them.
NOW Club decorates for Women’s History Month
LASTING LEGACY: Principal Leslie Roach is an inspiring leader, mentor and supporter who works hard to make Northwood a positive place for all. She transitions to a new role at the district office next school year.
Principal Leslie Roach to become IUSD Executive Director of Student Support Services
A SECOND HOME: The Katie Wheeler Library welcomes its guests with knowledge and serenity.
Irvine negotiates with county to keep Katie Wheeler Library open
CAPTURING THE FESTIVITY: At the Spectrum Lunar New Year Celebration, sophomore Jiwoo Park snaps photos of a performer playing on a dizi, a type of Chinese flute.
A glimpse into the Spectrum’s Lunar New Year celebration
SWITCHING SYSTEMS: Heritage Park Regional Library is one of many libraries in the city that will soon join the Irvine library system.
Irvine to transition to city-run library system
COOKING WITH CONFIDENCE: Senior Robert Nguyen hones his skills during his internship at Terrace by Mix Mix, a Filipino-French fusion restaurant located in South Coast Plaza.
‘Don’t Limit Yourself to A Recipe’: Robert Nguyen’s exquisite taste for culinary
Marine Biology teacher Gabby Kim-E assists students as they discover the anatomy of mussels.
Elective Expo booming with interactive showcases
GLIMPSE INTO ADVOCACY: Former IUSD superintendent Terry Walker discusses policy issues with Northwood representatives Lauryn Chew, Alice Park, Niharika Mahesh, Caleigh Nystrom, Emily Yokota, Louise Macatula and history teacher Zane Pang.
From School to Sacramento: A look inside what students advocate for
Northwood students who work
Northwood students who work
FEEDERS FOR FEATHERED FRIENDS: Junior Yun Wen, president of the bird club, presents slides on how to create DIY bird feeders from scrap plastic containers.
Northwood’s Bird Club is soaring
JAZZED UP: Sophomore percussionist Ryan Koo lays it down on the vibraphone in his performance during their performance at Irvine Jazz Festival.
Jazz takes first place at Irvine Jazz Festival
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Senior Louis Gaigneux leads the choir in a rendition of Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go” during the choir showcase during the Night of the Arts.
Northwood arts perform during Fine Arts Week
PASSÉ-ING PERIOD: Teachers join dance students in their annual flash mob for Northwood’s yearly Fine Arts Week.
Chassés, Surprises and Smiles: Dancers excite Northwood at first teacher-student flash mob
TURNING THE PAGE: Librarian Peter Fatzaun explores staff-recommended reads in the media center.
Book it to the Media Center for new staff picks
MUNCH ON MASTERPIECES: The “More Than You Can Chew” exhibition, housed in the Great Park Gallery, allows viewers to interact with an engaging collection of artwork about food.
“More Than You Can Chew”: Great Park’s contemporary exhibit
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Looking back with staff
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
GIRL POWER: Women don’t have to achieve in every field to measure up.
Redefining feminism
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.
Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus
CALENDAR CONFUSION: Students struggle with the awkward time between winter break and the new semester.
New Year, New Me… But Not Yet: Break between the semesters
HOLIDAY HISTORIES: While Thanksgiving can be a time to celebrate family traditions, it’s equally important to recognize the history behind it.
Acknowledging the past of Thanksgiving with holiday spirit
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
COMING IN FIRST: First baseman Katerinna Rizos prepares her throw to home base as she diligently trains for her upcoming game.
Katerinna Rizos: Swinging to success in softball
CHARGING TO SUCCESS: Senior Ryan Loo dribbles towards the goal in a varsity boys soccer game.
Winning With A Passion: Boys Soccer ends a successful season
MAKING HIS MARK: Senior Jeremiah Tak weaves through the defense, scanning the field for his next move in their game against Irvine High.
Boys lacrosse “sticks” a win at their first home league game
ON PAR FOR SUCCESS: Senior Captain Annabelle Wong completes her swing, intently watching the ball’s trajectory down the fairway
Driving to Victory: Girls’ golf celebrates a stellar season of success
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
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October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
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September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024
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What's really behind inflation...
What’s really behind inflation…
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
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
Reconnecting during the holidays
Reconnecting during 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
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
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
Hispanic Heritage Month: An interview with Joey Cabrera
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
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
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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
Timothy Shin

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor

Tim is the Humor Editor on the Northwood Howler. You’ll catch him in his free time making freelance Google Slides art, hanging around his favorite clubs (like Ecclesia, Gaming Club and Cryptography Club), practicing the trumpet for the marching band, and having thoughtful discussion on how Oppenheimer was the greatest film of the decade

All content by Timothy Shin
PARENTS AT SCHOOL: Parent volunteer Vivi Nguyen assists with selling snacks at the Student Store, providing variety to school lunches.

Loyal to the Pack: How PTSA brings us together

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 20, 2025
TURNING THE PAGE: Librarian Peter Fatzaun explores staff-recommended reads in the media center.

Book it to the Media Center for new staff picks

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 19, 2025
I AM INEVITABLE: “Northwood Rivals” has recently surpassed “Trojanwatch 2” in popularity according to a recent player survey conducted by Imagine Games Northwood last month.

How to become the top 1% “Northwood Rivals” player

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 4, 2025
FEEDERS FOR FEATHERED FRIENDS: Junior Yun Wen, president of the bird club, presents slides on how to create DIY bird feeders from scrap plastic containers.

Northwood’s Bird Club is soaring

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
February 27, 2025
PREHISTORICAL PASSION: Timby celebrates the great discovery of a treasure trove of various gizmos, gadgets and thingamabobs once owned by the average American youth in the late 20th century.

Unearthed alumni time capsule is a fur-raising discovery

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
December 19, 2024
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.

Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
December 12, 2024
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)!

Amy Jeon and Timothy Shin
November 6, 2024
SEASONAL SWEETHEARTS: Pumpkins (and romance) bloom at the Halloween Patch

Sweet and spooky book recommendations for the autumn season

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
October 25, 2024
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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
September 25, 2024
FOUND FOOTAGE: After completing the rituals, look out for parking lot Jay Gatsby.

Discovering new secret landmarks on campus

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
August 24, 2024
ASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER: A glimpse into the distant future where students can practice a new batch of sports to become the very best.

Redefining school spirit with Olympic sports

Sohum Sarwate and Timothy Shin
August 23, 2024
LET THEM COOK: Sophomore Ellie Ji practices the skills she learned in culinary class to bake a class recipe.

Delectable Dishes: How Culinary Arts cooks up new creations

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
May 17, 2024
JUBILANT JAZZ: Senior Luis Maldonado solos over “Strut” on his guitar at the IUSD Jazz Festival.

Northwood’s festival feats

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 22, 2024
HANDY HELPERS: A tech staff member takes papers to deliver to a classroom

The ins and outs of Northwood’s tech staff team

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 19, 2024
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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 18, 2024
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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 15, 2024
HEAR ME OUT: No, listen. Daylight- wait, listen-

Love letter to Daylight Saving Time: The defense

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 25, 2024
SHOULD WE KEEP ADVANCING? Ethics should continue to play a prominent role in future innovations.

Technology’s Limit: When is it too much?

Timothy Shin and Karen Bruce
March 21, 2024
CHANGING CINEMA FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY: Star Wars was a technical and thematic marvel for its time that many still cherish today.

The Pawscars: Northwood teachers talk their favorite movies

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
March 5, 2024

TikTok’s newest “ins” for spring and summer 2024

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
February 21, 2024
TAKING IT TO THE RIM: Senior Zaid Yunis drives to the basket in a game against University High.

He Shoots, He Scores: Zaid Yunis reaches 1,000 points

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
February 21, 2024
REMAINS: The now demolished Tustin hangar has only a few columns left standing.

Air quality improves around Irvine following the Tustin Hangar Fire

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
January 17, 2024
REPORTING LI—AHHHHHH! FIRE! FIRE! WE’LL BE BACK AFTER A SHORT BREAK!: Local news stations report on a nationwide chaos caused by enthusiastic teenagers.

Northwood faces power outage caused by Disney+ show

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
December 18, 2023
KICKING OFF THE SEASON: Center senior Aryan Mascarenhas works to connect goals in their preseason game.

Boys soccer prepares for league play

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
December 17, 2023
SHARING SMILES: Sophomore Tony Nakayama displays the crafts that were made with love and care.

Cute creations of the craft cart

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
December 15, 2023
QUESTS OF THE ANCHOR: Humanities students will need some pro gamer strategies to beat this final boss.

Game Guide: How to beat the Fall Anchor

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
November 27, 2023
Yearbook Team Leader Claire Wu organizes photos for her feature layout.

How the yearbook preserves the “Elements” of school history

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
November 15, 2023
CAPTIVATING COMBAT COSPLAY: Junior Jane Wang’s Kotal Kahn cosplay places first at the Long Beach Comic Convention.

Jane Wang: Combining creative passions for cosplay

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
November 3, 2023
WE NEED MORE THAN Y=MX+B: School doesn’t provide us with needed financial knowledge.

The Skills to Pay the Bills: Education on life skills

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
November 2, 2023
TIMBY’S ALMANAC 2023: Gear up and hunker down in preparation for this year’s weather forecast.

Irvine, California: Accurate one-year weather forecast

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
October 4, 2023
TRASH TALK: After years of mistreatment, trash and cans speak up about their neglected feelings.

To each according to their ability, throw away your garbage

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
September 29, 2023
THE POWER OF WORDS: Sophomore Luna Bouhairi discusses the joys of participating in speech and debate with board member senior Sabrina Tang.

Limited prep captain Luna Bouhairi, you have the floor

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
September 28, 2023
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