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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
FILMING IN ACTION: NTV members utilize their film skills at the Fine Arts Assembly.
From Frame to Film: NTV individual projects
ONE MANS TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE: History teacher Logan Sewell’s trash tally poster is used to encourage his advisement students to reach their trash picking up goal for donuts.
The top 5 ways Advisements spend their time
MEMORABLE MINIMUM DAYS: Freshman Siyavash Khaghani, Junior Ameer Ahmed, Junior Isaiah Walker and Junior Micheal Tran discuss their afternoon plans.
Ways to make the most of your minimum days
HANDY HELPERS: A tech staff member takes papers to deliver to a classroom
The ins and outs of Northwood’s tech staff team
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
PORTRAIT OF JOY: Freshman Jiyoung Yun created a char- coal portrait for Malak, a Syrian girl who enjoys writing stories. Photo provided by Kim Rohrs
The Memory Project: Giving back with art
LUNCHTIME MELODIES: Junior Chen Yang and senior Leyna Doan practice the alto part for “Bare Necessities” at Acapella Club.
Creative Communities: A look at Northwood’s VAPA clubs
JUBILANT JAZZ: Senior Luis Maldonado solos over “Strut” on his guitar at the IUSD Jazz Festival.
Northwood’s festival feats
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
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
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November/December 2023 Centerspread
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September 2023 Centerspread
ADDICTING ENERGY: Junior Gabby Lan continues to study with the help of an energy drink.
That extra ounce of caffeine boost will not boost your GPA…
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
JUST FOR KICKS: Student athletes run, dance, and swim in a vibrant variety of footgear.
Snazzy sports shoes: A look at Northwood sports
FEARLESS ON THE FIELD: Captain senior Nikki Sanders cradles the ball outside the box as she strategizes her next move.
Girls lacrosse beats out Beckman and all odds
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
Modernizing Northwood Literature
Modernizing Northwood Literature
Political Cartoon: College Application Season Comes to a Close
Political Cartoon: College Application Season Comes to a Close
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
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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Vincent Yang

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer

Vincent Yang is a Staff Writer with a passion for doom scrolling through Instagram Reels even when he has 5 assignments due the next day. In his free time, he enjoys watching asian dramas and ranting to his friends about celebrities. When he isn't being binge watching the newest shows, you can find him in his room either stressing about the newest Honors European Lit assignment or coping about the Houston Rockets.

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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

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
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

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
EXPLORING THE ARTS: Juniors speak on their experience in unique art electives at Northwood

Junior Speak: Exploring unique arts electives at Northwood

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
BREAKING THE BRACKET: The March Madness bracket desperately needs reform.

Taking March Madness to the next level

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Laughing and Lunch: After a long day of helping and advising students, Northwood counselors Allison Singer (left) and Bailey Phenicie (right) take a special lunch break together in the College and Career Center to relax and reflect upon their week.

Giving Gratitude: National Counselor Appreciation Week

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
LOCAL LEARNING: UCI provides Irvine residents with an education full of resources and experiences closely available to them.

UCI: Not just the university in your backyard

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Senior Samuel Vo and junior Allen Wen practice holiday tunes.

MUSE-ic to the Ears: Bringing melodies to the community

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
MALFUNCTION MADNESS: School administration urges students to care for restroom amenities.

Behind the broken school toilets

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
A SCARY STAGE: Irvine Barclay Theatre and National Theatre presents Mary Shelleys Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Photo credit of Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Review: Frankenstein Reimagined

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
WHEN IN ROME: Leveratt attempts to understand the hype.

History teachers’ Roman Empire

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023
FINALLY FINDING FOREIGN FLUENCY: For language classes to be effective in the long run, they should be offered in schools at an earlier age.

Education Earlier: The benefit of learning a language young

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
BACKBOARD BATTLE: King of the Court LeBron James faces off against legendary basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama.

Fantasy Watchlist: Rookies that can break the NBA

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE: Research polticians before you cast your vote.

The future of America should be young

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
NEW ADDITION: Freshman counselor Bailey Phenicie discusses various success strategies with freshman Sean Leong.

Introducing a new counseling method for freshmen

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
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