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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
RESTORING THE LAND: Junior Fuzhi Yang helps tend native plants at the back of the 900s building during ICE period 4. Photo provided by Nelly Tsai
ICE sprouts a new campus restoration project
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
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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What's really behind inflation...
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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
Yejin Heo

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer

Yejin Heo is a senior staff writer. Find her reading fanfiction, crafting either exceptionally positive or scathingly negative Yelp reviews, and listening to Justin Bieber songs most days. Her fatal flaw is that she enjoys watching Glee.
All content by Yejin Heo
These are my thoughts

These are my thoughts

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Frenzy of Firsts: Northwood’s swim team takes a triumphant plunge and holds up number one hand signs to celebrate their first time winning first place at the Pacific Coast League Finals.

Northwood swim captures first place at Pacific Coast League finals

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
May 1, 2022
EVERYONE IS SUS: Bluff, bribe and betray your way to the fabulous cash prize.

How to achieve absolute victory in senior assassins

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
Countless charms not concerning clovers

Countless charms not concerning clovers

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Artistic criticism: Notebook doodles

Artistic criticism: Notebook doodles

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
SELF-REFLECTION: The cover of the Weeknd’s new album “Dawn FM” displays his fear of an unforgiving future.

A dive into The Weeknd’s new album “Dawn FM”

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
The ULTIMATE 2021 recap game

The ULTIMATE 2021 recap game

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Scholarships

Scholarships

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with A&E

Yejin Heo, Noelle Escalante, and Karen Wang
February 10, 2022
19 positive affirmations to add to your daily rotation

19 positive affirmations to add to your daily rotation

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 3, 2022
A NIGHT IN NORTHWOOD HISTORY: Rallied on by Pep Squad and an excited crowd, Northwood Football put on a dominant performance to claim its first-ever CIF title at Irvine Stadium, earning a ticket to the regional playoff game.

Northwood football crowned CIF champions for first time

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
A final farewell: Freshman Lucas Nguyen and junior Chris Song perform Northwood's Alma Mater with the band in memory of a student who passed away last month.

Encore! VAPA’s festive Finter Concert

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
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PACK OF PRIDE: Students cheer in the stands, decked out in pink.

Pink Out with the Pack

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
COMPUTER COMPLAINTS: Senior Yenna Kim grows weary and old waiting to print her Huckleberry Finn essay.

13 things to do while you wait for a school computer to turn on

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZERS: (left to right) Harvey Milk, Laverne Cox, Lady Gaga, Neil Patrick Harris and Anderson Cooper, each prominent figures in their respective fields.

LGBTQ+ History Month: Pride in the Past and Present

Erin Tsai and Yejin Heo
October 28, 2021
WHO WORE IT BEST?: History teacher Sandy Banks’ (left) formidable pose gives him an edge in this claw-petition, but will it be enough to defeat Kitty Clooney’s (right) chic trio of glittery cat ears, paws and tail?

Simply superior staff ‘stumes

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
YOU WISH YOU WERE A T-WOLF: Junior Timberwolves encourage the crowd to cheer at a football game.

Cheering with the future T-Wolves

Rachel Yokota, Managing Editor
September 29, 2021
OH, HOW THE TABLES HAVE TURNED: Pang, a former student of AP Government at Northwood High School, now teaches the same subject to current and future generations of Northwood students.

Welcoming new and familiar faces

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Spud-tacular Potat-whoa Recipes

Spud-tacular Potat-whoa Recipes

Yejin Heo and Richelle Gunawan
September 29, 2021
ATHLETES IN ACTION: (left to right) Captains senior Jason Berry, senior Hannah Compton, junior Andrew Penrod, senior Ace Jacobs, junior Adam Harper, senior Danny Kim and junior Yuvika Satapathy demonstrate their skills as they practice and compete in their respective sports.

Sports captains lead the pack through the fall season

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Which Kardashian-Jenner family member are you based on your favorite song from “Donda”?

Which Kardashian-Jenner family member are you based on your favorite song from “Donda”?

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
Bill Gates Adoption Cartoon

Bill Gates Adoption Cartoon

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021
Northwood junior Ria Achuthan and Woodbridge junior Steven Chang lead volunteers at Mike Ward Community Park.

“Make a Difference Mondays” Helps the Homeless

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021
Nail Art

Nail Art

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Golden-buzzer Worthy: Junior Anjana Narasimhan (left) showcases her speed-painting after being introduced by hosts seniors Daniel Moshayedi and Alexis Compton (right).

Northwood’s Got Talent: T-wolves perform at annual talent show

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
A MISGUIDED “LOVE LETTER”: Maddie Ziegler gapes at the camera with wide eyes as she attempts to mimic austistic body language in Sia’s movie “Music,” a supposed “love letter” to the autistic community.

Sia’s Ableism: “Autistic people can do anything!—except act in my movie”

Claire Chien and Yejin Heo
March 9, 2021
Brightest stars of the 2020s: K-pop sets foot in America

Brightest stars of the 2020s: K-pop sets foot in America

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Valentine's Day pinterest board

Valentine’s Day pinterest board

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day honored in Jerusalem on Jan. 27

A demand for holocaust education

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021

Annual Turkey Trot recap

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHINE: Kelly Myers (left) and Christian Giles (right) discover the interior design of a Christmas ornament at Holidayz at the Park with their furry friends.

Eventz for a winter to remember

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
DIY Pet Gift Ideas

DIY Pet Gift Ideas

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
“Blackpink: Light Up The Sky”: A Review

“Blackpink: Light Up The Sky”: A Review

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021

Student-organized sit-in

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020

Fresh from Election: Freshman President Justin Oh and Vice President Kristie To

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
BATTER UP!: Sophomore Brandon Luu focuses in on the opponent, in search of a strike.

Brandon Luu becomes a Sun Devil

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Keeping drivers independent contractors: Voting “yes” on Prop 22

Keeping drivers independent contractors: Voting “yes” on Prop 22

Yejin Heo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020

Life-changing Zoom secrets

Yejin Heo and Hari Sreeramagiri
October 1, 2020
Summer Irvine movie drive-in

Summer Irvine movie drive-in

Yejin Heo and Ryan Wu
September 27, 2020
ASB TEA: Senior Kara Chu shares her distance learning experiences, along with her duties and expectations for the year.

“73 Questions” with Kara Chu

Erin Tsai and Yejin Heo
September 27, 2020
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