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CHEERY AT CHICK-FIL-A: Seniors Sahithi Allam and Cynthia Nakano work at Chick-Fil-A after school.
Fast food worker minimum wages increase
BEHIND THE SCENES: Sophomore Class Council members Emily Hill and Nicole Theodoreau discuss and plan the first ever movie night at Northwood.
Movie Night: Northwood’s newest event
NEW TO IRVINE: Shoppers take a look at the new OluKai storefront at the Irvine Spectrum.
Grand Opening: OluKai’s Night of Aloha
FUN WITH FRIENDS: (From left to right) Juniors Stevens A., Dristi Goswami and Sailor Kensrue play with Jenga blocks provided by ASB and Thrive during lunch
Bringing campus joy as a “Part of the Pack”
VOTING FOR A PURPOSE: Map 151 was chosen and approved as the official Irvine district map.
Measure D brings district elections
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
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY: With brand new recipes and fusions, the five grilled cheese rulers will forever reign supreme over the Sandwich Kingdom.
Grilled Cheese Recipes: A gouda time is just across your kitchen
TASTE OF DELIGHT: Junior Gabby Lan savors a Fluffy Fluffy pancake souffle.
Tustin District’s Newest Pancake Cafe: Fluffy Fluffy
LEARNING HANDS-ON: Senior Justin Sanders practices repairs and adjustments to the car in his Automotive Technology ROP class.
ROP Classes: Exploring and Experiencing Unique Careers
APPLICATION ANSWERS: There are many qualities that make a good ASB candidate beyond what may seem to be obvious.
ASB Applications: Authenticity in applying
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
Obituary: for a bigger sleep, for a smaller death, 2023 Made with Intaglio, mulberry, paper, wax, and wood, Suzie Zhu handwrote the compact characters onto a small scroll
Pieces Worth a Thousand Words: Great Park’s Contemporary Book Art Exhibit
SPRINGTIME SYMPHONIES: The flutes fill the stage with notes that signal the start of a new season
What your favorite Spring Concert piece says about you
SKADOOSH: “Kung Fu Panda 4” concludes the beloved childhood series with a fantastic blast
“Kung Fu Panda” strikes again?
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
October 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
September 2023 Centerspread
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
HES SO BABYGIRL: Celebrities are often idolized to extreme extents.
The reality of parasocial relationships
GO BEYOND COLLEGE BOARD REQUIREMENTS: Non-AP science courses allow students to build a more specified view of a particular field.
Beyond the AP: The benefits of niche sciences
YOUR VOTE MATTERS: Voting for local elections allows for grassroot change and more direct impacts.
Voting in local elections means local change
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
FINDING BALANCE: Junior Ines Khodja continues to practice her softball swing during practice even through Ramadan fasting.
Playing the Long Game: Ramadan’s impact on athletes
SPIKING TO SUCCESS: Sophomore Abhi Shrivastava prepares to score a point in their preseason game.
A look into boys volleyball’s league preparations for success
Northwood STRANDS
ILLEGAL TRANSPORT: Kids was caught in violation of the new ruling.
Swithoum sees uptick in legal proceedings after IVF ruling
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Lily Ye (left) and Hannah Cho (right) share a moment in the SAC, before election results on Friday. In their election videos, each show their dedication, humor and a commitment to uplifting the Northwood community.
To Cook or to be Cooked: ASB President speech analysis
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
SHOULD WE CALL 911?: Teachers may need resuscitation after these senior pranks.
Senior prank season tips and tricks
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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Anlon Zhu

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor

Anlon Zhu is a Northwood senior and Managing Editor for The Howler. He likes to doodle on post-it notes in his free time and throw them away once they clutter his desk. You can also find him taking 10 minute power naps over and over again until they last a couple hours.

All content by Anlon Zhu
I appreciate thousand island dressing (and so much more)

I appreciate thousand island dressing (and so much more)

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
May 30, 2021

Is it fair to let transgender girls play girls’ sports?

Anlon Zhu and Varun Vishnubhotla
May 28, 2021
EPIC!!1!1 Leprechaun fights Easter Bunny???

EPIC!!1!1 Leprechaun fights Easter Bunny???

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
April 23, 2021
Upgraded Versions of Classic April Fools’ Day Pranks

Upgraded Versions of Classic April Fools’ Day Pranks

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
April 1, 2021
AN EMPTY SCHOOL: Smoke billows over Northwood as a firefighter combats the wind-fueled Silverado fire, which burned through the edges of the Northwood campus and the surrounding vegetation.

Silverado fire burns 13,000 acres, Irvine evacuates

Claire Chien, Mei Ono, and Anlon Zhu
November 6, 2020
What’s your spirit Pokémon? Teacher’s edition

What’s your spirit Pokémon? Teacher’s edition

Ashley Lee and Anlon Zhu
March 10, 2020
Photoshops of the Year: Trump’s stunning campaign

Photoshops of the Year: Trump’s stunning campaign

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020
(FLOUR)ISHING ARTISTS: Juniors Erin Kim, Varun Vishnubhotla, and Anlon Zhu (left to right) fill squirt bottles with colored pancake batter.

Making it batter: a guide to making pancake art

Erin Kim, Varun Vishnubhotla, and Anlon Zhu
February 13, 2020
PERSPECTIVE: Learning is a nonlinear process.

Integrated Science works toward the future

Ellen Wang, Mei Ono, and Anlon Zhu
February 13, 2020
Rising threats to Irvine’s safety: the era of TikTok

Rising threats to Irvine’s safety: the era of TikTok

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020

What’s going down in the boy’s bathroom?

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
December 16, 2019
STRAWBERRY SCENTED: The economic soundness of the Poo Plucks Plan sent the president’s hair flying.

#allfridaysmatter movement gaining momentum

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
December 16, 2019
STUCK ZUCK: Facebook has been under fire for circulating misinformation.

The necessary evil of censorship in media

Varun Vishnubhotla and Anlon Zhu
December 16, 2019
DESPIERTA (WAKE UP): Chileans protest for a new socio-economic order.

Coverage-gate: the gatekeeping problem

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
December 16, 2019
TABLA IT UP: Junior Krish Mehta jams out to the beat of the tabla as he practices.

Artist of the Month: Krish Mehta, tabla player

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
December 16, 2019
(Cor)sage advice: DIY accessories and photo locations

(Cor)sage advice: DIY accessories and photo locations

Erin Kim and Anlon Zhu
December 16, 2019

The State of the Student Address

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
November 1, 2019

An intellectual’s alternative to ding-dong ditching

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
October 28, 2019
Kid’s Corner: Howler Staff ruins your childhood TV shows!

Kid’s Corner: Howler Staff ruins your childhood TV shows!

Anlon Zhu, Mei Ono, Maizah Ali, and Anna Lim
October 28, 2019

Toilet paper rankings

Victoria Ta and Anlon Zhu
October 28, 2019
Getting off the fence of offensive comedy

Getting off the fence of offensive comedy

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
October 28, 2019
Why you should hug more

Why you should hug more

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
October 28, 2019
Foolproof life hacks that WILL change your life!!!

Foolproof life hacks that WILL change your life!!!

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
September 30, 2019
EDUCATION EQUALITY OR EQUITY: How do you level the playing field?

Raise the bar for education, for everyone

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
September 30, 2019
Student anxiety crossword

Student anxiety crossword

Anlon Zhu, Managing Editor
September 30, 2019
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