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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
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
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
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
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January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
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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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Annabel Tiong

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor

Annabel Tiong is a Northwood senior and Junk Editor for The Howler. She holds a firm belief in the literary merit and insight offered by fictional writing written by fans based on existing works. In her free time, she likes to rewatch the original seasons (especially the Sinnoh League) of Pokemon, memorize enzymatic pathways for no reason, and sculpt pots of dirt to embed new greenery.

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A Diddy to a High School Experience that was honestly kinda pretty

A Diddy to a High School Experience that was honestly kinda pretty

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
May 26, 2023
PROM STRUGGLES: Asking someone out to prom can often be a handful

Good, Bad, and Ugly: Prom-ise we can help!

Elena Higuchi, Annabel Tiong, and Eugenie Chang
May 22, 2023
Gourmet or Generic: Attempting to make fancy versions of regular foods

Gourmet or Generic: Attempting to make fancy versions of regular foods

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
April 13, 2023
Must or Bust: TikTok recipes over time

Must or Bust: TikTok recipes over time

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
March 9, 2023
How to live out your romance manga dreams at NHS

How to live out your romance manga dreams at NHS

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
February 13, 2023
UNPACKING ALZHEIMERs: Illuminating statistics and facts about the prevalence of the disease in America

An interview with Eugenia Welch for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
November 23, 2022
“Freshly brewed espresso, milk and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar served over ice.”

The Howling Reviews: Pump(k)in’ up the spice

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
November 21, 2022

The Howling Review: Ep.1: Shaved ice

Elena Higuchi and Annabel Tiong
November 14, 2022
Rating political signs

Rating political signs

Karen Wang, Annabel Tiong, and Rita Lai
November 8, 2022
Predicting which college youll go to (100% accuracy)

Predicting which college you’ll go to (100% accuracy)

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 31, 2022

Horos-Coping with BTS season

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 31, 2022
FINDING THE SP(ICE) OF LIFE: An unexpected ‘cheese’y encounter.

Freeze the Day: Heartwarming memoir of a Cafeteria Icebox

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 31, 2022
Little Miss Northwood

Little Miss Northwood

Saba Nabaeighahroudi and Annabel Tiong
October 31, 2022

The Signs as Required English Readings

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
September 26, 2022
Rapunzel and Mother Gothel wont be the only dynamic duo after you read this.

Top 5 new ways for strict moms to become Lit

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
May 7, 2022
Boys Athletics commissioner, Aditya Hari gets the crowd hyped up before a football game.

Changes to appointed positions within Northwood’s ASB

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
May 4, 2022
Dream it, build it, do it: Junior Shayan Halder and freshman Hunter Welch work together to make a gravity vehicle, a vehicle powered solely by gravitational potential energy and sheer willpower.

Scioly places top 4 in OC

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
March 16, 2022
Timby x Buster: The Spring Break (Up?!)

Timby x Buster: The Spring Break (Up?!)

Annabel Tiong, Parashar Bharadwaj, and Olivia Cai
March 15, 2022
Which Lucky Charm are you?

Which Lucky Charm are you?

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
March 13, 2022
Northwood High School senior named a 2022 Regeneron Scholar

Northwood High School senior named a 2022 Regeneron Scholar

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
February 28, 2022

Reform after slurs directed at Portola students

Annabel Tiong and Rachel Yokota
February 10, 2022
LETS GO T-WOLVES: (left to right) Juniors Aditya Hari, Jonathan Kang and Andrew Penrod and Senior Andy Hoang cheer for the basketball team in the front stands of the student section.

The student section brings the spirit to the stands

Karen Bruce and Annabel Tiong
February 10, 2022
WORLD’S ON PAW-SE WITH YOU AROUND: A blushing bulldog stares longingly at Timby’s beckoning fur, electrified by these new feelings but frightened at their implications for the schools’ rivalry.

Hearts Blazing: Fur glows red under Friday’s night-lights (Timby x Buster)

Annabel Tiong, Olivia Cai, and Parashar Bharadwaj
February 9, 2022
Remembering Amir Alchabaoun

Remembering Amir Alchabaoun

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
December 17, 2021
New clubs

New clubs

Annabel Tiong, Saba Nabaeighahroudi, and Nicole Curtis
December 9, 2021
FLYING OVER THE NET: Members of Birds of a Feather have a friendly match during a meeting.

Student-led athletics on campus

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
November 3, 2021
Exposé: The Secret Searches of Northwood

Exposé: The Secret Searches of Northwood

Diego Moreno and Annabel Tiong
October 28, 2021
MUN back in action and in person

MUN back in action and in person

Annabel Tiong, Junk Editor
October 27, 2021
Hoco Nominees: The T-Wolfing Down Games

Hoco Nominees: The T-Wolfing Down Games

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October 27, 2021
Dear Timby: BTS edition

Dear Timby: BTS edition

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October 10, 2021
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