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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
March 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
January/February 2024 Centerspread
November/December 2023 Centerspread
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
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
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
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
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
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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The Northwood Howler
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The Northwood Howler
Arya Bhattacharjee

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer

Even though he has been at Northwood for four years, Arya is still completely lost in his own world. Nevertheless, he still follows his passions of music, gaming, and annoying people who don't like pineapple on pizza.
All content by Arya Bhattacharjee
Could have been worse

Could have been worse

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Passions of the Pack - Music Production (1)

S1 Episode 12: Passions of the Pack: Producing music

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Placate my plate-onic relationships

Placate my plate-onic relationships

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
The importance of the student voice

The importance of the student voice

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Dave’s Signature Chicken Sliders, courtesy of @daveshotchicken

Turning up the heat with Dave’s Hot Chicken!

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022

To all the colleges that deferred me before

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
NHS staff confessions

NHS staff confessions

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
FEEL THE FEELINGS: Today’s the day to take the toxicity out of positivity.

The dangers of toxic positivity

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
A tale untold: The hidden crew

A tale untold: The hidden crew

Ashley Lee and Arya Bhattacharjee
February 10, 2022
Uncommon App

Uncommon App

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
TRASH OR TREASURE: Rising food waste from school lunches continues to exacerbate the existing supply chain crisis.

Prevalence of cafeteria food waste

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Diving Into New Worlds: The Best Upcoming Video Games

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
What Your Turnitin.com Plagiarism Report Says About You

What Your Turnitin.com Plagiarism Report Says About You

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
The Howls of the Pack: The Howler Playlist is Back

The Howls of the Pack: The Howler Playlist is Back

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
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A showcase of magic at its best

Erin Tsai, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021

S1 Episode 6: Passions of the Pack: The crazy world of keyboards

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Relieving stress: The Well provides Northwood students a space to relax from the daily stressors.

Managing mental health at Northwood

Hari Sreeramagiri, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021

Wait, school has real-life applications?

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
CHAOS AT LUNCH: Long and crowded lines, limited food choices and increased food waste are just some of the numerous problems with the distribution of free lunches at Northwood.

The hidden costs of free lunch

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
TEMPTING TRIAD: Senior Josh Baker eagerly anticipates his Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen and Deluxe Combination Bento.

Down the block to the ramen stop

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021

The Video Games of The Pack

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
June 14, 2021
Failures of state testing in measuring student achievement

Failures of state testing in measuring student achievement

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 30, 2021

Twitch streamer celebrates 10th anniversary of livestream

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
May 2, 2021
A SIGN OF THE TIMES: The League of Legends park has been recently repurposed as a streaming center for esports, rather than an arena.

How the pandemic affects esports

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
April 25, 2021
The sprawl for the new bat and ball: Cricket captures Irvine hearts

The sprawl for the new bat and ball: Cricket captures Irvine hearts

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
A MUSICIAN AT HIS NATURAL HABITAT: Junior Adam Bauer gently strokes a harmonious chord on his guitar, which is plugged into an interface that transfers the music to his digital audio workstation.

Adam Bauer: Inspired to compose

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021

The State of Hollywood in 2021

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Girls cross-country team does team stretches, six feet apart, prior to the start of their first meet.

New CIF guidelines delay anticipated sports season debut

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
DOWN TO THE FINEST DETAIL: Junior Irene Lee captures a peaceful snapshot of leaves growing in her pot with her iPhone to preserve the moment in her camera roll.

Improving the SNAP of your shot

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Painted by renowned artist Robert Vargas on Guitar Center’s iconic hollywood location, this mural depicts Halen playing his signature Frankenstrat guitar.

The Legacy of Eddie Van Halen

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

Jonathan Kang and Arya Bhattacharjee
January 7, 2021

The Good, the Bad and Ugly: College Applications

Arya Bhattacharjee, Matthew Dimaandal, and Lana Hwang
November 25, 2020
Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Modern-day witchcraft and manifestation

Arya Bhattacharjee and Matthew Dimaandal
November 6, 2020
A new OVO: October’s Very-Best Outfits

A new OVO: October’s Very-Best Outfits

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Can we trick-or-treat in a pandemic?

Can we trick-or-treat in a pandemic?

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
THE GRIND NEVER STOPS: Freshman Newton Tsaur undividedly focuses on the game at hand, looking to scrape out the win, alongside his team.

Welcoming esports: the up-and-coming sport on the block

William Baik and Arya Bhattacharjee
October 1, 2020
Families are struggling to conserve energy as heat waves spread across California.

Rolling blackouts in California

Arya Bhattacharjee, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020
BETTER TOGETHER: National History Day club puts together a history puzzle on State of the Student.

Zooming into the club fair

Arya Bhattacharjee and Erin Tsai
September 27, 2020
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