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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
ENTERTAINING LUNCHTIME EXPERIMENTS: board member senior Mina Sun demonstrates how to use invisible ink to her peers
Research Society Club encourages finding fun in science
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
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
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
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November/December 2023 Centerspread
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October 2023 Centerspread
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September 2023 Centerspread
IGNITING PASSION: Sophomore Lauren Low passionately delivers her speech for the position of Vice President in Odyssey of the Mind
Club Elections: Democracy or demise?
Studying Outdoors: a student writes down her ideas at a table outside after class.
Breaking the Cycle: the importance of working outside
FIGHTING STIGMA: Those suffering from addiction deserve support and recognition of bravery, not unfounded criticism.
The Fentanyl Epidemic: The case for empathy in our crisis
One Size Fits Most: how Brandy Melville hides behind branding
One Size Fits Most: how Brandy Melville hides behind branding
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…
SPEEDY SUCCESS: Senior Dheer Patel practices his baton hand-off before lining up for his race at Northwood’s Track Senior Night.
A T-wolf record year
WASHED AWAY: The winter guard captivates their audience with their performance of “Car Wash.”
Marching together for P.E. credits
IMPRESSIVELY IN SYNC: Sophomore Alexa Matsuoka (left) and Caoilinn Singopranoto prepare for the 2023 Irvine Global Village Festival. Photo provided by Caoilinn Singopranoto
Rolling With the Punches: Karate and Caoilinn Singopranoto
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
Not a real club...
Not a real club…
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
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
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
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
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
Inside the Irvine Unified Council PTA’s Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento
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
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ENTERTAINING LUNCHTIME EXPERIMENTS: board member senior Mina Sun demonstrates how to use invisible ink to her peers

Research Society Club encourages finding fun in science

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
April 30, 2024
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

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
CHEERY AT CHICK-FIL-A: Seniors Sahithi Allam and Cynthia Nakano work at Chick-Fil-A after school.

Fast food worker minimum wages increase

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
SCHOOL IS A FASHION SHOW: Zaira Ulmer (11): “This for the people who just feel like hey, I’m scared to wear what I want to wear- just wear it girl. Just literally wear it. I mean, you’re going to be here for like four years?” Keiran McDermont (10): “Might as well pop out a little bit.” Zaira Ulmer (11) : “Yeah! School is a fashion show so just wear what you want.” Keiran McDermont (10): “ I’ve worn some pretty questionable things to school- not like inappropriate- but like not very conventional, I guess you could say. But I felt confident, I felt cool and that’s what really matters. As long as you feel like yourself. Also, clothing has no gender. Wear what you want and what makes you comfortable.”

School is a fashion show

Ashley Wang, Photographer
March 22, 2024
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

Raelle Tiong, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
DIRECTOR WITH DIRECTION: Junior Charlie Parris looks through her script with enthusiasm.

From Script to Stage: Charlie Parris, take it away

Hannah Liu, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
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

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
March 20, 2024
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”

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
LOVE ON THE BRAIN: Bold teen relationship hot takes you need to hear

Howler hot-takes on teen relationships

Rhea Gupta and Courtney Lee
February 14, 2024
REMAINS: The now demolished Tustin hangar has only a few columns left standing.

Air quality improves around Irvine following the Tustin Hangar Fire

Timothy Shin, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
SIGNING OFF: Ava Giglio and Riley Bajorek sign their commitment letters to West Carolina University and Providence College, respectively.

The Subway Surfers sludge

Abby Warnock, Graphic Artist
December 22, 2023
SIMPLIFIED SCIENCE: Dustin Le explains binary code by comparing it to decimals.

Dustin Le: Working with a passion

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023
BOOKS FILLED TO THE BRIM: Junior Levi Lane browses the wide variety of book selections in the new location of Barnes & Noble at the District with a modern and organized interior.

Beginning of a New Chapter: New Barnes & Noble location

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
BUSINESS BOSSES: Every henna that Halwa Henna owners juniors Yasmine Obaid and Iman Light make are personal with a goal to empower all of their customers.

Halwa Henna: Empowering students one henna at a time

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
ECCENTRIC EVERYDAY ACCESSORIES: Victorian and steampunk accessories by Ali Krajewski can embezzle any outfit, and they can be worn everyday.

Fostering Festivity and Creativity: Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Holiday Faire

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
November 30, 2023
THE BIG PICTURE: Even though it’s a fun game-like simulation, it helps students take a moment to seriously think about how they should spend and save their money. They have to think not only about themselves, but also their spouses and children. — parent volunteer Jim Leung

A “Bite of Reality” into our financial lives after high school

Rhea Gupta, Viewpoint Editor
November 9, 2023
SLAYING THE STAGE: Actors practice their dragon formation in fight call rehearsal.

Fight or Fight? A glimpse into combat choreography

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
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A Night Out in the City: What students wore to Homecoming

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
FALL-TASTIC FOOD: Nutritional services staff member Marylu Villalobos supplies nourishing snacks at break with a warm smile.

Favorite foods for fall season

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
DROP THE COUGH: Senior Ayesha Suhail soothes her throat with an original Ricola cough drop.

A Cure for Your Coughs: Evaluating the effectiveness of cough drops found in a CVS

Jihoo Yoon, A&E Editor
October 23, 2023
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Students share their spectacular summer concert experience

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
A FAMILIAR FACE: Assistant Principal Christina Banagas-Engelerdt settles into her new office.

Banagas-Engelerdt is Northwood’s newest assistant principal

Riya Gupta, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023
PEP-SEE YOU CAN DEW ANYTHING: Mehta gains confidence through a summer externship with PepsiCo.

Diya Mehta’s externship with PepsiCo was soda(lightful)

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
August 25, 2023
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Top four ways to avoid getting caught in the Sweep

Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, THO Editor
May 27, 2023
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Freshman Jia Dave demonstrates the correct way to construct a VEX robotics build to club observers, prospective members and competitors.

Night of the Arts: VAPA electives will capture your he(arts)

Anna Cho, News Editor
April 12, 2023
OUTLINING IRVINE’S FUTURE: Mayor Farrah Khan addresses Irvine’s successes and goals at State of the City 2023.

State of the City 2023

Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, THO Editor
March 29, 2023
LIGHT IT UP: Lighting technicians like Adalynn Duchene are some of many to thank for illuminating a night of witchcraft and wizardry.

NHS Puffs Production

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
BAD DATES ARE OUT OF DATE: Take a lesson from the experiences of these Northwood couples to follow in their footsteps of success and prevail in the face of awkwardness. (Ashley Wang)

STUDENT SPEAK: Classmates on dates, both sweet and tart

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
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