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TEACHING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Federation of Jewish Students co-presidents junior Adiv Yair and senior Tom Per- el discuss the traditions and significance of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday celebrated in mid-October that focuses on repentance and atonement.
Federation of Jewish Students fosters beloning
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos
IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S VIRAJ: Senior Viraj Kadakia toggles with the controls in an airplane before his flying class starts. He is practicing his take-offs and landings in preparation for his pilot's license examination in November.
The sky’s the limit for pilot Viraj Kadakia
LITTER-ALLY RECYCLING: The army of alumni architects assiduously assign areas to apply the assorted artifacts (what a mouthful!).
Lost and Found items are hard at work (literally)!
DISHONORABLY DECOMMISSIONED: Nobody exactly knows what will happen to the physical form of Siri Alexa Bixby, but we can assume that he’ll get what he rightfully deserves in the end
AI counselor given the pink slip and shut down
MENDEZ IS MANDATORY: Mendez v. Westminster, a key yet underrated case during the Civil Rights Movement, is now to be taught in all California schools.
Mendez v. Westminster headed for Statewide instruction in California
DISTINCTLY DECORATED: History teacher Greg Guy's advisement won the Advisement Door Decorating Contest.
A Doorway to School Spirit: Advisement Door Decorating Contest
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.
Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations
GEARED FOR CONVENIENCE: The new racks sit almost full in just their first week open allowing students a new, more convenient place to park their bikes.
New bike racks at Northwood
APPROACHING APPLICATIONS: Senior Stanley Suen works on his Common App in the college and career center after school.
California legislature passes bill to ban legacy admissions at private colleges
SELF-EXPRESSION IS IN STYLE: During club rush, senior fashion club president Dae Truong and other members pass out fliers and candy to students, telling them about the club's agenda and mission in order to advertise their club.
Love & Lace brings Northwood fashion a new flair
PROTECTING THE PETS: ASPCA board members junior Emily Tamura (left), junior Emily Huang (middle) and senior Urika Tandiono (right) announce upcoming volunteer opportunities at animal shelters in a club meeting.
ASPCA’s pawsitive impact on animal rights
CRAMMING ON CAFFEINE: Senior Santi Vanegas sips on a honey lavender latte, one of the house species from The Mugs menu, while working on his schoolwork.
Not your cup of tea? Try The Mugs
NO MATTER HOW LO(W), HE'S HERE HELP: Northwood Mental Health Specialist Steve Lo talks to a student in his office.
Managing Mental Health: Meet Northwood’s mental health specialists
CONNECTING THROUGH CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Senior Malaika Mateti holds a tray of candles in her traditional South Asian attire while celebrating Diwali with her friends.
Shedding Light on the Festival of Light: Diwali
DANCING WITH SERENITY: Sophomore Grace Li refines her moves in her fourth period dance choreography class.
Flow Into Formation: Expressing creativity through student choreography
A PLUM OF SUSPICION: Professor Plum receives a mysterious envelope from Mr. Wadsworth, setting the stage for a night of intrigue and deception in Northwood’s production of “Clue."
Northwood’s “Clue” on stage served up murder and mystery at its finest
CRAFTING CLUE: Costume head junior Kaylee Fernandez perfects Wadsworth’s mustache for Clue play’s dress rehearsal.
The Heroes Behind the Capes: Northwood’s costume team
INKING IT IN: Junior Nathan Tuason carefully transfers his design onto a shirt, guided by screenprinting teacher Robert Stuart.
Screen Print Design’s impact on artistic vision
AGATHA ALONGSIDE WANDAVISION: Episodes of "Agatha: All Along," a sequel to the beloved "Wandavision," will have new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+ for fans of magic and mystery.
A promising start to “Agatha All Along”
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
Learning to let go
Learning to let go
We're all in this together!
We’re all in this together!
March 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Centerspread
YA LIKE JAZZ?: Northwood’s Jazz Junction showcases their musical talent with an improvisation led by Junior Sooho Cho (center left) and Senior Drew Maragay (center right) at Northwood’s Club Rush.
Niche gave Northwood activities a C+ rating. Respectfully, we disagree
Celebrating Wimptober
Celebrating Wimptober
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE: Choosing the military over the conventional college path can have its benefits.
Silver and Navy to Red, White and Blue: College vs. the military
CELEBRATING TRADITION: Elders from the Gabrielino-Tongva, Acjachemen and Oaxaca tribes pose in traditional attire.
From erasure to empowerment: The purpose of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
CLUBS, CLUBS AND MORE CLUBS: Local students are overwhelmed by the vast quantity of clubs on campus.
There are too many clubs on campus
NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.
How to survive your first sports tryout
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.
Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy
BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.
Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks
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
GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.
Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad
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
October Howler Volume XXVI - Issue III, October 31, 2024
October Howler Volume XXVI – Issue III, October 31, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI - Issue II, September 24, 2024
September Howler Volume XXVI – Issue II, September 24, 2024
August Howler Volume XXVI, Issue I – August 20, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII - June 3, 2024
June Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – June 3, 2024
April Howler Volume XXV, Issue VII – April 17, 2024
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
Introducing California Colleges
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
Day of the deadines
Day of the deadines
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Introducing new staff at Northwood
Katherine Paladichuk: Former Northwood acting star to Broadway performer
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
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
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
Connecting Eras with Art: AP Art History Teacher Zane Pang talks about the importance of understanding world history through art.
Gallery: Elective Expo
DESK: Junior Issac Lee and Senior Bharathi Kaliraj open the first Fine Arts Assembly and NTV Broadcast since before Covid-19.
Looking back on the fine arts assembly
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
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
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Coco Tsaur, Photo Editor
May 30, 2021
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‘Spilling the tea’ on tea

Diego Moreno, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
KNEAD-ING SUPPORT: Crema Artisan Bakery perfects its hand-crafted baked goods for its new customers.

Crema Cafe conquers COVID-19 crisis

Eugenie Chang, Managing Editor
March 22, 2021
DRIVING IN NEW GENRES: Northwood head librarian Peter Fatzaun hopes to receive a variety of new books to build the Northwood media center into a library.

Stacking up: Book drive for Northwood library

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2021
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Dr. Roach wins Administrator of the Year

Claire Chien and Abigail Fang
March 22, 2021
DYNAMIC DUO: Senior Mahmoud Ali watches his team execute on the pitch (left); Senior Lexi Chang drops in a shot over the defense (right).

Five life essentials with Mahmoud Ali and Lexi Chang

Diego Moreno, 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 11, 2021
KETO HAP(PEA)NESS: Salmon poke bowls, topped with peas, avacados and seaweed, is a student favorite.

Exploring the realm of food: Various diets and dishes

Erin Tsai, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
STOKED WHILE SOAKED: Head Coach Kyle Kim-E and Assistant Coach Is- abelle Comtois review the team’s playbook during a routine water break.

Girls water polo rises up the ranks

Rachel Gima, Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
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Rolling towards the season: Welcome Coach Pask!

Helena Zhou, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
HOLD ON, JUST ONE MORE PAGE: A Northwood student is deeply immersed in a nov- el titled “12 Rules for Life” with a cozy, warm blanket and stuffed animal by her side.

Personalized spooky reads

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2020
‘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
SAYING HI TO HYBRID: Seniors Claire Wang and Emily Yu wear face masks as they socially distance by The Oak during break.

IUSD hybrid students go back in-person amidst COVID-19 concerns

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
November 6, 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
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Social justice on the school field

Tyler Wong, THO Editor
September 27, 2020
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Interviewing water polo sensation Max Abravanel

Rachel Gima, Sports Editor
September 27, 2020
UC? MORE LIKE YOU’LL SEE: A student prepares meticulously for the SAT and ACT amidst constantly changing circumstances.

UCs banned from using SAT/ACT

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 27, 2020
PLAYING BALL, LEAVING IT ALL: Sophomore Andrew Penrod secures a tackle to prevent a big gain on the ground.

Multi-sport athletes’ last resort

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
August 20, 2020
PLAYING WITH PASSION: Juniors Travis Arena and Ali Alas- seel engage in a post-touchdown celebration, showing team spirit.

Students on the loss of sports

Erin Kim, Accent Editor
May 29, 2020
TWO WALKS OF LIFE: Senior Paige Mortensen enjoys her time in high school by attending the Back to School Dance while junior Benjamin Liu prepares to get into the pool before swim practice.

Finding passion in high school

Helena Zhou, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
TIMBERWOLF PRIDE: Northwood students express themselves through the wide variety of activities offered on campus, ranging from school dances to pep rallies.

A message of hope from NHS staff to the class of 2024

Leslie Roach, Principal
April 14, 2020
THE HOME STRETCH: Senior Justin Larson leads his team in warmups.

On track for their future goals

Abigail Fang and Mei Ono
March 6, 2020
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“Mamma Mia!” hits the Northwood stage

Nawal Abdul, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
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