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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
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
SHOULD WE KEEP ADVANCING? Ethics should continue to play a prominent role in future innovations.
Technology’s Limit: When is it too much?
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
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
HEAR ME OUT: No, listen. Daylight- wait, listen-
Love letter to Daylight Saving Time: The defense
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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
Jonathan Kang

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief

Jonathan Kang is the Editor-in-Chief of The Howler with a love for sleep, although he usually doesn't get enough. In his free time, he enjoys playing the oboe (which most people don't even know- do you?) and reading a wide variety of books. Catch him listening to music during all passing periods until class starts.

All content by Jonathan Kang
UNDER THE STARLIT NIGHT: Seniors Dmitry Yudnikov and Melissa Eberle enjoy a carriage ride at prom.

Enjoying a ‘Starlit Night’ at Coto de Caza

Eugenie Chang and Jonathan Kang
May 26, 2023
The bittersweet memories held within my backpack

The bittersweet memories held within my backpack

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2023
ON PACE FOR AN ACE: Senior Paula Zhang concentrates intensely on creating a fluid motion for her serve in the CIF Quarterfinals.

First CIF win for NHS girls tennis in school history!

Eugenie Chang and Jonathan Kang
December 14, 2022
TA(KANG) RISKS: Senior Jonathan Kang is ready to “figure it out” by proudly leading The Howler into its 24th year of publication.

Meet Jonathan Kang: The Howler’s newest Editor-in-Chief

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2022

Good gravy! An interview with a delicious turkey moments before their fowl future

Helia Degan and Jonathan Kang
December 9, 2021
CA honor ensembles

CA honor ensembles

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
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
NASA’s Perseverance rover team ecstatic after confirmation of a successful landing

Perseverance Rover Successfully Lands on Mars

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2021

Alexa: Play conspiracy theories

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021

District implements minor precautions for bands

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
CONTINUING CRISIS: Medical staff put on their personal protective equipment (PPE) in preparation for treating a COVID-19 positive patient.

Heading into spring: COVID-19 developments in OC

Jonathan Kang and Tyler Wong
February 12, 2021
TEST DAY: Students take AP exams on test day after a year of studying.

The College Board’s Failure with AP Tests

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2021
6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

6 Crazy Deals from Gamestop to you!

Jonathan Kang and Arya Bhattacharjee
January 7, 2021
READY FOR THE NEW YEAR: New board member Cyril Yu, among others elected, aims to improve district education.

School board results for IUSD

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021

Perfect Interview Guide

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
BEAR-ING MEDALS; Science Olympiad students proudly display the resources they created in preparation for virtual competition BEARSO.

Science Olympiad places in BEARSO

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
What type of pumpkin are you?

What type of pumpkin are you?

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
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

“Is it October yet?”: Recap of major events this fall

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2020
At least one ethnic studies course must be completed by students to graduate from the California State University (CSU), according to Assembly Bill 1460 signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 17. The bill, which goes into effect with the 2021-22 school year, sets the requirement beginning with the graduating class of 2025. Among the courses offered will be African American, Latinx American, Asian American and Native American studies. Courses on police reform, disparities in health and Native Californian perspectives will also meet the new requirements. “Ethnic studies will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to navigate a multi-cultural and rapidly evolving nation,” California State Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, a professor of Africana studies at San Diego University and author of the bill, said. “This bill reflects 50 years of student, faculty, and community advocacy for curriculum reflective of and responsive to our diverse state.” This marks the first significant change to CSU’s general education requirements in 40 years, making California the first state to implement ethnic studies as a graduation requirement in a four-year public university system. The decision was made following Black Lives Matter protests and demands for the representation of historically oppressed groups in education, including petitions from Diversify Our Narrative, which aim to create a more inclusive literature curriculum nationwide. Following advocacy for more progressive education, faculty on the 23 CSU campuses will develop plans and coursework to meet the needs of their students and communities.

CSU ethnic studies ruling

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2020

The world of virtual competitions: Speech and Debate attends Jack Howe

Jonathan Kang and Diego Moreno
September 27, 2020

Kollege Bored drops the SAT

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2020
A D.I.Y. ATTEMPT: Sophomore Kathleen Pan includes self-made graphics as a background for her music video.

Holding onto music

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
MasterChef applicant pool rises by 200%

MasterChef applicant pool rises by 200%

Jonathan Kang and Tyler Wong
May 29, 2020

Vogue: Quarantine Edition

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020

Staying Fit at Home during Quarantine

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
VICE PRESIDENTS ANONYMOUS: Northwood’s club vice presidents manage to march through campus completely unnoticed.

Club VP’s strike strikes striking strides

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
ADVOCACY IN ACTION: Northwood students visited the State Capitol on March 10 to meet and talk to representatives including State Assemblyman Steven Choi.

Northwood students take on the State Capitol in Sacramento

Jonathan Kang, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Keeping it real: reflections on our New Year’s resolutions

Keeping it real: reflections on our New Year’s resolutions

Jonathan Kang and Erin Kim
February 13, 2020
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