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AIRPOD WARRIOR: Me, oblivious and happy, before I lost three pairs of AirPods and four cases.
Nice humble songs by Megha
Gravity Lost: The sky was never the limit
Gravity Lost: The sky was never the limit
AAAAAND ANOTHER THING: [CENSORED] [REDACTED] [BABY SCREAMING] [SIRENS] [SILENCE].
SHOCKING: Irvine woman still doesn’t know words to alma mater despite being a senior
FASHION KILLER: Me and my snowman fitted up since day one.
How (not) to lose a guy in 10 days
DÉRACINEMENT: A one-year-old’s innocent grin, a fleeting warmth of fragile light before the gathering shadows.
Breathing through the end of liminality
Portola Parkway - Orchard Hills Drive intersection
Irvine City Council approves extending bus service to Northwood
Sophomore Ella Yu sells a matcha brownie to a friend as a part of the Seeds Club at Sophomore Movie Night.
Sophomore Movie Night returns
Senior and CSF Club President Hannah Cho receives formal apparel at the CSF donation drive, preparing to send the contribution to Working Wardrobes.
CSF’s Donation Drive
Mindful Moments: Freshman Raegan Ivanista focuses on decorating her rock with acrylic markers at the Oak during Sleep for Success Week.
From School Spirit to Self Care: Sleep for Success Week advocates for mental health
BOOKLETS AND BLUEBOOK: Senior Erica Zou takes a practice AP Statistics test on Bluebook using digital formula sheets and scratch paper.
AP tests are going digital
THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE: Senior Winnie Wei visits Bowdoin College’s marine laboratory during her college visit.
Senior Winnie Wei is winn-ing in her STEM research
PRESERVING THE PAST: A preserved glimpse into Orange County history, Old Town Tustin stands as a gateway into early California architecture and history.
Historic spots in OC
RADIANT ROBOTICS: Northwood Robotics Club President and Technodream 50881A Team Manager Jia Dave works alongside her fellow board members on their VEX robot, configuring the controller and debugging errors.
Technodream 50881A: First all-Northwood VEX robotics team
PAWS FOR INCLUSION: Two young attendees share a moment with the school mascot during Irvine’s Disability Awareness Day, highlighting the district’s ongoing efforts to foster belonging from the earliest years.
Acknowledging differences in IUSD’s Annual Abilities Awareness Event
SHARING EDUCATION: Senior Winnie Wei, president and founder of MORB, leads one of their weekly lunch meetings as members prepare to hear speeches from leadership candidates looking to continue the club’s mission to share educational resources.
Northwood’s Mexico Outreach Buddy creates special connections
PLAYING PERCUSSION: junior Yun Wen strikes the bars with four mallets during percussion ensemble’s performance at Jazz at the Oak.
Percussion ensemble lights up the night at Jazz at the Oak
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
More Than Meets the Eye: Northwood artists paint their way to District Honors
TINY TERROR ON TWO LEGS: The infamous Chicken Jockey from The Minecraft Movie
“A Minecraft Movie” crumbles at its craft
ROTTEN TO THE CORE: The new “Snow White” movie brings the beloved Disney princess and her evil stepmother to life.
The new live action “Snow White” is apple-solutely disastrous
Senior highlights
Senior highlights
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Etiquette in the age of distraction
Northwood Q&A
Northwood Q&A
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Looking back with staff
A MEANINGFUL GIFT: Sometimes even cleaning up desks can make a teacher feel appreciated.
Recognizing and appreciating teachers year-round
OPEN UP: Experimental discussion among peers is crucial to ensure an environment full of diverse perspectives and speech.
Experimental thought in school is the point
GIRL POWER: Women don’t have to achieve in every field to measure up.
Redefining feminism
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
BATTLE OF THE ADVISEMENTS: during a student forum meeting, 15 individuals from different advisements volunteer to play a game of musical chairs in order to win a pie party.
Student Forum’s under-appreciated benefits to campus
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Legacy of the Pack: Athletes give back
Fast Splash: Northwood swim surges at PCC finals
BEHIND EVERY KILL: Varsity boys volleyball setter Jonathan Tan performs a jump set, positioning the ball high up in order to execute a quick attack with his teammate.
Varsity boys volleyball served wins at their face-off against Sage Hill
Ready for More: Senior Austin Diaz back on the track after breaking school records.
Austin Diaz is gaining speed
COMMANDING THE MOUND: Senior Carter Liu winds up and delivers a pitch in baseball’s opening league game against Irvine High.
Varsity boys baseball batters up for the season
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
June Howler Volume XXVI - Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
June Howler Volume XXVI – Issue VIII, June 2, 2025
April Howler Volume XVI – Issue VII, April 21, 2025
March Howler Volume XXVII – Issue VI, March 19, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI - Issue V, February 24, 2025
Jan/Feb Howler Volume XXVI – Issue V, February 24, 2025
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
Nov/Dec Howler Volume XXVI – Issue IV, December 16, 2024
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
Northwood through Timby’s eyes
Passions of the Pack: Leadership on Campus
FOSTERING DIALOGUE: AP Government teacher Steven Plete engages with a student students
Teaching AP Government during an election year
BACK IN THE ACT: Northwood alum Katherine Paladichuk performed "Shrek" at Northwood during her high school career.
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
PLANK PARTY: Junior Alice Baik (left) and senior Caleigh Nystrom (right) hold plank during warmup in preparation for the first Spring Show rehearsal.
Behind the Scenes: Northwood’s dance show
From Sunrise to Sunset: A day in the life of students in Ramadan
SETTING THE STAND: Freshman Class Council members Carson Lv, Bella Shim, Abbie Kim and Mischka Rajula set up their Cake Pop Stand during lunch.
Class councils celebrate the holidays
IN THE DEEP END: Varsity water polo goalkeeper junior Sidney Francisco De Paula Junior contests against El Toro High School as he lines up for a strategic throw.
Northwood’s fall sports in full swing
STAY IN THE LOOP: Senior Valentina Nguyen works on intently her next crochet piece, a red hat, which she is making as a commission from her Instagram account @valentinacrochets
Unique hobbies at Northwood
A look inside Winter Guard’s season
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
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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