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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief

Karen Bruce is the Editor-in-Chief of The Howler and spends her every free moment filling out the New York Times games (wordle, then mini crossword, then spelling bee). If you want to win her over: tempt her with a box of macarons, a conversation about Wuthering Heights and an invitation to watch the show that must not be named, Mondays on ABC 8/7c.

All content by Karen Bruce
SHOULD WE KEEP ADVANCING? Ethics should continue to play a prominent role in future innovations.

Technology’s Limit: When is it too much?

Timothy Shin and Karen Bruce
March 21, 2024
November/December 2023 Centerspread

November/December 2023 Centerspread

Rikkie Gunawan, Karen Bruce, and Ally Venezia
December 13, 2023
BREAKING PLASTIC CEILINGS: The ‘Barbie’ movie portrays the trials and triumphs of female identity.

Celebrating feminism with Barbie

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 25, 2023
Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howlers new Editor-in-Chief

Just One of 2,200: Meet Karen, The Howler’s new Editor-in-Chief

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2023
LOOMING SHADOWS: Being constantly compared to the overwhelming academic achievement of your sibling can feel like living in their shadow.

We are not defined by our bloodlines

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2023

How to Ride the OC Bus

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2023
LIGHT THE NIGHT: The Arva Quartet performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons surrounded by illuminating candles at the Central Hall Westminister in London.

Candlelit concerts sure to light hearts on fire this Valentine’s

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2023
WELCOME TO THE NIGHT: Junior Ashlee Brannens Lost in the Night dance draws the audience into the show with a stunning center formation.

“Fall”ing for dance’s “Fallout”

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2022
ART IN ITS ARCHITECTURE: The exterior of Orange County Museum of Art is a sweeping display of undulating walls that ebbs and flows. (Karen Bruce)

Orange County Museum of Art: Exhibiting the fluidity of time, life and art

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2022
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: Sophomore Michaela Nazareno rides the Laguna Beach trolley, a neighborhood transit system that may similarly be implemented in Irvine.

A look into the future of public transportation in Irvine

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2022
MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU: Freshman Dylan Khang swings for gold in a match against Portola High School.

Victory en-golf-s boys golf team in historic undefeated season

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2022
CAN YOU HANDEL IT?: With four scoops of sweetness in a small, only the most skilled ice cream snackers can successfully consume Handel’s huge ice creams.

The scoop on Handel’s Ice Cream

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2022

IPSF Spirit of Excellence Gala

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2022
ENSEMBLES UNITE: Violinists freshman Lucas Nguyen (left) and senior Michelle Yoo (right) in Philharmonic Orchestra perform “Prelude from Carmen” with Wind Symphony for the first time since the pandemic.

March-ing to a novel melody

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2022
UNANIMOUSLY SUPERIOR?: A stern Arnold O. Beckman, a virtuous vaquero and a beloved bulldog analyze Timby, from flair to flaws.

Non-Timbys talk: Northwood from an outside perspective

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2022
NO LOVER, NO PROBLEM: Don’t be distressed about not being in a romantic relationship this Valentine’s Day.

Finding balance within romantic relationships

Karen Bruce, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2022
LETS GO T-WOLVES: (left to right) Juniors Aditya Hari, Jonathan Kang and Andrew Penrod and Senior Andy Hoang cheer for the basketball team in the front stands of the student section.

The student section brings the spirit to the stands

Karen Bruce and Annabel Tiong
February 10, 2022
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