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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
HANDY HELPERS: A tech staff member takes papers to deliver to a classroom
The ins and outs of Northwood’s tech staff team
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
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
BE THE HELPING HAND: Reassuring others that mistakes can be overcome dissolves fears surrounding failures.
The Perfection of Imperfection: Honoring mistakes
THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP: New companions allow for personal growth in high school.
Friend groups can change… and that’s okay
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
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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The Northwood Howler
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Lana Hwang

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor

Lana Hwang is a Northwood senior and the Accent Editor for The Howler. She has an affinity for alliteration and possesses a plethora of plushies, with a particularly adorable army of alpacas. She also worships her cat, Iris, who likes to climb up onto her laptop keyboard and wreak havoc on it with her tiny, but destructive, paws.
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You can just skip over this one

You can just skip over this one

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
May 27, 2022
Dive into sweet strawberry recipes, like strawberry balsamic pasta salad, sparkling strawberry lemonade and strawberry frozen yogurt!

Berry re-fresh-ing strawberry recipes

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
May 24, 2022
The study cafe locations you’ve bean looking for and are sure to love a latte

The study cafe locations you’ve bean looking for and are sure to love a latte

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
May 20, 2022
ALL OF US ARE DEAD: What would you do if faced with a zombie virus epidemic at your school?

A successful zombie twist in a high-school K-drama: “All of Us are Dead” review

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
March 21, 2022
THE FIGHT BEGINS: Favorite-to-win Ad Page gains the lead over underdog Staffbox. Who will win?

Ranking Howler pages: Last to first

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
January 24, 2022
A real gourd time: How to utilize every part of a pumpkin

A real gourd time: How to utilize every part of a pumpkin

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
November 29, 2021
An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft

An Un-boo-lievably Spirited Craft

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
October 27, 2021
Which IUSD School Do You Go To?

Which IUSD School Do You Go To?

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
October 14, 2021
Tales Unleashed

Tales Unleashed

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
August 19, 2021

Get ready, set, goal!

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
August 19, 2021
Green grape ade (translation: refreshing sparkling water, fresh chewy grape chunks)

At-Home Korean Style Cafe

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
June 3, 2021

The chilling realities of global cooling

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
March 22, 2021

(AP) Testing pushes the limits

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
March 22, 2021
Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
March 18, 2021
Love is in the air: Cupids return to A&E

Love is in the air: Cupid’s return to A&E

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
February 12, 2021
How to bake a Valentines treat

How to bake a Valentine’s treat

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
February 12, 2021

Mock Trial heads into the competition season

Matthew Dimaandal and Lana Hwang
February 12, 2021
Webtoons to K-Dramas

Webtoons to K-Dramas

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
February 12, 2021
The real way to get on Santa’s good list

The real way to get on Santa’s good list

Lana Hwang and Rahul Khanna
January 7, 2021
Countdown to New Years 2021

Countdown to New Years 2021

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
January 7, 2021
Northwoods Favorite Holiday Desserts and Dishes

Northwood’s Favorite Holiday Desserts and Dishes

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
January 7, 2021

Tiktok Recipes For Kitchen Shenanigans

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
January 7, 2021
Upcoming November K-Dramas For Your Weekly Watches or December Binges

Upcoming November K-Dramas For Your Weekly Watches or December Binges

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
January 7, 2021

The Good, the Bad and Ugly: College Applications

Arya Bhattacharjee, Matthew Dimaandal, and Lana Hwang
November 25, 2020
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

Ridiculous October observances

Matthew Dimaandal and Lana Hwang
November 6, 2020

Seasonal At-Home Activities

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
October 12, 2020
How to Halloween in 2020

How to Halloween in 2020

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
October 5, 2020
Budget-Friendly Self Care

Budget-Friendly Self Care

Lana Hwang, Accent Editor
September 27, 2020
INNOQUIP EQUIPS: Technology Director junior Jenny Zhang drops off masks, which will be sent to healthcare workers around the globe.

Student-led organizations rise to the occasion

Lana Hwang and Helena Zhou
September 27, 2020
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Virtual Well

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Virtual Well

Lana Hwang and Erin Tsai
September 27, 2020
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