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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
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler
Mihir Kulkarni

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor

Mihir Kulkarni is a senior and one of the News Editors for The Howler. Some of his hobbies include watching basketball, hanging out with friends, and eating Welch’s fruit snacks.

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Seniors Ethan Chen, Liam Condy, and Luke Garcia joyfully perform as a part of Jazz 1 during the annual Jazz at the Oak event on May 13.

Northwood’s musicians jazz up the night

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
May 28, 2022
Northwood, it’s been a great ride

Northwood, it’s been a great ride

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
May 26, 2022
Senior Jake Nguyen watches intently along with others as his teammates outplay Irvine High School during Northwood’s senior night on March 30.

Boys lacrosse rocks the competition on Senior Night

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
April 14, 2022
LET'S GO T'WOLVES: Pep Squad performs their routine during the USA Spirit Nationals at the Anaheim Convention Center, full of various stunts and lively choreography.

Cheer goes National

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
March 10, 2022
Bel Canto entertains the audience with an upbeat and humorous choralography of “Mister Santa” in pajama-themed costumes.

Northwood’s musicians shine bright at Winter Gala concert

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
December 15, 2021
Facebook switches it up: Seniors Mihir Joshi and Gabriel Macatula discuss the reasoning behind Facebook’s recent name change to Meta.

Hitting the jackpot: Business and Finance Club soars to new heights

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
December 13, 2021
Anjana Narasimhan

Northwood students fear apocalyptic event after witnessing thunder and lightning for the first time

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 7, 2021
TOGETHER AT LAST: ASB and PTSA organize a warm registration day to new and returning T-wolves.

The Pack is Back: Welcome back, T-wolves

Mihir Kulkarni and Kevin Sohn
August 18, 2021
The Volunteering for Victory drive brought together clubs from all walks of campus to collaborate towards a greater cause.

Volunteering for Victory

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
June 8, 2021
Signature move: President Biden signs one of the many executive orders in the early days of his presidency.

United States Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
March 16, 2021
Houston Rockets dealt franchise cornerstone James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets.

Winners and losers of the James Harden trade

Varun Vishnubhotla and Mihir Kulkarni
February 1, 2021

NBA Mock Draft

Varun Vishnubhotla and Mihir Kulkarni
November 17, 2020

Guinness World Records

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 15, 2020

NBA and NFL Scandal

Varun Vishnubhotla and Mihir Kulkarni
October 1, 2020

#AllKarensMatter takes off

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
August 20, 2020
DIY masks: an exclusive guide for trendsetters

DIY masks: an exclusive guide for trendsetters

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
August 20, 2020
ALWAYS IN GOOD SPIRITS: Theater ghost Yugot Prankd happily prepares the theater for a special night of pranking before the unfortunate guests arrive for the concert.

Northwood’s fabled theater ghost speaks out

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
August 20, 2020
“Back to school” essentials

“Back to school” essentials

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
August 20, 2020
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE: Senior Shandon Sharifi carefully handles the ball against the Portola defender.

Clash of the classes, clash on the court

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
February 13, 2020

BosMUN fun

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
February 13, 2020
READY, SET, GO: 5k runners take off at the starting line.

Friends, family, 5k

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
February 13, 2020

Northwood hosts its second annual athletics summit

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
December 16, 2019
ORIGINS: Seniors Saghar Rafie, Akshita Agirishetti and Nelly Safi plot a point on the map to represent the place they are from.

Irvine Talks Chapter Three: a movement for growth

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
December 16, 2019
HEAD IN THE GAME, OUT OF POLITICS: The financial interests outweigh independence movements.

Money shot: National Basketball Association vs. China

Mihir Kulkarni and Varun Vishnubhotla
December 16, 2019

State of the Student: a year later

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 31, 2019
ACCURATE SKETCH: Mystery student in the corpse costume is identified.

Costume calamity: Halloween corpse costume mistaken as forensic science project

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 28, 2019
SQUARE UP: Junior Jen Li sets up the team’s next play while her teammates get ready.

Pack attack: Timberwolves deck out

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 28, 2019
SAFE, NOT SORRY: An analysis of the computer is being performed to protect the server from attack.

The cyberse(cure)ity to hacking

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
October 28, 2019
WELL-ROUNDED: Athletics Director and math teacher Sierra Wang expresses her passion for athletics.

Meet the force behind it all: new Athletics Director Sierra Wang

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
September 29, 2019
YOUR NEW ASB MEMBERS: Election winner freshman Sean Lee gives his campaign speech on why fellow students should vote for him.

Fresh to ASB: freshman elections

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
September 29, 2019

Not fake news: real test answer keys leaked

Mihir Kulkarni, News Editor
September 29, 2019
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