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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
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SPRINTING WITH STYLE: Cross country captain senior Christine Nam delivers her handmade and custom blue and silver hair ribbons to teammate sophomore Braelynn Lynch in preparation for an upcoming cross country championship meet.

Game On: A look into game day traditions at Northwood

Alyssa Quintana, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
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Honoring the deceased for Día de los Muertos

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
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

Lian Le and Anna Cao
November 10, 2024
FRESH NEW LOOK: Senior Larry Lee destresses by reading a book and relaxing in the corner of the newly renovated Well.

Manifesting Mindfulness: New Well renovations

Kyle Lee, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
BLACKOUT POETRY: Senior Louis Gaigneux creates poetry by blacking out parts of book pages at Dead Poets Society’s weekly club meeting.

Dead Poets Society Club turns everyday life into poetry

Anna Cho and Megha Kishore
November 1, 2024
BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.

Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
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Student Speak: Cherishing memories, one dumpling at a time

Thierry Wijaya, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY: Senior Erica Zou walks along the newly-modified accessible sidewalk near the front office.

Howler Investigates: Sidewalk Renovations

Hannah Liu, A&E Editor
October 7, 2024
CLAY CREATIONS: Senior Yvonne Lee and junior Sage Park create clay figures at Art History Club’s first meeting of the year.

Art History Club brings the past to life

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY WITH STYLE: Sophomore Aahana Soni shows off one of her handmade, custom bracelets. Every AuraBracelet is meticulously crafted with colorful beads that are held together by a string made of recycled plastic bags.

Aahana Soni crafts eco-friendly AuraBracelets

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
SIMPLE SCANNING: Students will eventually be able to scan into a club meeting with their digital ID card on 5-Star Students.

Howler Investigates: What happened to Integral?

Raelle Tiong and Courtney Lee
September 9, 2024
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Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes

Zoe Yan, Staff Writer
June 6, 2024
ONE MAN'S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE: History teacher Logan Sewell’s trash tally poster is used to encourage his advisement students to reach their trash picking up goal for donuts.

The top 5 ways Advisements spend their time

Luna Bouhairi, Viewpoint Editor
April 23, 2024
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

Timothy Shin, Humor Editor
April 15, 2024
EXPLORING THE ARTS: Juniors speak on their experience in unique art electives at Northwood

Junior Speak: Exploring unique arts electives at Northwood

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
STUNNING SPEECHES: Freshman Lydia Liu expressively delivers her dramatic interpretation to the competitors at the state qualifying tournament.

Northwood Speech and Debate is state bound

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
March 15, 2024
CREATING CONFUSION: Delays in the FASFA form application leave students confused about the application process.

FAFSA release delayed further

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
THE GOGGLES STAY ON: No one is safe from the deadly hydrating bullets of the senior class.

SATIRE: Northwood High School senior murdered amidst terror

Courtney Lee and Raelle Tiong
February 21, 2024
BEHIND THE BRAIN: Senior Pedram Jokar analyzes various human brain structures with another high school student at the UC Irvine Brain Bee event.

Northwood students excel at the Irvine Brain Bee

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
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Make Your World Better: an interview with Sandy Banks

Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.

A close up of Northwood’s nature

Neil Godse, Photographer
December 19, 2023
HISTORY SHOWDOWN: Staff writers go head to head on the best AP History course. (Neil Godse)

History showdown with APUSH and WHAP

December 17, 2023
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Tackling the debate between club sports and school sports

Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
December 17, 2023
PARADOX, POETRY AND PROSE: Sophomore Jessy Elias and junior Isaiah Walker look at the layouts for their page.

Featuring Le Crescente

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
EXPLAINING THE EXHIBIT: Freshman Dana Elquza explains details in her exhibit to the judge during her direct examination of an expert witness.

Defeating the Struggles: Mock Trial Club’s comeback season

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
PREPARING A PATHWAY: Freshmen Alex Li and Anderson Lay discuss with the Yale college representative about extracurricular activities to pursue.

IUSD’s College and Career Readiness Fair

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
FILIPINO FESTIVITIES: In a club meeting, Kai Club board members used a Kahoot with trivia questions to educate students about Filipino American culture and the importance of Filipino American History Month.

Northwood celebrates Filipino American History Month

Lauryn Chew, Accent Editor
November 1, 2023
GOING DIGITAL: Junior Ayesha Siddiqui downloads the Bluebook app to prepare for the digital PSAT.

Preparing for the new digital SAT with the digital SAT

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
PICTURE PERFECT PRESIDENT: Poetry club president Saya Ryu perfects her poems, pondering about the pictures she can paint through her words.

From Passion to Creation: Saya Ryu, a poet with a vision

Sienna Hidalgo, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
HANDOFF: Senior Lauren Silva lines up to throw the football during the summer Flag Football camp.

Girl’s flag football touches down on first season

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
August 30, 2023
VAXXING TO STOP SLACKING: New senioritis vaccine could prevent further disease transmission at Northwood.

IUSD approves new senioritis vaccine just in time for Prom

Rhea Gupta, Viewpoint Editor
March 12, 2023
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Profiles in Science: Northwood science teachers dish on how they discovered their passion for science and their journey to Northwood

December 13, 2022
OH DEER: No time like the present to appreciate gifts, regifted or not.

Interview with a regifted gift

Kaylie Wang, Accent Editor
December 7, 2022
RAISING THE ROOF: Home construction begins on Fresco, completing the final neighborhood of Eastwood Village.

State-wide housing crisis affects residents close to home

Ally Venezia, THO Editor
December 9, 2022
‘TIS THE SEASON: Christmas tree farms across Orange County have welcomed holiday business following Thanksgiving weekend.

‘Tis the season to support local tree farms

December 8, 2022
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Northwood teachers such as instrumental arts director Whitney Tavlarides strive to constantly improve their programs.

Reforming the pack: Northwood’s efforts in WASC visit

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
TACKLING THE GAME: Northwood’s frosh and JV players watch their varsity team sweep Valley View High School during the Homecoming game.

Behind the Scenes of Northwood’s football team

Jaycee Hendrickson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2022
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New bell schedule rings happy chimes and dismal alarms

Ally Venezia, THO Editor
September 26, 2022
Junior Isabella Hulbert skims through her captivating novel during lunch, kept company by the exciting words of an undercover spy.

BookTok Student Speak

Shreya Aithal, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
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