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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
Rahul Khanna

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor

Rahul Khanna is a Northwood senior and Junk editor for The Howler. He’s a huge fan of wasting time on YouTube, hanging out with his friends, and doing math for “fun”. If you’re lucky, you may even catch him listening to electronic music or rap instead of the usual pop.

All content by Rahul Khanna
Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy

Don’t sleep on the power of sleeper philosophy

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 27, 2022
Green Enlightenment: An example of a Northwood Student who may have spent a bit too much time around trees during lunch.

Northwood FAQ

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 20, 2022
Black eggs and Char

Black eggs and Char

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 31, 2022
KANYE FOR PRESIDENT: A look at the polls show Kanye West in the lead.

2022 is actually 2020 version 2

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 15, 2022
WELCOME TO THE ZETAVERSE: Muckerberg’s dream for the education tool Canvas may soon become our (augmented) reality.

Canvas rebrands to “Zeta” with augmented reality

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 13, 2022
What if literature classics were written today?

What if literature classics were written today?

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
November 11, 2021
GOING DIGITAL: Due to its convenience, education is becoming more digitalized.

Why the future of education is rightfully based in technology

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 29, 2021

3 hot tips for enjoying climate change

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
School Day Shenanigans

School Day Shenanigans

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
Back to School Essentials

Back to School Essentials

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021

Tech-free, worry-free!

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
August 19, 2021
A high school junior receives the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of a clinical trial.

Pfizer Vaccine Now Available for Students Ages 12-15

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
May 22, 2021

DMV satisfaction revving up

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 22, 2021
Australia Passes Legislation Regulating Big Tech Companies’ Spreading of News

Australia Passes Legislation Regulating Big Tech Companies’ Spreading of News

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
March 16, 2021
Phil the Groundhog arrested as criminal lord

Phil the Groundhog arrested as criminal lord

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
Storming the Capitol dubbed America’s Bastille Day

Storming the Capitol dubbed America’s Bastille Day

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
SENIOR SLUMP: Senior Britney Cao falls asleep in class, exhausted from the all-nighters she pulled to finish her college applications on time.

Senioritis: Second semester suggestions

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
February 12, 2021
2020 was one of the warmest years on record

2020 was one of the warmest years on record

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 30, 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
National Merit qualifiers

National Merit qualifiers

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
January 7, 2021
Farrah Khan and Tammy Kim Sweep Irvine City Council Elections

Farrah Khan and Tammy Kim Sweep Irvine City Council Elections

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
November 19, 2020
Xbox - Console, or Mini-Fridge?

Xbox – Console, or Mini-Fridge?

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 20, 2020

Disastrous debate debacle

Rahul Khanna and Hari Sreeramagiri
October 5, 2020
The happiest place on earth lays off thousands

The happiest place on earth lays off thousands

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 5, 2020
Petition.org to ban breakout rooms picking up steam

Petition.org to ban breakout rooms picking up steam

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
October 1, 2020
Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Proposition 16 debate divides minorities

Hari Sreeramagiri and Rahul Khanna
September 27, 2020
UC? MORE LIKE YOU’LL SEE: A student prepares meticulously for the SAT and ACT amidst constantly changing circumstances.

UCs banned from using SAT/ACT

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 27, 2020

Maintaining Socialization

Rahul Khanna, Junk Editor
September 17, 2020
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