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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
Varun Vishnubhotla

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor

Varun Vishnubhotla is a senior and Sports Editor for The Howler. His hobbies include watching basketball with the boys and browsing sneakers he knows he won’t buy. Varun has a strong distaste for chocolate and admires Managing Editor Anlon Zhu.

All content by Varun Vishnubhotla
Farewell to my definitely typical senior year

Farewell to my definitely typical senior year

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Is it fair to let transgender girls play girls’ sports?

Anlon Zhu and Varun Vishnubhotla
May 28, 2021
The Howler's NFL Mock Draft

The Howler’s NFL Mock Draft

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
April 27, 2021
STRIKE-OUT: Junior Ethan Chen pitches a heater to a batter.

Batter up: A new season

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
March Madness: Field of 68

March Madness: Field of 68

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
March 12, 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

Varun and Erin Answer Questions No One Asked

Erin Kim and Varun Vishnubhotla
October 10, 2020

NBA and NFL Scandal

Varun Vishnubhotla and Mihir Kulkarni
October 1, 2020
College recruiting during COVID-19

College recruiting during COVID-19

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
August 20, 2020
PLAYING BALL, LEAVING IT ALL: Sophomore Andrew Penrod secures a tackle to prevent a big gain on the ground.

Multi-sport athletes’ last resort

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
August 20, 2020
HUDDLE UP: Junior Kendrick Pham shares his expertise with a couple of young swimmers.

Cultivating the future of youth athletics

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020

Regulations on the refs?

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
(FLOUR)ISHING ARTISTS: Juniors Erin Kim, Varun Vishnubhotla, and Anlon Zhu (left to right) fill squirt bottles with colored pancake batter.

Making it batter: a guide to making pancake art

Erin Kim, Varun Vishnubhotla, and Anlon Zhu
February 13, 2020
ORIGINAL OR INSPIRED?: Sophomore Gayatri Kalyan listens as she compares the classical and modern versions of two songs.

Classic vs. modern songs: a review

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020

College Essay Openings

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
STUCK ZUCK: Facebook has been under fire for circulating misinformation.

The necessary evil of censorship in media

Varun Vishnubhotla and Anlon Zhu
December 16, 2019
CREDIT ONLY: The devastating price of a college education.

Affirmative action is negated by pervasive classism

Varun Vishnubhotla and Pranav Gaddam
December 16, 2019
NEXT GEN IN THE DEN: The new standards focus on interdisciplinary life skills in order to better help prepare students for the real world.

Integrated Science Symposium

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports 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
STAY ENGAGED! : Cell phones in the back keep the students on track

Face time is better than FaceTime

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
COM(PACK)SION: Club members socialize through games such as Jenga.

For the good of the (Wolf)pack

Erin Kim and Varun Vishnubhotla
November 1, 2019

Challenging success

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
College, commitment, compensation: Are college athletes fairly imbursed?

College, commitment, compensation: Are college athletes fairly imbursed?

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019

Testing, 1, 2, 3

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
Northwood High School’s very own musically-talented teachers

Northwood High School’s very own musically-talented teachers

Erin Kim and Varun Vishnubhotla
September 30, 2019
How to improve in your sport

How to improve in your sport

Varun Vishnubhotla and Daniel Dai
September 29, 2019
I’M OPEN!: Senior Nicholas Miceli flicks the ball to an open teammate.

Submerging into fall season

Varun Vishnubhotla, Sports Editor
September 29, 2019

Safe athletes are happy athletes

Varun Vishnubhotla and Mei Ono
September 29, 2019
MEAN, MEDIAN, MIDANI: Teacher Nicole Midani helps senior Ethan Nguyen with a difficult statistics concept.

Meet Midani: methods, classes and more

Mei Ono and Varun Vishnubhotla
September 29, 2019
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