Athletes are expected to commit all of their time in season to their sport, and nowadays, even out of season. Coaches drill into athletes’ minds that involvement at every off-season practice or workout...

“Never Have I Ever star wants to play Rapunzel in Disney Live-Action.”  Ten years ago, this headline would likely spark huge online controversy and national news. Today, it seems the pushback is...

High school is two words that has wildly different meanings to every person. For some, it's football games, friend groups, and prom nights. For others, it’s stress, awkwardness, and discovering yourself....

At the start of every school year, students and staff are required to watch a video summarizing main points of the student handbook. They then sign a form agreeing to abide by the rules. However, many...

In four years, I have taken six honors classes, seven AP courses, maintained above a 4.0 GPA. In other districts, these stats would be extremely impressive. In Elkhorn, they feel, quite literally, average. Since...

Dear Readers of the North Howler, I did not join the North Howler until my junior year. Until then, I couldn’t define what journalism was, I didn’t know how to quote someone properly, and I was...

The pursuit of popularity often stems from a deep-seated need for social validation. People seek approval from others in order to feel accepted and understood. Social validation can boost self-esteem and...

There was a viral question in 2024 asking women if they would rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man. To the surprise of many men, when given the option, the majority of women choose the bear.  Based...

“Many Elkhorn students have only experienced wealth. Many live without struggle, not recognizing the luck with which they are gifted. They surround themselves with friends just like them. In their free...

Study hall is supposed to be the time to, you know, study. Right? But let's be honest, we know it’s really a battle between trying to get work done and playing the games on the New York Times.  Most...

Phones . . . Parents, psychologists, and even the school tells students regularly that these technological devices are bad for them. They take away focus from academics. They increase stress levels. They...

Moving from Omaha to Elkhorn was tough. There is a large racial divide in Omaha with no improvement in sight. As an African American teenager moving to Elkhorn where an overwhelming majority of the population...