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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler
The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler
Alyssa Palmer

Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer

Junior Alyssa Palmer is a staff writer of the North Howler. She covers everything about student life. She enjoys journalism because it shines a light on students’ perspectives as she aims to write stories that matter to her peers.

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This bar graph that shows the amount of hours students sleep and what keeps them up at night. The study said that students feel that they get an inadequate amount of sleep each night, therefore affecting their performance in school. Photo courtesy of The Hatchet

You’re Not Cool

Students think looking successful comes from a forced struggle
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

Walking through the hallways or talking with friends, students typically hear people casually say that they haven’t eaten all day or only got two hours of sleep last night. Too many students believe...

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Elkhorn North students fill out course registration forms for classes they want to take their senior year. These forms consist of spots for first semester and second semester classes to go, as well as elective classes and possible careers for the future.

Let Me Cook

High school is meant to prepare students for the next stage of life yet it restricts students' individual paths.
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

High schools promise to prepare students for their futures, but it can feel like the school is picking the paths for them. Some students enter high school with a clear idea for their future, while many...

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This is one of many “kirkified” images. Gen Z takes serious issues and immediately turns them into memes.

6 or 7 minutes away from mass destruction

Gen Z uses humor to cope with difficult situations
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025

When something in the world goes wrong, Gen Z doesn’t grab a protest sign; instead, they immediately head to the internet. As soon as the news breaks, there’s already a meme about it.  Whether...

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Student Abigail Kwon stresses about keeping her grades up. The constant pressure to be perfect weighs heavily on students.

Why School Sucks

Academic expectations negatively impact students’ performance
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

At Elkhorn North, the pressure to succeed is impossible to ignore. The school is known for its extremely high academic standards, and students are expected to live up to them. Classes move fast, and students...

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Pictured above is Johnny Tran, Tyler Neitfelt, Myles Trausch, Aryan Panchal from prom court last year, April 13, 2024. The whole group is on prom court again this year.

The Pursuit of Popularity

Understanding Society's Obsession with Social Status
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

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...

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Students sit in their seating chart in study hall.

Assigned seats in Study Hall: Worst. Idea. Ever.

Sitting where you want in study hall shouldn't be a crime
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

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...

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Hensley starts his shift by cleaning the stairwells. His job makes a huge difference in the school that is often overlooked.

Brad: The Devoted Dad

Custodian Brad Hensley balances the night shift and fatherhood
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Every day, as the students and teachers begin to leave the school, Brad Hensley starts his shift. As a night custodian, Hensley works hard to make sure that every corner of the school is spotless by morning.  “He...

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Team manager Adam Pospisil looks down at his iPad to finish recording the Wolves basketball team's first half stats against the Cougars of Gross Catholic. These stats helped the team make a game plan for the second half and understand how to attack in a different way than the first.

Wolf of the Week: Adam Pospisil

Freshman exceeds expectations as basketball team manager.
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

In sports, players often fill the spotlight and it can be easy to overlook those behind the scenes. This year freshman Adam Pospisil stepped up to fill the role as one of the boys basketball team managers....

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McNat is displaying kindness to students in the checkout line. Cashiering is her favorite part of the job.

Serving Kindness

A staff member spreads her joy to the students through the cafeteria
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

In the busy cafeteria, Amy McNat’s passion for her job transforms the lunch line into a place of connection and joy.  McNat has dedicated her life to food service and spreading happiness through...

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Holding hands is one way PDA is seen at school everyday. While this may be endearing it is not school appropriate.

Cut the Kissing!!

Excessive PDA at Elkhorn North needs to stop
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

Lips locked and fingers intertwined- did just reading that gross you out? PDA or public displays of affection are unfortunately common at Elkhorn North. Whether it's in or between classes, students are...

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RIddell on his adventures in Europe. Photo Courtesy of Adam Riddell

Teaching Around the World

New math teacher Adam Riddell shares his experience teaching in Europe
By Alyssa Palmer and Alayna Vaughn • September 5, 2024

Oftentimes new teachers come from nearby schools, but new math teacher Adam Riddell jumped continents.  Riddell initially pursued a career in business logistics but eventually realized he wanted to...

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Evan Scholten, Dekker Rowe, and Andrew Hoegemeyer performing in a marching band competition on September 16, 2023. They performed at the Millard West Wildcat Classic and got 4th in their class. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Rom

A Passion For Music

Freshman Dekker Rowe shares his experience being hard of hearing in band
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024

In a band rehearsal, players are surrounded by a variety of different sounds. The music is loud and vibrant. For most, this is the typical band experience, However, it's a little different for freshman...

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