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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

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Brandon Urbano

Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor

Brandon Urbano is back for his third year, this time as Sports Editor. He is an experienced photographer and videographer, working for many top tier programs like Creighton and the NCAA. During newspaper though, who knows what he actually does.

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The Elkhorn North baseball team holds the district champion plaque after beating Skutt Catholic.

Baseball Rewind

By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter • May 20, 2024

The Elkhorn North baseball team holds the district champion plaque after beating Skutt Catholic.

Dear Nebraska Media | An Open Letter

Dear Nebraska Media | An Open Letter

The good, the bad, the changing world of journalism.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • May 15, 2024

Dear Nebraska Media, It’s my last day of high school. The last of the start. My mom tells me not to end on a sour note and that’s not at all my goal. Nebraska Media, you gave me my livelihood. I...

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Your Fearless Writers (and a Photographer)

Your Fearless Writers (and a Photographer)

Elkhorn North journalism competes in State Journalism for a fourth year in a row.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • April 23, 2024

On April 22, the staff behind the North Howler took on the NSAA Class B State Journalism Championships in Norfolk, Neb.  Each year, during the month of February, submissions open for journalism advisers...

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The girls basketball team standing around their four consecutive state champion trophies. This was shortly after the Wolves defeated Skutt Catholic High School in the Nebraska Girls Basketball State Championship on March 2nd, 2024.

Girls Basketball Season Recap

By Jake Tuttle, Reporter • March 7, 2024

The girls basketball team standing around their four consecutive state champion trophies. This was shortly after the Wolves defeated Skutt Catholic High School in the Nebraska Girls Basketball State Championship...

Junior Will Farrington dribbles the ball up the floor, starting the offensive set for the wolves. This was at the game on Dec. 16, 2022 vs Waverly which resulted in a loss of 62-40.

Attitude, Effort, Focus

December 15, 2023

Junior Will Farrington dribbles the ball up the floor, starting the offensive set for the wolves. This was at the game on Dec. 16, 2022 vs Waverly which resulted in a loss of 62-40.

The wolves huddle after the post game speech. They just beat the Elkhorn antlers during the first round of playoffs on Oct. 27, 2023.

From The Ground Up

December 15, 2023

The wolves huddle after the post game speech. They just beat the Elkhorn antlers during the first round of playoffs on Oct. 27, 2023.

Choir teacher Casey Allen and sophomore Audra Brabec at the winter pep rally. Each teacher and cheerleader duo choreographed an eight count to preform at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

Winter Sports Pep Rally | Photo Series

December 11, 2023

Choir teacher Casey Allen and sophomore Audra Brabec at the winter pep rally. Each teacher and cheerleader duo choreographed an eight count to preform at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

McKenna Murphy (31) draining a shot against Waverly on December 18, 2022. Murphy is now committed to play Division I basketball at Colorado State University.

The Unseen Process

By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor • December 6, 2023

Stodden racing the open 800 at the Kruger May Invitational on April 13, 2023. Stodden is now committed to run at the University of South Dakota.

Senior Reese Booth (1) celebrates with the team after a big kill during the NSAA Class B State Volleyball Semifinals against Skutt.on November 3rd, 2023. Booth is the setter for the Wolves.

The “Best of Fall” | Photo Series

Take a look at some of the top moments from 2023 fall sports at Elkhorn North.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023

During the 2023 fall sports season I covered 33 Elkhorn North sporting events from football to softball and from Omaha to Crete. Most games I shot solo but my brother, Andrew Urbano, assisted me for the...

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Ava Spies hits the ball during the 2022 state championship game against Skutt Catholic. She played the entire game as a middle hitter.

Wolf of the Week: Ava Spies

By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer • October 13, 2023

Ava Spies hits the ball during the 2022 state championship game against Skutt Catholic. She played the entire game as a middle hitter.

Graphic of the sports that earned Elkhorn North Cup Points.

Breaking: Elkhorn North Wins the NSAA Cup

Elkhorn North dominated Class B in activities and athletics this past year.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • May 30, 2023

During the 2021-2022 school year, the Wolves proved that Elkhorn North’s  athletics and activities programs was one of the best in the state, earning second place in the NSAA Class B All Division Cup...

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Not So Small Town Elkhorn: A Deep Dive into the Growing Community

Not So Small Town Elkhorn: A Deep Dive into the Growing Community

The development of Costco, UNMC, and Elkhorn Athletic's are significantly changing the shape of the Omaha-Elkhorn community.
By Brandon Urbano and Grace Jesske • December 16, 2022

With the new possibility of Costco just a street over from Elkhorn North, many residents of this suburban area have mixed feelings about this new commercial development.  Many students and staff of...

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Sammy Eckstrom and Nolan McCormick giving the audience a passionate performance with their facials.

News Brief: One Act and Show Choir

As One Act wraps up and Show Choir starts up, take a look at what has been accomplished and what is yet to come!
By Brandon Urbano and Alicia Hernandez • December 15, 2022

One Act On Monday, November 21, Elkhorn North’s One Act when up against Waverly, Bennington, and Elkhorn High School and took first place at the Easter Midland Conference. One Act held auditions...

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Wolf of the Week: Zander Limbeck

Wolf of the Week: Zander Limbeck

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • December 9, 2022

After his hard work in practice and showing off his amazing bowling skills, Zander Limbeck was chosen by his peers as this week’s Wolf of the Week. “He bowled a 201 yesterday at our bowling meet....

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Head Coach Robert "Mickey" Joseph Courtesy of NBC Sports

Breaking: Nebraska’s Mickey Joseph Arrested

Nebraska’s Mickey Joseph Arrested Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph was arrested on domestic assault allegations.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • December 1, 2022

On November 30th, 2022 at 1:54 pm Nebraska’s Interim Head Coach, Robert “Mickey” Joseph, was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault.  Joseph became the Interim Head Coach following the firing...

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iPhone 14 Pro model. Courtesy of Apple.

Does Apple Need Your Money Again?

A breakdown of the release of the iPhone 14 series.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • October 10, 2022

Every year it's the same thing, Apple announces a live event date, people come up with concept designs, and leaks start to surface. This year the Apple Event, for the release of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro...

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The cheerleaders excitedly lead the cheers to the student section as the crowd, up on their feet, yells the cheers with their loudest voices.

The Pack Update

By Tara Binte Sharil, Managing Editor • September 22, 2022

(L-R) Seniors Morgan Going, Hannah Nadgwick, Caleb Polking, Garrett Heaney, and Ian Armbrust clapping to different cheers as the new seniors lead the student section for the first time this year. It is...

Don't know DECA? Don't Worry it's Simple Really!

Don’t know DECA? Don’t Worry it’s Simple Really!

Elkhorn North is finally getting settled with their very own DECA Chapter.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • September 15, 2022

Distributive Education Clubs of America? DECA? Confusing names and Acronyms? Fear not, Distributive Education Clubs of America is a fancy name for a club that gets today’s generation into and prepared...

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