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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

Mady Peasinger

Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer

Junior Mady Peasinger is a staff writer for the North Howler. She is interested in covering almost any topics from world events to Elkhorn North activities. She is very excited for her first year on staff and can’t wait to share her thoughts on upcoming topics that arise. 



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Junior Simon Murphy opens up TikTok on his phone.

The Rise of Health Anxiety Online

How social media fuels health obsessions
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer May 21, 2026

When scrolling through social media today, it's impossible to avoid videos giving warnings about hidden dangers in our everyday lives. Some posts claim fast food is not real food, and others about microplastics...

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Students perform in one of the various musical activities, show choir, at Elkhorn North. Now with many different vocal ensembles, choir is one of the fastest growing arts departments at Elkhorn North.

No Arts, No Originality

By Emmie Ashby, Staff Writer May 21, 2026

Students perform in one of the various musical activities, show choir, at Elkhorn North. Now with many different vocal ensembles, choir is one of the fastest growing arts departments at Elkhorn North.

Sleepless Students

Sleepless Students

The hidden cost of no sleep in teens
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer April 24, 2026

Sleep is supposed to be simple: a person gets tired, lays in bed, falls asleep, wakes up to start the new day, but for many high school students this isn't the case. High school students have been getting...

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Junior Hannah Skudlarek peer editing.

Seasonal Depression

How changing seasons influence mental health
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer December 18, 2025

As the seasons change, so do students' energy and mood. Reduced daylight and the cold weather can make it difficult to stay motivated. Some people experience a week or two usually at the beginning of...

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The new "I wing" under construction.

Construction Disruptions

The new normal is noisy and slow
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer November 24, 2025

The sound of reversing beeps has become our new school bell, and the 10 minute trip to get out of the parking lot has now tripled. The ongoing construction at Elkhorn North promises a better future, but...

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Juniors Ava Fanoele, Gabby Rowe, Mady Peasinger, and Skyler Vandenberg posed for a picture before homecoming.

When the Perfect Night Goes Wrong

The biggest cost at homecoming is the drama
By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Homecoming season, for many students, has become a social battlefield. All it takes is one group chat or one ride arrangement to turn the night that was supposed to be perfect into drama. Whether it's...

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