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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

Niharika Kandari

Niharika Kandari, Section Editor

Junior Niharika Kandari is a section editor of the North Howler. She likes writing about a wide array of subjects, such as food, school activities and global issues. Nia aims to write stories that inform, influence and entertain the student body. 

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Depiction of race-swapped Disney princesses. Disney needs to make new stories with a diverse cast to truly progress.

The Unfairest of Them All

Disney diversity and actual diversity aren’t the same
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished May 1, 2025

“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...

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India Has No Rizz

India Has No Rizz

Literally. Teens in India and teens in America are just as different as you think they’d be.
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished April 30, 2025

India has one of the youngest populations in the world, and it's visible. So when I stepped into India for the first time in over a decade, I was excited to see how Indian teens live. There are a lot of...

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Junior Korivn Pham drumming for the Elkhorn North pep band during the fall sports pep rally on August 25th, 2023.

Wolf of the Week: Aidan Carlson

Senior leads the jazz band to a state win
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished April 17, 2025

In April, Elkhorn South hosted the annual NSBA Jazz Festival, where jazz bands from all over the state competed for titles. Senior Aidan Carlson, who won “Outstanding Soloist” as well as an award for...

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Ella Japp (2nd left) and Keira Hecht (3rd left) after competing at the first All-Girls State Championship. Photo courtesy of Keira Hecht

To-Do: Homework, lift weights and make state history

Keira Hecht and Ella Japp compete in the first non coed State Wrestling Championship in Nebraska 
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished March 7, 2025

Wake up, go to school, eat carefully balanced meals, go to practice, go to the gym, and then go back home. The life of a wrestler is one of discipline, hard work and practice. Once considered a mens-only...

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A student sits at a table while people, who she does not know, enjoy their day. Students often have experiences like this when they are in a class without their friends.

You have no friends

Class rosters often make or break a student's class experience
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished March 7, 2025

Like most people, I came back from winter break with a new schedule. As I walked up the stairs and into room G215, my heart dropped. There was not a single person I was friends with in the entire room.  In...

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Idea by Niharika Kandari and Taiya Viacrucis. Cartoon by Taiya Viacrucis.

The U.S. Government: Protecting its people

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned red dye #3 from food on January 15, 2025 because of cancer risks.
By Taiya Viacrucis and Niharika KandariPublished January 24, 2025

 

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The crowd at the Pink-Out game vs Skutt was immense. North won 28-21 after a tense game.

And the crowd goes MILD!

All athletes need motivation sometimes; but it's a lot harder to play well when there’s almost no one watching.
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished October 24, 2024

“Be there, be loud.” The slogan is catchy and heard almost every week, but people just don't seem to be listening to it. The bleachers at home football games are pretty full, but the other sports...

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Junior Hayden Booth (6) jump serves. This started a good rally, which the Wolves won. Photo by Niharika Kandari.

Wolf of the Week: Hayden Booth

Junior Hayden Booth is ranked No. 1 in Nebraska for total assists.
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished September 25, 2024

The Elkhorn North volleyball team is talented. There’s no doubt about that. Currently ranked No. 3 in Class B and No. 5 in Nebraska with a record of 14-3, the volleyball team is full of hard working...

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"The Next They"
Political cartoon concept by Niharika Kandari and Taiya Viacrucis.
Art by Taiya Viacrucis.

Political Cartoon: “The Next They”

The US strikes again: The claims against Haitians are nothing new….
By Taiya Viacrucis and Niharika KandariPublished September 24, 2024

  Artist Statement: The 2024 presidential election campaign was quite eventful. Among many viral moments, one stood out from the Harris vs. Trump presidential debate. Trump made a controversial...

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Is Age Just a Number?

Is Age Just a Number?

Students have many opinions when it comes to appropriate high school relationships
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished September 23, 2024

What is it called when a freshman is dating a senior?  I don't know but it should be illegal. According to ABC, the average age gap between couples in the US is 2.3 years. So, if the grades don’t...

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A Costco Churro Memorial in Utah. Photo courtesy of Cassidy Wixom.

Dear Costco: Murder has consequences

Getting rid of the Costco Churro has caused outrage- as it should.
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished September 11, 2024

The Costco Churro™, 1984-2024, passed away suddenly due to unknown causes.  Born in Kirkland, Wash., the Costco Churro was always an exceptional item. Earning the title of “Fan Favorite” early...

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Kelly Smith with her foster daughter (left).
Kelly Smith in the Air Force. (right)

Mrs. Smith, a Mother to All

After 20 years at Tri-County, Kelly Smith is excited to be a part of the new wolves staff
By Payton Brummels and Niharika KandariPublished September 6, 2024

New English teacher Kelly Smith is transitioning from teaching at a Class C1 school west of Beatrice to the suburbs and Elkhorn. Smith grew up in Trenton, NE. and married her high school sweetheart from...

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A typical conversation between gen alpha teens is filled with slang. Past generations had slang unique to their generation as well.

The beta, the sigma, and the alpha

Why Gen Alpha is the best generation
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished May 23, 2024

Looksmaxxing. Mewing. Rizzler. These are all terms used by Gen Alpha. Many people look upon Generation Alpha as an unfocused, unserious and “ridiculous” generation. Yet, Gen Alpha is the generation...

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Never Back Down Never What?

Never Back Down Never What?

Senior Reily Miller’s academic comeback shows that she never gives up
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished April 26, 2024

The average GPA for a high school student is a 3.0.  Senior Reily Miller ended the 2023 fall semester with an impressive 4.4 GPA. Most people would think “wow” and applaud Miller's hard work. For...

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