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...

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...

The Controversy With each Presidential election, it is undeniable that many Americans will be unhappy with the results. While Americans don’t agree on everything, in 2024, politics have divided the...

Senior Mia Speranza works with her classmates on an AP Literature assignment.

What started in June was completed on October 26th. From the beginning of summer training, the Elkhorn North Girls cross country team have laced their shoes each day with the mindset “We>Me.” While...

Elkhorn Public Schools is a privileged public school system that embodies many of the traits that are sought after in a private school. Students in public education systems are often more exposed to...

Politics are not often discussed in school, but last year Elkhorn North encouraged students to vote as registration was provided during school lunch. Students who register can view their polling location...

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...

I got my color analysis done at House of Colors in Bennington, Nebraska. While I did not have high expectations going in, my mom has been super into getting your colors done for about five years, so I...

Each person has their own experience with relationships: some marry their high school sweetheart, others meet in a college classroom, and some find their person later in life.  High school students...

Adolescence and the teenage years are supposed to be some of the most carefree and enjoyable years of life.  There is the comfort of friends and family being close, accompanied by the new freedoms. ...

The Wolf of the Week column often features athletes who have a major impact during a game or event, but this week features one of the most important figures behind the scenes.  Senior Ellie Cannon...

The most magical time of the year can be encapsulated in one production: The NutCracker.  The original ballet premiered a week before Christmas in 1892.  Since then, it has been recreated and modernized...

The yearbook encapsulates the events, sports, and activities of each school year.  The Yearbook staff takes pictures, designs spreads, and organizes the photographed and written memories of the student...

Upon entering the United States from the Netherlands, expectations were high. Placed in Nebraska, Wencke Ter Wal had to rethink those expectations. From an outside perspective, the United States has...

While many freshmen are involved in one fall sport, Elle Jones divides her time between two cheer teams; she participates on Elkhorn North's cheer team, as well as club cheer at Elite. “I practice...

“It's all in your head,” highlights the mental toughness required for cross country.  Though it is a sport that requires consistent individual resilience, athletes need teammates to rely on. Running...

Despite facing the daily challenges that accompany diabetes, Harper continues to play the sport she loves and grow close with friends.   While she has noticed the transition from middle school, she...