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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
Sami Frost

Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief

Sami Frost is a senior at Elkhorn North High School. This is her third year on newspaper staff, and she is editor-in-chief. She is involved in cross country and track.

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Ella Ford racing at the 2021 cross country state championships.

Humans of Elkhorn North: Ella Ford

By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2022

Having a parent work at your school is a unique situation some students at Elkhorn North experience. Ella Ford experiences this every day because her dad, Luke Ford, is the athletic director. Ella Ford...

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Informational scholarships drawing from counselors.

It’s All About the Money, Money, Money

Elkhorn Public Schools has many scholarships available to all graduating seniors in the district.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • January 18, 2022

There is constant nagging from parents, stress about money, and cluelessness about where to find scholarships. Although, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation has 60 convinient scholarships available on...

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A look at The Howl from the outside.

Update on The Howl

The school store was set to open in September, four months later and its doors remain closed.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • January 12, 2022

Elkhorn North Principal Dan Radicia said that the school store would be opening in September. Although, it is now December and the store still isn’t open. What is the reason for the delay? In September...

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The dorms at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Moving Out

When going to college there are the options of living in the dorms, staying with your parents, or living in an apartment near campus.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2021

Although some colleges require students to live in the dorms their first year, and that’s what most students choose, it is worthwhile to weigh the pros and cons of each living option.  Dorms are...

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The girls basketball state championship trophy in the trophy case.

The Success of Female Athletes at Elkhorn North

Elkhorn North has an abundance of talent within its girls sports program.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2021

It is only Elkhorn North’s second year in existence, but its trophy case is already full. The success of girl athletes at Elkhorn North is obvious. The athletes have exceeded in Class B competitions,...

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The Truth about SeaWorld

The Truth about SeaWorld

The animals at SeaWorld are abused and breeded for entertainment.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2021

Imagine a picture perfect day, then all the sudden you get captured and locked up in a small, dark, cold cage for days on end. Your new home is one-millionth the size of your old home. It sounds like something...

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Unveiling The Howl

Unveiling The Howl

Students are ready for Elkhorn North’s school store to finally open after a year of closure.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year was full of progression for the new Elkhorn North High School. During its first year, there was construction on the auditorium and the second gym while school was in session....

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Anthony Dunn and his wife in high school.

Healthy or Heartbreak?

High school relationships are often questioned on whether they are a waste of time or worth it.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2021

First comes love, then comes marriage, then… Wait, love? Marriage? We are in high school, is it really rational to think about that future? There are very differing opinions on whether or not high school...

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Joe Noman finishing his cross country race.

Balancing a Busy Life

Students describe how they find time to be in sports and hang out with friends while in school and working.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2021

Imagine sitting in school for seven hours, then going to practice for two, going to work for four hours, then finally going home only to have a pile of homework waiting.  This is the reality for a large...

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Whipped coffee made popular by TikTok.

1 Year Ago, Today: COVID Trends

Many new trends were popularized during the COVID-19 lockdown.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2021

One year ago, all students were sent home from school into a lockdown. Little did we know then, but this would last the rest of the school year; and set the precedent for the next year.  Since...

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Depop is a popular place to buy and sell used clothes. (New York Magazine)

In With the Old, Out With the New

Students selling their clothes online has become extremely popular.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2021

Think of a picture from when you were younger, what were you wearing? Probably something you would never wear now. Everyone’s style changes, and as it does you get rid of old clothes. Well, the phrase...

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Cher from Clueless layers a baby tee and tank top in the movie.

History Repeats Itself: Layering Clothes

Trends always come back to repeat themselves and layering clothing has definitely made its comeback.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2021

A choice between being warm or being fashionable is easy for some, but can be difficult for others. Although, there is a clothing trend that allows you to be both: layering! It is extremely popular to...

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Taste Test: Festive Coffee

Taste Test: Festive Coffee

Come along as the editing staff samples fun drinks at favorite coffee shops.
February 5, 2021

Filmed and Edited by Sami Frost. Special thanks for Morgan Brickell and Maddie Ellis for their contribution.

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Snow Much Fun

Snow Much Fun

Eyes ahead, heading down a steep snow hill takes concentration when on skis, a snowboard, or even a sled.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • January 19, 2021

Many students participated in a snow sport over this past winter break, some went out of state and some didn’t have to travel. Mt. Crescent, Manchester Elementary School, and Moylan Iceplex are popular...

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How Important Is It Really?

How Important Is It Really?

Everyone knows the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, but is that true?
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2020

Let’s play two truths and a lie. One- gum takes years to digest; two- breakfast is the most important meal of the day; three- hot water freezes faster than cold water.  The lie is… drum roll please…...

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There are many sites that use fast fashion.

Clothes Go Out of Style, but the Impact Remains

Fast fashion sites offer trendy clothing consumers love, but once they go out of style, the environmental effects are horrible.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • November 24, 2020

New styles pop up so quickly it’s hard to keep up, but fast fashion companies make that effort to stay trendy and cheap.  Fast fashion is clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores...

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Wells Johnson and Grace Tanner with their coffee orders.

Rise and Grind

Breaking News: Teenagers are Addicted to Coffee
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2020

More teens are drinking coffee now than they have in the past. At Elkhorn North, 81.1% of teachers drink coffee at least four times a week, and 32.3% of students.   “When I went to school I don’t...

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Pre-packaged pizzas are a popular option available to students in the lunch room.

Free Food For All

Elkhorn Public Schools received a grant for free school lunches until the end of the year.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • October 13, 2020

The federal government granted all schools in the United States free lunches until December 31st, how does this affect students?  Almost all students have not seen or experienced anything like this...

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Schools Split, Friendships Split

Schools Split, Friendships Split

Teachers and students were separated from friends when Elkhorn High and Elkhorn North split.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2020

Elkhorn North High School opened for the first time this year and many are frustrated they got separated from close friends that stayed at Elkhorn High.  What Elkhorn High staff and students thought...

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Elkhorn North girls’ cross country team wears ribbons in their hair for race day.

New School, New Traditions, New Leaders

A whole new school means students and teachers have had a blank slate to start new traditions.
By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2020

Elkhorn North High School opened for the first time last month, with this, came new responsibilities for a lot of students, and some teachers. Groups such as student council, cross country, football, and...

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