Simon Murphy

Simon Murphy, Staff Writer

Junior Simon Murphy is a first time staff writer for the North Howler. He focuses on a wide variety of news, from global events, to events happening in the halls of Elkhorn North. Simon joined the North Howler to discuss recent events on a platform where students can easily see. He hopes he can keep the student body in the loop of what’s going on!

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Parasocial Relationships; the Age of Internet Obsessions

New problems arise with the new age of social media.

By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer • March 4, 2026

The word parasocial is defined as “a relationship characterized by a one-sided, unreciprocated sense of intimacy felt by a fan or follower for a well-known or prominent figure (typically a media celebrity),...

Skinny: Back in style

While body positivity ruled the early 2020s, as the years have passed, it is apparent so has the new body standard.

By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer • December 18, 2025

In the early 2020s, there was a major focus on body positivity and encouragement for people to love themselves no matter what size they were. Some trending movements were "Body acceptance," "Fat liberation,"...

Paris, the city of Love and Heists

The Louvre museum in Paris, France robbed of high valued jewels

By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

In a world full of crypto scams, A.I. traps, and quick pop-up scams, what happened in Paris on Oct. 19, 2025, is a true heist to be remembered. The iconic Louvre building in Paris, France is a 652,300...

A Tale of Two High Schools

The reality of being a traveling teacher in the Elkhorn district

By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025

Elkhorn Public Schools asks some teachers to travel between and teach at two schools. This has become more common, as EPS is a growing district with more classes and students. This varies across years...

When the Perfect Night Goes Wrong

By Mady Peasinger, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

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

Wolves Show Spirit

The first pep rally of the year establishes the Wolves culture and spirit

By Simon Murphy, Staff Writer • August 28, 2025

On August 22, The Pack hosted its first freshman through senior pep rally of the school year. This pep rally taught cheers, had games with the students, and featured the debut performance of the dance...