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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
Taiya Viacrucis

Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor

Junior Taiya Viacrucis is a section editor for the North Howler, where she focuses on editorials and opinion writing while occasionally publishing photo series and political cartoons. Taiya is passionate about celebrating the many voices of the school by providing every story a platform to be heard in the context of greater issues
All content by Taiya Viacrucis
Freshman Jake Renes tosses the ball and prepares to serve to his opponent. Renes competed in a singles match and a doubles match with his partner, Jack Pierson.

Wolf Of The Week: Jake Renes

By Emmie Ashby, Staff Writer • Published October 3, 2025

Freshman Jake Renes tosses the ball and prepares to serve to his opponent. Renes competed in a singles match and a doubles match with his partner, Jack Pierson.

North Nonsense: Locked or Unlocked?

Published September 18, 2025

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Burger Detour's final Facebook post. Many criticized the use of quotations on "GOODBYE."

Burger Detour Bites the Dust

The small restaurant chain closes after less than two years
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published September 9, 2025

The fast-casual burger franchise Burger Detour, founded by local entrepreneur Chad McMahon, closed both of its Omaha locations on Aug. 4, 2025. The first restaurant launched on Feb 5, 2024, at 180th and...

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#2 singles senior Dallin McCune prepares a backhand groundstroke. He was down 3-4.

Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Elkhorn High | Photo Series

The Wolves sweep their dual 8-1 on September 2nd
By Taiya Viacrucis and Alyssa Palmer • Published September 8, 2025

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Graphic for "Goldfish and Hummingbirds: The price of convenience." Designed by Taiya Viacrucis

Goldfish and Hummingbirds

The price of convenience
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published May 7, 2025

Many adults who remembers landlines and dial-up internet are quick to say that kids these days have the attention span of a goldfish. It’s hard to argue when we fill our time watching TikToks that...

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Photo of Cyd Gottlieb prom her website pishonk.com.

Cyd Gottlieb: 3G Survivor

Gottlieb shares grandparents' story as Holocaust survivors and her experience keeping their legacy
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published March 27, 2025

On March 3, Cyd Gottlieb spoke to the ENHS sophomore class as a third-generation Holocaust survivor (3G) during third hour. Principal Dan Radicia opened the presentation by noting ENHS’s imperfection....

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AI-generated image from SeaArt.ai.

AI Killed the Internet

The rate of progress in Artificial Intelligence threatens the internet’s integrity
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published February 6, 2025

Picture this: You’ve always had a passion for art, but the stress of school, sports, and life is overwhelming. Any second of your free time is better spent on the immediate dopamine hit of scrolling...

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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 Kandari • Published January 24, 2025

 

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Disney focuses on profits over quality which correlates to their downfall.

The Disney Downfall

Has the magic run out?
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published December 18, 2024

Disney has long been regarded as the gold standard of movies, the epitome of imagination and storytelling that has defined childhoods for generations. From fairy-tale princesses to daring adventures, their...

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The cast of 2024 Little Shop of Horrors at curtain call. It was Sunday, November 17, their last show.

Review | A Blooming Success: Little Shop of Horrors

A review and spotlight of the 2024 fall musical
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published December 9, 2024

After months of preparation, Little Shop of Horrors was finally staged for the weekend of November 14-17. “It’s always this huge hurry-up process. We finally get here, and we can’t believe we’re...

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Sophomore reporter Taiya Viacrucis reenacts the thumbnail for Daniel Thrasher’s “gifted kid syndrome” video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WfowXmZ1FXM. Many ENHS students suffer from Gifted Kid Syndrome. Photo courtesy of Aarna Gupta.

“Gifted”

The HALE experience and Gifted Kid Syndrome
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published November 20, 2024

For new students, seeing “HALE” at the bottom of PowerSchool for the first time can be confusing, especially since it's not an actual class at ENHS. High Ability Learner Education (HALE) is the...

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Sophomore Niharika Kandari reenacts how she crashed out. A few nights before, Kandari remembered when she thought a stranger was her dad at the Indian Store.

Embarrassment Isn’t Real

The rise of social anxiety, and why you shouldn’t let it stop you from having fun
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published October 24, 2024

During middle school and much of freshman year, I let my social anxiety dictate my everyday actions. Tired of stressing over trivial matters, I made a change that fundamentally bettered my life.  My...

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Kyle Nadrchal puts a brace on Senior Nathan Kudrna’s (11) right foot. He sprained his ankle on the field.

Football vs. Elkhorn High | Photo Series

The Wolves Suffer their first loss 14-17, bringing their season record to 5-1 in Elkhorn High's Homecoming game
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published October 14, 2024

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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 Kandari • Published 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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It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

Reviewing the book-to-movie adaptation as a non-reader (SPOILERS)
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published September 23, 2024

It’s the 2021-2022 school year, and everyone and their mom is reading It Ends With Us. Whether you’re on booktok or not, the name Colleen Hoover lives rent free on everyone’s fyp. Anytime you ask...

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Senior Shay Heaney recovers from her dive for the kill. She wasn’t able to make it to the ball, and Waverly called the ball in.

Volleyball vs. Waverly | Photo Series

In a battle, the Wolves lost to the Waverly Vikings 2-3 on Sept. 12
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published September 20, 2024

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Directing the Sound of the Pack

Directing the Sound of the Pack

Ben Petrmichl steps into head band director position
By Taiya Viacrucis and Chelsea Mahloch • Published September 6, 2024

Ben Petrmichl lives and breathes band, from first sitting in his own elementary music class to now leading the Elkhorn North bands. He is dedicated to his passion and fosters the same love for music in...

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Back From Maternity Leave

Back From Maternity Leave

Art 1 teacher rejoins ENHS after having her first child
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published October 23, 2023

While the rest of Elkhorn North was adjusting to the new school year, art teacher Madeline Rosonke was at home caring for newborn Julien. Rosonke returned from leave and met her Art 1 students for the...

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Dakota Courtright deadlifts new personal record of 363 lbs. on September 22, 2023 in Westgate Hotel, Las Vegas, NV for nationals. Photo courtesy of Tyler Sapp.

Half a Pound Keeps Freshman from Nation’s Best Powerlifter title

Freshman Dakota Courtright missed weight class along with well-deserved national titles
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor • Published October 10, 2023

Already third in the nation for powerlifting, Dakota Courtright came to nationals aiming for first. But because of miscommunication over the weight class policy, Courtright was seven pounds out of her...

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