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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

Taylin Lacey-Benson

Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer

Junior Taylin Lacey-Benson is a staff writer for the North Howler. She is apart of the Elkhorn North volleyball team and enjoys shopping and hanging out with her family and friends. 
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ENHS class of 2026 poses for photo after graduation. Graduation took place on May 17, 2026.

Be Here, Be Now

Students focus on their futures rather than present moments
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer May 21, 2026

Many students enter high school with the thought process of graduation being a lifetime away. They count down the days until each school year is over, and dread going back in the fall. Students live their...

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Amanda Hayworth and her son Wesley

Photo Courtesy of Amanda Hayworth

Home Sweet Home

Mrs.Hayworth rejoins ENHS staff after taking a year off from having her baby
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

Amanda Hayworth is officially rejoining Elkhorn North staff beginning again for the 2026-27 school year. Hayworth taught English at ENHS from 2021 to 2025, including AP Language and Composition, English...

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Movie-book adaptions that came out in 2025

From Pages to Theaters

Book to movie adaptions becoming increasingly popular
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer February 5, 2026

For many years book-to-movie adaptations have dominated television screens and streaming services. Majorly starting in 2001 with Harry Potter and becoming popular again in 2023 with It Ends With Us, the...

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Senior Jenna Polking sitting near the edge of the water at Rams Relay 2025. Polking led her team to another great performance on the season.

Wolf of the Week: Jenna Polking

Senior wins both events at Marian Dual
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer January 16, 2026

On January 9, 2026, the Elkhorn Swim team competed at the Marian and Creighton Prep Dual. Senior Jenna Polking was a standout in the 100 Free and 200 Free, while also competing in relays. Polking excels...

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Students keep up with trends throughout their everyday lives.

Beyond Connections

Social media knows users better than they know themselves
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer December 18, 2025

Apps track how long users watch a video, what types of reels they send their friends, and what videos they doom scroll through at 1 in the morning. With one like on a TikTok, a “For You Page” could...

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Review | Regretting You

Review | Regretting You

Colleen Hoover's second movie adaption goes to theaters
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer November 24, 2025

Themes of grief, love, and moving on all take place in “Regretting You”. Directed by Josh Boone, “Regretting You” was released into theaters on October 20, 2025. The movie stars Makenna Grace...

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Wolves volleyball in a team huddle during the game against Norris.

Pushing Through State

Wolves volleyball state recap
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer November 17, 2025

The girls volleyball team wrapped up an exciting season with a 30-7 record. This year their season was roughly three months, beginning in August and ending in November. The team motto being “Finish...

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7 Brew opens in Fremont, NE. It gains business as students go before school.

7 Brew Buzz: What’s Brewing in Nebraska?

New coffee company becomes popular among students
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

Every day, students walk through the halls carrying drinks from Starbucks, Scooters, or even Dunkin, but recently a new company has made its way into students' hands.  On Sept 1, 2025, 7 Brew opened...

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Student upset over 7-point scale. it caused him to get a C.

Pressure to Switch from 7 to 10

EPS grading scale makes it harder for students to excel
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Many people associate Elkhorn Public Schools with its impressive academics and curriculum, however the truth is Elkhorn students are at a major disadvantage because of the 7-point grading system Elkhorn...

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Senior soccer player Jordan Zielnski dribbling thru the defenders. Photo courtesy of Mark Coe

Wolf Of The Week: Jordan Zielinski

Senior pushes through foot injury and finds new life goals
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

On May 1st, Elkhorn North girls soccer faced off against Lincoln Northwest. Senior Jordan Zielinski scored a goal and had two assists during the match. This was Zielinski's first time on the field since...

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The dance team poses for a picture at nationals in Orlando in January.

Poms Up for Dance

ENHS dance team continues to grow
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The Elkhorn North dance team has experienced significant growth throughout its past five years. The team has ranged from six in 2022 to 16 dancers in the upcoming 2025 season: 10 returners and six new...

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Omaha Supernovas in team huddle during their game. Photo courtesy of Omaha Supernovas Instagram

PVF: A New Era Of Volleyball

The growth and impact of the second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

2024 was the year of volleyball. It was the year of the first ever pro league in the United States, the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The inaugural season in 2024 consisted of seven teams, the Omaha...

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Makenzie Peter swims at a meet completing a breaststroke. She finished fifth in the 100 meter breaststroke.

Making Waves

Makenzie Peter’s dedication and perseverance in the pool helped her sign at SDSU
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Swim is a very competitive sport, and is not easy to get into college for. Makenzie Peter was the only one to sign for swim at the past signing day. Whether she is competing in a race or or just getting...

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Guidance counselor Shay Ryan-Wright.

Different Job Built on the Same Skills

New counselor Shay Ryan-Wright hopes to translate her skills to help ENHS students
By Harrison Vokt and Taylin Lacey-Benson September 5, 2024

Elkhorn North welcomes new counselor: Ms. Wright. Shay Ryan-Wright will be the counselor for last names beginning with Kr-Ri. Wright comes from Ralston, went to high school at Papillion La Vista, and...

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