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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler
Trenton Nolan

Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor

Senior Trent Nolan is the graphic design editor for the North Howler. As a senior who’s been on staff for three years, he specializes in opinion and research journalism. His passion for journalism stems from his desire for knowledge and sharing his voice. As an editor, Trent hopes to continue the North Howler’s legacy of being a modern, yet effective newspaper.

All content by Trenton Nolan
Image of multiple job applications beside a stack of cash.

Securing the Interview

The struggle to work as a student
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • December 19, 2025
When driving the streets of Elkhorn it seems that nearly every fast-food restaurant, retail store and other business is hiring, yet at the same time, none are. USA Today states that “16- to 19-year-olds working or looking for jobs fell to 35.4%,” a drop from the 37.4% of previous year.
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Football players praying at the end zone at their game against Elkhorn High on October 3rd. Every game there are more players who join this pre-game routine. Photo courtesy of Renee Vokt.

Searching for Meaning: A Generation’s Return to Faith

The not-so-quiet revival of Christianity among students
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • October 23, 2025

Every Wednesday at 7:20 a.m., students gather in a math classroom at ENHS, not to learn geometry or algebra, but to share their faith through bible verses and prayer. The number of adults who identify...

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Graphic made by Trenton Nolan, demonstrating the "weight" of school on students.

The Weight of The World

The pressure to have it all figured out
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • May 8, 2025

Elkhorn Public Schools is known for its success as a college preparatory school district, meaning that preparing students for higher education after high school is a pivotal part of the curriculum. At...

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Three images of Trenton with his triplet brothers as they grow up.

Gerascophobia

The fear of growing up
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • April 30, 2025

By Reporter Trenton Nolan High school is a period of our lives that is filled with action. We stop holding on to old habits and grow into the people we want to be for the rest of our lives. With childhood...

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Images of the New Orleans attack, TikTok ban, California fires, and Trump's inauguration. All of these have happened in 2025.

2025 Train Wreck

The new year with bad beginnings
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • January 31, 2025

2025 has had a rough start with many speculating that this is going to be a year as disastrous as 2020, due to 2020 and 2025 beginning with the days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday ("WTF"). On the...

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Image of the McDonald's on 168th and Maple with many logos of fast food restaurants in front of it.

Is America That Obese?

Debunking the stigma around the United States' obesity “problem”
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • December 19, 2024

It’s a common joke within foreign countries that America is comically obese; everything here seems to be 10x larger. This statement is not factual, according to the Global Obesity Observatory, the...

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The 2024 Hope Squad group posed for a picture in the ENHS library. They are a young group of encouraging individualds who help out all people, no matter their circumstances.

Break the Silence

December 18, 2024

The 2024 Hope Squad group posed for a picture in the ENHS library. They are a young group of encouraging individualds who help out all people, no matter their circumstances.

The conspiracies that many believers often get themselves trapped in.

Believe it or Not

Why people accept certain conspiracy theories
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • November 19, 2024

A conspiracy is the belief that some secret but influential organization is responsible for an event or phenomenon. Forbes.com says that 22% of Americans believe that there is something beyond what science...

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Super-Fact or Super-Fiction?

Super-Fact or Super-Fiction?

An informative piece on the reality of black holes.
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • October 25, 2024

Kara Zor-el (Supergirl) was sent on one of the same pods her infant cousin, Superman when they escaped the destruction of Krypton at the hands of Doom. Supergirl’s trip to Earth was a little different...

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No Service?

No Service?

Device rules have gotten stricter.
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • September 25, 2024

On August 13th, 2024, students faced the harsh reality that their phones would spend the next 180 days in a caddy. In the 2023-2024 school year, many teachers required students to place their phones...

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In Trenton We Trust: Procrastination

In Trenton We Trust: Procrastination

A satirical review on how procrastination can be detrimental
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • May 17, 2024

Procrastination is a universal experience. Whether you're a high school student or a middle-aged accountant, chances are you've put off something important at some point. From delaying doing the dishes...

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In Trenton We Trust: AI

In Trenton We Trust: AI

A satirical review on Artificial Intelligence
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • May 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a growing influence in our world. I mean, it’s on nearly every phone, computer, and smart device. Some people have a positive take on AI, but others think it’s...

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In Trenton We Trust: Hallway Etiquette

In Trenton We Trust: Hallway Etiquette

A satirical review on the types of walkers in the halls of North
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor • April 29, 2024

We spend at least 24 minutes a day, 168 minutes a week, 30,240 minutes every school year in the hallways. Within them lies an unspoken etiquette that many follow, while others simply do not. Let’s talk...

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