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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

Tyler Cooney

Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Tyler Cooney is the Editor-In-Chief for the North Howler where he enjoys writing about sports, feature pieces, and makes sure the best content is produced from his reporters and himself. Tyler has a passion for sharing his hobbies and the journalistic sides of athletics with Elkhorn North students and staff, as well as the followers of the North Howler.

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On Wednesday,  April 30, the Newspaper staff passed out the North Howler print issue. Payton was estatic to distribute the North Howler's work and show off the teams dedication and creativity. Photo courtesy of Chloe Healy

Wolf of the Week: Payton Brummels

Senior Payton Brummels exemplifies positive leadership as the North Howler Editor-In-Chief
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished May 2, 2025

Payton Brummels joined the Newspaper staff as a reporter at the start of the 2023-24 school year. Brummels spent her first year on staff writing numerous articles for the north howler website and improving...

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Climbing the Ranks: From Class B to A

Climbing the Ranks: From Class B to A

Big move to Class A for ENHS in 2026-27 school year
By Jack Reinoehl, Tyler Cooney, Ally Lawrence, and Olivia CemerPublished April 30, 2025

With its introduction in 2020, Elkhorn North became the third EPS high school, and one of many Class B high schools in Nebraska. Since opening, the school gained recognition as Wolves athletics have excelled...

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A survey of 1,100 student-athletes shows what sports accumulate for the total amount of NIL money in the market. This graph was created in February of 2022, around a year after the NCAA approved NIL endorsements to college athletes. Graph courtesy of Student Athlete Insights

The Terror Behind NIL

Rapid growth of NIL has negative impacts on college athletics
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished February 21, 2025

NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) refers to a person's legal right to control how their image is used. Before 2021, college athletes were prohibited from receiving any NIL money or endorsements from brands...

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Indianapolis Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor, wears the new 2024 guardian cap during his regular season games. He wears this cap for extra protection and cushioning on his helmet to help him avoid serious injuries. Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports

New and Improved: NFL Safety

NFL players risk their lives on every play, so the league should take the time to make sure their players are prepared and protected.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished December 19, 2024

The National Football League (NFL) has seen drastic changes in their equipment since their founding in 1920. Fully leather helmets with no face mask, turned into a cheap flimsy moldable plastic with a...

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Every NFL teams logo on a map of the United States to show the general location of where each team is at. It is possible that in the near future the NFL will have teams overseas, which means the map might include international countries.

From the National Football League to the International Football League

With the National Football League incorporating international games in the past few years, the sport is growing on a whole new level.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 24, 2024

The first ever international NFL game was between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants on October 28, 2007 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Since this game, there have been more than 50 games played...

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Mr. Jake Aitken, World History teacher, smiling in his classroom.

New Teacher, New Energy

Young history teacher strives to impact ENHS students
By Jack Reinoehl and Tyler CooneyPublished September 5, 2024

New History teacher Jake Aitken is officially a part of the Wolfpack and the newest addition to the History wing. Aitken is a 22 year-old teacher who loves making people’s day. "Elkhorn North's the...

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Creighton's Baylor Scheierman driving on Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Is Nebraska Red or Blue?

Lots of Nebraskans argue over whether the Cornhuskers dominate college sports in Nebraska, or if it’s the Bluejays
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished May 17, 2024

When many think of the state of Nebraska, the first thing that comes to mind for some is the bright red N that resembles the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Others might think of the vibrant bluejay that...

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NBA regular season viewership throughout the years.

Is the NBA on a Decline?

The National Basketball Association has seen a decline in viewership over the past couple of seasons for numerous reasons
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished May 10, 2024

During the 2023-2024 basketball season, the NBA averaged 1.6 million viewers per game over the 82 game regular season. While many think this a massive amount of views, it is pretty low compared to prior...

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Example of the 2023 expanded College Football Playoffs.

The expansion of the CFB Playoffs

The 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs are expanding from 4 teams to 12 teams
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 5, 2024

The College Football Playoffs (CFP) started in 2014 and consisted of four teams. This started the name “the new era of college football.” Within the playoffs, the championship was decided between the...

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Junior Jase Reynolds (2) celebrates after scoring against Scottsbluff in the 2023 NSAA State Football Quarterfinals on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

Monday Rewind: Bennington, Here They Come

The Elkhorn North Wolves (10-1) take down the Scottsbluff Bearcats (5-6) in a 35-16 victory
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished November 6, 2023

The Wolves faced off against the Bearcats on November 3, at 4:00pm. Winning this game would take the Wolves farther than any football team has gone in school history. The coin toss went to the Wolves,...

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Junior Chase Loftin (23) cuts up the sideline during the 2023 Class B Football Playoff game against Elkhorn High on October 27th, 2023. This pass sets up a new set of downs for the Wolves.

Monday Rewind: One Step Closer

The Wolves (9-1) defeat the Antlers (4-6) in the first round of the 2023 Class B State Playoffs.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 30, 2023

It was a frigid Friday night, the temperature was under 35 degrees, the wind gusting over 10 mph. The Elkhorn North Wolves faced off against their rivals from Elkhorn High for the second time this year....

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Johnny Ferguson goes on a long 40 yard run. He is brought down at the one to put the Wolves in scoring position.

Monday Rewind: The Postseason is Almost Here

The Wolves improve to 8-1 with a commanding 35-7 win over the Blair Bears.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 23, 2023

It was a perfect 60 degree Friday night and the Elkhorn North Wolves hosted the Blair Bears for the regular season finale. The Wolves received the first half kickoff. The first drive, for the Wolves, took...

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Senior Tommy Meckna catches a deep pass from sophomore Ethan Beachy. He scores to make the score 21-0.

Monday Rewind: The Streak Continues

The Wolves remain undefeated (7-0) in a blowout win against the Knights (2-5)
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 9, 2023

The Elkhorn North Wolves are now 3-1 over the past four years against the Mount Michael Knights in a completely unbalanced Thursday night victory. The game started off the way none of the fans expected...

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Coach Anthony Dunn pumped up after Tommy Meckna's interception. This sets up a scoring drive for the Wolves.

Monday Rewind: An Uplifting Rivalry Win

The Wolves stay undefeated (6-0) after a 35-17 victory over the Antlers (2-4).
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 2, 2023

For the first time ever, the Elkhorn North Wolves get their first win against their rivals at Elkhorn High. This means the rivalry isn’t so lopsided, it's still 1-3 Antlers but the Antlers may see the...

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