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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

Brandon Orgilbold

Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter

Brandon Orgilbold is a senior and it is his second year on the North Howler staff. He loves to play basketball, watch anime, and spend time with his friends and family.

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On the Spot: Teacher Edition

On the Spot: Teacher Edition

Even teachers have a least favorite subject.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 29, 2022

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Review | Kimetsu no Yaiba

Review | Kimetsu no Yaiba

A review on Demon Slayer and it’s second season.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 13, 2022

Anime has been on the rise recently and one of the most popular anime is Demon Slayer. With the release of episodes for its second season, fans are anticipating more for the peak-fiction show.  The...

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Jack Lusk's bracket

Brilliant & Busted Brackets

The NCAA Men's Basketball tournament is back and is breaking more hearts than ever.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 1, 2022

March, the start of spring, warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day and most importantly, NCAA’s March Madness. There is no doubt that March Madness is one of the most popular sporting events in the world....

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Tyler Japp

The World of Wrestling at ENHS

Elkhorn North’s wrestling team has had a successful season and they will look to continue their success at the state tournament.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished February 15, 2022

When it comes to high school sports, everyone thinks of football, basketball, and baseball. While there are many other sports, one sport that does not get the recognition it deserves is wrestling. Elkhorn...

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Brandon Orgilbold's naruto themed crocs feature the characters Sausake, Naruto, Jirayiya, Kakashi, Rock Lee, and Shikamaru.

Unique Crocs | Photo Series

By Ellie Meckna, Social Media ManagerPublished January 21, 2022

Brandon Orgilbold's naruto themed crocs feature the characters Sausake, Naruto, Jirayiya, Kakashi, Rock Lee, and Shikamaru.

Jack Lusk looking for open players as he dribbles up the court.

Student Spotlight: J Lusk

Elkhorn North's senior basketball star, Jack Lusk.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished January 11, 2022

Basketball is one of the most beautiful sports in the world. There are so many different aspects of the game. The art of shooting has been changing the game of basketball. Each year, we see players shooting...

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Photo by: Tara Binte-Sharil

Wolf of the Week: Grey Jarzynka

Grey Jarzynka heads into his second year of wrestling with loads of potential.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished December 10, 2021

To be a successful wrestler, you must do numerous things. From wearing layers on layers to cut down on weight, to enduring the hot wrestling room during practice. These are just a few of the things that...

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A Fresh Start for the NBA

The NBA season has just begun and there have been many surprises and disappointments this season.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished December 9, 2021

After nearly two years, the NBA finally has a normal season. No fan restrictions, no Disney bubble. Just high-level basketball and an exciting season underway.  To start off, the former Western Conference...

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Area on the senior balcony that is labeled in alphabetical order, by last name where students have to sign in before seventh hour study hall.

Wolfpack vs. Study Hall

By Alicia Hernandez, ReporterPublished December 6, 2021

Area on the senior balcony that is labeled in alphabetical order, by last name where students have to sign in before seventh hour study hall.

Elkhorn North's Boys Basketball Team after a workout at First Pick.

One’s up at Elkhorn North

First Pick Performance is a favorite spot for athletes for off-season lifting.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished November 19, 2021

Athletics at Elkhorn North are taken seriously by coaches, athletes, and the fans. Lifting is super important when it comes to improving physical attributes to exceed performances in sports. A majority...

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Photo by: Tara Binte-Sharil

Student Spotlight: Ethan Edwards

Elkhorn North’s Ethan Edwards balances academics, athletics and band.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished November 10, 2021

From the grueling spring sun beating down on the pitcher’s mound and running miles on miles, to leading a whole marching band. Ethan Edwards does many extracurriculars while excelling in his academics...

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On the Spot: Junior Edition

On the Spot: Junior Edition

By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 26, 2021

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2021 Albums That Are Worth a Listen

Elkhorn North’s biggest rap listeners and their favorite albums of 2021.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 15, 2021

2021 has been a great year for the rap community. Many artists have dropped highly anticipated albums as well as a fair share of many underrated rappers have released very great albums.  Some artists...

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On the Spot: Sophomore Edition

On the Spot: Sophomore Edition

By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 7, 2021

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Elkhorn North Girls Basketball: Season Two

Elkhorn North Girls Basketball: Season Two

Coming soon to a gym near you. . . The State Champs’ second season.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished September 23, 2021

The squeaks of shoes on the shiny, polished hardwood floor with bright lights reflecting off. An orange leather ball bouncing up and down shooting back and forth on the court. The roars and chants of two...

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On the Spot: We're Back with Freshmen

On the Spot: We’re Back with Freshmen

By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished September 13, 2021

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The NBA Off-Season

The NBA’s Off-Season after the 2020-2021 season was one to remember.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished September 2, 2021

Shiny blue, green, and silver confetti fall to the hardwood floor that has a prominent green deer logo on the center of the court. A tall man with a lean, 6’11 frame holds two trophies in tears. The...

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Review | “The Off-Season”

Review | “The Off-Season”

J. Cole’s album The Off-Season may just be the album of the year.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished May 25, 2021

Jermaine Cole, also known as J. Cole, released his first album after three years since “KOD” released back in 2018. The album has hit the rap game by storm and everyone is going crazy about the album....

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On the Spot: Sports Questions

By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished May 25, 2021

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Anime Watchers of Elkhorn North

Anime Watchers of Elkhorn North

Elkhorn North’s biggest anime watchers and their favorite anime.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished May 14, 2021

Anime, short for animation, has been on a rise lately. Some of these Japanese animations have hit the top of the watchlists in the US. While many people are still hesitant about starting anime, most people...

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On the Spot: Third Grade Questions

On the Spot: Third Grade Questions

Do you know the first planet from the sun?
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 28, 2021

Hosted by Brandon Orgilbold. Filmed by Caleb Polking. Edited by Braxton Mastre.

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Review | Slime Language 2

Review | Slime Language 2

Young Thug dropped a new album “Slime Language 2” and it did not disappoint.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 26, 2021

On April 12th, 2021, Young Thug announced that he will be releasing an album on April 16th, 2021. He posted a picture on his Instagram account of the album cover with text that read “Slime Language II”....

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Junior, Molly Bruggeman, celebrates with her teammates after winning state.

The Ignitions of Superstitions

Many of Elkhorn North’s athletes believe in superstitions.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished April 8, 2021

Sports are all around the world ranging from the smallest of countries to the biggest. Ranging from the hardwood on a basketball court to the putting green on a golf course, sports come in all different...

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Review | Boogie

The movie featuring Pop Smoke was a severe disappointment.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished March 30, 2021

Rest In Peace Bashar “Pop Smoke” Jackson    Over spring break, I got the opportunity to catch the movie Boogie. Personally, I was very disappointed and was let down due to many reasons....

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NBA: First Half Surprises & Disappointments

The untraditional 2020-2021 NBA Season is halfway done and here are some surprises and disappointments.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished March 11, 2021

Three months in and a little over 1,000 total games played, the NBA season has been an eventful one. Surprises: There is no doubt that the Western Conference has been the most surprising with the...

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Wrong Answers Only with Brandon Orgilbold

Wrong Answers Only with Brandon Orgilbold

Ramping up ENHS's social anxiety one question at a time.
Published March 5, 2021

Created and hosted by Brandon Orgilbold. Filmed by Caleb Polking. Edited by Braxton Mastre.

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Game With No Shame

Read about Elkhorn North’s biggest gamers.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished February 24, 2021

Video games have been a huge part of pop culture for a very long time now. Ranging back to the first video game Pong made in 1958, to the new PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PCs. There...

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On the Spot with Brandon Orgilbold

On the Spot with Brandon Orgilbold

Things get awkward.
Published February 8, 2021

Filmed by Caleb Polking. Edited by Braxton Mastre.

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Student Spotlight: Zach Kuo

Student Spotlight: Zach Kuo

Elkhorn North’s tennis phenom, Zach Kuo, has dreams of playing college tennis one day.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished January 27, 2021

The hot sun beats down on the synthetic layers of the tennis court with the prominent white lines creating boundaries. Fuzzy, neon green tennis balls are hit back and forth between two contenders. Cheers...

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NBA: Back in Business

After just three months off, the new NBA season has started and is already providing great basketball to watch.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished January 5, 2021

Purple and gold confetti glide down in the arena of the NBA Bubble located in Orlando, Florida. Laker players celebrating with bottles of champagne and a shiny Larry O’Brien trophy kept in a priceless...

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Hunter Richardson's Christmas tree.

Christmas Trees and Decorations | Photo Series

A look at how ENHS students decorate for the holidays.
By Brandon Orgilbold and Ellie MecknaPublished December 15, 2020

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Christmas Movie Reviews With B.Dot and CP

Here are our ratings and reviews on the best Christmas movies.
By Brandon Orgilbold and Caleb PolkingPublished December 15, 2020

With Covid, the Presidential Election, and how 2020 has been, Christmas is coming in hot this year. One of the best parts about Christmas is the movies. Here are just a few of the best Christmas movies...

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Rap: Top Albums of the Decade

Rap: Top Albums of the Decade

My review on some of the best albums of 2010-2020.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished November 18, 2020

This decade has definitely changed the rap game the most. With rappers on the rise whether they are from Soundcloud or get signed to a big name in the production area. A new style of rap has also arisen...

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A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete

A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete

Follow along with Brandon's day.
Published November 13, 2020

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In Remembrance of Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman

Remembering Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman for their impact and importance in this world.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished November 9, 2020

2020 has been a roller coaster ride for everybody. From COVID-19 to murder hornets to the deaths of the most beloved celebrities.  At the beginning of the year, basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, passed...

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Cactus Jack & Mickey D’s

Travis Scott and McDonald’s collaboration take the fast food industry and pop culture by storm.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 19, 2020

Jacques Webster II, more famously known as Travis Scott or Cactus Jack, had a collaboration with McDonalds where they sell the new Travis Scott Meal, clothing and other accessories. The new collaboration...

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The Magic Kingdom’s Newest Attraction

The Magic Kingdom’s Newest Attraction

A look inside the NBA’s progress from the shut down to the finals.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 9, 2020

  On the night of March 11th, 2020, the National Basketball Association was shut down due to some players getting infected by COVID-19. 7 months later, in October, the NBA has returned with the bubble...

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Emma Hartnett evaluating the course.

Girls Golf vs. Elkhorn South | Photo Series

Elkhorn North Girls Golf had a duel vs. Elkhorn South on October 2nd.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished October 6, 2020

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Are We Prepared?

Are We Prepared?

By Braxton Mastre, ReporterPublished September 23, 2020

A graphic of Zoom.

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Several students at ENHS have experienced remote learning, whether by choice or through a forced quarantine.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished September 21, 2020

Muted mics, cameras turned off, error codes and teachers repeating the question, “Can you hear me?”. This is the reality of the 2020 school year and the first year of optional Remote Learning for Elkhorn...

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