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HOT OFF THE PRESS

Varsity Softball Celebrates Senior Night Against Vandergrift

Conall Coats, Assistant Sports Editor • April 24, 2024

Applause and Accolades: Westwood Theater Brings Home First-Ever Heller Award

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024

Westwood Choirs Bring 'Girl Talk' to Stage for Playlist Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024

Listeners Find Heaven with 'Found Heaven'

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • April 22, 2024

Women's Varsity Lacrosse Wins 12-3 For Senior Night

Trinity Osmer, Reporter • April 21, 2024

Childish Episode 1: Birthdays

Maddy Yendle and Isabelle Horonzy • April 21, 2024

FRONT PAGE

Westwood woman’s lacrosse has their senior night and wins the game taking them to their state

Women's Varsity Lacrosse Wins 12-3 For Senior Night

Trinity Osmer, Reporter • April 21, 2024

The Westwood Lady Warrior Lacrosse team faced a fierce and competitive game against James Bowie High School, leaving them in the dust for the Warrior senior night. Westwood has been practicing non-stop...

CAMPUS

Observing the evening festivities, English teacher Samantha Lozano and Student Council officers Iris Chen ‘26, Rheya Kurian ‘26, and Aiden Wen ‘26 sit behind a prom court voting booth. The booth was open right until the prom king and queen were announced, allowing students to cast their votes throughout the night.

Students Enjoy Enchanted Forest Themed Prom

Tianwen Gao • April 23, 2024

Standing together before their dance began, Gods Menu performers pose, setting the tone of the dance. K-pop Club members rehearsed for six weeks for their second to last performance, the Spring Showcase, offering ample opportunities to perfect their choreography. I was excited to dance with complex group formations and movements, dancer Ninju Prem 25 said.

K-Pop Club Displays New Dances at Spring Showcase

Tianwen Gao • April 22, 2024

SPORTS

As the seniors are walking on the field one last time, the crowd rallies to cheer them on in their final high school game. Bittersweet, exciting, sad, inspiring, I dont really know how to describe it Abby Winkleman 24 said. Before and after the game, each and every warrior, in the crowd or on the field, was given the chance to celebrate our outgoing senior class one last time.

Varsity Softball Celebrates Senior Night Against Vandergrift

Conall Coats, Assistant Sports Editor

April 24, 2024

Full of excitement after successfully completing their routine, the cheerleaders hit the finishing pose. Fusion was the teams last performance with this team.

Cheer Celebrates New Teams In Annual Pinning Ceremony

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter

April 16, 2024

Maintaining the ball, Sara Acosta 27 swiftly dodges the attack of her opponent. Acosta is a new player to the team and has maintained her position as an attacker throughout the entire season. We played well in the whole game.. we fought really hard, Acosta said.

JV Women’s Lacrosse Falls Below Austin High in Disappointing Loss

Rifah Mirza, Photographer

April 9, 2024

Waiting for the throw back Jacob Wright 25 extends his glove toward the pitchers mound. After a walk the runner planted himself on first base where Wright looked to complete a pick-off and get him off the bases.

Varsity Baseball Beats Vista Ridge 3-2 on Walk-Off Double

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor

March 28, 2024

Smiling wide, the flyers hit their final pose in the pyramid. The team had just hit the pyramid successfully.

Cheer Ends Year with Successful Fusion Performance

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter

March 28, 2024

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

On the red carpet outside the Long Center, 44 members of the Mean Girls production cast and crew pose before the Heller Award ceremony. In addition to a red carpet event and photo session, the ceremony included 18 award categories and multiple musical performances to honor high school musical theater in the Austin area.

Applause and Accolades: Westwood Theater Brings Home First-Ever Heller Award

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024

On the PAC stage, Kalia Wang 26 performs a verse from her duet with Ryan Gu 26. The duo performed Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell, and the Playlist performance marked their third year in a row performing duets at end-of-year concerts.

Westwood Choirs Bring 'Girl Talk' to Stage for Playlist Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024

Taking on the aesthetic of the 80s, Conan Grays third album Found Heaven gives listeners a fresh take on Grays writing style.

Listeners Find Heaven with 'Found Heaven'

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • April 22, 2024

COVERAGE REQUESTS

COMMUNITY & WORLD

A topic of immense interest and controversy, the banning of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) programs has attracted much attention, especially at the University of Texas at Austin. Numerous students have argued that DEI programs not only foster diversity, but also promote a creative learning environment.

Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans

Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor • April 17, 2024

Texas House Bill 598 Sentences Abusive Pet Owners to Five-Year Ban

Valerie Zhang, Reporter • April 11, 2024

Phone Bans Elicit Divisive Reaction

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • April 8, 2024

Texas Prepares for Total Eclipse

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter • March 29, 2024

Texas SB 4 Immigration Law Sparks Protest

Valeria Tijerina, Reporter • March 28, 2024

The Lesser of Two Evils

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • March 14, 2024

OPINIONS

Student loan debt is a burden that affects many students long after graduation. While the Biden administration has been working to forgive student loan debt for millions, more should be done to fix this issue.

Student Debt Cancellation is Necessary For Success

Jia Chun, Reporter • April 12, 2024

Possible TikTok Ban Comes From Xenophobia, Not Caution

Bella Yi, Reporter • April 8, 2024

Texas' SB 4 is Incentive to Reform Immigration

Valerie Zhang, Reporter • April 4, 2024

Taylor Swift: Overhyped or Overhated?

Mahek Sureka and Gabriel Oliveira • March 26, 2024

Alabama's Embryo Ruling Will Backfire

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • March 12, 2024

EDITORIAL: The SAT Isn't Standardized

Editorial Staff • March 7, 2024

EXTRAS

Celebrating the first episode of their new podcast, hosts Maddy and Izzy decorate cupcakes while talking about birthdays!

Childish Episode 1: Birthdays

Maddy Yendle and Isabelle Horonzy

April 21, 2024

Ranking Java City Drinks (VIDEO)

Katie Ring, Jacob Chow, and Sabareesh Dinakaran

April 14, 2024

With prom season in full swing, take this quiz if you dont know what to wear to prom!

What Should You Wear to Prom?

Lauren McLain, Reporter

April 13, 2024

How much did you know about the solar eclipse? Leave your answer in the comments below!

How Much do You Know About the Upcoming Solar Eclipse?

Trinity Osmer, Reporter

April 8, 2024