The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans
Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor • April 17, 2024
Jazz Orchestra Takes Stage at UT Jazz Festival
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • April 16, 2024
Cheer Celebrates New Teams In Annual Pinning Ceremony
Lilah Schlanger, Reporter • April 16, 2024
Ranking Java City Drinks (VIDEO)
Katie Ring, Jacob Chow, and Sabareesh Dinakaran • April 14, 2024
What Should You Wear to Prom?
Lauren McLain, Reporter • April 13, 2024
Student Debt Cancellation is Necessary For Success
Jia Chun, Reporter • April 12, 2024
FRONT PAGE
With the brand new reopening of Westwoods cafe, watch this rating to decide what drinks to order!
Ranking Java City Drinks (VIDEO)
Katie Ring, Jacob Chow, and Sabareesh Dinakaran • April 14, 2024

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CAMPUS
Posing with his camera, Mr.Youn prepares to photograph the eclipse. A rare scientific occurrence, this was the first time Mr. Youn had attempted to photograph a total eclipse. Honestly, I wasnt even photographing it, I was just experiencing it,” Mr. Youn said. “You know, we built it up and the anticipation was incredibly high, but experiencing it was cooler than I anticipated.”
Solar Snapshot: Mr. Brian Youn Photographs Total Eclipse
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • April 17, 2024
UT representative Patrick Patterson describes the importance of teaching kids to be academically honest from an early age. He was one of three UT representatives speaking at the academic integrity seminar on Thursday, March 22. What you have to do as a community is get together with the administration, Patterson said. Create your own honor code. Involve as many folks and kids and adults, as many as possible. Create that honor code and stick to it.
UT Representatives Discuss Academic Integrity at College Level
Shreya Selvaraju and Hannah McDonough • April 3, 2024
SPORTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Westwood Jazz Orchestra showcased their talent at the University of Texas Jazz Festival on April 6.
Jazz Orchestra Takes Stage at UT Jazz Festival
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • April 16, 2024
On April 8, the Westwood Symphony Orchestra was featured on From the Top, a podcast that highlights young classical musicians.
Symphony Orchestra Takes it 'From the Top'
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • April 12, 2024
Dune: Part 2 was released on March 1, and it has set a new standard for cinema sound and visual design.
'Dune: Part 2' Sets New Cinema Standard
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • April 5, 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
With prom season in full swing, take this quiz if you dont know what to wear to prom!
How much did you know about the solar eclipse? Leave your answer in the comments below!
If youre still deciding on what kind of dress to wear for prom this year, read on to get some inspiration!
With season 28 of the bachelor coming to a recent close, take this quiz to find out which hometown finalist youre most like!
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