The band waits eagerly to perform before entering the field, huddling and holding hands to mentally prepare themselves for the performance as this could be the first time the band has ever advanced to...
On Oct. 28, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band made history by placing third at the Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super Regional in St. Louis, Missouri, competing against 80 bands that attended.
“I’m...
To be an artist is to constantly explore the dichotomy of having thick skin in an often unforgiving industry and the gift that vulnerability and sensitivity bring to their art. The seemingly inextricable...
Lindsey Mackin never grew up thinking she was going to join a rock band — little did she know, she would eventually become the lead singer of the retro-grunge band, Annabelle Chairlegs.
Annabelle...
Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
• October 19, 2023
Jack Jarret’s composition Meditation, performed by Philharmonic 4th Block Orchestra, begins with a heartbreaking wistfulness, imbuing unique harmonies and emotion.
But for Orchestra, the year begins...
On Friday, Oct. 13, indie supergroup Boygenius released The Rest, a four-song EP that proved to be an outstanding companion to their debut album The Record, and a fitting finale to the album cycle. Boygenius,...
Shining brightly in their crisp field uniforms and their bright smiles, Westwood’s famed varsity and JV dance teams clashed together last night in a spectacle of vibrant dance, school spirit, and...
Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor
• October 14, 2023
With a storm of period dresses, flashing red lights, and newspaper, Westwood Theater’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project sprung to life, commencing their season with a documentary-style bang. On...
Among the vast range of musicians in Austin, Texas, one band is taking a unique approach to punk music.
Big Bill is a punk band in the Austin area consisting of Guitarist Alex Riegelman, Bassist Alan...
Laufey’s second full-length album, Bewitched, is a symphony of modern jazz interlaced with Laufey’s signature style and voice. While the whole album is an amazing soundtrack and worth listening to,...
Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
• October 5, 2023
Nurturing feelings of familiarity and friendship were key objectives of the Westwood Orchestra department as they hosted their annual Squads Reveal event after school on Friday, Sept. 29. A years-long...
As Lana Del Rey stepped into the spotlight at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, an indistinguishable mix of screams and sobs erupted from a sea of devoted fans. Upon first chord, every audience member...
