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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Back on the Green With ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Charly Obermiller, Extras Editor • August 24, 2025
The Unjustified Rise of Fast Food Prices: How Big Corporations Price Gouge Families
Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • August 21, 2025
Deep Dive: Freshmen Pool Together at Fishbowl
Cara Chow, Vedanti Patil, and Arhaan Jafri • August 16, 2025
Reneé Rapp’s ‘Bite Me’ Breaks Boundaries in Sapphic Pop
Vedanti Patil, News Editor • August 15, 2025
From Europe to Mueller: Haute European Salon Brings Quality and Innovation
Ayman Halai, Reporter • August 15, 2025
FRONT PAGE
Fast food prices are rising at an unsustainable rate. In the midst of this massive price increase, many families are struggling to cope.
The Unjustified Rise of Fast Food Prices: How Big Corporations Price Gouge Families
Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • August 21, 2025

A father of two makes a difficult decision everyday. Working a blue collar job in the midst of rising inflation and equally heinous shrinkflation, he needs to decide how to put food on the table. Too often,...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
NEWS
Deep Dive: Freshmen Pool Together at Fishbowl
Deep Dive: Freshmen Pool Together at Fishbowl
Cara Chow, Vedanti Patil, and Arhaan Jafri • August 16, 2025
Smiling, hair stylist Kelli Golden stands next to Haute Salon Owner Katalin Kiss and hair stylist Becky Packard. The trio serve customers daily at Haute Salon. "Quality is the most important," Ms. Kiss said. "We focus most on quality and listening to our clients' needs, so we can do our best."
From Europe to Mueller: Haute European Salon Brings Quality and Innovation
Ayman Halai, Reporter • August 15, 2025
SPORTS
Warming up for the Warriors' sixth game, against the Weiss Wolves, Ana Correa '27 is hit for a short hook route to prepare for the game ahead. Later, as the game progressed, the Warriors repeatedly returned to this pass as a way to keep the ball moving away from the defense.
Leaping to catch a pass from her quarterback, Paige Price '27 catches the ball for the first down. After a quick lived first half, through the second half Price consistently found openings in the Hutto defense.
Throughout high school, Violet Hewett '25 has competed for Westwood's swim and track team, as well as doing club track. Through hard work, dedication, and support from her coaches, Hewett will continue her track journey at Duke University under a track scholarship.
Catcher waits as Nadia Kareem '28 prepares to pitch a strike.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Released on July 25, Happy Gilmore is back on the green. Although the sequel aims to swing some laughs, the film also explores the importance of not giving up as well as working hard.
Back on the Green With ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Charly Obermiller, Extras Editor • August 24, 2025
Emerging from a two-year hiatus, Reneé Rapp released her sophomore album 'Bite Me' on Friday, Aug. 1. 'Bite Me' perfectly encompasses the wide spectrum of sapphic love, breaking out of the typical 'sad girl indie' trope that many sapphic artists are subjected to. A pioneer in the queer music space, Rapp's new marketing and authenticity is likely to propel her in the industry.
Reneé Rapp’s ‘Bite Me’ Breaks Boundaries in Sapphic Pop
Vedanti Patil, News Editor • August 15, 2025
Smiling, Molly Johnson '28 instructs campers to line up for the dance. As counselor for the SunDancer Kiddie Camp, Johnson practiced this dance with campers for hours. "I love being a counselor and teaching the girls," Johnson said.
Future Stars Take Stage at SunDancers Kiddie Camp
Preeya Panwalker and Ayman Halai • August 5, 2025
Released on May 10th, the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake brings waves of emotion and island adventure. The film explores the true meaning of ohana and aloha spirit by capturing the bond between a reserved girl and her crazy alien friend, showing audiences that family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
Live Action Lilo & Stitch Makes Waves
Srimansa Gadde, Reporter • June 26, 2025
Disney recently released ten new episodes of 'Phineas and Ferb,' starting off a fifth season of this nostalgic and exciting summer series.
104 More Days of Summer Vacation
'Phineas and Ferb' Returns for Another Iconic Season
Addy Temple, Photo Editor • June 24, 2025
OPINIONS
As millions across the nation participate in Pride, corporations have begun to take advantage in sinister ways
Rainbow Capitalism: Profiting from Pride
Anagha Alluri, Reporter • June 24, 2025
Locked In: The Cost of Westwood’s Burnout Culture
Editorial Staff • May 11, 2025
“I Don’t Have Any Rights”: Project 2025 is an Affront to Trans Youth
Vedanti Patil, News Editor • May 5, 2025
Breaking Barriers: IShowSpeed Dismantles Stereotypes About China
Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • May 5, 2025
Cancel Culture is Counterproductive
Leah Kardonik, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Protect America’s Parks: Why President Trump’s Onslaught on the NPS is Woefully Misguided
Anagha Alluri, Reporter • April 23, 2025
EXTRAS
Ever wonder what summer treat you are? Take this quiz to see what sweet treat most resembles you!
Which Summer Treat are you?
Reesha Malpani, Reporter • August 12, 2025
Bullying Over the Ages (COMIC)
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • May 16, 2025
Plan an Ideal Vacation and Get a Kali Uchis Song
Jia Chun, Heritage Sports Editor • May 16, 2025
What Place Should You Travel to This Summer?
K'Lynn Murray, Reporter • May 15, 2025
Top Five Westwood Yearbooks
Rifah Mirza and Sydney Fuller • May 13, 2025
What Summer Vacation are you?
Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • May 8, 2025
Ranking Songs from Tate Mcrae’s New Album ‘So Close To What’
Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • May 6, 2025
What is your Lucky Number?
K'Lynn Murray, Reporter • May 3, 2025
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