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GALLERY: Class of 2018 Celebrates Graduation

Heather Lobera and Sarah Wang

May 30, 2018

Tiffany Nguyen '18 poses with Mr. Acosta.
Photo by Heather Lobera

GALLERY: Class of 2018 Celebrates Graduation
Farkle and The Recreants Perform Live for Students

Katie Chung, Video Editor

May 25, 2018

Photo by Alyssa Kamouie

Farkle and The Recreants Perform Live for Students
Varsity Tennis Rises Up At State Tournament

Stephanie Shih, Sports Editor

May 23, 2018

The Warrior Tennis Team had six players qualify for the State Tournament in College Station on May 17-18, and some players had big successes. Gaurav Singh '20 placed third out of the entire tournament in boys' singles, earning Singh a medal. Sofie Kar...

Headed to the State Tournament! Boys singles at 8:00 am & girls doubles at 11:30 am. #gowood Photo Courtesy of @WWarriorTennis (Twitter)

Varsity Tennis Rises Up At State Tournament
Small Fish In A Big Pond: RJ Martinez Steps Up As Quarterback

Stephanie Shih and Mary Miller

May 22, 2018

Quarterback RJ Martinez ‘21 has his work cut out for him. Moving from football-powerhouse Lake Travis High School to Westwood was a big transition, especially to be moved from freshman to varsity starting quarterback immediately. “The speed of...

RJ Martinez '21 passes the ball to an open wide receiver.
Photo by Stephanie Shih

Small Fish In A Big Pond: RJ Martinez Steps Up As Quarterback
Warrior Football Hosts Annual Spring Game

Stephanie Shih, Sports Editor

May 18, 2018

The Warrior football team hosted the annual White versus Orange game on May 17, ending in a victory for the White team with a score of 23-0. At the beginning of the first quarter, new quarterback RJ Martinez ‘21 helped the White team put a t...

After completing a pass, Luca Mazzola '19 sprints upfield.
Photo by Stephanie Shih

Warrior Football Hosts Annual Spring Game

News

GALLERY: Seniors Stage Spooky Class Prank

Faith Song, Extras Editor

May 21, 2018 • No Comments

French Club Members Bond at la Madeleine

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor

May 18, 2018 • No Comments

To conclude the year, French Club members gathered to eat dinner at la Madeleine on Friday, May 11. Each student who had so...

AFJROTC Celebrates Accomplishments in Annual Awards Ceremony

Donatella Voss, Reporter

May 18, 2018 • No Comments

On Saturday, May 12, the TX-861st had their annual awards banquet, signifying the end of the year. National...

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A & E

‘Incredibles 2’ Flies High

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor

June 15, 2018 • No Comments

Released in 2004, Pixar’s The Incredibles has been a staple in the childhood of millions of people. For over a decade, fans have been longing for a sequel, and director ...

‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Disappoints in Box Office

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor

June 4, 2018 • No Comments

The newest addition to the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story, follows a young and ambitious Han Solo as he embarks on the journey that shapes him into the smuggling scoun...

GALLERY: Seniors Display Artwork

Donatella Voss

May 17, 2018 • No Comments

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Sports

Track and Field Qualifies for Regional Meet

Kate Connors, Social Media Director

April 25, 2018

On Thursday, April 19, Warriors who finished among the top four at Districts competed in the Area Meet. The following Warriors advanced to the Regional Meet on Apri...

Girls’ Waterpolo Advances to State

Amy Ma, Reporter

April 25, 2018

The girl’s water polo team secured their spot at the state championship tournament after a successful regionals tournament, which took place from Thursday, April 19 throu...

Girls’ Lacrosse Advances to District Playoffs

Mary Miller, Reporter

April 23, 2018

JV girls' lacrosse will face off against McNeil High School in the first round of district playoffs Tuesday, April 24 at St. Michael’s High School, followed by varsity’s...

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Video

Farkle and The Recreants Perform Live for Students

May 25, 2018

[WARRIOR WEEKLY] EP. 3 – AP Exams

May 11, 2018

Seniors Sign College Banner

May 9, 2018

[WARRIOR WEEKLY] EP. 2 – Avengers: Infinity War

May 6, 2018

NHS Hosts Warrior Fest As Fundraiser for Thirst Project

May 1, 2018

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Spotlight

Julian Miller ‘18 Celebrates A Magical Night at Prom

Sara Momin, Reporter

April 27, 2018 • No Comments

It’s like a scene from a movie. The godmothers, Caitlin Hernandez ‘18 and Zoë-Marie Johnson ‘18, watched over the gym in their luxurious outfits of T-shirts a...

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Voices

OPINION: Utah Teen Faces Backlash for Wearing Chinese Dress to Prom

Nisha Desai, Reporter

May 9, 2018 • No Comments

Each spring, thousands of girls flock to dress shops on a quest to find the perfect prom dress. Surrounded by displays of shiny fabric, glittering sequins, and sparkling jewels, ...

Invisible Illness: ADHD

May 4, 2018

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Open Letters

May 2, 2018

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: The Issue with ‘Boys will be Boys’

April 23, 2018

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Extras

Which Lunch Line Are You?
May 21, 2018
Sara Momin, Reporter
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Which Infinity Stone Are You?
May 21, 2018
Catherine Wiesehuegel, Women's Sports Editor
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How Well Do You Know ACL?
May 21, 2018
Sara Momin, Reporter
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Which Musical Should You Listen to Next?
May 21, 2018
Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor
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Five Things to Do in Austin During the Summer
May 21, 2018
Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor
Sometimes summer vacation can seem daunting if you don’t have any specific plans to travel or work. But if you ever get bored of spending your time at home, there are pl...