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Beyond the Horizon: Performative Activisms Stage Presence Grows Stronger and More Dangerous
Beyond the Horizon: Performative Activism’s Stage Presence Grows Stronger and More Dangerous
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Beyond the Horizon: Does Cancel Culture Promote a Toxic Society?
The Westwood Horizon crew reveals the secrets of Westwoods latest math wing.
Reviewing Westwood’s New Wing
Beyond the Horizon: A Look Into Ukraines Crisis
Beyond the Horizon: A Look Into Ukraine’s Crisis
What Are Westwood Warriors Thankful For?
What Are Westwood Warriors’ Thankful For?
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The tragedy in Uvalde was the largest mass shooting since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. Graphic by Prima Changwatchai.
Students Speak Out on Campus Safety Following Massacre in Uvalde
Prima Changwatchai, Reporter • June 21, 2022
Class of 2022 Makes College Commitments
Class of 2022 Makes College Commitments
Aanika Hirode, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 28, 2022
Ms. Tamra Franklin and Ms. Molly Walsh attend the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 24. Both were popular English teachers, but at the end of the 2022 school year, Ms. Franklin accepted a position in another school district, and Ms. Walsh moved to New York City.
35 Teachers To Resign or Retire
Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2022
Speaking to the crowd, Principal Dr. Mario Acosta addresses the 2021 graduates on their graduation day in May 2021. The principal will speak at one more graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 24 before he leaves Westwood.
On Learning and Rebuilding
Amoli Agarwal, Catharine Li, Hannah Ashtari, and Keana Saberi • May 22, 2022
Community & World
Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5, new variants with the ability to overcome antibodies, threaten the possibility of another stage 5 wave of COVID-19. Graphic by Yunoo Kim
Omicron Variants BA.4 and BA.5 Threaten Another COVID-19 Surge
Mallory Milner, Reporter • May 13, 2022
Texass May 7 Election will determine what changes will be made to statewide tax collecting procedures. For residents of Austin, an additional proposition regarding no-knock warrants and enforcement of marijuana use will also be on the ballot. Graphic by Yunoo Kim
Texas Voters Prepare For May 7 Election
Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor • April 29, 2022
The image portrays the uncertain faces of the Rohingya people who are displaced from their homeland. At the peak of the crisis, about 740,000 fled to Bangladesh.
The US Formally Recognizes the Rohingya Genocide
Milena Jandreski, Reporter • April 27, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would eliminate Disneys long held special tax status in the state. This comes after the companys public opposition of the Dont Say Gay bill, which DeSantis also signed into law. Graphic by Yunoo Kim
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Targeting Disney
Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor • April 27, 2022
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Movies and TV shows are essential pieces of media to represent LGBTQ+ individuals and their stories. We have rounded up a few of our favorites for those looking to enjoy these films during Pride month. Photo courtesy of Boris Štromar.
LGBTQ+ Movies and TV Shows to Watch During Pride Month
Alessandra Ashford, Reporter • June 23, 2022
Irini Skevofilax 22 centered her artwork around the theme of the feeling of despondency surrounding violence, conflicts, and wars. This paper-mache piece, titled Our World, features headlines on major issues encountered in the modern day.
IB Visual Arts Students Conclude the School Year with Stunning Exhibition
Shreya Selvaraju, Campus News Editor • June 11, 2022
Callie Haverda 25 was cast to play Leia Forman in Netflixs That 90s Show, a spinoff of the beloved That 70s Show. The show centers around a new generation of teens including Leia Forman in Point Place, Wisconsin.
Callie Haverda '25 Takes the Spotlight on Netflix's That '90s Show
Hannah McDonough, Community & World News Editor • June 2, 2022
Opinions
The aftermath of the massacre in Bucha, Ukraine. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The Sad Reality of Bucha, Ukraine
Milena Jandreski, Reporter • May 20, 2022
There exists a magnificent synecdoche between poetry and journalism, two writing forms that seem to deeply contrast. In exploration of these powerful forms, I understand their conjunction and how they vitally garner strength from one another. Graphic by Hadley Norris
Poetry and Journalism: The Unlikely Pairing Serving as Advocacy's Greatest Triumph
Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief • May 10, 2022
Students gather on the balcony overseeing Lake Travis before heading to the dance floor. The Oasis provided many views for students to remember the night by.
Breathalyzers, COVID-19, and the Importance of Slow Dances: Reflecting On Prom 2022
Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2022
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