The ‘Horizon’ Named Pacemaker Finalist
By Sara Momin, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2019 • No Comments
The Horizon has been recently named a Pacemaker finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), the second...
Speech and Debate Competes at Churchill and University of Houston Tournaments
By Bernice Chen, Reporter
January 14, 2019 • No Comments
University of Houston Varsity Policy (CX) Debate Semi-Finalists: Vikas Burugu - Daniel Shi Octo-Finalists: Vineeth...
DECA Students Kick Off Their Competition Season
By Dia Jain and Keya Sampat
January 11, 2019 • No Comments
Westwood DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) members worked yearlong to prepare for their competitions that began...
Calpurnia Gives Electrifying Performance in Downtown Austin
By Keana Saberi, Reporter
8 hours ago • No Comments
The air is buzzing with an excitement that pulses like the soft music thumping in the background from one of the speakers. It begins to drizzle, growing in intensity,...
By Cj Groom, Reporter
January 15, 2019 • No Comments
Creepy and deceiving, Escape Room is a fresh and relatable psychological thriller. Released on Jan. 4, the movie has received mixed reviews from critics and movie-goers alike....
Honest Mary’s: A Great Way to Kick Off the New Year
By Mary Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2019 • No Comments
As the new year begins and resolutions are put in place, finding a nutritious meal on the go can be a challenge. Honest Mary’s, a fast-casual eatery located in the Great...
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Finishes Scoreless in First Home Game
By Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief
22 hours ago
In their first home game of the season, the varsity girls’ soccer team held the Vista Ridge Rangers to a scoreless draw with a final score of 0-0. Despite two missed...
JV Girls’ Soccer Draws Against Vista Ridge 0-0
By Stephanie Shih, Sports Editor
January 19, 2019
The girls’ JV soccer team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Jan. 18 in a tense game which ended in a draw. At the beginning of the first half, keeper Gabbi...
JV Girls’ Basketball Triumphs Over Hendrickson 56-51
By Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor
January 16, 2019
On Tuesday, Jan. 15 the JV girls’ basketball team defeated the Hendrickson Hawks in an intense game. After a close match full of many fouls and a lot of crowd involvement,...
January 18, 2019
As Texas’ Republican leadership calls for property tax cuts and a school finance overhaul, the Texas House on Monday pitched a bold proposal: Pump roughly $7 billion more...
TEDxYouth@Austin 2019 Registration Opens
January 13, 2019
Government Shutdown Continues as Debates Come to a Standstill
January 11, 2019
Texas House Names Dennis Bonnen New Speaker on Celebratory Opening Day
January 8, 2019
By Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor
November 14, 2018
Buzzer in hand, his eyes darted across the screen, searching for his next move, planning his strategy. No matter what happened in the end, he wanted to come out of there standing...
New Sergeant Joins AFJROTC Faculty
October 10, 2018
New Cher-Gl Counselor Joins Westwood Faculty
September 28, 2018
Ms. Jackie Hartle Appointed as Assistant Principal
September 21, 2018
By Vikram Joshi, Reporter
December 19, 2018 • 1 Comment
Their gases seem to pervade every school’s bathrooms, defying the laws that restrict their use. While they may not include tobacco, the underage use of e-cigarettes is now...
Stan Lee’s Legacy Will Live On
November 13, 2018
The U.S. Needs to Provide More STEM Education
November 8, 2018
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