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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

What Liv and Maddie Character are You?
Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • April 25, 2024
In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC.
[I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.
Runway Ready: Westwood Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2024

“I just said, ‘Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.’ I'm going to Austin Fashion Week.” That was the moment when Audrey Lee ‘25, a third-year fashion design student, found out that she and...

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Aubrey Matthews 25 and Natalia Llano 25 facilitate blindfolded drawing at the Ceramics Club booth. Ceramics Club handed out candy prizes to anyone who could successfully draw while blindfolded.
GALLERY: NHS Hosts Annual Warrior Fest Carnival
Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • April 25, 2024
Observing the evening festivities, English teacher Samantha Lozano and Student Council officers Iris Chen ‘26, Rheya Kurian ‘26, and Aiden Wen ‘26 sit behind a prom court voting booth. The booth was open right until the prom king and queen were announced, allowing students to cast their votes throughout the night.
Students Enjoy Enchanted Forest Themed Prom
Tianwen Gao • April 23, 2024
Laufey performs Lovesick during the Goddess Tour at the Bass Concert Hall. One of the songs of her latest album Bewitched, Laufeys vocals astounded the audience as she performed.
Laufey Embodies ‘Goddess’ On Stage
Jia Chun, Reporter • April 25, 2024
On the red carpet outside the Long Center, 44 members of the Mean Girls production cast and crew pose before the Heller Award ceremony. In addition to a red carpet event and photo session, the ceremony included 18 award categories and multiple musical performances to honor high school musical theater in the Austin area.
Applause and Accolades: Westwood Theater Brings Home First-Ever Heller Award
Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024
On the PAC stage, Kalia Wang 26 performs a verse from her duet with Ryan Gu 26. The duo performed Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell, and the Playlist performance marked their third year in a row performing duets at end-of-year concerts.
Westwood Choirs Bring 'Girl Talk' to Stage for Playlist Concert
Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor • April 23, 2024
COVERAGE REQUESTS
A topic of immense interest and controversy, the banning of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) programs has attracted much attention, especially at the University of Texas at Austin. Numerous students have argued that DEI programs not only foster diversity, but also promote a creative learning environment.
Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans
Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor • April 17, 2024
The Lesser of Two Evils
Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • March 14, 2024
As the 2024 election nears closer, questions about the validity of the Electoral College rise again. While some say that the system is outdated, others feel it is still necessary.
Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
Hannah McDonough and Gabriel Oliveira April 25, 2024