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Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
‘Wicked’ Defies Expectations
Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Varsity Basketball Stampedes Manor Mustangs, Winning by More than Double
Jordan Kubicek and Arhaan Jafri • December 13, 2024
Mindy’s Bakeshop Spreads Kindness Through Sweet Treats
Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Computer Science Club Networks With Community
Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff • December 13, 2024
JV Boys Basketball Secures Win Over Manor
London May, Reporter • December 13, 2024
FRONT PAGE
Smiling for the camera, Ms. Mindy Sepeti and her husband Mr. Kenny Sepeti prepare for a news segment about Mindy's Bakeshop. Exposure like this is a significant way Ms. Sepeti expands her small business.
Mindy’s Bakeshop Spreads Kindness Through Sweet Treats
Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024

An online bakery that takes custom orders, Mindy’s Bakeshop is founded and owned by Ms. Mindy Sepeti. Attempting to express her love for kindness, Ms. Sepeti has taken what she believes to be one of...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
NEWS
As Sambit Kanjilal '25 walks through how to code a solution to a practice problem, members follow along. The club members prepared for the upcoming USA Computing Olympiad contest in December. "People are going to have to develop their thinking a lot, and it's going to be hard for them because some of these people have no experience," Computer Science Club President Arjun Bhardwaj '25 said. "We'll be teaching a lot more on how they can develop their skills."
Computer Science Club Networks With Community
Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff • December 13, 2024
Holding a hex key, Adwik Rath ’28 from Team Boomerang adjusts a part on his robot. Boomerang’s robot underwent lots of stress during matches, meaning Rath spent lots of time repairing it between matches so it could make it through the day.
Robotics FTC Teams Find Balance at Third FIRST in Texas GEMS League Meet
Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor • December 11, 2024
SPORTS
Going in for a dunk, Luke Carpenter ‘26 puts the team up another 2 points against Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Warriors held a lead of 47-10 at the halftime mark, with a massive lead constantly throughout the game. “We had watched Manor play so we knew what to expect so we just wanted to come out and play hard regardless of the result,” Coach Rigney said.
A Perfect follow through, Marshall Sjariffudin '27 blends precision and technique into his jump shot, later on scoring two points for his team.
Running toward the hoop, Miles Fustes '28 swerves his opponent. The Warriors kept up a good offense and defense throughout the game, allowing them to win 65-32.
On the back nine, Riley Muljadi '28 and Jordyn Choe '27 celebrate with their clubs in the air. Completing the tournament with their friends gave the golfers a chance to have fun in between hitting.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'Wicked: Part 1' came out on Nov. 22, and was met with great approval and acclaim.
‘Wicked’ Defies Expectations
Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Taking social media by storm, Season Two of 'Arcane' depicts the dangerous side of mental health. The new season of 'Arcane' succeeds where many other films fail in their depiction of complex characters and morally gray protagonists. As the last season of the popular show, Season Two of 'Arcane' left a legacy in the film industry.
‘Arcane’ Season Two Captures Dark Side of Mental Health
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • December 10, 2024
Released on Dec. 4, 'Fauxllenium' is a creative blend of TV Girl and George Clanton's music.
Take Trip Through Psychedelic Album ‘Fauxllenium’ from TV Girl and George Clanton
Jia Chun, Reporter • December 9, 2024
As a line starts to form, the anticipation of the audience starts to grow as well. With signs above their heads, this bold and vibrant text is their first taste of what is still to come.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Showcases Beloved Play in New Light
Maddy Yendle, Instagram Manager • December 5, 2024
Delving into Mozart's "Divertimento in F Major", violinists Haruna Kubo '26 and Jianna Chun '26 express their skill and technique while moving with the orchestra. "Divertimento" was the opening piece of the evening, bringing an elegant and sophisticated mood for the audience to enjoy.
Symphony Orchestra and Choir Deliver Breathtaking Performance of Classical Works
Serena Liu, Reporter • November 23, 2024
OPINIONS
20v1 is a genre of YouTube video that mirrors speed dating, with more risque topics. While many people enjoy these videos for their crude nature, they often promote harmful stereotypes toward the Black community, specifically Black women.
20v1 and The Oversexualization of Black Women
London May, Reporter • December 11, 2024
The Hard Truth of Abortion Bans
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 25, 2024
Evaluating The 2024 Presidential Nominees
Jordan Kubicek and Charlie Hui • November 4, 2024
Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)
Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh • October 28, 2024
Staying Mindful of Slang
Bella Yi and Mayla Montgomery • October 27, 2024
“They’re Eating The Cats”
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 20, 2024
EXTRAS
Disney princesses were a part of many people's childhoods. Which one are you?
What Disney Princess are You?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • December 10, 2024
What Character from Wicked are you?
Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager • December 7, 2024
Thanksgiving Food Tier List
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 27, 2024
Ranking Top Westwood Study Spots
Charlie Hui and Arhaan Jafri • November 26, 2024
Ranking 10 Most Popular Fonts
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • November 22, 2024
What Fall Song Should you Add to your Playlist?
Lilah Schlanger, Reporter • November 19, 2024