Stress Awareness Month: How to Destress Your Life

Kathryn Eversmann and Vian Nguyen| April 18, 2016

Punk and People of Color: Alternative Fashion Shuns Marginalized Communities

With Trump's inauguration last Monday and his hot streak of influential executive orders, many Americans relied on cable news to be informed about them. But, these channels are usually strife with political quasi-pundits that rely on their volume rather than their expertise to influence their audiences.

The Reason America Has Become So Divided

At the start of the 2024-25 school year, the Westwood administration introduce a new ban on phones, aiming to increase grades and focus among students. However, after one semester, it's clear that the policy has not achieved its objective.

The Phone Policy Has Failed to Achieve its Objective

Hollywood has a long history of perpetuating and even helping to create harmful stereotypes about Asians and Asian Americans. But media needs to incorporate the nuances and diversity present in Asian culture to represent the Asian American community more accurately.

Exotic, Smart, and Submissive: How Hollywood’s Stereotypes and Tropes Harm Asian American Youth

On Dec 16, a 15 year old girl killed two people and injured six more in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. But despite the prevalence of school shootings, America has a serious lack of gun control that needs to be addressed.

Gun Control Shouldn’t Be Polarizing

Showcase

With teammates close behind, Santiago Peña ‘27 takes possession of the ball. The team used communication on the field to ensure they stayed ahead of the Raiders.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs Against Cedar Ridge 6-1

In recent years, social media has pushed alternative fashion styles, previously considered more taboo more into the mainstream. But as this trend has persisted, it has led to the appropriation and misrepresentation of these communities' values often pushing aside people of color in the communities they created.

Punk and People of Color: Alternative Fashion Shuns Marginalized Communities

While performing 'HUMBLE', Kendrick Lamar's dancers arrange to represent the American flag. With Lamar very noticeably stood in the center of the flag, this represented the divided and polarized nature of politics in America today.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Reflects American Society

Preparing to stop the ball, Rahul Kuthiala '25, Kaz Seyhoon '26, Caleb Fagan '25, and Nico Hamelin '27 form a defensive wall. Multiple penalty kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ends Winning Streak With Loss Against Vandegrift Vipers

Lunging for the ball, Audrey Savoie '26 tries to gain possession of the ball. Communication and good touches played a big role in the 5-0 win for Westwood.

Varsity Girls Soccer Wins 5-0 Against Stony Point

Comments (0)

Westwood Student Press intends for this comment area to foster welcoming, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and must be approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards.

Share your thoughts...

All Westwood Horizon Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest