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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

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The Westwood Jazz Orchestra showcased their talent at the University of Texas Jazz Festival on April 6.

Jazz Orchestra Takes Stage at UT Jazz Festival

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff April 16, 2024

The moody swing of jazz reverberates throughout the Bates Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus. The acoustics only accentuate the blend of the different instruments coming together to compose...

On April 8, the Westwood Symphony Orchestra was featured on From the Top, a podcast that highlights young classical musicians.

Symphony Orchestra Takes it ‘From the Top’

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter April 12, 2024

A tremendous honor, the Westwood Symphony Orchestra has been selected to be featured on From the Top, an online non-profit platform showcasing young classical musicians' talent. Available April 8, the...

Dune: Part 2 was released on March 1, and it has set a new standard for cinema sound and visual design.

‘Dune: Part 2’ Sets New Cinema Standard

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff April 5, 2024

The excited chatter of the theater quickly scales down as the previews end. It’s silent in the theater, except for the muffled popcorn crunches. The excitement and anticipation can be felt as the screen...

Experimenting with various instruments and genres, Faye Websters fifth studio album Underdressed at the Symphony showcases her raw emotions in her everyday life.

Faye Webster Adds Delight to Spring with ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’

Sarah Jung, Reporter April 5, 2024

Known for her whimsical vocals and funky instrumentation, American singer-songwriter Faye Webster released her new album, Underdressed at the Symphony on March 1. With an intimate and expansive mood, her...

Arising from the group, the SunDancers lift Emma Lin 24 into the air. Lin is a proficient dancer and is the Co-President of the social board.

Dance Department Lives Life to Full at Escapade

Rifah Mirza and Bella Yi April 2, 2024

The annual SunDancer spring show, Escapade, took place Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC). This year’s theme was “Life to the Full,”...

Consistent in its calm sounds of acoustic guitar and soft vocals, Kacey Musgraves latest album entitled Deeper Well was released on Friday, March 15. The album is beautifully done and touches on themes of curiosity, love, and overcoming doubts.

‘Deeper Well’ is Too Good to be True

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor April 1, 2024

Exhibiting themes of wonderment, love, and hope, Kacey Musgraves’ latest album, Deeper Well, is a peaceful album full of beautifully illustrative lyrics — the perfect music to listen to on a relaxing...

Captain Keira Humphries 24 practices rifle choreography during equipment warm up right before the color guards performance at WGI San Antonio. They placed 12th in both prelims and finals.

Color Guard Places Twelfth in Finals at WGI San Antonio

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor March 23, 2024

After getting to school early for an 8 a.m. call time, the color guard traveled to Canyon High School in New Braunfels to compete at the Winter Guard International (WGI) San Antonio regional competition...

This year, the Warrior full orchestras swept the competition with superior ratings while competing at a high level.

Full Orchestras Sweep Competition with Superior Ratings

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff March 19, 2024

The performance hall's acoustics amplified the Philharmonic orchestras' beautiful melodies at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, March 7. The Westwood full orchestras swept...

Warrior Pride strikes their final pose as they conclude their jazz routine.

Warrior Pride Shares Stage with RRISD Schools at Merge

Aarya Kale, Reporter March 11, 2024

Beaming bright with the stage lights gilding their bold costumes, the Warrior Pride dance team performed for the first time on stage this year at the district-wide annual ensemble team performance, Merge,...

On February 22, Netflix released the live action of the beloved animation: Avatar the Last Airbender. The remake reached widespread popularity among fans and critics, urging Netflix to announce on March 6 that they would be renewing the show for two additional seasons.

‘Avatar: the Last Airbender’ Live Action Is Acceptable

Valerie Zhang, Reporter March 11, 2024

A childhood favorite for many in the late 2000s, Nickelodeon’s Avatar the Last Airbender follows Team Avatar — Aang, Katara, and Sokka — as they travel the world and help Aang master all four elements...

Building anticipation, a visual of melting candles that spell out “Guts” count down the minutes until Olivia Rodrigo makes her entrance. Rodrigo’s exceptional performance showcased her vocal capabilities, and prowess as a dynamic pop performer.

A Teenage Dream: Olivia Rodrigo Brings ‘GUTS’ Tour to Austin

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter March 10, 2024

The anticipation in the air was evident in downtown Austin as thousands of purple-clad concertgoers flocked downtown to the Moody Center to see Olivia Rodrigo take the stage. Fans eager to see the bright,...

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