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In the corner of the Field House gym, seniors Loy Bhowmick, Minsung Kim, Jonathan Simon, Zachary Petiprin, and fellow choir singers perform the alma mater before a volleyball game. The performance marked the conclusion of Choir Camp, uniting all choirs for the song.

Choir Camp Breaks Ice Before Season Starts

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief September 5, 2024

To kick off another year of choir collaboration and performance, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the choir officer team orchestrated and led Choir Camp, a series of activities designed to build camaraderie and...

The Westwood SunDancers smile ear to ear next to their guest dance teacher. Throughout line camp they had many teachers to come in to teach master classes for styles from contemporary to hip-hop.

Summer Activities Prepare SunDancers for School Year

Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Over the summer, the Westwood SunDancers participated in many activities to prepare them for the upcoming school year. SunDancer Summer Dance Camp (also referred to as Kiddie Camp), and Line Camp were...

Charli XCX's sixth album, "Brat", was released on June 7 this year. Its iconic album cover became instantly recognizable, dominating the social media feed of many with catchy dance trends and political memes.

Brat Summer: How Lime Green Dominated the Summer of 2024

Vedanti Patil, Reporter September 3, 2024

The summer of 2024 was defined by the color #8ACE00 - a bright, vivid “brat green”. From thousands of TikToks featuring dances to the song Apple to Kamala Harris “bratifying” her X (formerly Twitter)...

Crowding around a poster board, Junior cellists Samhita Guntakala and Sam Yarbrough refine their sketch of a cello. Over the span of an hour and a half, the cellists worked together to bring their section poster to life. "Every year, we always draw a cello in some sort of different situation, and this year [it's] a cello wearing concert black on a stage," Yarbrough said.

Orchestra Savors Ice Cream at Section Poster Social

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor August 31, 2024

Dozens of students crowd the orchestra room after school on Friday, Aug. 30, bowls of ice cream in hand. Across the blue tarps on the carpet, poster boards and colorful paints scattered the ground, an...

The fourth season of the Umbrella Academy was released at the beginning of August. While expectations were high, they were quickly tarnished by the bizarre directions the show went in its final season.

Closing The Umbrella: Final Season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Leaves Fans Disappointed

Katie Ring, Reporter August 28, 2024

This review contains major spoilers for the final season of 'The Umbrella Academy'. Read with caution.  One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. In every timeline, this family of seven causes the apocalypse....

Working its way into Austinite's hearts, the shaved ice food truck Fairy Freeze serves cold treats on hot summer days.

Transcendent Treats: Fairy Freeze is Otherworldly

Katie Ring, Reporter August 19, 2024

Texans have been looking for a cold dessert to beat the heat since the beginning of time, and shaved ice is the most recent addition to the list of treats. While other shaved ice places like Sweet...

Romantic leads Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) steal glances at a social event.

Scandal, Seduction, Splendid Unmasking: Diving Into ‘Bridgerton’ Season Three

Hana Le, Reporter July 13, 2024

Dearest Gentle Reader, the town is abuzz with whispers of scandal, romance, and excitement. Lady Whistledown’s quill has been idle, but not for long, as she chronicles the latest season of our beloved...

'The Reappearance of Rachel Price', the latest novel from acclaimed mystery author Holly Jackson, was released this past April. While enjoyable for fans of the mystery genre, the book ultimately falls short of Jackson's other works, such as the internet-famous 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' series.

Book Talk: ‘The Reappearance of Rachel Price’

Rayghen Peak, Reporter July 5, 2024

Rachel Price is not missing. At least not after she reappeared 16 years later. Released in April, Holly Jackson’s newest novel The Reappearance of Rachel Price focuses on Annabel Price, Bel for short....

In its follow up to hit animated film 'Inside Out', Pixar's sequel follows teenager Riley as she encounters new emotions and experiences. The film's message about the complex and conflicting emotions we feel as we grow up quickly captivated the hearts of those in the audience and made the movie a must-watch for all.

‘Inside Out 2’: Once More, With Feeling

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff June 26, 2024

It’s hard to believe that it's been nine years since the release of one of Pixar’s highest-grossing films, Inside Out. Those who regarded it as a childhood favorite have since grown up, undergoing...

Thanking his co-workers, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin expresses his gratitude to the Warrior Band. 2024 would mark his 15th and final year teaching at Westwood before he departs. “Working with this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. The students and staff are world-class, and they have pushed me to be a better teacher and version of myself every day,” Mr. Turpin said.  “I have grown as a person, musician, and academic, and I am so grateful that I've been able to call Westwood my musical home for 15 years.”

The Final Cutoff: Band Director Thomas Turpin Takes New Step in Career

Sabareesh Dinakaran and Jacob Chow June 3, 2024

After 15 years of laughter, hardships, and learning, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin cut off the Alma Mater one last time, marking the end of his career with the Westwood Warrior Band. His time teaching...

At the Germania Amphitheatre, blue lights illuminate the stage where 21 Savage performed. Through his energetic rap style and electrifying stage presence, 21 Savage brought a lively and fun performance to Austin.

21 Savage Brings His ‘American Dream’ to Austin

Mallory Milner, Reporter May 23, 2024

As the stage lights suddenly went dark, an ominous bass tone echoed throughout the amphitheater. The audience, who had previously been dancing to various rap hits, stood anxiously on their toes, eager...

Violinist Darren Liu '24 stands in front of a row of violins on display at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) convention. Westwood's Symphony Orchestra was invited to TMEA for an honors recital because they were recognized as the best orchestra in Texas.

“There’s no way it ends here”: Violinist Darren Liu ‘24 Shares Special Bond With Music

Serena Liu, Reporter May 20, 2024

Somewhere in Austin, TX, a nine-year-old boy started learning an instrument that would take him all the way through his childhood. Before, he played the piano, but there was just something not quite...

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