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Westwood Horizon

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The cover depicts Mimi Bay as a blurry illusion and the cover exemplifies her scattered daydreams and the ethereal quality of her songs. Bay released her newest album daydreams on Nov. 15.

Mimi Bay Elevates Indie Genre with Album ‘daydreams’

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief November 20, 2019

Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer Mimi Bay begun her music career with the release of her debut album I Will Be Okay in 2017. With a melodic voice and sweetly lilting lyrics, her songs can best...

Layton Greenes EP cover Tell Ya Story featured lyrics from the opening single Blame On Me, a deeply personal ballad of her early turbulent home life. Photo courtesy of Layton Greene.

Layton Greene Releases Emotional EP ‘Tell Ya Story’

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2019

Talented R&B and hip-hop artist Layton Greene became an overnight sensation in 2017 for her mix of Kodak Black's "Roll in Peace.” Originally from St. Louis, Greene always grew up with a passion for...

The three main characters pose in the poster. Maleficent, played by Angelina Jolie, is in the center while the Queen and Aurora are on her left and right sides respectively. Photo Courtesy of Disney.

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Succeeds as Sequel

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief November 16, 2019

If you are a really big fan of romance and adventure movies, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the movie for you. It has a lot of action and will keep you interested the entire time. This Disney movie has...

Pumpkin Spice donut from Donut Hub with Halloween themed sprinkles sits on a napkin just ready to be eaten.

Experience Donut Shops Around Austin

Maya Gangadharan, Photographer November 14, 2019

Main character, Chris Washington, screams as he is tied to the chair. The poster showcases a small part of the fear that took place in Get Out. Photo Courtesy of Get Out Instagram (@getoutmovie).

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Get Out’

Dia Jain, Horizon Assistant Editor October 31, 2019

Released in 2017, the film Get Out can only be described as exciting, horrifying, and intriguing. The horror comedy addresses social issues with creativity and fear that could have been pulled off by none...

The cover of the movie represents the premise of the film. The story revolves around a family that wears blindfolds in order to not see what is called the force and die. Photo Courtesy of Netflix.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Bird Box’

Rachel Iyer, Reporter October 29, 2019

Susanne Bier’s Bird Box won the MTV Movie Award for Most Frightened Performance award. The movie was originally based off of “The Script,” a novel by Josh Malerman. The Netflix original film, Bird...

The poster for Jojo Rabbit features the main characters for the film played by outstanding actors and actresses. The colors represent the Nazis and the time period in which the movie takes place, World War II. Photo Courtesy of Taika Waititi Instagram.

Satire ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Impresses Viewers

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor October 28, 2019

At first glance, making a satire based on World War II, one of the darkest periods in human history, and the Nazi regime could appear distasteful and inappropriate, and yet, against all odds, Jojo Rabbit...

A rainbow array of ice cream flavors is displayed behind the glass at Marble Slab Creamery.

Explore Local Ice Cream Shops

Atina Hartmann, Reporter October 27, 2019

The horror film, US, uses classic horror themes and surprising twists to create an engaging feature. Graphic by Shawkin Kabir.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Us’

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor October 23, 2019

Eerie, engaging, and wonderfully made are the words that describe Jordan Peele’s second major venture in the horror film arena following his highly successful debut with Get Out. The 2019 film, Us, manages...

Beetlejuice might not be animated like many of Tim Burtons other Halloween movies, but it still shows off Burtons peculiar creativity and dark humor. Graphic by Yunoo Kim

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Beetlejuice’

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor October 19, 2019

“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!”  You’re bound to say its name. Most will describe Beetlejuice as a comedy rather than a thriller or slasher film, but it is still one of Tim Burton’s...

The poster for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie features main character Jesse Pinkman portrayed by Aaron Paul. Paul has won multiple Emmys for his work in the Breaking Bad series. Photo Courtesy of Aaron Paul.

‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Falls Short of Expectations

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor October 17, 2019

It has been six years now since AMC’s award winning television series Breaking Bad came to a climactic end, leaving several questions unanswered and prompting fans to crave more. Creator Vince Gilligan...

The animated movie, Coraline, revolves around the unhappiness Coraline faces in her world. Quirky, chilling, and intriguing only begin to describe this classic Halloween film. Graphic by Dia Jain.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Coraline’

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor October 16, 2019

Based on the Neil Gaiman novella of the same name, Coraline remains a must-watch movie over a decade after its release, with its stunning animation and intriguing plot. Though it’s an animated film,...

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