The student news site of Westwood High School.

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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Kacey Musgraves began selling shirts with the words “CRUZIN FOR A BRUZIN” stamped on them as a way to help out Texans who had suffered from power outages and the loss of water while also calling out Sen. Ted Cruz for his inexcusable trip to Cancún, Mexico. She was able to raise over $100,000. Photo courtesy of @KaceyMusgraves

Kacey Musgraves Raises Money for Texas Charities Amid the Winter Storm

Amy Simon, Sports Editor February 25, 2021

As millions of Texans struggle to regain power and clean water during the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, many celebrities and political figures have reached out to show their support and provide help and...

Will Smith with co-star Tommy Lee in Men in Black 3 (2012), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Photo courtesy of Hollywood Reporter

Iconic Actor Will Smith’s Most Successful Movies & Must-Watchs

Amira Boutros, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor February 25, 2021

After achieving ultimate success from his sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith went on to star in critically-acclaimed films such as Hancock, which grossed over $600 million worldwide and Independence...

Netflix’s Spycraft documentary series reveals the evolution of espionage in addition to detailing specific cases involving the rivalry between the United States and Russia.  Photo courtesy of netflix.com.

‘Spycraft’ Docuseries Chronicles the Delicate Craft of Espionage

Amira Boutros, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor February 24, 2021

Netflix’s new documentary series, The Spycraft, chronicles the evolution of surveillance and espionage in foreign intelligence. This series reached number nine in the ‘Top TV Show’ category, taking...

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Ranking the Short Stories of Stephen King’s ‘Skeleton Crew’

Oliver Barnfield and Zach Maynes February 24, 2021

After the success of Stephen King’s 1978 short story collection Night Shift, there were still quite a few in his catalogue that hadn’t been widely published. Most were written for magazines or short...

Snorri Hallgimsson’s compositions for Mark Waters’ Chasing the Present musically define how to process emotions as they come. For those struggling with mental health, the soundtrack is a reassurance that everyone is capable of finding peace within themselves. Photo courtesy of Mark Waters and Mike Beech.

Snorri Hallgrímsson’s ‘Chasing the Present’ Soundtrack Reminds us to Feel

Hannah Jourdan, Reporter February 23, 2021

Shortly after the debut of its accompanying film in 2019, Snorri Hallgrímsson released one of his most popular albums yet: the soundtrack to Mark Waters’ Chasing the Present. Hallgrímsson’s work...

Check out this years list of new and old rom-coms that will surely bring laughs and tears. Graphic Courtesy of Zoejane Ostebo

The Rom-Com Roster: Classics and New Films for Any Romance Lover

Zoejane Ostebo, Opinions Editor and Extras Editor February 20, 2021

With 2021 flying by faster than 2020, Valentine’s Day has come quicker than ever before, leaving many in need of a quick and easy plan. So what’s better than a rom-com? Numerous heartstring-tugging...

The Weeknd highlighted the Super Bowl LV halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 7 with his unique stage presence. However, the performance, while being a major step in The Weeknds career, was not his best. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

The Weeknd Fails to Deliver at Socially Distanced Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2021

Grammy award winning Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Abel Tesfaye, better known as his stage name The Weeknd, headlined the Super Bowl LV halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 7, highlighting his extraordinary...

Artformeals is an online shop that sells artwork made by volunteers to raise money for World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides emergency food relief to communities around the world that are impacted by disaster. Photo courtesy of Artformeals.

Students Sell Artwork to Raise Money for World Central Kitchen

Nivrithi Kuttuva, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor February 11, 2021

Amid the uncertainty and instability of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nashitha Azeez ‘22 created an Etsy shop for volunteers to sell artwork and raise money for World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides...

Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler released the second chapter of their vulnerable joint musical journey with their EP titled brent ii. Photo courtesy of @jeremyzucker

Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler Unite in Perfect Harmony With ‘brent ii’

Amy Simon, Sports Editor February 7, 2021

Following the release of their album brent, artists Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler return with brent ii, the second chapter of their vulnerable joint musical journey. The EP, released on Friday, Feb....

The new season of Attack on Titan is now premiering. MAPPA studio has done an amazing job on animating the new season. Photo courtesy of @attackontitan

‘Attack on Titan’ Debuts New Season with MAPPA

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief February 6, 2021

After four years and an arduous wait, Attack on Titan’s fans have been able to see their favorite characters once again on screen. On Dec. 7, 2020, season four was released, sparking a lot of discussion...

Both songs by Rodrigo and Carpenter are thought to chronicle the same events and storylines, but they couldnt be more different. Photo courtesy  of Radio.com

Two Sides of One Story

February 6, 2021

Jojo Siwa came out on TikTok by posting a video of herself singing along to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” which is widely viewed as an LGBTQIA+ anthem. Photo courtesy of @jojosiwa

Jojo Siwa’s Coming Out Story Inspires Millions

Amy Simon, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

Jojo Siwa began 2021 with a sky filled with rainbows by coming out on TikTok. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Siwa posted a TikTok singing along to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way", which is widely viewed as an...

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