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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 iconic box art of the Nintendo 64. Photo Courtesy of retrojunk.com

Why the Nintendo 64 is the Best Classic Console

Zach Maynes, Reporter October 31, 2020

For years, Nintendo was a household name after dominating the 1980s and early 90s market with their NES and Super NES consoles, but that completely changed once they made one of the worst business decisions...

Ellie strums her guitar, remembering the lessons Joel taught her. Photo courtesy of Gadgets 360.

‘The Last of Us Part Two’ Mingles Apocalypse and Adventure

Zoejane Ostebo, Opinions Editor and Extras Editor October 30, 2020

In 2013, Naughty Dog, a well-known video game studio that created games such as Crash Bandicoot and Jax and Dexter, came out with The Last of Us. A story-based game, The Last of Us revolves around a smuggler...

The British poster for Creepshow showcases the ghoulish mascot and the iconic tagline. Image courtesy of Film on Paper.

‘Creepshow’: A Hidden Halloween Classic

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 29, 2020

Sometimes movies don’t have one story. In fact, they may have several. Because of the fragmented nature of their narratives, anthology films are a bit of a mixed bag. Since each story is unconnected...

Bea Miller performing at the O2 London Islington in 2019 after releasing her second album, Aurora. Photo courtesy of Ravenn Cook.

Bea Miller Releases Subtle Album ‘Elated!’

Amy Simon, Sports Editor October 26, 2020

Bea Miller, an American singer, songwriter, and actress began her career on season two of The X Factor, a British reality television music competition where she placed ninth overall at just 13 years old....

Tired of the usual Paranormal Activity or It films? Check these out instead! Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

15 Underrated Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 23, 2020

October is the perfect time of year to sit back, relax, and enjoy a horror movie. But what if you’ve seen all the classics? Let this serve as a guide through some lesser-known Halloween gems for the...

Blackpinks new album, Blackpink: The Album, dropped on Oct. 2, and features 8 unique tracks that combine to form an versatile album thats definitely worth the listen. Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Blackpink Releases Versatile Debut Album

Triambika Dinakaran, Reporter October 18, 2020

Arguably the most popular group in the K-Pop genre second only to global icons BTS, Blackpink has been on a roll ever since their debut in 2016. The band consists of four members - Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo,...

The Vamps album cover shows cherry blossoms which symbolize the bands rebirth in a new genre. Photo courtesy of The Vamps.

The Vamps Blossom Into New Era With ‘Cherry Blossom’

Amy Simon, Sports Editor October 18, 2020

After a two year break, The Vamps, a British pop rock band consisting of Bradley Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans resurfaced with their new album Cherry Blossom. The album is unlike...

Orchestra students virtually auditioned for the All-Region Orchestra from Oct. 3 to Oct.7. Graphic by Nashitha Azeez

Orchestra Students Succeed at Virtual Region Auditions

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor October 16, 2020

Without the possibility of having in-person auditions, orchestra students prepared and recorded their excerpts for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region Orchestra from Saturday, Oct....

An artistic rendering of Bub and a crowd of zombies used for Days poster. Photo Courtesy of Empire Online

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 3)

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 15, 2020

Day of the Dead (1985) The 1980s were comparatively sedate after the tumultuous ’70s. But that didn’t mean horror director George Romero was going to stop providing his social commentary through...

The Roses captured in a photo displaying their snobbish personalities and quirky looks.
Photo courtesy of @netflix

Final Season of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Has Fans Freaked

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief October 15, 2020

The treasured Canadian series Schitt’s Creek has finally run dry, ending on a high note with a final sixth season, which aired on Saturday, Oct. 3rd on Netflix. The beloved show has been running for...

The iconic poster art for Romeros masterpiece. Photo Courtesy of Cryptic Rock

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 2)

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 14, 2020

Dawn of the Dead (1978) More than just simple gore films, The Dead Trilogy, directed by George Romero, are filled with humor, social commentary and wonderful zombie action. Straddling three decades,...

Mario flies through the Good Egg Galaxy, a fan favorite level.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Totilo

‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Establishes its Place as Timeless Classic

Zach Maynes, Reporter October 13, 2020

Among one of the most acclaimed games of all time and one of the shining stars (no pun intended) of the Nintendo Wii’s game library, Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007, was a huge leap forward...

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