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Spotify Wrapped is a highly anticipated event at the end of 2024. As a fun end to the year, Westwood students all share their Wrapped on social media. Westwood Wrapped combines the data of students' Wrapped and finds listening trends.

Westwood Wrapped

Vedanti Patil, News Editor December 16, 2024

As per tradition, hallways buzzed in anticipation of the release of the 2024 Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the wait was finally over. Students’ Spotify Wrapped flooded Instagram stories and...

Released on Nov. 15, 'Red One' fell short of holiday movie expectations.

Red One is Disappointing Addition to the Holiday Season

Addy Temple, Photo Editor December 16, 2024

Santa and his elves? Check. Reindeer and a shiny sleigh? Check. Christmas music? Check. Technically, Red One, which was released on Nov. 15, checks all the boxes to become a beloved Christmas movie, but...

Opening the concert with passion, 'Bonk' abaphandle' is the song which greets the audience. Dancing with liveliness, Kamora Menendez ‘28 help open the concert with a cheerful  atmosphere.

Choirs Harmonize at Annual Winter Concert

Leah Kardonik, Reporter December 16, 2024

As the fall semester comes to a close and the holiday season begins, Westwood Choirs provided a warm welcome to the holiday season, full of celebration,music, and community. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Westwood...

During the Orchestra Winter Concert, the Philharmonic 2nd Block Orchestra displayed much skill, performing three pieces,  "Symphony No.1" by Prokofiev, "Winter Soliloquy", by Francis Feese, and the "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky.

Orchestra Displays Holiday Spirit at Winter Concert

Serena Liu, Assistant Managing Editor December 15, 2024

Cozy yellow light inside the Raymond E Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) contrasted the harsh cold winds of the night, wrapping warmth and excitement around young musicians, each one getting ready...

'Wicked: Part 1' came out on Nov. 22, and was met with great approval and acclaim.

‘Wicked’ Defies Expectations

Katie Ring, Managing Editor December 13, 2024

No one mourns the wicked. Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz originally debuted on Broadway in 2003. It starred leads Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel and left a mark on theatre history that...

Taking social media by storm, Season Two of 'Arcane' depicts the dangerous side of mental health. The new season of 'Arcane' succeeds where many other films fail in their depiction of complex characters and morally gray protagonists. As the last season of the popular show, Season Two of 'Arcane' left a legacy in the film industry.

‘Arcane’ Season Two Captures Dark Side of Mental Health

Vedanti Patil, News Editor December 10, 2024

 *This review contains spoilers*  In a tear jerking turn of events, the boy who saves everyone is left with no one. After leaving behind the alternate timeline where he could be happy, Ekko returns...

Released on Dec. 4, 'Fauxllenium' is a creative blend of TV Girl and George Clanton's music.

Take Trip Through Psychedelic Album ‘Fauxllenium’ from TV Girl and George Clanton

Jia Chun, Heritage Sports Editor December 9, 2024

The first listen of TV Girl and George Clanton’s Fauxllenium goes something like this: the listener hovers their mouse over the play button and as the first note of Summer 2000 Baby plays, are immediately...

As a line starts to form, the anticipation of the audience starts to grow as well. With signs above their heads, this bold and vibrant text is their first taste of what is still to come.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ Showcases Beloved Play in New Light

Maddy Yendle, Marketing Director December 5, 2024

The new Romeo and Juliet, directed by Sam Gold on Broadway, brings a whole new life to the beloved Shakespeare play from 1597. Many fans were intrigued by the approach that Gold took while working...

Delving into Mozart's "Divertimento in F Major", violinists Haruna Kubo '26 and Jianna Chun '26 express their skill and technique while moving with the orchestra. "Divertimento" was the opening piece of the evening, bringing an elegant and sophisticated mood for the audience to enjoy.

Symphony Orchestra and Choir Deliver Breathtaking Performance of Classical Works

Serena Liu, Assistant Managing Editor November 23, 2024

Sounds of angelic voices, string and wind instruments echoed throughout the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) auditorium. With a variety of different sounds, students were able to demonstrate...

Standing beside the Cheshire Cat, Alice (portrayed by Prishaa Vishwakarma '27) asks for advice on how to navigate Wonderland. The Cheshire Cat was represented by a three-part puppet, designed by technician Dominik Brown '26. "I wanted it to be scary, because in most media he has that creepy smile, and I wanted that but kind of like an angler fish," Brown said.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Children’s Theater Performs ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor November 22, 2024

Bringing a childhood favorite to life, sophomores in Children’s Theater transported hundreds of elementary schoolers through the looking glass, into a mad world of whimsy and wonder in their production...

On Monday, Nov. 18, 43 Westwood Students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 26 full orchestra. Out of the students who auditioned, 16 made the orchestra.

Band Students Dominate at TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple November 22, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, 43 Westwood Students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 26 Full Orchestra. Out of the students who auditioned, 16 made the orchestra. “I have been...

Texas Book Festival attendees crowd around a table of books. In the book purchasing tent, sponsored by BookPeople, attendees could buy the books of the attending authors.

Bigger in Texas: The 28th Texas Book Festival

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor November 22, 2024

“I just love the actual physical book. I am not a books on tape kind of person,” Catenya McHenry said. “I love the experience of pulling the book from the shelf, opening the pages, and smelling...

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