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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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Rebekah Farris 19 celebrates after a scene.

Musical Theater Students Present Production of ‘Legally Blonde’

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 6, 2019

Presented by the Westwood Theater, the musical adaptation of Amanda Browns’ Legally Blonde creates an impressive mesh between high school naivety and the hardship stemming from true love and heartbreak....

The Region 26 band students perform during the concert.

Band Students Participate in Region 26 Band Clinic and Concert

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer February 1, 2019

Region 26 band students performed in the annual All Region Band clinic and concert on Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26. After auditioning in December, the students who placed high enough had the...

Colorguard members spin their flags in the parade.

Students Explore Music on Trip to Disney

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator January 28, 2019

As a way to shed light on new musical experiences, Westwood Band, choir, and orchestra students attended Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida from Jan. 16 through Jan. 21. While being able to enjoy...

Lunar Vacation plays their opening song as the crowd dances to the beat.

Calpurnia Gives Electrifying Performance in Downtown Austin

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief January 20, 2019

The air is buzzing with an excitement that pulses like the soft music thumping in the background from one of the speakers. It begins to drizzle, growing in intensity, the temperature falling, and a...

Escape Room is a new thriller that utilizes relatable trends in order to frighten the audience.

‘Escape Room’ Unlocks Mystery

Cj Groom, Reporter January 15, 2019

Creepy and deceiving, Escape Room is a fresh and relatable psychological thriller. Released on Jan. 4, the movie has received mixed reviews from critics and movie-goers alike. While it may not be totally...

The exterior of the restaurant.

Honest Mary’s: A Great Way to Kick Off the New Year

Mary Miller, Executive Editor January 11, 2019

As the new year begins and resolutions are put in place, finding a nutritious meal on the go can be a challenge. Honest Mary’s, a fast-casual eatery located in the Great Hills Market shopping center,...

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Backfires with New Feature

‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Backfires with New Feature

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor January 5, 2019

The streaming platform Netflix has recently begun experimenting with interactive content, where the viewer can determine how the story unfolds. They began with small titles such as Puss in Boots: Trapped...

A Christmas Story (1983) is a Christmas Classic that takes a more introspective look on the holiday and its main character Ralphie.

Christmas Classics: ‘A Christmas Story’

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor December 25, 2018

A Christmas staple for many, A Christmas Story is a movie known for the hilarious shenanigans of a little boy named Ralphie (played by Peter Billingsley and voiced by Jean Shepard). Set in the 1940s, it...

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) tells the tale of Christmas and Halloween combined.

Christmas Classics: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor December 25, 2018

Tim Burton’s 1993 classic stop-motion The Nightmare Before Christmas is a dark fantasy musical which tells the story of how the holidays began. Despite the evil personalities of the monsters who run...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Changes the Formula for Spider-Man

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Changes the Formula for Spider-Man

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter December 24, 2018

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is unlike any other Spider-Man movie to date. With it’s playful, bass heavy soundtrack, authentic family dynamics, and unique animation style, Spider-Man:...

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) features Jim Carrey and gives insight into Dr. Seuss character of The Grinch.

Christmas Classics: ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor December 24, 2018

Inside of a snowflake, like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe. That story is the tale of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Originally a storybook with the same title...

Mickeys Once Upon A Christmas (1999) teaches everyone important lessons about the meaning of Christmas with Mickey Mouse.

Christmas Classics: ‘Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas’

Clementine Larrouilh, Horizon Editor in Chief December 23, 2018

Sometimes when the holiday spirit overtakes the senses, people tend to go a bit overboard, a common theme expressed all throughout the celebrated Disney film Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas. Both a moral...

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