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Let Flo Go is composed of Ky Court and her older sister Bo. An indie rock band with personal, playful lyrics and heavenly sister harmonies, Let Flo Gos message is one of support and love. “Music is such an intimate thing. Right? Being able to share that with somebody is so powerful,” Court said. “We wrote this song [called] It’s All Right. And the lyrics are like ‘Im better off alone, I have my own hand to hold. Something that I always think while Im up on stage is I have Bo’s hand to hold. I dont ever need to be the only person supporting myself because I have my sister beside me.”

A Hand To Hold: Ky Court Finds Power in Creating Music With Sister

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter December 3, 2023

Ky Court’s life has always been saturated with music. From growing up in Santa Barbara’s youth rock scene to playing gigs all around Austin, Court —one half of the sister duo Let Flo Go — has been...

Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola, was released on Oct. 27. It follows the story of Priscilla Presley and reveals the reality of her relationship with the beloved Elvis Presley.

‘Priscilla’ Sheds Light on Toxic Relationships and the Feminine Experience

Mallory Milner, Reporter November 30, 2023

After seeing the A24 film Priscilla directed by Sofia Coppola marketed on TikTok, I instantly knew that this was a movie I was sure to love. I have always loved Coppola’s films — emotionally heavy...

Waiting for the show to begin, Alexander Broyles 25 stances at standby. Last summer, Broyles marched a season with Genesis, a world-class drum-corp. “It was nerve-racking standing in the field before a show, but really youre so focused on making the run as good as possible that you dont really notice the thousands of people watching you,” Broyles said.

Junior Alexander Broyles Marches with Drum Corps International

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff November 23, 2023

The loud cheers of the crowd echo throughout the Lucas Oils Stadium during the Drum Corps International (DCI) Championship semi-finals as Alexander Broyles '25 eagerly waits for the drum major countoff....

As students look on, Viola Swamp, portrayed by Nyx Schexnayder 24, imposes her authority on the class. Miss Swamp served as the storys antagonist, opposing the cheerful Miss Nelson in her strict governance over the class.

Storybook Spectacle Shines in Children’s Show ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor November 19, 2023

As elementary school teachers corralled restless eight- and nine-year-olds into the foldout seats of the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, second-year Acting: Production...

Released on Oct. 27, 1989 (Taylors Version), specifically the vault tracks, explores everything about relationships -- from falling in love to saying goodbye.

1989 Revamped: Taylor Swift Explores Relationships With New Vault Tracks

Katie Ring, Reporter November 13, 2023

Is it over now? For Taylor Swift fans, the answer is a happy no. While Swift is well known for her many albums, she has started releasing re-recorded versions of her albums, aptly named "Taylor's Version."...

Onstage at the Green Day concert, Mauricio Solanocordero ‘24 and Green Day guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong strike up the opening chords to Knowledge in front of a cheering crowd. In Solanocorderos eyes, his performance takes him another leap forward to pursuing his dream as a successful musician. “I want to have an impact on people, make someone pick up a guitar, you know, not be just another guy,” Solanocordero said.

King for a Day: Self-Taught Senior Performs with Green Day

Bella Yi, Reporter November 12, 2023

Standing on the Green Day concert stage, Mauricio Solanocordero ‘24 sifts through the crowd, looking for his dad. “I couldn't see him,” Solanocordero said. “It [was] like looking at the...

Sitting in front of a metal structure, Daniel Fears poses outside. Fears believes that sharing his art is synonymous with sharing his soul. They have something to give back to me, whether it be music, or appreciation, or good stories, Fears said.

Learning By Sound: Artist Daniel Fears Educates Through Music

Katie Ring, Reporter November 11, 2023

The way you grow up shapes the person you turn into and the values you possess. Daniel Fears grew up learning, and to this day, he still feels an overwhelming motif of education in his lifestyle as a local...

The marching band performs their show Birds on a Wire to judges at the UIL 6A State Marching Contest. This was one of the final stages of the UIL Marching Band Contests, and the Warriors were very hopeful that they would advance to the last round. “I had a lot of fun performing at State because I was proud of how far we’d come as a band and that we made history just by being there,” Addy Temple ‘26 said.

Band Barely Misses Advancement to UIL State Finals

Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens November 10, 2023

The band waits eagerly to perform before entering the field, huddling and holding hands to mentally prepare themselves for the performance as this could be the first time the band has ever advanced to...

The Drum Majors stand before the band eagerly waiting for the results for finals to be announced at the BOA St. Louis Super Regional. The band had performed their show Birds on a Wire at multiple competitions before the Super Regional with outstanding results, so the Warriors were expecting nothing short of excellent results.

Band Makes History at St. Louis Super Regional

Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens November 10, 2023

On Oct. 28, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band made history by placing third at the Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super Regional in St. Louis, Missouri, competing against 80 bands that attended.  “I’m...

Belting, Austin-based blues musician Lara Price performs at SXSW. A seasoned performer, Price channels her life experiences into her music. I just love music, Price said. Even when its bad, I can still find something good in it.

“I’m a Survivor”: Musician Lara Price Turns Pain Into Purpose

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter November 5, 2023

To be an artist is to constantly explore the dichotomy of having thick skin in an often unforgiving industry and the gift that vulnerability and sensitivity bring to their art. The seemingly inextricable...

Posing at a desk, Lindsey Mackin of retro-grunge band Annabelle Chairlegs sits in her studio. Mackin recently recorded her third album, which is currently unreleased. I remember being a kid and thinking like oh if I wanna be a singer I have to be like a pop star, like that’s how women do music, Mackin said.

Band Life with Lead Singer Lindsey Mackin

Katie Ring, Reporter October 24, 2023

Lindsey Mackin never grew up thinking she was going to join a rock band — little did she know, she would eventually become the lead singer of the retro-grunge band, Annabelle Chairlegs.  Annabelle...

Conducting Symphony Orchestra, director Joshua Thompson facilitates the performance of Nino Rotas Concerto for Strings. Practicing from August to October, orchestras spotlighted a diverse variety of pieces at their annual Fall Concert.

Orchestra Amplifies Autumn Ambience at Fall Concert

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor October 19, 2023

Jack Jarret’s composition Meditation, performed by Philharmonic 4th Block Orchestra, begins with a heartbreaking wistfulness, imbuing unique harmonies and emotion.  But for Orchestra, the year begins...

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