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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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New Echosmith Single Over My Head Falls Flat from Previous Success

New Echosmith Single ‘Over My Head’ Falls Flat from Previous Success

Becca Halaney, Reporter April 11, 2018

The sibling trio comprising the indie-pop band Echosmith dropped a new single entitled Over My Head on March 16. The group is best known for their 2013 song Cool Kids, which was certified double platinum,...

SunDancer officers perform their contemporary dance.  Photo courtesy of XiaoWei Wang.

Performing Arts Students Present Escapade

Katie Harris and Sarah Wang April 11, 2018

All dance and cheer students participated in the annual spring show, Escapade, on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 to showcase their dance abilities. The event took place in the Performing Arts...

Ready Player One Film Diverges from Novel

‘Ready Player One’ Film Diverges from Novel

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor April 9, 2018

One of the biggest complaints from book-lovers about book-to-movie films is how screenwriters and directors change much loved details about the novel to better fit into a film. Steven Spielberg’s newest...

Pacific Rim Uprising Sinks Below Expectations

‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Sinks Below Expectations

Faith Song, Extras Editor April 3, 2018

When watching movies, I really do try to be open minded, but Pacific Rim Uprising, the sequel to Pacific Rim released in 2013, was by far one of the more disappointing follow ups I’ve seen up to date....

Danielle Efruss 18 and Sydney Thornburrow 20 play their clarinets in their most technical piece.

Non-Varsity Bands Showcase Music in Pre-UIL Concert

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator March 28, 2018

The three non-varsity bands performed in a pre-UIL concert on Wednesday, March 21. The concert was performed for three judges, Mr. David Jennison, Mr. Jim Van Zandt, and Mr. Jack Green. The judges gave...

Girl Group Fifth Harmony Announces Split to Focus on Solo Careers

Girl Group Fifth Harmony Announces Split to Focus on Solo Careers

Nisha Desai, Reporter March 25, 2018

Five powerful women.  Five incredibly strong voices.  Statements like these are what come to mind when someone mentions Fifth Harmony, a talented group that was formed on the second season of X-Factor...

Tomb Raider Fails to Reinvigorate Franchise

‘Tomb Raider’ Fails to Reinvigorate Franchise

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor March 25, 2018

In 1996, the video game Tomb Raider was released on multiple platforms including the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. The game features an English archaeologist by the name of Lara Croft who finds herself...

Isabella Barber 19 walks across stage in a hospital gown.

‘This Random World’ Narrowly Misses Advancement in UIL Competition

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor March 23, 2018

After rehearsing for two months, the cast and crew of the one act play brought This Random World to life, which illustrated the unknown impacts we have on the lives of others. The play was performed three...

Love, Simon Redefines LGBTQA+ Films

‘Love, Simon’ Redefines LGBTQA+ Films

Becca Halaney, Reporter March 22, 2018

“My name’s Simon. I’m just like you...except I have one huge-a** secret: nobody knows I’m gay.” This quote, the opening line from director Greg Berlanti’s romantic comedy film Love, Simon...

Alejandra Plata 19 Artwork Debuts on Billboard

Alejandra Plata ’19 Artwork Debuts on Billboard

Becca Halaney, Reporter March 22, 2018

Alejandra Plata ‘19 wasn’t aware that one of her pieces crafted in a Westwood AP art class was up for consideration in the RRISD Youth Art Month Billboard Design Competition until she was informed...

Full Orchestras Receive Top Marks at UIL

Full Orchestras Receive Top Marks at UIL

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator March 11, 2018

The top three bands and orchestras came together to form three full orchestra groups that were eligible for Full Orchestra UIL. The students participated in the annual UIL competition on Tuesday, March...

Jenna Weatherbie 18 executes a switch leap during the SunDancer team jazz.

SunDancers Win Big at Austin Dance Showcase

Brooke Weatherbie, Reporter March 5, 2018

In addition to placing first in almost every category, the SunDancers received the Overall Grand Champion Award at the Austin Dance Showcase on February 24, 2018. The SunDancers competed their team...

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