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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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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...

Call Me By Your Name Dazzles On Screen

‘Call Me By Your Name’ Dazzles On Screen

Kate Lee, Voices Editor March 4, 2018

How often is it that a film is stunningly filmed, masterfully acted, increasingly relevant, and still pleases both the critics and the public? Not often enough, but Call Me by Your Name, directed by...

Black Panther Pounces Above Box Office Competition with Unprecedented Diversity

‘Black Panther’ Pounces Above Box Office Competition with Unprecedented Diversity

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter March 4, 2018

Black Panther, released Friday, Feb. 16 all over the country, earned just over $200 million in its opening weekend alone, and for good reason. The film combines the colorfulness we’ve come to expect...

Sci-Fi Novel Ready Player One to be Released as Film

Sci-Fi Novel ‘Ready Player One’ to be Released as Film

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor February 19, 2018

Published in 2011, Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline, is a futuristic sci-fi novel that depicts a society scarily similar to our own. The book has also inspired the upcoming movie of the same title, to...

The Shape of Water Redefines Romance

‘The Shape of Water’ Redefines Romance

Becca Halaney, Reporter February 18, 2018

Dinner and a trip to the cinema are a Valentine’s Day staple, but late in 2017, director and writer Guillermo del Toro added a new twist to the holiday tradition by writing the heart-throb leading man...

Line Officer Susi Chavez 19 executes a tilt as part of her solo.

Dancers Compete at Westwood Dance Classic

Nuha Momin, Index Manager February 12, 2018

The Westwood Dance Classic, an annual regional dance competition held by the SunDancers, took place on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dances began at 7 a.m. and the event ended at 11 p.m. with the award ceremony....

Hao Cui 18 sings and plays piano to Purpose.

Choir’s Cabaret Show Pays Homage to Grammy Award’s 60 Anniversary

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter February 12, 2018

A tribute to the Grammy’s was held at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.. Westwood Choirs’ Cabaret performance included popular wins from the award show, along...

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