The student news site of Westwood High School.

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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Wrabel sings into the microphone.

Recording Artist Wrabel Promotes Inclusive Themes through Music

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor October 11, 2017

Students were offered the rare opportunity to watch recording artist Stephen Wrabel, more commonly known as Wrabel, perform in the Great Room on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.. The music video for Wrabel’s...

Original Blade Runner Overshadows Sequel

Original ‘Blade Runner’ Overshadows Sequel

Becca Halaney, Reporter October 10, 2017

Few films have managed to come close to the legacy that the neo-noir sci-fi classic Blade Runner left upon cinema history when it was released in 1982. Its stunning, hazy visuals tell a story too nuanced...

The band stands in their final set. Photo credit to Westwood Warrior Band.

Band Places Second in Vista Ridge Marching Invitational

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator October 10, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band attended the Vista Ridge Marching Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7. This was the band’s second competition of the season, and they worked harder than before to get...

Ms. Jennifer Alexander prepping Select Womens Choir for Pie Jesu.

Choir Forms Bond Under New Directors

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor October 2, 2017

The choir’s first performance under the direction of Mr. Andre Clark and Ms. Jennifer Alexander was held on Monday, Sept. 25 at Hope Presbyterian Church. The fall concert was held at an earlier date...

April Gao 20 stands in the cage before her solo as the Bluebird.

Band Narrowly Misses Out on BOA Finals

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator September 26, 2017

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band attended Bands of America (BOA) Austin on Saturday, Sept. 23. The band’s show is entitled “Bluebird”, based off of a poem written by Charles Bukowski. This...

Fall Pecan Street Festival Returns to Austin

Fall Pecan Street Festival Returns to Austin

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor September 21, 2017

The annual Fall Pecan Street Festival will return on the weekend of Sept. 23. Pecan Street is a free, two day event that features a wide variety of vendors selling handmade jewelry, clothing, home decor,...

It Remake Frightens New Generation of Moviegoers

‘It’ Remake Frightens New Generation of Moviegoers

Chayce Wellings, Videographer September 18, 2017

“We all float down here.” It is the perfect combination of The Goonies and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The movie is a rollercoaster of laughs and scares balanced to create an overall fantastic film. The...

Daniel Shin 18 practices his form for conducting before the game.

New Drum Majors Take on Leadership Roles

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator September 16, 2017

The field goes quiet, the students alert and listening for the director’s instructions. A steady breath is heard across the ensemble as they prepare themselves to play. Sweat drips down their faces and...

Apple Revamps Traditional Technology with iPhone X

Apple Revamps Traditional Technology with iPhone X

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor September 14, 2017

Four new Apple products were released on Sept. 12: the iPhone 8 and 8+, the Apple Watch 3, the 4K Apple TV, and the new iPhone X. The release was held at the newly-built company auditorium, Apple Park,...

Theater Hosts Fall Show Auditions

Theater Hosts Fall Show Auditions

Becca Halaney, Reporter September 8, 2017

The Black Box is silent except for the murmuring of nervous actors. The lights shine hot and bright onto the stage, scarred by spike tape and scuffs from set-pieces. Whispered bits and pieces of monologues...

Netflix Tells a Death (Note) Defying Story

Netflix Tells a ‘Death (Note)’ Defying Story

Faith Song, Extras Editor September 7, 2017

I came across Death Note while browsing through my Netflix channel, and it is by far one of the most interesting yet twisted movies I’ve ever seen. Though I have yet to see the anime series, the movie,...

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