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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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Looking to the right, Annika Anumalla 25 dances on the field alongside the SunDancers.

Hard at Work for Homecoming

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 15, 2023

Shining brightly in their crisp field uniforms and their bright smiles, Westwood’s famed varsity and JV dance teams clashed together last night in a spectacle of vibrant dance, school spirit, and...

On the lowest platform of the stage, juniors Vince Pham and Kaya Chen look on as Emily Rose ‘24, playing Dinah Lifschitz, delivers a monologue to the audience. The characters represent Triangle Factory workers on the eighth floor, where the fire originated from a cigarette stump.

‘The Triangle Factory Fire Project’ Sets Black Box Alight

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor October 14, 2023

With a storm of period dresses, flashing red lights, and newspaper, Westwood Theater’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project sprung to life, commencing their season with a documentary-style bang. On...

Big Bill band members pose for a promo. The local band was founded in 2011.

Big Bill Delivers Punk to Austin

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter October 14, 2023

Among the vast range of musicians in Austin, Texas, one band is taking a unique approach to punk music. Big Bill is a punk band in the Austin area consisting of Guitarist Alex Riegelman, Bassist Alan...

Bewitched was released on Sept. 8 by Laufey, a well-known artist.

Most Enchanting Songs of Laufey’s ‘Bewitched’

Avi Rajesh, Reporter October 6, 2023

Laufey’s second full-length album, Bewitched, is a symphony of modern jazz interlaced with Laufey’s signature style and voice. While the whole album is an amazing soundtrack and worth listening to,...

Animated, Magnolia Hance 26 narrates a game of Mafia. After being assigned to squads, groups united to play a game of Mafia together, concluding the event.

Orchestra Fosters Friendship at Annual Squads Reveal

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor October 5, 2023

Nurturing feelings of familiarity and friendship were key objectives of the Westwood Orchestra department as they hosted their annual Squads Reveal event after school on Friday, Sept. 29. A years-long...

Lana Del Rey performs Pretty When You Cry at the Germania Amphitheatre on Monday, Sep. 18.

Lana Del Rey Lets the Light In at Austin Concert

Mallory Milner, Reporter October 4, 2023

As Lana Del Rey stepped into the spotlight at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, an indistinguishable mix of screams and sobs erupted from a sea of devoted fans. Upon first chord, every audience member...

Bellator, the tenor base choir, stands tall as they sing on stage. Choir Director Andre Clark strums along on a guitar adding a uniqueness to the song. Students from Chamber performed alongside the new members of the choir program.

Choir Sets Tone for Season at Annual Fall Concert

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager September 30, 2023

On Tuesday, Sep. 26, Westwood Choirs kicked off the chorale season with their annual Fall Concert, As You Sing. Families gathered at Hope Presbyterian Church to hear what the choirs had to showcase...

Olivia Rodrigo, a singer-songwriter and actress, has just released her sophomore album, GUTS.

Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘Guts’

Katie Ring, Reporter September 29, 2023

Pop-star Olivia Rodrigo rose to fame with the hit Disney Channel shows, Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. In 2021, she released her first full-length album, SOUR, launching...

Standing in the fields, Band performs Birds on a Wire for judges and the audience at BOA Austin.

Birds on a Wire: Band Takes Flight at BOA Austin

Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens September 28, 2023

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band performed this year's marching show, Birds on a Wire, at a Bands of America (BOA) regional competition on Saturday, Sep. 23. The band placed eighth in finals and received...

On The Car Tour, Arctic Monkeys made a stop in Austin on Sept. 15, instilling nostalgia, energy, and anticipation for their new album in the fans.

Arctic Monkeys Pull Through Austin On Car Tour

Rifah Mirza, Photographer September 25, 2023

When the Arctic Monkeys walked onto the stage on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Moody Center stadium, the audience erupted into ecstatic applause as the stadium went dark and the bass of the opening song, Sculptures...

Mitskis seventh album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, was released on Sept. 15.

The Music Is Poignant and So Is Mitski

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor September 24, 2023

Last year, the release of Mitski’s sixth studio album, Laurel Hell, suggested the Japanese-American singer-songwriter’s permanent departure from her 10-year-long musical career. Not only did various...

Claire Rosinkranz is a rising artist, known for her hit singles like Backyard Boy. She is on the way to release her first album and has been dropping songs from the album as a sneak peek.

Sneak Peek Into Claire Rosinkranz’s First Album, ‘Just Because’

Jia Chun, Reporter September 24, 2023

Popular for her hit, Backyard Boy, and her signature catchy melody with fresh vocals, Claire Rosinkranz has grown tremendously from her first release, Best Friend. And now, she is on her way to release...

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