Ringing In a New Change
Arthur Wang, Reporter
September 8, 2017
Filed under Extras
Note: This announcement is fictitious and has been written for satirical purposes. After the overwhelmingly positive response to the updated bell system (including the relaxing yet urgent thirty-second warning and the simplistic and stylish announcement alert sound), the Westwood Staff have decided to inc...
Seven Ways to Soak Up the Summer
Lizzie Deal, A&E Editor
August 11, 2017
Summer is all about resting, relaxing, and recharging ourselves as we take a break from the rigorous school year. It’s common practice to hang out with friends, go on vacation, or earn some extra cash during this time of freedom. But with only a week left before school starts, summer is fading fast....
Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Mae Bruce and Lizzie Deal
April 21, 2017
Filed under A & E, Lists, Showcase
Earth Day is an internationally celebrated holiday that takes place on April 22 every year. While the holiday might seem like something you need to have a green thumb to celebrate, all it really takes is the drive to help make the planet healthier. Here are five simple and easy ways to celebrate Eart...
JV Orange Volleyball Falls to Cedar Ridge
September 19, 2017
The Junior Varsity Orange Volleyball team fought hard against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for al...
Parents Attend Teacher Presentations at Open House
September 19, 2017
Parents met their children’s teachers at Open House, held on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Th...
NHS Makes Changes to Tutoring System
September 19, 2017
National Honor Society (NHS) members are getting ready to start their tutoring p...
OPINION: Indian Journalist’s Murder Shines Light on Need for Free Press
September 19, 2017
Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, Indian journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was killed outsid...
Pre-AP Students Start off the Year with a Bang
September 19, 2017
Pre-AP Chemistry students got a glimpse of their new unit by experimenting with ...
Students Announced at National Merit Academic Award Ceremony
September 19, 2017
On Sept. 14, 63 students swarmed into the AUX gym at 8 a.m. to participate in t...
‘It’ Remake Frightens New Generation of Moviegoers
September 18, 2017
“We all float down here.” It is the perfect combination of The Goonies and A Nig...
GALLERY: Freshman Football Falls to Leander Lions
September 18, 2017
Swim Team Hosts Teacher Appreciation Meet
September 17, 2017
The swim team hosted their annual Orange and Black swim meet on Saturday, Sept 16. Like every ...
Varsity Volleyball Crushes Cedar Ridge
September 17, 2017
The Cedar Ridge Raiders stepped into the Field House on Friday, Sept. 15, completely oblivious to the fa...