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For all the Swifties, read on to see Taylor Swifts newest album and re-record songs ranked.

1989 Taylor’s Version: Top 5 Songs

Mahek Sureka, Yearbooker November 16, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 27, Taylor Swift released her much awaited album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), along with five vault tracks that instantly became fan favorites. In the first week of its release, the album...

Read on for a ranking of Westwoods best and worst Homecoming dance themes from the last decade.

Best of the West: Homecoming Themes of the Past Decade

Kiran Dinakaran, Reporter October 25, 2023

One of Westwood’s quintessential traditions every year is the homecoming dance. Preceded by a week dedicated to hyping up the event with hallway decorations, a parade and a big football game, the homecoming...

Twilight: Ultimate Ranking

Twilight: Ultimate Ranking

Ashna Karthik, Instagram Account Manager October 5, 2023

Twilight, a book series written by Stephanie Meyers, quickly became a staple in American pop culture when the first book was released in 2005. However, the 2008 film adaptation enthralled a whole new audience...

Only Murders In The Building: Unanswered Questions

Only Murders In The Building: Unanswered Questions

Katie Ring, Reporter August 18, 2023

The renowned murder mystery show Only Murders In The Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, recently released its first two episodes of season three, with eight more on the way....

5 Activities To Do Before School Starts

5 Activities To Do Before School Starts

Mishree Narasaiah, Reporter August 7, 2023

1. See a movie or plan a cozy movie night at home  If you’re going to the theaters to enjoy a day out with your family and friends, you can catch all the latest trending blockbuster films like Barbie...

Top 6 Places to Visit in Austin During the Summer

Top 6 Places to Visit in Austin During the Summer

Aarya Kale, Reporter June 28, 2023

While summer vacation is something many look forward to during the school year, when it finally arrives, it’s likely that you may find yourself exhausted with the sheer amount of free time you have....

RESET: 5 Summer Activities To Do Instead of Being On Your Phone

RESET: 5 Summer Activities To Do Instead of Being On Your Phone

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter June 18, 2023

With summer break officially in full swing, it can be hard to find ways to pass the seemingly endless hours of summer. With the sweltering Texas sun at its hottest and brightest, going outside tends to...

Best Coffee Shops to Study at in Austin

Best Coffee Shops to Study at in Austin

Aanika Hirode, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 17, 2023

The last month of school is finally upon us, and while the prospect of summer glimmers playfully on the horizon, exam season reigns over most of May. For most high schoolers, cramming for tests and drinking...

A Definitive Ranking of Westwoods Lunch-Go-Tos!

A Definitive Ranking of Westwood’s Lunch-Go-To’s!

Jayant Bettadpur and Indy McBrearty April 19, 2023

When the bell finally rings, students disperse through the hallways for lunch. Some go through the cafeteria to find their friends and sit, but others make their way outside. The lunch options go beyond...

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Nintendo Finally Pulls Through: a Deluxe Booster Course Pass Ranking

Pom Babbitt, Reporter August 29, 2022

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is back… again. With another eight retro courses added to the mix, it’s high time that I get overly-cynical about a children’s game. I am a Nintendo fan, after all. Before we...

A Nintendo Tell-All: the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tier List

A Nintendo Tell-All: the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tier List

Pom Babbitt, Reporter August 13, 2022

There’s always something that drags me back into the world of Super Mario. Whether it’s anniversaries and the opportunities that arise to play classic games, exciting new ventures on the Nintendo...

What Your Favorite Season Four Stranger Things Character Says About You

What Your Favorite Season Four ‘Stranger Things’ Character Says About You

Zoejane Ostebo, Opinions Editor and Extras Editor July 12, 2022

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month or so, you’ve surely heard about the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic show, Stranger Things. This season brought a new level of intensity,...

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