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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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Reid Harrison 18s winning design.

Reid Harrison ’18 Wins Southwest Kia Austin T-shirt Design Contest

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor April 10, 2018

In honor of their new dealership, Southwest Kia Austin held a T-shirt design contest for students in the surrounding area to create a new design logo, which would be printed onto hundreds of shirts and...

Six Ways to Savor Spring Break

Six Ways to Savor Spring Break

Nisha Desai, Reporter March 8, 2018

Spring break is a time for relaxation, filled with the scent of musty pinewood and fresh flowers and the trickle of sparkling dewdrops making their way across green lawns.  As the sun rises, we lie back...

School Survival Bestiary: The Teachers

School Survival Bestiary: The Teachers

Arthur Wang, Reporter March 7, 2018

The Students’ version of the School Survival Bestiary provided a number of tips that will (hopefully) keep people safe in the halls should they encounter students. However, it has come to my attention...

Updated RRISD Weather Policy

Updated RRISD Weather Policy

Arthur Wang, Reporter March 7, 2018

Those who were in Austin earlier near the end of last year may remember the incident when it snowed, only for school to continue. The lack of any action taken resulted in a negative response from some...

Molly Bayer 17 and Adra Kreiling 17 stop by to visit Matthew.

‘A Medical Miracle’: Matthew Moore ’18 Survives Against All Odds

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2018

“They always tell these type of patients that you need a light at the end of the tunnel that you’re focusing on, without that there’s no motivation to work hard.” It was a long tunnel for Matthew...

Neeharika Bandlapalli 18 Gets Accepted Into Stanford University

Neeharika Bandlapalli ’18 Gets Accepted Into Stanford University

Faith Song, Extras Editor February 21, 2018

   "When I started my application, I was very pessimistic. I felt like I was wasting my time with the application. I also sort of hated myself for being full of myself, thinking that I even had a shot...

How Well Do You Know the 2018 Olympics?

How Well Do You Know the 2018 Olympics?

Faith Song, Extras Editor February 16, 2018

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Five Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day

Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Nisha Desai, Reporter February 13, 2018

     Wednesday, Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, a holiday known for hues of pink and red, huge hearts, and cherry lollipops paired with cute little square cards. Remember the good old days of elementary...

Six Ways to Savor the Rest of Senior Year

Six Ways to Savor the Rest of Senior Year

Nisha Desai, Reporter January 23, 2018

     Senior year is the most exciting year of high school, not just because there’s less pressure to maintain a competitive GPA, but also because it’s a time to muse about the future and what it...

National Hug Day: Five Benefits That Will Encourage You to Spread the Love

National Hug Day: Five Benefits That Will Encourage You to Spread the Love

Nisha Desai, Reporter January 19, 2018

Have you ever thought about how good it feels to give someone a hug?  January 21 is National Hug Day, a day honoring, you guessed it, hugs.  This special day was created by Reverend Kevin Zaborney in...

Which Was the Best of 2017?

Which Was the Best of 2017?

Faith Song, Extras Editor January 15, 2018

As the new year rolls around, it's important not only to look forward to new beginnings but to appreciate the past. Honor 2017 by taking part in our poll and voting for the best of this past year.   (function(d,s,id){var...

How Texan Are You?

How Texan Are You?

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor December 20, 2017

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