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In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC.
[I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.

Runway Ready: Westwood Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor April 25, 2024

“I just said, ‘Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.’ I'm going to Austin Fashion Week.” That was the moment when Audrey Lee ‘25, a third-year fashion design student, found out that she and...

Aubrey Matthews 25 and Natalia Llano 25 facilitate blindfolded drawing at the Ceramics Club booth. Ceramics Club handed out candy prizes to anyone who could successfully draw while blindfolded.

GALLERY: NHS Hosts Annual Warrior Fest Carnival

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor April 25, 2024

Observing the evening festivities, English teacher Samantha Lozano and Student Council officers Iris Chen ‘26, Rheya Kurian ‘26, and Aiden Wen ‘26 sit behind a prom court voting booth. The booth was open right until the prom king and queen were announced, allowing students to cast their votes throughout the night.

Students Enjoy Enchanted Forest Themed Prom

Tianwen Gao April 23, 2024

Dazzling under colorful lights, students celebrated yet another year at Prom from 8 p.m. to midnight, on Saturday, April 13 at the Oasis. “Prom was important to me because it’s a signification of...

Standing together before their dance began, Gods Menu performers pose, setting the tone of the dance. K-pop Club members rehearsed for six weeks for their second to last performance, the Spring Showcase, offering ample opportunities to perfect their choreography. I was excited to dance with complex group formations and movements, dancer Ninju Prem 25 said.

K-Pop Club Displays New Dances at Spring Showcase

Tianwen Gao April 22, 2024

Taking the stage for the final time this year, K-pop club presented their spring showcase, performing Drama by æspa, God’s Menu by Stray Kids, and Born to Be by ITZY during Fun Friday Flex on April...

A topic of immense interest and controversy, the banning of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) programs has attracted much attention, especially at the University of Texas at Austin. Numerous students have argued that DEI programs not only foster diversity, but also promote a creative learning environment.

Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans

Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor April 17, 2024

As another college application season comes to an end, the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs has come back into focus. The buzz around these programs, good and bad, has gained much...

Posing with his camera, Mr.Youn prepares to photograph the eclipse. A rare scientific occurrence, this was the first time Mr. Youn had attempted to photograph a total eclipse. Honestly, I wasnt even photographing it, I was just experiencing it,” Mr. Youn said. “You know, we built it up and the anticipation was incredibly high, but experiencing it was cooler than I anticipated.”

Solar Snapshot: Mr. Brian Youn Photographs Total Eclipse

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter April 17, 2024

Everyone watched with rapt attention on Monday, April 8, as the moon overtook the sun’s rays in a total eclipse, creating a dusky darkness in the middle of the afternoon. And with a click of a button...

Texas House Bill 598 was passed on May 24, 2023 and prevents convicted animal abusers from owning an animal for five years. The bill currently acts as a precedent, opening up future implications for further legal action against animal abusers.

Texas House Bill 598 Sentences Abusive Pet Owners to Five-Year Ban

Valerie Zhang, Reporter April 11, 2024

Urged forward due to popularity after a similar law failed to be passed in a previous legislative session, Texas House Bill 598 (HB 598) was reintroduced by Representative Matt Shaheen and approved with...

After doing her work, Payton Vopat 26 uses her phone. While educators often believe phones have a strictly negative effect on students, many students see it as a way to spend their free time.

Phone Bans Elicit Divisive Reaction

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter April 8, 2024

Indiana lawmakers passed a bill with bipartisan support that requires schools to adopt a policy restricting the use of wireless communication devices during class time on March 24. This bill will be effective...

UT representative Patrick Patterson describes the importance of teaching kids to be academically honest from an early age. He was one of three UT representatives speaking at the academic integrity seminar on Thursday, March 22. What you have to do as a community is get together with the administration, Patterson said. Create your own honor code. Involve as many folks and kids and adults, as many as possible. Create that honor code and stick to it.

UT Representatives Discuss Academic Integrity at College Level

Shreya Selvaraju and Hannah McDonough April 3, 2024

Parents and students gathered in the cafeteria on Thursday, March 22 to listen to three representatives from the University of Texas (UT) discuss academic integrity and its role both in high school and...

Celebrating with her friends, Aanya Ujjval 26 gets sprayed with color powder. All profits from the Holi festival through selling powder and shirts were donated to Casa Marianella.

IB Celebrates Community and Program Values at Holi

Sarah Jung, Reporter April 2, 2024

Spicewood Elementary was covered with vibrant colors in celebration of Holi, a Hindu festival, on Thursday, March 28. Hosted by the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, students were able to throw...

While her partner cuts the mink using scissors, Joan Amalraj 27 helps by holding back flaps of skin. Most club members worked in pairs to dissect their specimens.

Anatomy & Dissection Club Concludes Year with Mink Dissection

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor March 30, 2024

For their last meeting of the year, Anatomy & Dissection Club held a mink dissection in Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room after school on Thursday, March 21. The mink was the largest and most complex...

In preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse, Austin resident Erik Schlanger practices using solar eclipse glasses. Those planning to observe the total eclipse have been encouraged to use these special shaded lenses to protect their eyesight from the suns harsh rays.

Texas Prepares for Total Eclipse

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter March 29, 2024

Most of central Texas will experience a total solar eclipse, which only occurs once every 20 years, for a brief period on Monday, April 8. During this time, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth,...

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