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Students line up after school on Tuesday to fill out keychain order forms. Officer Elaine Ren '22 provided information on order forms for oncoming customers.

Bots of Love: Robotics Holds Schoolwide Valentine’s Day Keychain Fundraiser

Hibah Ahmed, Marketing Director February 10, 2022

During the week leading up to Valentine's Day 2022, Westwood Robotics is hosting their first-ever keychain fundraiser until Friday, Feb. 11, selling items before and after school. Utilizing the Westwood...

A winter storm is rapidly approaching, and school has been canceled for two days in preparation for the possible conditions.

School Canceled Thursday and Friday as Winter Storm Approaches

Amoli Agarwal, Amelie Puga, and Chloe Boyd February 2, 2022

As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, Round Rock ISD announced the decision to cancel in-person classes on Thursday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 4 as a deluge of sub-zero temperatures, possible snowy conditions,...

Rank Week took place from Monday, Jan. 24 to Friday, Jan. 28. With the onset of rankings and competition after a year of virtual learning, students are discussing how the school ranks certain students.

Ranking System Discussed After End of Semester Rank Week

Josh Shippen, Reporter February 1, 2022

Rank Week began on Monday, Jan. 24. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors were able to walk to the front office and find their placement within their class.  Students within the top 10 percent of their...

The Westwood Human Rights Club, connected with Amnesty International, aims to raise awareness of human rights issues and take action through service projects. Its 
inaugural meeting was held on January 11th.

Human Rights Club Kicks Off Mission for Change with First Meeting

Riya Patil, Reporter January 27, 2022

The Westwood Human Rights Club was inaugurated at its first meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11 after school. The club was founded by Varshini Loganathan '24 and is connected with the Austin Local Group, the Amnesty...

In a dip, Diego Rodriguez '22 is escorted by Bria Rowe '22. This was during the modeling portion of the competition, where the contestants were able to show off their custom Men's Wearhouse suits.

Well-Dressed Warriors Amaze Audience During Annual Pageant

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor January 27, 2022

The crowd was filled with the sound of elated cheers, gasps of surprise, and the thunder of applause in equal measure during the 21st annual Mr. Warrior Pageant on Thursday, Jan 20 in the Westwood...

After the lockdown last week, the topic of school shootings and gun violence is again being discussed. Students have shared their opinions on the school’s safety.

School Shootings and Gun Regulation Concerns Raised Again After Lockdown, Students Speak Out

Amelie Puga, Reporter January 24, 2022

As another school shooting terrorized an American high school in late 2021, the conversations around gun violence and stricter gun policies are once again being brought up. The Oxford High School shooting...

The construction of the new D-wing has been completed and all math classes have moved to the newly built classrooms. However, the wing has received mixed responses from students and staff. Photo courtesy of RRISD

New D-Wing Receives Mixed Responses

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2022

The construction of the new D-wing at Westwood has shifted many classes since the start of the spring semester. From inside to outside, from portables to brand new classrooms, from big spaces to smaller...

Westwood Lifts Lockdown After External Threat is Cleared

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor January 19, 2022

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 10:55 a.m., Westwood High School went on lockdown after reports of an external threat in the area. The school then transitioned to a hold-in-place after Austin police reported...

The Omicron variant continues to spread in school, and case numbers have risen significantly since the start of the second semester. Students have expressed concerns about the RRISD's current safety protocols regarding the new variant.

Students Plan Walkout As Concerns Rise About Omicron in School

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief January 18, 2022

Amid an unprecedented rise in COVID-19 cases after winter break, many parents and students have expressed concerns about the safety of returning to in-person school. While the Round Rock Independent...

Despite Omicron spreading through the country, several students spent their winter break traveling. Others enjoyed their break at home. Photo courtesy of Ruth Georgiev

Students Discuss Winter Break Amid New COVID Variant

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2022

With the COVID-19 situation constantly evolving, and many people contracting the new Omicron variant, many plans were canceled at the start of winter break. But those who were able to travel went to a...

High school students all across the country showed high levels of academic dishonesty during the first year of the pandemic. While many Westwood students participated in this, some did choose this opportunity to stick to their morals.

How Westwood Academic Dishonesty Has Evolved Through COVID

Kumud Arora, Reporter January 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic caused large-scale lockdowns and closures of institutions integral to everyday life, including schools all over the country amidst growing health concerns. Students were asked to...

The We Are Blood bus parked in the band practice parking lot.

UNICEF Hosts Blood Drive to Give Back to the Community

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief December 13, 2021

On Friday, Dec. 10th, We Are Blood held a student blood drive in the band practice parking lot. The event was hosted by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) club with...

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