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...
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...
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...
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,...
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the approval of Senate Bill 4 on Wednesday, March 27. This bill would allow Texas police to detain those suspected of illegally crossing the Mexican...
Ahead of the recent presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, there was a lot of doubt revolving around the turnout of Gen Z voters. In fact, the attendance of this newer generation of voters...
Tying students across the globe together with a shared love for learning and curiosity, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program is known as a rigorous curriculum that transcends basic academic benchmarks...
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Austin Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, a Westwood graduate and parent, is hosting the "I Love District Six" art contest for 1st-12th grade students in the Austin area.
Students...
On Thursday, Feb. 22, AT&T users around the U.S. experienced a lack of cellular network, preventing them from receiving text messages and phone calls. Later that afternoon, the network was restored.
AT&T...
When January rolls around, the Girl Scout cookie craze begins. Packaged in bright colors, cookie flavors range from the popular Caramel deLites, cookies topped with caramel and coconut, to Lemonades,...
The recent deterioration of planes has caused unrest in many passengers and involved companies. On Friday, Jan. 5, the door plug fell off a Boeing 737 Max 9, resulting in a forced emergency landing, although...
Today, explicit books in school libraries are a hot-button issue for both students and parents. These allegedly inappropriate books have been the subject of many board meetings, resolutions, curriculum...
![On Tuesday, March 5, otherwise known as Super Tuesday, voters cast their votes at polling stations such as the Austin Public Library. As a result of the 2024 presidential primaries, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are the official party nominees, but many young people dont feel like either candidate represents them. Its just [between the] lesser of two evils, Lexy Hall 24 said. We really just havent had a good president in a while. We havent had someone who has been making good change because our country has become so extremist.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1270-1200x900.jpg)
