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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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The chemical benzene has been detected in several sunscreen products. Due to the hazardous nature of benzene, many have expressed concerned about the safety of such products.
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Hazardous Chemicals Found in Popular Sunscreen Brands

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker September 7, 2021

Recalls of popular sunscreen brands have consumers questioning whether their attempts at cancer prevention have done the opposite. Formulas made by Neutrogena, Aveeno, Banana Boat, Sun Bum, Babyganics,...

At the RRISD Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, students, staff, and parents argued for and against a stricter mask mandate. Ultimately, Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez recommended that masks be required for all students, staff, and visitors with the exception of those with documented health and developmental concerns.

RRISD Tightens Mask Mandate

Aanika Hirode, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 29, 2021

After a 5 to 2 decision at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Round Rock Independent School District  (RRISD) has announced that all students, faculty, and visitors will be required...

The Library of Congress recieved a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 19 from a 49-year-old man inside his truck. Photo courtesy of NCinDC.

Library of Congress Faces Bomb Threat

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 25, 2021

The Library of Congress received a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 19. The threat was reportedly sent from a truck located nearby the U.S. Capitol. As a result, the Capitol, as well as nearby buildings,...

Juneteenth was first recognized as a state holiday by Texas in 1980. Now, in 2021, it is a federal holiday thanks to the efforts of numerous activists and organizations.
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President Biden Makes Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor June 30, 2021

On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Falling on June 19, the holiday celebrates the end of slavery...

A young girl holds up a sign supporting Uighurs in China. Criticism of the Chinese governments oppression of Uighurs has been increasing internationally. Photo courtesy of langkawi.

Uighurs Oppressed in China

Emily Malone, Photographer May 20, 2021

Uighurs are a group of Muslim Turkic people that consider themselves close to the culture and ethnicity found in Central Asia. They have their own language and a distinct culture. Early in the 20th century...

The CDC announced on Thursday, May 13 that there had been a change to COVID-19 mask guidelines.

CDC Announces that Vaccinated Can Now Go Outside Maskless

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor May 19, 2021

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, May 13 that they have changed their guidelines regarding Covid-19. After over a year since the use of masks was first recommended,...

India is battling to control its recent COVID-19 outbreak that is devastating the nation. Westwoods population of Indian students have reacted to Indias current state of crisis.

Westwood Students React to COVID-19 Surge in India

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2021

After over a year since COVID-19 spread across the world and triggered a global pandemic, India is facing a national crisis with a devastating wave of new infections. Though the country had previously...

The shooting on Sunday, April 18, took place at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. Photo courtesy of Larry D. Moore.

Shooting in Northwest Austin Leaves Three Dead

Amy Simon, Sports Editor April 26, 2021

On Sunday, April 18, two women and one man were pronounced dead at a shooting scene located at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. The incident was reported at 11:42 A.M. Former...

Voyager Station, a stay-in ambitious space hotel project is estimated to be built as soon as 2027.

World’s First Space Hotel to be Fully Operational in 2027

Amira Boutros, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor April 24, 2021

It has been announced that the world’s first space hotel recently is on track to be fully operational in 2027. The futuristic idea comes to life as a rotating wheel orbiting the Earth and is described...

Florida Snorkelers expects to find marine life while out on water but not $1.5 million worth of Cocaine.

Florida Snorkeler Discovers $1.5 million of Cocaine

Amira Boutros, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor April 22, 2021

On Wednesday, March 5, a snorkeler diving off the coast of the Florida Keys discovered a bit more than just coral when they came across 25 bricks of cocaine inside a floating bale off the Florida Keys....

On Feb.18, 2021, NASAs Perseverance accomplished a massive featーit captured the first audio recording on Mars.

A Small Step for Perseverance, a Giant Leap for Mankind: Mars Rover Gathers First Audio Recording

Lipika Chatur, Reporter March 31, 2021

On July 30th, 2020, National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the Mars Perseverance Rover, with its main task being to find signs of ancient microbial life and collect samples of rock to further...

Jason Reynolds book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You published March 10, 2020.

Parents Strike Out With Trustees Over Banning ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You’

Amelie Puga, Reporter February 11, 2021

A book about racism has been the source of controversy at some RRISD schools. The book, ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You’, is on the middle school reading list but after receiving a complaint...

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