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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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Students Attend Homecoming Dance

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief October 22, 2018

The disco-themed Homecoming Dance took place on Saturday, Oct. 20. The dance was organized by the Pacesetters and hundreds of students came to enjoy dancing and the food with friends. The dance...

A pet zoo worker holds Cactus Jack, a nine-month-old hedgehog. He isnt as prickly as you think, the worker said.

Local Pet Store Hosts Pet-Tober-Fest

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor October 21, 2018

After a highly successful 10 year run, the event coordinators of Dogtoberfest decided to take a hiatus from organizing the event, thus paving the way for local Austin pet store Phydeaux and Friends...

Vivian Tran 19 is escorted by the clarinet section.

Students Rally School Spirit at Homecoming Pep Rally Despite Rain

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director October 19, 2018

Due to the safety concerns attributed to rain on Thursday, Oct. 18, the annual Homecoming parade was canceled. As the event had tremendous school and community value, Principal Mario Acosta spent days...

Students competing in Public Forum pose for a picture. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Attend Bellaire, St. Mark’s, and Ronald Reagan Tournaments

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor October 16, 2018

Bellaire Forensic Tournament Varsity Public Forum (PF) Debate Octo-Finalists: Raymond Sun - Pranav Kulkarni Double Octo-Finalists: Nathan Iyer - Chinmay Pingale Triple Octo-Finalists: Krishna...

Pacesetters Organize Disco-Themed Homecoming Dance

Pacesetters Organize Disco-Themed Homecoming Dance

Dia Jain, Horizon Assistant Editor October 15, 2018

The Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The dance is being organized by Pacesetters, a girls' community service and charity organization. The officers of Pacesetters...

The audience watches as the college admissions officers introduce themselves.

Parents and Students Attend College Admissions Night

Nuha Momin, Index Manager October 11, 2018

Parents and students gathered in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to better their understanding of the college admissions process. To help out, Lead Counselor Holly Browning invited various college...

The Texas Legislative Budget Board, including House Speaker Joe Straus, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Jane Nelson, on Dec. 1, 2016.

Analysis: Texas’ School Finance Problem in One Pesky Chart

Ross Ramsey October 10, 2018

There is a chart on page 205 of the newest edition of a wonky and essential Texas government publication called “Fiscal Size-Up: 2018-19 Biennium.” You might not be running to look it up — only...

Bill Cosby Imprisoned for Sexual Assault

Bill Cosby Imprisoned for Sexual Assault

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor October 4, 2018

“America’s dad” turned convicted sex-offender, Bill Cosby, is now in prison. After more than a dozen women came forward with statements that he had sexually assaulted them throughout his successful...

Warrior Pride members put pink and purple paint on their faces and arms in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Students Volunteer at Race for the Cure

Nuha Momin, Index Manager October 3, 2018

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual 5K marathon, took place on Sunday, Sept. 30, in order to raise awareness for those with breast cancer. By participating and donating to the organization,...

Students participating in Extemporaneous Speaking take a group photo. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Speech and Debate Participates in Westlake/Chaparral Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor October 3, 2018

Chaparral Star Academy Tournament Novice Extemporaneous Speaking 1st Place: Aman Tewari 5th Place: Yunhan Xu Semi-Finalists: Sneha Bhale Arjun Raman Nikhil Reddy Hrushikesh Saranu Domestic...

With the help of the League of Women Voters, seniors learn how to register to vote. Photo courtesy of @JimmyFlannigan on Twitter.

First “Voting Pep Rally” in the State Takes Place at Westwood

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor October 2, 2018

On Monday, Oct. 1, seniors were summoned to the Field House to listen to a presentation regarding the importance of voting. This event, which was the first of its kind in Texas, included speakers such...

Judge Brett Kavanaugh Approved for General Senate Vote

Judge Brett Kavanaugh Approved for General Senate Vote

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor October 1, 2018

With an 11-10 decision, Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination has been voted through to the Senate. After three days of a televised trial, and repeated examination of Kavanaugh's young adult life, when he...

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