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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

NEWS

Online Store Launches

Online Store Launches

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor September 25, 2018

Due to a high demand from students, faculty, and parents, Westwood has officially launched an online store, where anyone can purchase a wide variety of school-themed merchandise, all branded with the school’s...

Debate students pose for a picture. Photo courtesy of WHS Debate.

Debaters Compete at Anderson Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor September 25, 2018

2nd Place Overall Team Sweepstakes Award Novice Extemporaneous Speaking 1st Place: Aman Tewari 3rd Place: Srivishnavi Marreddy 5th Place: Hrushikesh Saranu Semi-finalists: Sneha Bhale Ben...

U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, speaks to constituents at a meeting of Salado Area Republican Women on Aug. 24, 2018.

U.S. Rep. John Carter Prepares for Tougher-Than-Usual Race Against MJ Hegar

Abby Livingston September 25, 2018

Click here to check out the ballot for the Nov. 6 general election. Early voting begins on Oct. 22 and ends on Nov. 2. Sign up for The Brief for the latest 2018 Texas election news. MORE IN...

Mr. David Gimmich presents to students.

Students Attend Environmental Career Presentation

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor September 22, 2018

Mr. David Gimmich, the Environmental Program Coordinator at Austin Water Utility, spoke to students during fifth and sixth block on Sept. 21 in the Library Great Room. To begin, Mr. Gimmich discussed his...

Therapist Ms. Lauren Garfield starts off her speech.

Students and Parents Attend Mental Health Presentations

Nuha Momin, Index Manager September 22, 2018

Support counselor Ms. Christine Stanton and high school completion specialist Ms. Trissa Williams invited Ms. Lauren Garfield, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to Westwood on Wednesday,...

U.S. Rep. Beto ORourke, D-El Paso (left), and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.  Marjorie Kamys Cotera:ORourke/Bob Daemmrich: Cruz

Beto O’Rourke Leads Ted Cruz by Two Among Likely Voters in U.S. Senate Race, New Poll Finds

Kathryn Lundstrom September 20, 2018

U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, leads Republican incumbent Ted Cruz by 2 percentage points among likely voters, according to an Ipsos online poll released Wednesday in conjunction with Reuters...

Volunteers decorate bathroom mirrors with positive and encouraging messages, with the hope of increasing school morale.

Drugs Alcohol Safety and Health Committee Organizes Mirror Writing Event

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director September 19, 2018

To foster body positivity, the Drugs Alcohol Safety Committee (DASH) of Student Council held a mirror writing event on Monday, Sept. 10. The activity was especially fitting, as its message was in accordance...

Photo courtesy of Larry Philpot.

Willie Nelson Scheduled to Play First Political Benefit Concert for Beto O’Rourke

CJ Groom, Reporter September 18, 2018

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, praised country musician Willie Nelson announced that he will be performing at an Austin rally for Texas Senate nominee Beto O’Rourke. The show is scheduled for Sept. 29 and will...

Students fold origami cranes, which symbolize luck and longevity, to donate to Cranes for Cancer.

Community Service Committee Contributes to Cranes for Cancer

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director September 16, 2018

According to a Japanese legend, a person who receives 1,000 origami cranes will have one wish granted. In hopes of this, the Student Council’s Community Service committee joined forces with the Cranes...

Nike Releases New Advertisement Featuring Colin Kaepernick

Nike Releases New Advertisement Featuring Colin Kaepernick

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief September 16, 2018

On Thursday, Sept. 6, Nike released a new advertisement featuring many athletes who have overcome hardship to become among the top of their sport. The advertisement is narrated by Colin Kaepernick, the...

Example of pizza given to teachers.

Teacher Discovers Used Band-Aid in Pizza

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor September 14, 2018

On Wednesday, the night of Open House, Principal Mario Acosta ordered a batch of pizzas from DoubleDave's for the whole staff. Many teachers and coaches took home the leftover pizzas for their families,...

Ethan Brown 19 directs freshman troops.

Student Organizations Commemorate 9/11

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director September 13, 2018

ROTC students conducted a symbolic flag lowering ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in order to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic attack on the World Trade Centers and U.S. Pentagon.  The moving...

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