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SROs and medical officials are seen helping an unidentified female person onto a stretcher. Cars have been stopped along the four way crossing in order to aid EMS.

Ambulances Summoned To Westwood

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 15, 2019

On Nov. 11, a student was escorted in an ambulance prior to dismissal. After school, a female was then seen lying on the curb, appearing to be hit by a car. Onlookers tried to help the female as medical...

Principal Follows Up On Weekend Investigations

Principal Follows Up On Weekend Investigations

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

Over the weekend of Nov. 9, posts were discovered on social media which indicated that a student planned to bring a gun to school on the following Monday. The posts spread quickly and prompted an investigation...

Before their role-play, Sakshi Dhavalikar '21 and Serena Manwani '22 practice using their computer. Dhavalikar and Manwani competed in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making event.

Students Prepare for Districts at DECA Day

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor November 13, 2019

As a way to prepare for their district competition, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted DECA Day on Nov. 9. The event consisted of lectures on how to improve performances for written...

The cheerleaders make a "w" with their pompoms. This was in the beginning of their routine for the pep rally.

Warriors Attend Annual Blacklight Pep Rally

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2019

Under the gleam of glow sticks, hues of neon and violet welcomed students to the big gym for the annual black light pep rally on Friday, Nov. 8. Treated to performances from the SunDancers, breakdance...

Instagram Removes Likes Feature

Instagram Removes Likes Feature

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 12, 2019

Starting this week, Instagram is planning to test the removal of the likes feature for “some” users. Likes, otherwise known as hearts, will then disappear from chosen users Instagram's feed and user...

A Williamson County Sheriff vehicle is parked on campus near the portables.

Administration Responds to Shooting Threat Discovered On Social Media

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 10, 2019

On Saturday, Nov. 9, a student posted pictures on Snapchat of themselves holding a gun with the message, "Don't pull up to school Monday." Screenshots were taken of these posts, and they were quickly...

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief November 10, 2019

Juniors, seniors, and parents packed the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. to attend the annual Induction Ceremony to become a part of the National Honor Society (NHS) organization. The ceremony...

#Team Trees Creates An Online Movement

#Team Trees Creates An Online Movement

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor November 9, 2019

 For a decade now, scientists have warned us of the impending doom known as climate change. A rapid rise in industrialization combined with the overuse of natural resources has increased carbon dioxide...

Sophomores Teddie Hall, Gus Wendland, Viswaved Uppala, and Camille Marshall reenact Act III, Scene IV of Macbeth. In this scene, after hiring a thief to brutally bash in Banquo's head, Wendland is celebrating with a blissful banquet.

Mrs. Park’s English Class Performs Macbeth

Sweni Karedia and Katie Hendler November 8, 2019

As an intriguing way to understand the play Macbeth, Mrs. Park’s Pre-AP  English II class participated in acting out scenes from the play. This activity was a way to increase student engagement...

SMART Tag System Is Introduced to RRISD Buses

SMART Tag System Is Introduced to RRISD Buses

Risha Sur, Marketing Director November 7, 2019

Round Rock ISD recently announced that it will be implementing a SMART Tag system on buses. SMART Tag is a feature where students will have to scan a specialized student ID card while loading and unloading...

Students Zachary Catuogno '22 and Atina Hartmann '20 pose in front of the mirrors. The interior of the Axe truck was covered in many mirrors.

Axe Attack – Students Gather on Axe Party Bus

Sweni Karedia, Heritage Assistant Editor November 5, 2019

The various scents of Axe spread through the air as an Axe party bus pulled up to the front of the school. Students got the opportunity to visit the bus during their lunchtimes, and partake in activities...

A student asks the author a question. Students were asking questions about 'Bronx Masquerade,' a book they had read in class.

Author Nikki Grimes Visits Westwood Students

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 1, 2019

English I and Creative Writing students gathered in the Great Room on Friday, Oct. 26, to listen to author Nikki Grimes talk about her memoir Ordinary Hazards. She also answered questions about Bronx...

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