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Trumps Executive Orders: A Closer Look

Trump’s Executive Orders: A Closer Look

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter February 23, 2017

In the very short time that Donald J. Trump has been head of the U.S. government, there have been many drastic changes in the law. With 12 executive orders already signed as of Feb. 21, it would be...

Student Council Hosts Annual Valentines Dance

Student Council Hosts Annual Valentine’s Dance

Faith Song, Extras Editor February 21, 2017

Hearts, chocolate, and various shades of red and pink are what come to mind when Valentine’s Day comes around. For most, Valentine’s Day is just like any other holiday with extra sweets and love...

Prom Ticket Sales Begin

Prom Ticket Sales Begin

Amy Vo, Campus Editor February 21, 2017

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, prom tickets will go on sale. The Moonlight Wonderland-themed dance will be held on the lakeside at the Oasis restaurant, with photography by Jenny Rhea. Ticket prices, listed below,...

Julia Crowley 19 makes final adjustments on her poster for the contest.

Engineering and Graphic Design Students to Attend Edison Lecture Series

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter February 17, 2017

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) will be holding its annual Edison Lecture Series on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Since 2005, the computer and engineering department at UT have targeted their lecture toward...

Students Conquer the Competition at SkillsUSA Districts

Students Conquer the Competition at SkillsUSA Districts

Faith Song, Extras Editor February 16, 2017

With a major jump in the number of members compared to previous years, SkillsUSA had entered the district competition with a strong number of eager participants. SkillsUSA students were given a wide variety...

Students Attend Annual TEDxYouth@Austin Common Threads Event

Students Attend Annual TEDxYouth@Austin ‘Common Threads’ Event

Kate Lee, Voices Editor February 16, 2017

Dedicated youth from across central Austin on the TEDxYouth@Austin team saw their hard work come to life on Saturday, Feb. 11 with the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) event 'Common Threads' attracting...

OUTsider Festival Coming to Austin

OUTsider Festival Coming to Austin

Simone Heim, News Editor February 13, 2017

To celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity, Austin will be holding the second annual OUTsider festival Feb. 15-19. The festival is built upon the idea that the queer community is in need of more opportunities to show...

Mr. Scott Chalk Wins Teacher of the Year

Mr. Scott Chalk Wins Teacher of the Year

Shreya Dasari and Emily Chang February 10, 2017

Mr. Scott Chalk doesn’t teach with a whistle, but he runs his AP TAG English class like a sports team. A minute for a brief explanation, and then he releases his students to work, to think -- and to...

OPINION: Trumps Questionable Actions

OPINION: Trump’s Questionable Actions

Haley Haverda, Reporter February 10, 2017

From the start of President Donald J. Trump's campaign, controversial statements have poured from his mouth without a second thought. He has  insulted women, minorities, the disabled, the press, Muslims,...

Jenny Zhang 19, Claire Mathieu 18, Himanshu Reddy 20, and Samit Deshmukh 20 stand together and proudly display their winnings 

Photo Courtesy of Doug Landers

Engineering Club Advances to State at TAME

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer February 10, 2017

Engineering Club students competed at the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the University of Texas at Austin Welch Center. TAME is a competition that tests students...

Donning their CyberPatriot shirts, AFJROTC CyberPatriot members pose outside the AFROTC building. Photo courtesy of AFJROTC.

Students Emerge Victorious at CyberPatriots Competition

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

After dedicating six consecutive hours for multiple rounds of competition, several Westwood teams found success in their regional CyberPatriot contest on Friday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 5. Teams finished...

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