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President Trump Announces Space Force

President Trump Announces Space Force

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor June 27, 2018

On June 18, 2018, President Donald Trump officially announced the formal creation of the sixth branch of the American armed forces: the Space Force. “We are going to have the Air Force, and we are going...

Acosta Introduces Changes to Schedule, Admin

Acosta Introduces Changes to Schedule, Admin

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor June 22, 2018

For the upcoming school year, Principal Mario Acosta has announced that Westwood will follow a two-lunch bell schedule with each lunch lasting about 45 minutes, while also having few minutes to get back...

French Club sponsor Madame Jennie Chao,  Emilia Adcock '21, and Joeun Lee '21 enjoy a French meal.

French Club Members Bond at la Madeleine

Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor May 18, 2018

To conclude the year, French Club members gathered to eat dinner at la Madeleine on Friday, May 11. Each student who had sold at least one bag of Bon Bons during the year had their meal paid for by the...

Regina Nababan '20 receives her award from Angel Ramirez '18.

AFJROTC Celebrates Accomplishments in Annual Awards Ceremony

Donatella Voss, Photo Editor May 18, 2018

  On Saturday, May 12, the TX-861st had their annual awards banquet, signifying the end of the year. National awards presenters from around Austin came out to present cadets who had won national...

Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Displacing Hawaiians

Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Displacing Hawaiians

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor May 17, 2018

Two weeks ago, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted, sending residents fleeing for safety as the molten lava flowed towards residential areas. The known active volcano last erupted in 2014. The most recent...

Round Rock Special Olympics coaches come together during the ceremony as each one is introduced.

Round Rock Special Olympics Hosts Annual Awards Night

Christiano Araujo, Photographer May 13, 2018

On Wednesday, May 9, the Round Rock Special Olympics organized an awards ceremony dedicated to honoring athletes and volunteers for their work in the program this past year. While this marked the end...

North Korea Takes Steps Toward Peace

North Korea Takes Steps Toward Peace

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor May 11, 2018

Since 1950, the beginning of the Korean War, North and South Korea have officially been at war. An armistice was signed in 1953 that ended the armed conflict that claimed the lives of 2.5 million people,...

A student signs her name next to her chosen college.

Seniors Sign College Banner

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director May 9, 2018

As a means to share future university plans, senior students gathered to sign their names under their committed colleges on Tuesday, May 1. The collective banner of diverse plans will be be proudly displayed...

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