The student news site of Westwood High School.

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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The National Honor Society officers give a speech at the end of the induction, congratulating all the inductees.

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor November 15, 2016

National Honor Society (NHS) held their induction ceremony in the cafetorium on Thursday, Nov. 10 to welcome its new members. The ceremony included two encouraging speeches from English teacher Ms....

Views of the Silent Minorities

Views of the Silent Minorities

Fallon McDonald and Ishani Pandya November 11, 2016

We asked six students who represent various minority groups that have been ostracized by Donald Trump how they felt about him winning the election. This is what they had to say:

An Open Letter to Hillary Clinton

An Open Letter to Hillary Clinton

Sanika Nayak, World News Editor November 10, 2016

Dear Hillary, The glass ceiling may have failed to break open Tuesday night, but my faith in the American people shattered into a million pieces that seemed to fall everywhere-- my house, my school,...

A UNICEF Club member gives a Caraway student a temporary tattoo.

UNICEF Club Volunteers at Caraway Harvest Festival

Anna Chuo, Morale Officer November 9, 2016

Kathy Caraway had their annual Harvest Festival, hosted by their PTA, on Saturday, Nov. 6. Many volunteers who helped out at the event were members of the UNICEF Club, and worked from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00...

Westwood students gather around to all vote for their choice of candidate.

Student Council Hosts Mock Election

Donatella Voss, Photo Editor November 8, 2016

Student Council organized a mock election for all students to participate in during election day, setting up booths in the library, hallways, and lunchroom. Students were able to vote through google surveys...

OPINION: Threat of Trump Supporter Revolt Ridiculous

OPINION: Threat of Trump Supporter Revolt Ridiculous

Aryan Patel, Reporter November 8, 2016

Political tensions during these recent weeks have been at an all time high. In these high stress times of the election, some Donald Trump supporters have warned of a revolt if Hillary Clinton were to be...

The Essentials of the Electoral College

The Essentials of the Electoral College

Sanika Nayak, World News Editor November 7, 2016

As the monumental cumulation of campaigning that comes to a head on Election Day looms closer and closer, polls have been updated daily to show changes in popular opinion. Many people follow the polls...

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OPINION: Voter Identification Laws Unfair

Aryan Patel, Reporter November 4, 2016

This presidential election has brought back the issue of strict voting laws, mainly strict voter identification laws. Strict voting identification is a topic that was first started during the election...

Students Design Company Logo

Students Design Company Logo

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter November 4, 2016

A new logo designed by juniors Ashlea Harmon and Tanner Robertson will be featured in “Lucky Puppy Club,” a start up dog wash, boarder, and day care company. Vicky Tarver, advanced graphic design...

OPINION: New Clinton Email Investigation is Unwarranted

OPINION: New Clinton Email Investigation is Unwarranted

Mae Bruce, A&E Editor November 3, 2016

Five days away from the election and another bombshell hit the Clinton campaign concerning Hillary Clinton’s personal emails. This time, the FBI is investigating Anthony Weiner and the emails between...

Charlotte Manning 17 reads her sonnet to her English class.

Seniors Host Coffee House Readings

Alisha Khurana and Sarah Johnson November 3, 2016

To celebrate the end of their sonnet unit, the AP English IV classes had a “coffee house” on Oct. 25 and 26. Students were encouraged to bring food and dress up as beatniks, young poets who dressed...

Francesca Mustain 18 and Matthew Powell 18

Students Dress Up for Red Ribbon Week

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor November 1, 2016

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