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In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created and stored in a medical facility will be considered children in Alabamas Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. An immediately controversial decision, the ruling has a myriad of harmful implications that will negatively affect anyone seeking fertility treatments in Alabama.

Alabama’s Embryo Ruling Will Backfire

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter March 12, 2024

On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created and stored in a medical facility must be considered children in the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The court’s ruling came after...

First administered on June 23, 1926, the SAT was designed as an intelligence test for high schoolers. The test has gone through many changes throughout its 98 year history, and starting this year, will be completely virtual.

EDITORIAL: The SAT Isn’t Standardized

March 7, 2024
The SAT, a multiple-choice standardized exam, is far from standardized. Heightening the disparity between socioeconomic classes, race, and in college admissions, the SAT needs to change.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, online standardized testing has become more common for students. The free school-day SAT for Westwood juniors is fully online this year, but it shouldnt be this way.

The SAT Shouldn’t Go Completely Online

Valeria Tijerina, Reporter March 5, 2024

Over the years, online standardized testing has become much more prevalent in schools, both to the dismay and relief of many across the country. State-required assessments, courses’ final exams, and...

After fighting for almost four years, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion bring more drama to the table, with both rappers releasing diss tracks on each other. While the feud has blown up on social media and has many taking sides, the drama between the two is unnecessary.

Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion’s Drama is Unnecessary

Trinity Osmer, Reporter February 25, 2024

Rappers Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have been feuding the past few weeks, dissing one another through harsh lyrics and diss tracks. This was especially evident with the release of Megan's single...

Featuring bottles of Cantu hair products, the textured hair care aisle in Target offers options for Black hair. While many strides have been made to provide equality for Black hair, hair discrimination continues to negatively impact Black Americans lives.

It’s Never “Just Hair”: The Reality of Hair Discrimination

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor February 16, 2024

High school junior Darryl George was in tears when he was informed that he would be suspended for violating his school’s dress code. In September of 2023, there was a national uproar when George was...

On Monday, Jan. 29, the Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualified Kamila Valieva from international competition for four years. Removing her points from the Team Event during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has put the United States in first place and Japan in second place.

Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva’s Disqualification is Deserved

Valerie Zhang, Reporter February 16, 2024

In a tragic shift of events, Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva sobbed as she stepped off the rink after stumbling through the worst Free Skate performance of her career at the 2022 Beijing Winter...

As a result of increased parental outcry, many school boards have postponed or outright canceled changes that might have been controversial.

Parents Have a Right to Speak Out Against School Boards

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter February 9, 2024

Last August, dissatisfaction with K-12 education in the U.S. peaked at the highest level since first recorded in 1999, according to a Gallup poll. This is no secret and is demonstrated by waves of parents...

Over the past few years, awards shows such as the Oscars have seen a steady decline in viewership. As the film industry continues to evolve and move further into the streaming era, these award shows will need to evolve with the industry to maintain their relevance and prestige.

Award Shows Need to Change with the Times

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter February 9, 2024

The glitz and glamor of Hollywood have enthralled the American public since the beginning of show business. It’s well known--- there’s no business like show business. And one of the main hallmarks...

Rank week started on Monday, Jan. 22 and will end on Friday, Jan. 26. While for some, finding out their class rank is a source for motivation to improve in school, for others it can be a source of significant anxiety.

Rank Week Is A Huge Burden For Students

Jia Chun, Reporter January 26, 2024

Rank week started on Monday, Jan. 22 and will end on Friday, Jan. 26, when ranks are shredded and unknown, except to those in the top 10%. Along with class rank, the week brings either a pleasant surprise...

A majority of Texans rely on  Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for their electricity, especially during the winter. But after the recent winter storm, and previous winter disasters, Texas power grid should be re-evaluated.

The Texas Power Grid Needs To be More Reliable During Winter

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff January 23, 2024

Almost 90% of the Texas population depends on Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for their electricity, especially during the colder season. Recently, Texas temperatures plummeted below freezing,...

In December 2023, a Travis County judge allowed Texan Kate Cox to terminate her pregnancy after she found out her fetus had a lethal condition. Coxs case has highlighted the issues and dangers surrounding Texas anti-abortion laws.

Texas Lawmakers’ Disregard for Pregnant People Endangers Lives

Bella Yi, Reporter January 16, 2024

In December 2023, doctors informed Kate Cox, a 20-week-pregnant Texan, that her fetus had a lethal condition known as trisomy-18. Cox then filed a lawsuit requesting the state of Texas to allow her to...

For months, Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending buses of migrants arriving at the Texas border to a myriad of other cities in the United States in an apparent attempt to criticize Bidens immigration and border policies. While border towns in Texas are struggling to handle the influx of migrants, Abbotts lack of coordination with the cities the buses are going to has only served to cause chaos. Abbott is using the lives of these asylum seekers as pawns in his political game, with no regard for their  wellbeing or future.

Bussing Migrants is Inhumane

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter January 10, 2024

Throughout Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s time in office, his stance on immigration has proved to be a divisive issue. More recently, Abbott’s high-profile campaign sending migrants to Democratic cities...

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