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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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Paying People to Get Vaccinated Dismisses the Importance of COVID

Paying People to Get Vaccinated Dismisses the Importance of COVID-19

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

As most of us know, whether or not someone should get vaccinated is a very controversial subject. Many people question the health risks, advantages, disadvantages, and whether they should be required or...

Toxic culture associated with women caused causes the social complex of female hierarchy. Photo courtesy of TheDigitalArtist.

The Subjective Social Complex of the Female Hierarchy Needs to be Amended

Milena Jandreski, Reporter September 15, 2021

Over history and time, women have been persecuted and ridiculed by men and often each other. Silly tropes, stereotypes, and assumptions have been made about the way women act, dress and even their looks.  Though...

Westwood alumni Amelia Sadler attends a June rally, protesting Abbots abortion laws. She missed her own graduation to attend the protest, where she captured photos of many powerful signs.

The Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Dismisses Womens’ Reproductive Rights

Katie Hendler, Human Resources Director September 14, 2021

TW: mentions of rape As a young woman growing up in Texas, I live in deep fear for the safety of my peers and I. Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas government have formed an ignorant law; the Heartbeat...

Amid rising COVID-19 case counts and the emergence of the Delta variant, the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) enforced a mandate requiring all students, staff, and faculty to wear a mask. Photo courtesy of Thirdman.

The RRISD Updated Mask Mandate Needs to be Strictly Enforced

Aanika Hirode, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 12, 2021

On Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Round Rock Independent School District  (RRISD) announced that all students, faculty, and visitors would be required to wear a mask unless they show proof of a health or developmental...

Getting Rid of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits is a Mistake

Getting Rid of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits is a Mistake

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 11, 2021

For many, unemployment benefits have been crucial to making ends meet during the pandemic. As of Monday, Sept. 6, three pandemic aid programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency...

Texas recent abortion law has sparked oppostion nationwide. However, it seems unlikely the law will be repealed as party divisions deepen through a myriad of issues.

Texas’ Severe Abortion Law is Just the Beginning of Deepening Political Divide

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief September 3, 2021

“When the penalty for aborting after rape is more severe than the penalty for rape, that’s when you know it’s a war on women.” “Abortion bans don’t stop abortions from happening. They just...

The FDA Approved COVID Vaccine Should Encourage People to Get Vaccinated

The FDA Approved COVID Vaccine Should Encourage People to Get Vaccinated

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 2, 2021

When I heard that the Pfizer vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for those over the age of 16, I was relieved. Many have been hesitant to receive the vaccine due to health and...

Westwood students need to do a better job at following the Round Rock Independent School Districts mask mandate. Photo courtesy of CSUF Photos.

Westwood Students Need to Take the Mask Mandate Seriously

Arushi Sharma, Horizon Photo Editor September 2, 2021

Last week, the Round Rock Independent School District passed a new mask mandate that requires students to wear masks, with the only way to opt-out being medical conditions that restrict their ability....

Afghani journalist Sakina Amiri faces the Taliban and interviews them two days after their return to power. Photo Courtesy of @elyas_nawandish

From America to Afghanistan: A Concerned Student Journalist Worries About the Fate of Afghan Women

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief September 2, 2021

The semblance of security is not a steady promise but a dismal hope in Afghanistan, a country suffering from the torrents of terrorism. Fear teems in the air as the Taliban retains power in the region...

The continuation of this years Austin City Limits festival is beyond risky, and it should be canceled or postponed. Photo courtesy of Charles Reagan Hackerman.

Going Ahead with ACL Festival is Ignorant and Irresponsible

Mallory Milner, Reporter August 31, 2021

The day the 2021 Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival lineup was released, I was ecstatic. I had just received all two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and life seemed to be gradually becoming more normal...

Concern rises for many people as the Delta variant infection rate rises. To avoid this, schools should enforce a mask mandate. Photo courtesy of @Bany_MM.

Dismissing Mask Mandates For Schools Disregards Students’ Health

Katie Hendler, Human Resources Director August 14, 2021

After seeing my whole junior year get disrupted by COVID-19, I had hoped I would get a somewhat normal senior year. I’ve done my part of staying masked and getting vaccinated, and fully prepared to stay...

The 2020 Olympics was hosted in Tokyo, Japan from Friday, Jul. 23, to Sunday, Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of Timothy Takemoto.

The Olympics Gymnastics Vault Threatens the Well Being of the Athletes

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 10, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics have provided the world with the entertainment we could have only dreamed about last year. Eyes pinned on the screen, millions of families anticipate positive results for their favored...

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