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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Candy Corn has been a staple of fall candies for many years. But while some love Candy Corn for their nostalgia and taste, others hate it for its texture and sugar content.

Candy Corn: Incredible or Inedible

Sawyer Grimaldi and Conall Coats October 26, 2023

Candy Corn Is Incredible The leaves have just turned brown and the air is brisk, the streets of neighborhoods around the country begin to fill with skeletons and pumpkins, and the feel of a crisp autumn...

Hannah McDonough 24 buys a Worlds Finest Chocolate bar from Tian Tianwen Gao 27. DECA club members started selling Worlds Finest Chocolate bars in September to fundraise for their clubs.

World’s Finest Chocolate is the Perfect Treat

Kriya Handa, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

Every year, in the months of September and October, DECA club members start selling World’s Finest Chocolate bars to fundraise for their club. And every year, students and faculty alike prepare their...

Though a growing diverse American society may imply otherwise, banned books are steadily on the rise. In addition to reflecting one of the most widespread forms of censorship in the nation, banned books also undermine education by hindering the youth generation from being able to make educated decisions.

Banning Books Poses A Threat to American Culture and Education

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 11, 2023

Portrayed to the world as a vibrant utopia complete with a vast variety of music, art, cuisine, and especially social habits, America is most highlighted for its spectrum of people from all backgrounds,...

In October of 2022, Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter for 44 billion  dollars. Musks purchase was followed by a slew of controversial decisions and implementations that have caused Xs downfall.

Elon Musk is Leaving X in Ruins

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff October 11, 2023

Last October, Elon Musk completed the acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter, for a mind-boggling 44 billion dollars. Ever since Musk took over X, the platform has undergone many changes, with each...

Whoppers sold at a local HEB for $1.24. Whoppers are not only delicious and timeless, but also relatively inexpensive compared to the price and quantity of other candies.

Whoppers Are The Best Halloween Candy

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter October 7, 2023

  Halloween is right around the corner, and many people will go out trick or treating. But, with trick or treating comes candy. With candy comes opinions. Many debates and arguments occur, wherein...

This year multiple popular celebrity couples have broken up causing devastated fans and a social media frenzy. The breakups have started a debate on the impact of obsession with celebrities.

We’re Too Obsessed With Celebrities’ Lives

Madison Kennedy, Reporter September 21, 2023

This year, multiple high-profile celebrity couples have broken up, devastating fans and making top news across multiple platforms. While it is easy for us to devote our time and energy to these relationships,...

After the Spanish Womens Soccer team won the Womens World Cup, former Royal Spanish Football  Federation president Luis Rubiales cast a shadow over the accomplishments of the Spanish Women’s team by kissing player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent. Rubiales has yet to face major consequences.

Spanish World Cup Controversy Highlights Issues With the Culture of Spanish Soccer

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter September 19, 2023

Mere moments after Spain’s women’s national football team won their first Women’s World Cup in a historic win against England, the country’s success was soiled by the disrespectful, invasive, and...

In early July, Governor Greg Abbotts Operation Lonestar put a dangerous barrier of buoys and sharp objects in the middle of the Rio Grande to prevent border crossings. These buoys are inhumane and unnecessary.

Governor Abbott’s Border Buoys are Inhumane

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 11, 2023

In early July, the state of Texas added further restrictions on border crossings in the Rio Grande by adding buoys adorned with razor-sharp blades and barbed wire. The buoys stretch for miles right down...

On August 26, a white gunman killed three black victims in a racially motivated attack. The shooting has restarted pushes for stricter gun laws across the country.

The Jacksonville Shooting Shouldn’t Affect Gun Legislation

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter September 7, 2023

On August 26, a white gunman took the lives of three black victims in a Jacksonville Dollar General. After these killings, he committed suicide in order to not face the consequences of his actions. This...

Raising their red, white, and black signs, WGA strikers gather in protest. The union has been on strike since July, advocating for better pay and improved regulations on AI.

Hollywood Needs to Listen to Worker Unions

Bella Yi, Reporter August 24, 2023

On July 14, for the first time in 63 years, members of SAG-AFTRA joined the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA), to strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This strike...

Students will be undergoing more stress this year due to the new bell schedule. Shortened flex and lunch times will negatively impact students by not allowing them enough time to relax.

The New Bell Schedule Will Negatively Affect Students

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Staff August 15, 2023

As the new school year is approaching, many changes are bound to take place, especially in the bell schedule. Everyone has a place to be at certain times, and students have relied on the bell schedule...

Floridas HB 1557, more commonly known as the Dont Say Gay bill will harm LGBTQA+ youth and teachers.

The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Will Have Lasting Effects On The LGBTQA+ Community

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter June 30, 2023

In winter of 2022, Florida’s HB 1557 bill, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, was first introduced. This bill prevents classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity...

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