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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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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, Horizon Assistant Editor 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, Heritage Sports Editor 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 Editor-in-Chief 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. Cox's case has highlighted the issues and dangers surrounding Texas' anti-abortion laws.

Texas Lawmakers’ Disregard for Pregnant People Endangers Lives

Bella Yi, Heritage Editor-in-Chief 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 Biden's immigration and border policies. While border towns in Texas are struggling to handle the influx of migrants, Abbott's 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, Horizon Assistant Editor 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...

Imposing a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in Texas public universities, Senate Bill 17 officially went into effect on Jan.1, 2024. This bill will increase underrepresentation for marginalized groups.

Texas’ Ban on DEI Offices Undoes Progress In Representation

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2024

In June 2023, Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) passed, which imposed a ban on all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices in public Texas colleges and universities. It officially went into effect on Jan....

This November, the 2024 presidential elections will be taking place. While it will most likely will be a rematch with Biden and Trump, it shouldn’t be this way.

The 2024 Election Shouldn’t Be a Trump vs. Biden Rematch

Jacob Chow, A&E Editor January 2, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is less than a year away and is rapidly approaching, with candidates showing what they’re all about. Despite there being a good number of candidates, some bad and some...

Gift-giving is one of the most common holiday traditions. However, the cultural obligation to give gifts contributes to stress for both gift-givers and gift-receivers alike.

Gift Giving Shouldn’t Be This Stressful

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor December 30, 2023

The holiday season has long revolved around themes of familial togetherness and heartwarming joy - often expressed through the popular tradition of winter gift-giving. It isn’t hard to understand why....

Gingerbread houses are a well known tradition done every year. This year we should forget about gingerbread houses and spend the holidays relieving the stress from the school year, instead of spending time  on a another stressful task.

Gingerbread Houses Are the Worst Christmas Tradition

Madison Kennedy, Reporter December 13, 2023

December has arrived. The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping. Lights are being put on houses and Christmas spirit is in the air. With many traditions coming about, we all have our favorites...

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