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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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School communities battle over whether critical race theory should be taught in classrooms. Photo courtesy of Ted Eytan.

Critical Race Theory Should be Taught in School to Combat Systemic Racism

Mallory Milner, Reporter December 10, 2021

Over the past few years, the debate over critical race theory has presented itself in school communities all over the U.S. People argue whether it develops a firm understanding of how racism is embedded...

COVID-19 booster shots are now available to anyone over 18 and should be taken advantage of in order to prevent the spread of the pandemic.

Receiving a Booster Vaccine is The Next Step For Preventing The Spread of COVID-19

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor December 9, 2021

COVID-19 booster shots have become available to the public over the age of 18. With the pandemic still rapidly spreading, it is important to take advantage of the protection we have against it, including...

Alec Baldwin attending a press conference at San Diego convention center in California. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

The Production of Rust Highlights the Misuse of Firearms Within the Entertainment Industry

Milena Jandreski, Reporter December 8, 2021

Recently, shock waves have been rolling out after the news of a fatal shooting incident involving acclaimed actor Alec Baldwin. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was mortally wounded when Baldwin accidentally...

Since April 2012, Instagram has been a revolutionary tool that millions have used to connect with friends and share content. Photo courtesy of Chris Smith.

Reposting Political Opinions on Instagram is Appropriate, When Used Correctly

Josh Shippen, Reporter December 7, 2021

On Monday, November 1, Instagram unleashed their newest feature for stories, the “Add Yours” sticker. The “Add Yours” sticker is a sticker that people can add to their Instagram stories to share...

Travis Scott, a Houston native, started the Astroworld festival in 2018. It was inspired by  Six Flags Astroworld, an amusement park that was located near the NRG stadium until it closed in 2005. Graphic by Shreya Selvaraju.

Travis Scott Needs to be Held Accountable for his Astroworld Performance

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2021

Travis Scott’s annual Astroworld festival performance on Friday, Nov. 5 resulted in 10 fatalities. The event, which took place at the NRG Stadium, was declared a mass casualty event by the Houston City...

A person being swarmed by misinformation on the internet. Photo courtesy of Carlos PX.

Fox News is Harming America

Sarah Wollney, Reporter December 2, 2021

Fox News is very well known around the U.S. for promoting antisemitism, racism, and anti-COVID opinions, especially during former President Donald Trump’s presidency. However, while they were strongly...

The drawing is a caricature of the distinctly recognizable guards in the hit show Squid Games. Photo courtesy of Creatorish.

How “Squid Game” Reflects a Modern Capitalist Society

Milena Jandreski, Reporter November 12, 2021

Dystopian media has always been a topic of interest for our modern society. Netflix’s new major success, a TV series titled Squid Game falls into that buzz-worthy category of dystopian fantasy media...

Bathroom passes are outdated, unnecessary, and unsanitary. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

Bathroom Passes Are Unnecessary and Unsanitary

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor November 4, 2021

Bathroom passes are an outdated, unnecessary, and unsanitary way for students to be monitored in the hallways. As a school, we are trying to prevent COVID-19 cases if possible, meaning excluding practices...

Prop A revolves around fixing the issue of an understaffed police department, but it isnt well planned. Photo courtesy of Free-Photos.

A+ For Effort, but Prop A Needs Reconstruction

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor November 3, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Travis County held an election for two propositions. Prop A consisted of a controversial proposition to re-budget money towards the Austin Police Department (APD) and hire new officers...

Westwood students take chips to play Poker and other card games. Photo courtesy of Chloe Boyd.

Homecoming Dance Brings Excitement to Students

Silvia Ciacci, Heritage Index Editor November 2, 2021

The 2021 Homecoming dance was what one would call a success as a whole. However, despite an all-around success, there were quite a few flaws that ultimately led to some of the students not enjoying it...

This image depicts protesters in Belgium late 2015. The activists were campaigning against fast fashion practices by using The Fashion Revolutions famous slogan who made my clothes. Photo courtesy of Greensefa.

How TikTok Glamorized Fast Fashion

Milena Jandreski, Reporter October 28, 2021

You've probably heard of the famous app called TikTok, and if you haven't, you've definitely heard pop culture references to it. But unsurprisingly, the seemingly wholesome app has spawned mass numbers...

The remains of Gabby Petito were found near Grand Teton National Park. Photo courtesy of geralt.

The Case That Captivated The Nation, Gabby Petito’s Pre-marital Murder

Selena Molinari, Yearbooker October 27, 2021

As of Tuesday, Sept. 21, the remains of a 22-year-old long island woman were found near Grand Teton National Park. These remains came as a startling update in the case of Gabby Petito, a Bluepoint woman...

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