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Indiana McBrearty '25 is the captain of varsity boy's basketball.

A Lifelong Passion

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter March 16, 2025

In varsity boy's basketball journey of becoming bi-district champions, their captains have played a crucial role. One of its captains, Indy McBrearty ‘25, has proved to be a vital part of the team, balancing...

Many students often find themselves caught up in traffic during passing periods - especially in the D hallway!

Hallway Hubbub (COMIC)

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter March 5, 2025

It's no surprise that AI has exploded recently, with its wide ranging abilities and innovations. However, conversational AI has potentially dangerous implications and Is destroying fundamental human expirience.

Conversation with a Computation

Aarya Kale, News Editor March 5, 2025

It’s no surprise that the creation of AI has gripped everyone in a suspenseful trance.  Even the supposed critics remain hooked to every mention of the innovation if only to dispute it, a phenomenon...

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony marked yet another year where only one woman was nominated for best director. This lack of diversity and representation needs to be addressed to reflect the true influence women have in filmmaking.

More Women Should Win Best Director

Katie Ring, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Oscars. The oldest of the four major entertainment awards, and largely considered the most prestigious of all movie awards. It’s no surprise that almost 20 million people watched the Academy Awards...

Teaching Travis County Correctional Complex inmates, members of Austin Community College and Travis County Sheriff's Office collaborate to help answer questions. Starting in October, teachers have held weekly sessions with inmates to develop new skills needed in an increasingly digital world.

Providing Paths Beyond Prison

Charlie Hui, Reporter February 28, 2025

For the inmates of Travis County Correctional Complex, their current life behind bars not only prevents them from acquiring higher education and new skills in the present, but often chains them down from...

Working together, Elaine Liu '28 and Hasya Pamu '26 pick through their pigeon specimen. Most club members paired up for the dissection, allowing them to discuss the process and work through challenges as a team.

Bird’s Eye View: Anatomy & Dissection Club Observes Pigeon Anatomy

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor February 24, 2025

As jaunty acoustic guitar music played in the background and chemical preservatives saturated the air, the Anatomy & Dissection Club dissected pigeons in Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room on Friday, Feb....

With teammates close behind, Santiago Peña ‘27 takes possession of the ball. The team used communication on the field to ensure they stayed ahead of the Raiders.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs Against Cedar Ridge 6-1

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple February 22, 2025

Fighting the bitter cold through their match against Cedar Ridge, the boys varsity soccer team dominated the Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 18. At the end of a successful night, the Warriors came out on...

In recent years, social media has pushed alternative fashion styles, previously considered more taboo more into the mainstream. But as this trend has persisted, it has led to the appropriation and misrepresentation of these communities' values often pushing aside people of color in the communities they created.

Punk and People of Color: Alternative Fashion Shuns Marginalized Communities

Vedanti Patil, Reporter February 18, 2025

The formula to be regarded as a trendy and fashionable person is a crop top and baggy jeans. Suddenly, they are regarded as peak fashion. Interestingly, these people are also often light-skinned, skinny,...

While performing 'HUMBLE', Kendrick Lamar's dancers arrange to represent the American flag. With Lamar very noticeably stood in the center of the flag, this represented the divided and polarized nature of politics in America today.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Reflects American Society

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor February 16, 2025

“Salutations!” actor Samuel L. Jackson said, dressed as Uncle Sam, as he introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Over 133.5 million viewers...

Preparing to stop the ball, Rahul Kuthiala '25, Kaz Seyhoon '26, Caleb Fagan '25, and Nico Hamelin '27 form a defensive wall. Multiple penalty kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ends Winning Streak With Loss Against Vandegrift Vipers

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff February 11, 2025

Facing a difficult opponent, the varsity boys soccer team lost their six-game winning streak to the Vandegrift Vipers in their seventh district game on Friday, Feb. 7. After a hard-fought game with...

Lunging for the ball, Audrey Savoie '26 tries to gain possession of the ball. Communication and good touches played a big role in the 5-0 win for Westwood.

Varsity Girls Soccer Wins 5-0 Against Stony Point

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 9, 2025

In a high intensity game, the varsity women’s soccer team defeated the Stony Point Tigers 5-0 on Tuesday, Feb 4. The Warriors quickly set the tone after the first ten minutes, as Mia Wiele ‘26...

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