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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

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The outside area is decorated with signs to celebrate the Class of 2020.

Seniors Attend Drive-Through Cap and Gown Pickup

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief May 7, 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic that has turned their last year of high school and all its attendant rituals upside down, seniors gathered for a drive-through cap and gown pickup on Thursday, May...

Former Senate staffer Tara Reade has made sexual assault allegations against potential presidential nominee Joe Biden. Though her claims are serious, many of her allegations seem not to line up with other facts.

Sexual Assault Allegations Against Joe Biden Need to be Scrutinized

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor April 27, 2020

Currently, the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party in the 2020 presidential race, Joe Biden, is facing new sexual assault allegations made by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. These are not the...

A woman in a lab coat analyzes samples in a laboratory.

US Officials Suggest COVID-19 Originated in Chinese Lab

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor April 16, 2020

There is growing confidence among top US officials at the White House and at the Department of Defense that COVID-19 originated from a lab in the city of Wuhan. The government has been very clear that...

People with protective masks on standing in line to vote.

Confusion and Missteps in Wisconsin Election

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief April 11, 2020

Due to poor planning from government officials and the coronavirus pandemic, the recent Wisconsin election resulted in numerous controversies. It all started when Governor Tony Evers (D), suggested that...

Bret Crammer and Erik Schlanger talk to each other on a walk, following social distancing guidelines.

Schools Shuttered Until May 4, State-Wide Stay at Home Order in Effect

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor April 2, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order that shutters all Texas public schools until May 4 and urged Texans to stay home. The announcement came as the number of COVID-19 cases in Texas spiked....

The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Jens Junge from Pixabay

Washington Reaches Deal on Historic Stimulus Package

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor March 26, 2020

The past few days have been a frenzy in Washington as members of the US Senate and House have negotiated a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package bill to help with the nation’s damaged economic state due...

Round Rock ISD Closes Schools and Offices Until April 3

Round Rock ISD Closes Schools and Offices Until April 3

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor March 16, 2020

Less than three days after students headed home for spring break, Round Rock ISD officials released a statement extending the break until Friday, April 3, with students scheduled to return to schools on...

Sandwiched in between two defenders, Christian Robinson 20 attempts to pass the ball. This was during the first quarter and the energy was high.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball’s Playoff Run, Season Ends vs. Wylie 43-29

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor March 11, 2020

Traveling up to Dallas, the varsity boys’ basketball squad took on the Wylie Pirates in the Ellis Davis Fieldhouse on Friday, March 6. Following a momentous win over district foe Vandegrift and hoping...

The birds group together as they explore through yet another valley. Kevin Murray 20 appears to reveal the next secret. Once reaching a different valley they dont know what to expect.

‘The Conference of Birds’ Brings New Perspectives of Life to Audience

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker March 11, 2020

The Westwood Theatre’s class struck the audience with amazement as they performed a shortened version of The Conference of Birds on Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, in the Westwood black box....

Juniors and seniors line up to purchase their prom tickets.

Junior Student Council Class Sells Prom Tickets

Rachel Iyer, Reporter March 9, 2020

The junior class student council officers began selling prom tickets two weeks ago, starting at 35 dollars each during lunch. Currently, the tickets are 55 dollars per person and the price will steadily...

Reaching for the net, Santi Campos 20 tries to make a dunk. Even though Campos didnt make the shot, he pulled a foul and made both foul shots.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Triumphs Over Vandegrift, Moves On to Regional Semifinals

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief March 5, 2020

In a gym so packed that the doors were closed early and filled with constant roars and chants during every possession, the varsity boys’ basketball team faced off against Vandegrift in a playoff...

Students read the NFHS pledge from their certificates. This prepares them for the honor and responsibility that comes with being a member.

National French Honor Society Inducts New Members

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief February 28, 2020

French students gathered in the cafeteria along with family and friends to attend the National French Honor Society (NFHS) induction ceremony on Monday, Feb. 24. Students lit candles and recited the...

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