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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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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, Reporter 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...

Posing for a picture, the national signing day signees smile with joy following the ceremony. Each athlete gave a short speech, and celebrated themselves, and the people around them.

Warrior Athletes Commit to Collegiate Sports on Signing Day

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

Nearing the end of the college recruiting season, Warrior senior athletes gathered with their families in front of a crowd of supporters to sign their college letters of intent, on Wednesday, Feb....

The Varsity Boys Basketball team celebrates senior night on Friday, Jan. 26. The Warriors ended the night with a win over Cedar Ridge 57-48.

Varsity Basketball Shines Out on Senior Night in Win Over Cedar Ridge

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor January 31, 2024

Following the senior night festivities honoring the accomplishments of Westwood's most decorated players in their final years representing Westwood, the varsity basketball team stormed the court with...

With a center stage spotlight, Natalie Berkaw 25, Avery Parks 24, and Sabrina Kim 25 make their entrance atop a pink lunch table. The three played the characters of the Plastics - Gretchen, Regina, and Karen, who Cady befriends in the plays central storyline.

Get in Loser: Mean Girls Musical Delivers Pink-Powered Prowess

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor January 28, 2024

  Under the bright stage lights and watchful eyes of over five hundred audience members, the cast and crew of Westwood Theatre’s yearly musical took to the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing...

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, Reporter 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...

With the release of the Mean Girls movie and Westwoods musical production, take this quiz  to find out if youre Cady, Regina, Gretchen, or Karen!

What Mean Girl Are You?

Lauren McLain, Reporter January 26, 2024

Romir Jain ‘24 runs toward the crowd as they erupt in cheers after he scores the first point of the game. 25 minutes into the game, there hadn’t been any goals scored, but in a quick play Jain was able to best the Raiders. “The highlight of the game for me was probably celebrating with my teammates,” Jain said.

Varsity Soccer Demolishes Cedar Ridge Raiders 3-0

Mina Stephens, Heritage Staff January 25, 2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the varsity men’s soccer team demolished the Cedar Ridge Raiders in their second district game, winning the game with a score 3-0. From the beginning of the match, the Warriors...

Hard at work, Assistant Director Ashley Jordan 24 stays on top of tasks at an evening rehearsal. A role within the theater program that is often overlooked, the assistant director is an integral part of every production. “So much goes into directing,” Jordan said. “Even [for the] musical, I feel like people dont think that Im doing as much as I am. But a lot more goes into it than people think it does. ADs are putting a lot into the show, and I feel like that just goes unnoticed sometimes.

Behind the Scenes: Assistant Director Ashley Jordan Hones Her Craft

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter January 19, 2024

The stage is dark and quiet. The moment's stillness washes over the auditorium, but only briefly. Backstage, a cue is whispered into a walkie-talkie. The lights go up, the music starts, and performers...

Walker Hensley 24 rises over a defender for a floating bucket. Hensley made his living in the paint throughout the game and held for rebounds off of missed shots.

Varsity Basketball Loses Intense Game Against Manor 69-60

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

Despite coming into the night well above a losing record at 16-8, Varsity basketball took the court on Tuesday, Jan. 17 sitting in sixth in district standings. The Warriors looked to beat the Manor...

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