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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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Posing for a photo with their State Championship trophy, the varsity tennis team celebrates victory after a 10-3 win against Houston Memorial Mustangs. This year marks the first time the team has won the title two years in a row. Players attributed the win to dedication, practice, and community.

Varsity Tennis Clinches Back-to-Back State Championship Wins with 10-3 Set

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor November 2, 2023

The score was 9-3 in finals. Both men's and women’s line one doubles teams had fallen to Houston Memorial, intensifying the atmosphere. The tenth match belonged to Arjun Rajan ‘25, a first-time player...

Wearing her custom Wonder Woman drag costume, drag queen Kelly Kline poses confidently. Kline occasionally wears her Wonder Woman costume to protest for LGBTQA+ rights.

“We Battle People Every Day”: Lives of Drag Queens in Austin

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor October 30, 2023

Irvin Horn takes an hour to put on his makeup, and he’s not even close to being done with getting dressed. He still has to do his hair and get into costume. In a couple hours he’ll step on stage...

Breaking through the defensive line Demani Stewart 24 bowls over defenders picking up a huge chunk of yardage and taking the ball into Mustang territory. Stewart was featured on the big screen during a timeout for all his accomplishments and records he broke this season.

Varsity Football Inches Closer to Playoffs With Win Over Manor

Conall Coats and Sawyer Grimaldi October 30, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 26 varsity football bested the Manor Mavericks 28-21 in a down to the wire, rushing record breaking shootout, ending in three defensive stands in the red zone to keep the Mavericks...

Smiling in front of his company’s front desk and the U.S. flag, Dr.Wang stands proud as an Asian American. For the past 23 years in Nashville, Tennesse, Dr. Wang has worked hard to restore the sight of patients nationwide and beyond.

Sight: A Story of Asian-American Success

Charlie Hui, Reporter October 27, 2023

On the coast of Moldova, the Hendrichs adopted a child who had been blind since birth. No matter how many clinics the family attended or how many experts they called, the doctors said Maria would never...

Candy Corn has been a staple of fall candies for many years. But while some love Candy Corn for their nostalgia and taste, others hate it for its texture and sugar content.

Candy Corn: Incredible or Inedible

Sawyer Grimaldi and Conall Coats October 26, 2023

Candy Corn Is Incredible The leaves have just turned brown and the air is brisk, the streets of neighborhoods around the country begin to fill with skeletons and pumpkins, and the feel of a crisp autumn...

Playing casino games, Ryan Lee 25 and Coleman Loyd 25 enjoy their time at the Homecoming dance. Pacesetters brought casino tables to the atrium to offer a diverse selection of activities for students to participate in at the dance.

So It Glows: Students Socialize at Homecoming Dance

Mayla Montgomery and Bella Yi October 23, 2023
On Saturday, Oct. 21, students gathered in a transformed cafeteria to dance, play casino games, and unwind with fellow peers at the annual Homecoming Dance. This year’s theme was “Let’s Glow Crazy” and the campus was decked out with blacklight and neon illustrations to represent it.
Leaning over, members of the student section high-five Cooper Case 24 and Josiah Kent 25 as they walk off the field after their victory. The game was the Warriors fifth win this season, coming off of a 26-21 loss to Vista Ridge last week.

Varsity Football Secures Victory Over McNeil 17-14 on Homecoming

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor October 14, 2023
With the sounds of a packed crowd of Westwood fans, and the relentless cries of the of the student section filling the air, both from the reveal of Homecoming Royalty, and the game, the Varsity football team played in a defensive onslaught that took all the way up until the last whistle of the game to be decided with Westwood breaking their homecoming losing streak 17-14.
The hit series Gilmore Girls is known for its iconic New England autumn scenery, and Austinies can enjoy similar fall activities with these recommendations.

How to be a Gilmore Girl in Austin

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 14, 2023

Bursts of red, orange, and yellow litter the ground as the falling leaves finally bring eager and heat-exhausted Texans a feeling of autumn. For many students, fall conjures up ideas of snuggling up with...

Homecoming Pep Rally Amplifies School Spirit

Homecoming Pep Rally Amplifies School Spirit

Sabareesh Dinakaran and Jacob Chow October 12, 2023
Excitement and energy flooded from the Homecoming parade and into the Homecoming Pep Rally at the Warrior Bowl on Wednesday, Oct. 11. 
Though a growing diverse American society may imply otherwise, banned books are steadily on the rise. In addition to reflecting one of the most widespread forms of censorship in the nation, banned books also undermine education by hindering the youth generation from being able to make educated decisions.

Banning Books Poses A Threat to American Culture and Education

Aarya Kale, Reporter October 11, 2023

Portrayed to the world as a vibrant utopia complete with a vast variety of music, art, cuisine, and especially social habits, America is most highlighted for its spectrum of people from all backgrounds,...

In October of 2022, Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter for 44 billion  dollars. Musks purchase was followed by a slew of controversial decisions and implementations that have caused Xs downfall.

Elon Musk is Leaving X in Ruins

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff October 11, 2023

Last October, Elon Musk completed the acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter, for a mind-boggling 44 billion dollars. Ever since Musk took over X, the platform has undergone many changes, with each...

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