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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

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National Arts Youth Alliance is a nonprofit led by Westwood students that aims to bring art supplies and more to children that may not have access to them. Photo courtesy of the National Arts Youth Alliance, graphic courtesy of Hannah Ashtari

Student-Led National Arts Youth Alliance Promotes the Benefits of Art

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor November 5, 2020

In June, as the world was beginning to accept a new and consequential reality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunny Dandapantula ‘22 founded a nonprofit, National Arts Youth Alliance (NAYA), by combining...

A sign hangs from a shop window, notifying customers that it is closed. Due to COVID-19, many governors had issued stay-at-home orders and shut down non-essential businesses. However, many states are seeking to open early, a dangerous move since the virus is still spreading rapidly and hospitals are ill-equipped to deal with the amount of people infected.

Reopening States Early is a Risk Due to the Spread of COVID-19

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor May 16, 2020

The threat of COVID-19 has led many governors to issue stay-at-home orders to enforce quarantine and slow the spread of the virus. Many businesses deemed non-essential, such as retail and entertainment,...

Round Rock ISD emphasizes the safety and security of its students and staff, as displayed by this crest.

RRISD Ends Partnership with Law Enforcement, Establishes School Safety Committee

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor March 20, 2020

Last year, the law enforcement agencies that have historically provided RRISD with School Resource Officers (SROs), decided to end their partnership with the district. The agencies cited the demands of...

‘The Story of Doctor Dolittle’ Remains a Delightful Tale of Adventure

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2020

Embarking on a journey with a loyal crew of lovable creatures, the classic childhood tale of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting details a former physician turned veterinarian’s endeavors with...

‘Dolittle’ Exceeds Expectations with Artistic Animation

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor February 7, 2020

Loosely based on the book The Story of Doctor Dolittle, a new movie starring Robert Downey Jr., Dolittle has come to theaters. It follows a strange, eccentric veterinarian who goes on a quest to find a...

Dribbling down the court, power forward Desi Davalos 22 scans for teammates to make a pass to. Despite efforts from the team, the Lady Warriors were unable to pull ahead of the Raiders during the first half.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Cedar Ridge Raiders 55-50

Kathryn Markovitz, Photographer December 4, 2019

The varsity girls' basketball faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and emerged victorious in an intense nail-biter game on Faculty Night. The Lady Warriors bounced back from...

Students and parents gather at different tables to chat. Food was provided by parents for attendees to eat as they socialized.

Student and Parents Come Together at IB Grateful Gathering

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor November 21, 2019

As Thanksgiving spirit started to permeate the school hallways, International Baccalaureate (IB) students bonded at the third annual IB Grateful Gathering on Friday, Nov. 15. The potluck event, organized...

Rachel Rusch 20 clutches her chest as she demonstrates the effect of a lack of fear to a paradox.

‘Trap’ Captivates Audience with Intriguing Mystery

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor October 16, 2019

Audience members during Westwood Theatre’s four showings of Trap on Thursday, Oct. 11, Friday, Oct. 12, and two shows on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Westwood Black Box, experienced a wave of exhilaration...

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Boston Straight Walk Galvanizes Citizens

Atina Hartmann, Reporter October 1, 2019

“Finally, straight people will have their voices heard,” proclaimed associates of Super Happy Fun America (SHFA),  a right-wing organization which strives to empower the “oppressed straight majority.”...

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