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Westwood Horizon
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Westwood Horizon
CAMPUS
In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC. [I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.
Runway Ready: Westwood Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2024
Aubrey Matthews 25 and Natalia Llano 25 facilitate blindfolded drawing at the Ceramics Club booth. Ceramics Club handed out candy prizes to anyone who could successfully draw while blindfolded.
GALLERY: NHS Hosts Annual Warrior Fest Carnival
Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor • April 25, 2024
Observing the evening festivities, English teacher Samantha Lozano and Student Council officers Iris Chen ‘26, Rheya Kurian ‘26, and Aiden Wen ‘26 sit behind a prom court voting booth. The booth was open right until the prom king and queen were announced, allowing students to cast their votes throughout the night.
Students Enjoy Enchanted Forest Themed Prom
Tianwen Gao • April 23, 2024
Standing together before their dance began, Gods Menu performers pose, setting the tone of the dance. K-pop Club members rehearsed for six weeks for their second to last performance, the Spring Showcase, offering ample opportunities to perfect their choreography. I was excited to dance with complex group formations and movements, dancer Ninju Prem 25 said.
K-Pop Club Displays New Dances at Spring Showcase
Tianwen Gao • April 22, 2024
Posing with his camera, Mr.Youn prepares to photograph the eclipse. A rare scientific occurrence, this was the first time Mr. Youn had attempted to photograph a total eclipse. Honestly, I wasnt even photographing it, I was just experiencing it,” Mr. Youn said. “You know, we built it up and the anticipation was incredibly high, but experiencing it was cooler than I anticipated.”
Solar Snapshot: Mr. Brian Youn Photographs Total Eclipse
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • April 17, 2024
COMMUNITY & WORLD
A topic of immense interest and controversy, the banning of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) programs has attracted much attention, especially at the University of Texas at Austin. Numerous students have argued that DEI programs not only foster diversity, but also promote a creative learning environment.
Controversy Continues: Texas DEI Bans
Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor • April 17, 2024
Texas House Bill 598 was passed on May 24, 2023 and prevents convicted animal abusers from owning an animal for five years. The bill currently acts as a precedent, opening up future implications for further legal action against animal abusers.
Texas House Bill 598 Sentences Abusive Pet Owners to Five-Year Ban
Valerie Zhang, Reporter • April 11, 2024
After doing her work, Payton Vopat 26 uses her phone. While educators often believe phones have a strictly negative effect on students, many students see it as a way to spend their free time.
Phone Bans Elicit Divisive Reaction
Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • April 8, 2024
In preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse, Austin resident Erik Schlanger practices using solar eclipse glasses. Those planning to observe the total eclipse have been encouraged to use these special shaded lenses to protect their eyesight from the suns harsh rays.
Texas Prepares for Total Eclipse
Lilah Schlanger, Reporter • March 29, 2024
Senate Bill 4 is a new Texas law that criminalizes illegal immigration and expands state law enforcement officials abilities to detain suspected migrants. The law has sparked protests from Mexican-Americans and immigration rights activists.
Texas SB 4 Immigration Law Sparks Protest
Valeria Tijerina, Reporter • March 28, 2024
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