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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
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On Dec 16, a 15 year old girl killed two people and injured six more in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. But despite the prevalence of school shootings, America has a serious lack of gun control that needs to be addressed.
Gun Control Shouldn’t Be Polarizing
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • January 14, 2025
Piece de Resistance: Man VS Bear Part 1 (PODCAST)
Piece de Resistance: Man VS Bear Part 1 (PODCAST)
Mayla Montgomery and Alessandra Ashford • January 9, 2025
20v1 is a genre of YouTube video that mirrors speed dating, with more risque topics. While many people enjoy these videos for their crude nature, they often promote harmful stereotypes toward the Black community, specifically Black women.
20v1 and The Oversexualization of Black Women
London May, Reporter • December 11, 2024
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, reproductive rights have been in jeopardy. But after the re-election of Donald Trump it's time to face the reality of what abortions bans actually do.
The Hard Truth of Abortion Bans
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 25, 2024
With the 2024 Presidential Election right around the corner many Americans are preparing to vote or already have. However, while the race is incredibly tight the two candidates have strongly differing platforms.
Evaluating The 2024 Presidential Nominees
Jordan Kubicek and Charlie Hui • November 4, 2024
Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)
Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)
Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh • October 28, 2024
The massive popularity of short-form video content such as TikTok or Instagram Reels, on the internet has made social media consumption a regular part of many people's day. However, this has led to the popularization of many slang words, often with negative effects.
Staying Mindful of Slang
Bella Yi and Mayla Montgomery • October 27, 2024
As the 2024 election approaches quickly, the nation is solely focused on the presidential race that will decide the nation's future. Each candidate has clear differences, but Trump shows a concerning pattern of misinformation and racism.
“They’re Eating The Cats”
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 20, 2024