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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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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
Climate change is a dire problem that is only getting worse each year. And while it's clear to many that something needs to be done, in the face of government inaction, many, especially young people, are becoming apathetic.
Doomsday Is Happening Right Now
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • October 13, 2024
Transgender athletes have been under attack recently across the country, with laws barring them from competing with the gender they identify with, or at all. But these bills only serve to attack and marginalize transgender people.
Trans Athletes Deserve Better
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
This summer, the movie It Ends With Us, based on the book by the same name drew controversy for the press tour and promotion. Despite the movie being about the very sensitive topic of domestic violence, much of the promotion has been insensitive, making the movie seem like a lighthearted rom-com.
The ‘It Ends With Us’ Press Tour Is Incredibly Tone Deaf
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • September 23, 2024