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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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In the midst of a slew of funding and staffing cuts, America's parks are more vulnerable than ever.
Protect America’s Parks: Why President Trump’s Onslaught on the NPS is Woefully Misguided
Anagha Alluri, Reporter • April 23, 2025
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education the future of American education is still unknown. But while much yet to come, it is clear that students and teachers everywhere, especially in Texas, will suffer without it.
Texas Needs the Department of Education
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • April 12, 2025
President Donald Trump's second term started with a flurry of controversial policies, including sweeping tariffs on multiple countries. However, these isolationist policies are an issue for both parties and need to be addressed as such.
Isolationism is a Two Party Problem
Charlie Hui, Reporter • April 3, 2025
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and world's richest man has involved himself with the US government with the implementation of controversial Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. But Musk's ability to control government policy is the beginning of a dangerous descent into oligarchy.
The Price of The POTUS
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • March 25, 2025
It's no surprise that AI has exploded recently, with its wide ranging abilities and innovations. However, conversational AI has potentially dangerous implications and Is destroying fundamental human expirience.
Conversation with a Computation
Aarya Kale, News Editor • March 5, 2025
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony marked yet another year where only one woman was nominated for best director. This lack of diversity and representation needs to be addressed to reflect the true influence women have in filmmaking.
More Women Should Win Best Director
Katie Ring, Reporter • March 4, 2025
The Metal community is notorious for its radicalization of labelling its music and judging artists for how “heavy” their music sounds. But this trend of labeling has led to stifling creativity among musicians.
The Confining Nature of the Metal Music Industry on Creativity
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • February 28, 2025
Piece de Resistance Episode 2 Part 2: Man VS Bear (PODCAST)
Piece de Resistance Episode 2 Part 2: Man VS Bear (PODCAST)
Alessandra Ashford and Mayla Montgomery • February 27, 2025