The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
First administered on June 23, 1926, the SAT was designed as an intelligence test for high schoolers. The test has gone through many changes throughout its 98 year history, and starting this year, will be completely virtual.
EDITORIAL: The SAT Isn't Standardized
March 7, 2024
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, online standardized testing has become more common for students. The free school-day SAT for Westwood juniors is fully online this year, but it shouldnt be this way.
The SAT Shouldn't Go Completely Online
Valeria Tijerina, Reporter • March 5, 2024
After fighting for almost four years, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion bring more drama to the table, with both rappers releasing diss tracks on each other. While the feud has blown up on social media and has many taking sides, the drama between the two is unnecessary.
Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion's Drama is Unnecessary
Trinity Osmer, Reporter • February 25, 2024
Featuring bottles of Cantu hair products, the textured hair care aisle in Target offers options for Black hair. While many strides have been made to provide equality for Black hair, hair discrimination continues to negatively impact Black Americans lives.
It's Never "Just Hair": The Reality of Hair Discrimination
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • February 16, 2024
On Monday, Jan. 29, the Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualified Kamila Valieva from international competition for four years. Removing her points from the Team Event during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has put the United States in first place and Japan in second place.
Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva's Disqualification is Deserved
Valerie Zhang, Reporter • February 16, 2024
As a result of increased parental outcry, many school boards have postponed or outright canceled changes that might have been controversial.
Parents Have a Right to Speak Out Against School Boards
Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • February 9, 2024
Over the past few years, awards shows such as the Oscars have seen a steady decline in viewership. As the film industry continues to evolve and move further into the streaming era, these award shows will need to evolve with the industry to maintain their relevance and prestige.
Award Shows Need to Change with the Times
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • February 9, 2024
Rank week started on Monday, Jan. 22 and will end on Friday, Jan. 26. While for some, finding out their class rank is a source for motivation to improve in school, for others it can be a source of significant anxiety.
Rank Week Is A Huge Burden For Students
Jia Chun, Reporter • January 26, 2024