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Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
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Student loan debt is a burden that affects many students long after graduation. While the Biden administration has been working to forgive student loan debt for millions, more should be done to fix this issue.
Student Debt Cancellation is Necessary For Success
Jia Chun, Reporter • April 12, 2024
The past few years have seen a rise in popularity of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. Subsequently, many U.S. lawmakers have expressed concerns over the possible spread of misinformation to wide audiences, as well as worries about American user safety while using TikTok.
Possible TikTok Ban Comes From Xenophobia, Not Caution
Bella Yi, Reporter • April 8, 2024
On March 19th, the Supreme Court allowed Senate Bill 4 into effect. However, hours later, a lower court of appeals issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the ruling on basis of unconstitutionality. This event is an opportunity for the U.S. to reflect on the current state of the immigration crisis and rebuild the broken system.
Texas' SB 4 is Incentive to Reform Immigration
Valerie Zhang, Reporter • April 4, 2024
With 14 Grammy wins under her belt and many more sold-out stadiums, Taylor Swift is one of the most popular pop icons ever. While many have varying opinions on Taylor Swift, her sheer influence and impact undebatable.
Taylor Swift: Overhyped or Overhated?
Mahek Sureka and Gabriel Oliveira • March 26, 2024
In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created and stored in a medical facility will be considered children in Alabamas Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. An immediately controversial decision, the ruling has a myriad of harmful implications that will negatively affect anyone seeking fertility treatments in Alabama.
Alabama's Embryo Ruling Will Backfire
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • March 12, 2024
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
Editorial Staff • 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
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