The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
  • Last Day of School: 05/21
  • Submit to the Dreamcatcher!
  • Graduation: 05/22!
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
OPINIONS
PIECE DE RESISTANCE
Three years after our original analysis of the state of cheating at Westwood, new insights show that not much, yet simultaneously everything, has changed.
Three Years Later: Inside Westwood’s Battle Against Academic Dishonesty
Vedanti Patil, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2026
With the saying "I'm at a very Chinese time of my life" circulating around the internet, being Chinese has morphed into a superficial trend rather than a complex culture that should be admired.
“It’s A Very Chinese Time In My Life” Distorts Culture Into Aesthetics
Cara Chow, Heritage Assistant Editor • March 27, 2026
Senate Candidate James Talarico focuses on having conversations with people in smaller communities.
Relatable and Revolutionary: How Rising Star James Talarico’s Primary Win Signals Hope
Srimansa Gadde, Reporter • March 25, 2026
Attracting 135 million viewers, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio famously known as Bad Bunny, becomes the most viewed halftime performance. Taking the field, showcasing national flags, Bad Bunny challenges the American Identity.
Revisiting Superbowl LX: How Bad Bunny’s Performance Reshaped American Identity
Gabriela Antillon-Galvan, Extras Editor • March 23, 2026
Westwood will be switching to Google Classroom for the 26-27 school year, leaving Schoology behind after over 5 years.
Switch it Up: RRISD To Phase Out Schoology for Google Classroom
Arhaan Jafri, Multimedia Editor • March 3, 2026
Standing in the bed of a pickup truck, Jillian Huston '26 holds a sign reading "No One is Illegal on Stolen Land" while protesting alongside students on the sidewalk. This phrase argues that since the U.S. was unlawfully seized from Indigenous tribes through broken treaties and forced relocation, the country lacks the moral authority to deem migrants "illegal" on the territory.
First Anti-ICE Walkout Sparks Debate On Student Activism
Vedanti Patil, Nikhil Gupta, and Cara Chow • February 9, 2026
Ever since the AI boom, prices of electronics have increased remarkably. The most notable example being, RAM which has seen a 400% increase in price.
Essential but Enormous: Skyrocketing RAM Prices Lock Out Aspiring Computer Developers
Jacob Chow, A&E Editor • February 2, 2026
In a political climate historically plagued with lofty promises and inaction, politicians like Zohran Mamdani signify a radical shift in how Americans approach socioeconomic issues.
From Promise to Power: How New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Epitomizes Grassroots Success
Bella Yi, Heritage Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2026
Donate to Westwood Horizon
$625
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
The student news site of Westwood High School.
Opinions