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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
On May 31, former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Now a convicted felon with a terrifying plan for a second term, Trump should be disqualified from running for president.
Trump's Conviction Exposes Republican Hypocrisy
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • June 29, 2024
Every year the arrival of summer marks the age-old trends of dieting and exercise in the hopes of having a perfect, slim, beach bod. But the prevalence has had many harmful effects on mental, physical, and emotional health.
Diet Culture Encourages Unhealthy Weight Loss and Drug Use
Vedanti Patil • June 25, 2024
Reminding the nation of a tragedy, May 24 marked the two year anniversary of the devastating shooting at Robb Elementary School. But to prevent more tragic losses of life, school safety measure must be increased.
School Security Measures Should Be More Restrictive
Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • May 27, 2024
On April 26, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1325, allowing teachers to be armed at school. While this bill is intended to prevent school shooting tragedies, due to its poor foresight and lack of proper research, it will inevitably fail.
Tennessee Allowing Armed Teachers Will Inevitably Fail
Aarya Kale, News Editor • May 24, 2024
In a recent Warrior Update, Westwood students were surveyed about their opinions regarding Flex, as its end was being considered. But the administration needs to let Flex remain, as it is crucial to student life.
Flex Is Necessary For Student Life
Katie Ring, Reporter • May 9, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning children under 14 from having social media accounts without parent permission. While many teens are upset about this new law and find it restricting, it is a step in the right direction toward providing more internet safety for minors.
Young Adolescents Should Not Be on Social Media
Valeria Tijerina, Reporter • May 1, 2024
As the 2024 election nears closer, questions about the validity of the Electoral College rise again. While some say that the system is outdated, others feel it is still necessary.
Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
Hannah McDonough and Gabriel Oliveira • April 25, 2024
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
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