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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
What Texas College are you?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • April 8, 2025
More Than Music
Addy Temple and Jacob Chow • April 7, 2025
Chess and Community: Chess Club’s Sanmita Hosur ‘28 Aids Student with Cerebral Palsy at Tournament
Nikhil Gupta and Vedanti Patil • April 7, 2025
JV Softball Faces Steep Loss to Rangers
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • April 7, 2025
Varsity Girls Soccer Continues After Third Round Playoff Win
Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter • April 6, 2025
FRONT PAGE
Since almost all of the college decisions are out, take this quiz to figure out what Texas college you are!
What Texas College are you?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • April 8, 2025

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
NEWS
Drum major Alicia Kanazawa De Figueiredo ‘25 reflects on her time as a leader in the band program and how her passion for music has grown.
More Than Music
Addy Temple and Jacob Chow • April 7, 2025
Chess and Community: Chess Club’s Sanmita Hosur ‘28 Aids Student with Cerebral Palsy at Tournament
Chess and Community: Chess Club’s Sanmita Hosur ‘28 Aids Student with Cerebral Palsy at Tournament
Nikhil Gupta and Vedanti Patil • April 7, 2025
SPORTS
With fascinating control, Presley Leal '28 pitches a fastball over home plate.
Back to back, Nadia Gianetti '26 boxes out her defender to gain possession of the ball. In a high stakes game, like this playoff game, possession is key.
Emmy King '25 hits the ball gaining two bases.
Calling to her teammates, Talia Philip '25 looks for someone open to pass to. Philip played a more casual defensive role during the game.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
As artists like Doechii, Chappell Roan, and Lizzo break barriers through socially conscious songs, it's clear that the music industry is at a turning point.
A New Era of Music: How New Artists Are Breaking Through and Redefining the Industry
Vedanti Patil and Nikhil Gupta • March 27, 2025
Live action remakes of popular movies have become more and more redundant as the movie industry focuses less on art and more on money.
Live Action Remakes are Unnecessary
Katie Ring, Reporter • March 25, 2025
In 1985, Bill Watterson would begin serialization of the influential comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.
RETROSPECTIVE: Calvin and Hobbes Still Connects with Readers Thirty Years Later
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • March 23, 2025
The choir proudly displays their hard earned trophies after a long performance.
Choir Takes on MadFest
Leah Kardonik, Reporter • March 20, 2025
Coming home with a first place trophy and banner, the JV Winter Guard ended their season as Scholastic JV Regional A Champions at TCGC Davenport.
JV Winter Guard Ends Season With First Place at Championships
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • March 15, 2025
OPINIONS
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
The Price of The POTUS
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • March 25, 2025
Conversation with a Computation
Aarya Kale, News Editor • March 5, 2025
More Women Should Win Best Director
Katie Ring, Reporter • March 4, 2025
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)
Alessandra Ashford and Mayla Montgomery • February 27, 2025
EXTRAS
With spring break in full swing, read on to see which Disney park you should visit!
Which Disney World Park is the Best?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • March 22, 2025
Ranking the Top 10 Numbers
Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • March 11, 2025
Hallway Hubbub (COMIC)
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • March 5, 2025
Which IB Teacher are you?
Prima Changwatchai and Shivani Kondubhatla • March 1, 2025
What Little Women Character are you?
Katie Ring, Reporter • February 25, 2025
Valentine’s Day Gifts Ranked
Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • February 14, 2025
What Valentine’s Day Gift are you?
Rayghen Peak, Reporter • February 12, 2025
Ranking Classic Disney Villains by How Cruel They Are
Serena Liu, Reporter • February 6, 2025