As per tradition, hallways buzzed in anticipation of the release of the 2024 Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the wait was finally over. Students’ Spotify Wrapped flooded Instagram stories and...

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Mindy’s Bakeshop Spreads Kindness Through Sweet Treats

Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024

As Sambit Kanjilal '25 walks through how to code a solution to a practice problem, members follow along. The club members prepared for the upcoming USA Computing Olympiad contest in December. "People are going to have to develop their thinking a lot, and it's going to be hard for them because some of these people have no experience," Computer Science Club President Arjun Bhardwaj '25 said. "We'll be teaching a lot more on how they can develop their skills."

Computer Science Club Networks With Community

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff • December 13, 2024

SPORTS

In the first half of the game, Evelyn Bell '28 attempts to block a Hippo. The Warriors remained tied with the Hippo until the fourth quarter, when the Hippos surged ahead to win by a handful of points.

Varsity Girls Basketball Stomped Out by Hutto Hippos

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai

December 16, 2024

Evelyn Bell '27 prepares to charge for the ball against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors went on to dominate the rest of the game, turning a two point deficit much larger.

JV Girls Basketball Emerges Victorious Over Hutto Hippos

Sydney Fuller, Reporter

December 16, 2024

Going in for a dunk, Luke Carpenter ‘26 puts the team up another 2 points against Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Warriors held a lead of 47-10 at the halftime mark, with a massive lead constantly throughout the game. “We had watched Manor play so we knew what to expect so we just wanted to come out and play hard regardless of the result,” Coach Rigney said.

Varsity Basketball Stampedes Manor Mustangs, Winning by More than Double

Jordan Kubicek and Arhaan Jafri

December 13, 2024

Guiding his team, Charlie King' 27 helps the offense get in formation. “I was directing the offense," and "Someone was having trouble getting into their position so I was trying to help them out so we could score a bucket.” King said.

JV Boys Basketball Secures Win Over Manor

London May, Reporter

December 13, 2024

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Posing for their senior photo, the Westwood Band members come together for their final holiday concert. The holiday concert was put together in three weeks after a quick turnaround from marching season.

Band Shares Festive Spirit at Annual Holiday Concert

Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • December 16, 2024

Released on Nov. 15, 'Red One' fell short of holiday movie expectations.

Red One is Disappointing Addition to the Holiday Season

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff • December 16, 2024

Opening the concert with passion, 'Bonk' abaphandle' is the song which greets the audience. Dancing with liveliness, Kamora Menendez ‘28 help open the concert with a cheerful atmosphere.

Choirs Harmonize at Annual Winter Concert

Leah Kardonik, Reporter • December 15, 2024

During the Orchestra Winter Concert, the Philharmonic 2nd Block Orchestra displayed much skill, performing three pieces, "Symphony No.1" by Prokofiev, "Winter Soliloquy", by Francis Feese, and the "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky.

Orchestra Displays Holiday Spirit at Winter Concert

Serena Liu, Reporter • December 15, 2024

'Wicked: Part 1' came out on Nov. 22, and was met with great approval and acclaim.

‘Wicked’ Defies Expectations

Katie Ring, Reporter • December 13, 2024

OPINIONS

20v1 is a genre of YouTube video that mirrors speed dating, with more risque topics. While many people enjoy these videos for their crude nature, they often promote harmful stereotypes toward the Black community, specifically Black women.

20v1 and The Oversexualization of Black Women

London May, Reporter • December 11, 2024

The Hard Truth of Abortion Bans

Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 25, 2024

Evaluating The 2024 Presidential Nominees

Jordan Kubicek and Charlie Hui • November 4, 2024

Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)

Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh • October 28, 2024

Staying Mindful of Slang

Bella Yi and Mayla Montgomery • October 27, 2024

“They’re Eating The Cats”

Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 20, 2024

EXTRAS

Disney princesses were a part of many people's childhoods. Which one are you?

What Disney Princess are You?

Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • December 10, 2024

What Character from Wicked are you?

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager • December 7, 2024

Thanksgiving Food Tier List

Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 27, 2024

Ranking Top Westwood Study Spots

Charlie Hui and Arhaan Jafri • November 26, 2024

Ranking 10 Most Popular Fonts

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • November 22, 2024

What Fall Song Should you Add to your Playlist?

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter • November 19, 2024