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Treat Yo’ Self Hosts Funnel Cake Fundraiser
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • November 22, 2024
Blending her bilingual skills and journalistic abilities to share the stories of American culture, Lena Boas ‘25 crafted a video package documenting American life for German audiences. “[A German TV station] wanted me to do this video diary so that I could show my personal life and what it's like going to school here [US].”
Through Two Lenses
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • November 15, 2024

Serving as a unique inspiration due to her cultural background fused with her honed journalistic skills, Lena Boas ‘25, a student reporter, caught the eye of the German TV station, Zweites Deutsches...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Treat Yo' Self Hosts Funnel Cake Fundraiser
Treat Yo’ Self Hosts Funnel Cake Fundraiser
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • November 22, 2024
Watching the field, Souren Uchat ’26 and Viktor Nguyen ’26 from Team Slingshot practice driving their robot. Nguyen drove team Slingshot’s robot for the first time at this competition, and Uchat spent much of the time between matches teaching Nguyen the intricacies of operating the robot.
Robotics FTC Teams Persevere At Second FIRST in Texas GEMS League Meet
Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor • November 20, 2024
Standing beside the Cheshire Cat, Alice (portrayed by Prishaa Vishwakarma '27) asks for advice on how to navigate Wonderland. The Cheshire Cat was represented by a three-part puppet, designed by technician Dominik Brown '26. "I wanted it to be scary, because in most media he has that creepy smile, and I wanted that but kind of like an angler fish," Brown said.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Children’s Theater Performs ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor • November 22, 2024
On Monday, Nov. 18, 43 Westwood Students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 26 full orchestra. Out of the students who auditioned, 16 made the orchestra.
Band Students Dominate at TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions
Jacob Chow and Addy Temple November 22, 2024
Texas Book Festival attendees crowd around a table of books. In the book purchasing tent, sponsored by BookPeople, attendees could buy the books of the attending authors.
Bigger in Texas: The 28th Texas Book Festival
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • November 22, 2024
Tossing their flags in unison, members of the Color Guard stand with the band as they line up in their company front. During a company front, the whole band forms a line and marches side by side across the field.
Band Concludes Season With ‘Timeless’ Performance
Addy Temple and Jacob Chow November 15, 2024
Weston Estate’s concert went above and beyond getting their audience excited for the release of their EP 'Superbloom'.
Weston Estate Sprouts Interest With ‘Superbloom’ Tour
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • November 13, 2024
With the 2024 Presidential Election right around the corner many Americans are preparing to vote or already have. However, while the race is incredibly tight the two candidates have strongly differing platforms.
Evaluating The 2024 Presidential Nominees
Jordan Kubicek and Charlie Hui November 4, 2024
“They’re Eating The Cats”
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 20, 2024
Doomsday Is Happening Right Now
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • October 13, 2024
Trans Athletes Deserve Better
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
Font selection can influence design toward cohesion or chaos. Here is a ranking of ten of some of the most popular fonts!
Ranking 10 Most Popular Fonts
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • November 22, 2024
GamePigeon Tier List
Katie Ring, Reporter • November 18, 2024
What Halloween Pumpkin are you?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • October 31, 2024