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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
Josephine Chow ‘27 Pursues Passion for Piano at National Orchestra
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • April 16, 2025
RETROSPECTIVE: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Perfectly Encapsulates Immigrant Life and Culture
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • April 16, 2025
Secure Protocol Safety Concerns Stimulate Student Discussion
Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • April 16, 2025
Spring Has Sprung: K-Pop Club Stuns At Annual Spring Showcase
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • April 15, 2025
Robotics FRC Team Orange Dynamite Sets Up A Bright Future At FIRST in Texas State Championship
Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor • April 14, 2025
FRONT PAGE
The Austin EMS, Fire Department, and Travis County Sheriff responded to calls of an explosion of a house on Double Spur Rd. Six people were injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.
House Explosion Creates Community Commotion
Serena Liu and Vedanti Patil • April 14, 2025

A loud boom in the Northwest Austin area occurred around 11:23 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, and was felt as far north as Georgetown. First responders rushed to the scene at 10400 Double Spur Loop following...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
NEWS
Performing at the national Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra over spring break, Josephine Chow '27 took the days off from school to pursue her passion. While it was not her first experience playing with an orchestra, she was nonetheless excited for the opportunity. She played with professionals fellow high schoolers alike.
Josephine Chow ‘27 Pursues Passion for Piano at National Orchestra
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • April 16, 2025
With increasing safety concerns and stringent security policies, many students have voiced concern toward incidents around the school and the school's response. While some are satisfied with the communication regarding the secure protocol incidents, others expressed discontent.
Secure Protocol Safety Concerns Stimulate Student Discussion
Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • April 16, 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
Years after release, hit show 'Kim's Convenience', maintains its relevance through its raw, realistic depiction of immigrant life.
RETROSPECTIVE: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Perfectly Encapsulates Immigrant Life and Culture
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • April 16, 2025
Taking a pose with her sabre, Color Guard Captain Martina Ciacci '26 performs the intro of the Varsity team's show "And I think to Myself..."
Varsity Color Guard Earns Sixth at State Performance
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • April 11, 2025
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
OPINIONS
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education the future of American education is still unknown. But while much yet to come, it is clear that students and teachers everywhere, especially in Texas, will suffer without it.
Texas Needs the Department of Education
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • April 12, 2025
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
EXTRAS
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
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