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Hadley Norris

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor

Class of 2024

I look forward to designing graphics this year, you can always find me in the caption :)

All content by Hadley Norris
Raising their red, white, and black signs, WGA strikers gather in protest. The union has been on strike since July, advocating for better pay and improved regulations on AI.

Hollywood Needs to Listen to Worker Unions

August 24, 2023
After the Spanish Womens Soccer team won the Womens World Cup, former Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales cast a shadow over the accomplishments of the Spanish Women’s team by kissing player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent. Rubiales has yet to face major consequences.

Spanish World Cup Controversy Highlights Issues With the Culture of Spanish Soccer

September 19, 2023
If youre a fan of autumn, take this quiz!

What’s Your Fall Aesthetic?

September 7, 2023
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How Much Do You Know about My Little Pony?

September 2, 2023
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Which Barbie are You?

August 22, 2023
Students respond to a Westwood survey about the sexualization of teenage girls in media.

Surveying Effects of Oversexualization of Girls in Society

May 1, 2023
The release of Chat GPT could have a great effect on education nationwide and change how students access information.

ChatGPT Enters the Classroom as a New Form of Generative AI

March 27, 2023
Who? Wath! Warrior. is a podcast centered on students. Each episode is focused on a different student, and their respective pursuits, ranging from small businesses to niche sports.

Sophomore Harshadha Chaganti's Learnology Creates Opportunity for Youth

May 18, 2023
Who? What! Warrior. is a podcast centered on students. Each episode is focused on a different student, and their respective pursuits, ranging from small businesses to niche sports.

“Who? What! Warrior.”: Junior Olympic Fencer Joyce You

March 22, 2023
Following a state-wide camping ban signed in 2021, the Austin homeless population continues to grow.

Austin’s Homeless Resurgence After Camping Ban: A Look Into Long Term Solutions

March 19, 2023
In recent years, celebrities have been releasing brands at a breakneck rate, but what is the significance behind this movement?

Combating Celebrity Brands: The Responsibility is Ours

February 22, 2023
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MLK’s Legacy: Rooted Deep in the United States

February 8, 2023
Kavi Sharma is American Girls 2023 Girl of the Year. She has numerous interests like Indian dance, Hip-Hop, and songwriting.

Ramping up Representation: American Girl Makes History with First South Asian 'Girl of the Year'

January 26, 2023
As women-loving-women representation in media becomes popularized, there have been many downfalls. While good representation exists, most of it continues to stigmatize WLW relationships.

WLW Representation Still Has a Long Way to Go

January 11, 2023
Girl From Nowhere is a Thai horror anthology series about karma, vengeance, and corruption within the Thai educational system. The show currently has two seasons on Netflix. Graphic courtesy of Hadley Norris

Girl From Nowhere: How a Thai Mystery Series Thrills Viewers With Darkness

January 11, 2023
Futurama was a popular animated TV show from the same creators as The Simpsons. It ran from 1999 to 2013.

Why a Futurama Reboot Is a Bad Idea

December 7, 2022
As evidenced by her campaign slogan, mayoral candidate Celia Israel seeks to be A mayor for all of Austin. Imperative to this pursuit is inclusion, which Israel hopes will yield space for all Austinites. When I look back on my time as mayor, I want to be able to say that we did creative things with land — that we repurposed land and created housing for teachers and bus drivers and nurses, Israel said.

Celia Israel Campaigns For Change

November 1, 2022
Gilmore Girls is a popular show from the early 2000s that is centered around outgoing & spunky Lorelai Gilmore and her bookish & introverted daughter, Rory Gilmore, in a small town called Stars Hollow.

The Downfall of Rory Gilmore

November 4, 2022
The SAT seems to have quickly lost importance in recent years, mainly due to most colleges being test-optional. However, it can still be a helpful way to estimate a student’s performance in university, given that access to resources is provided and colleges continue to evaluate applications holistically.

The SAT Isn't the Problem

October 5, 2022
School lunch typifies the complexity of discourse surrounding food access, and the role of public education in working towards equitable solutions. Through post-pandemic recovery, the continuity of certain longstanding issues prove glaringly clear.

Space at the Table: Plating Politics and Perspective in School Lunch

October 2, 2022
Teachers and students rate their experiences with both Flextime Manager and Edficiency on a scale of one to five.

Edficiency: Teachers and Students Reflect on New Flex System

September 27, 2022
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What Fall Activity Should You Do?

September 26, 2022
Amid threats of violence at Westwood High School, students are questioning the importance of education over safety.

Sense of Safety Shattered in a Day: The Cruel Reality of Schools in America

September 26, 2022
California lawmakers are to ban the sale of all new model gasoline-fueled cars by 2035, a major step to reduce carbon emissions and fight against climate change.

California’s Ban on Gas-Fueled Cars: A Roadmap for Future Actions Against Climate Change

September 10, 2022
Gerald Helcel 26 spent a Gru-eling eight hours in costume. Theres a one-in-a-minion chance of seeing this again.

Howdy Week: Warriors Wear Their Wackiest Attire

September 8, 2022
The aspect of Jane Austens work that has moved readers for generations is the spirit of her characters and how profoundly they experience emotions. While other Austen adaptations have captured this essence, Persuasion (2022) fails to encompass the complexity of the original story. Graphic by Hadley Norris.

A Dubiously Received ‘Persuasion’

August 18, 2022
In all of the questions that loom regarding the state of school safety, there are a variety of perspectives that illuminate a necessity to reject familiarity in paving a path to change.

On the Precipice of Change

June 20, 2022
There exists a magnificent synecdoche between poetry and journalism, two writing forms that seem to deeply contrast. In exploration of these powerful forms, I understand their conjunction and how they vitally garner strength from one another. Graphic by Hadley Norris

Poetry and Journalism: The Unlikely Pairing Serving as Advocacy’s Greatest Triumph

May 10, 2022
The second part of Attack on Titan first premiered on Sunday, Jan. 10. Graphic by Hadley Norris.

‘Attack on Titan’: The Final Season Colossally Exceeds Fans’ Expectations

April 27, 2022
Season two of Bridgerton provides South Asian Representation in a respectful manner.

South Asian Representation In Netflix’s Bridgerton Depicts A Positive Trend in Television Media

April 25, 2022
Comic: Everything You Missed At the 2022 Oscars

Comic: Everything You Missed At the 2022 Oscars

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
April 4, 2022
Social media has had a multifaceted impact on Westwood students today. From increasing the importance of body image to facilitating community interactions, social media has redefined normalcy in every way.

Reckoning With Authenticity: Social Media as a Platform for Student Multidimensionality

April 2, 2022
The parking lots were used to host the student walkout. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

School-Wide Walkout Highlights Student Voicing Concerns

March 30, 2022
Rising concern about firearms policies continue following an unfortunate shooting at this years South by South West festival. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

Gun Issues Violently Resurface Following Festival Shooting

March 29, 2022
Popular teenage drama Euphoria glamorizes many issues teens face today. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

A Less Euphoric Perspective On Euphoria 

March 2, 2022
The controversial SAT exam has promised substantial changes. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

New Changes to the SAT are a Step in the Right Direction

February 23, 2022
With a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, COVID-19 testing availability is inadequate at a time when testing is essential. Graphic courtesy of Hadley Norris.

COVID-19 Testing Availability is Inadequate

January 24, 2022
America needs to address its gun safety issues. Graphic created by Hadley Norris 24.

Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery: Why Relating These Two Cases Misses The Point

January 14, 2022
High school students all across the country showed high levels of academic dishonesty during the first year of the pandemic. While many Westwood students participated in this, some did choose this opportunity to stick to their morals.

How Westwood Academic Dishonesty Has Evolved Through COVID

January 7, 2022
The newest members of the SunDancers pose for a picture following the ribbon pinning ceremony. Students were welcomed by their teammates, beginning the getting-to-know-you process.

SunDancers Celebrate Newest Members

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
December 15, 2021
On Nov. 12, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated version of Red. An expressive vignette of heartbreak, Red (Taylors Version) intensifies the magic of the acclaimed album. Graphic by Hadley Norris.

All Too Unwell: 'Red (Taylor's Version)' Resurfaces Decade-Old Emotions

November 23, 2021
The popular TikTok trend, coined Devious Lick, encourages students to steal, vandalize, and destroy school property. While the challenge has been an obstacle in many other schools, the viral trend is not as much of a problem at Westwood.

Westwood Students Rise Above A Devious Challenge

November 15, 2021
Bathroom passes are outdated, unnecessary, and unsanitary. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

Bathroom Passes Are Unnecessary and Unsanitary

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
November 4, 2021
The Sundancers use the parking lot for practices in the morning. Students have needed a better solution to this problem for a while. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

Westwood Parking Needs to be Easier and More Accessible

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
October 4, 2021
Trinity Castro 25 waves her flag for Color Guard. The new studio makes it easier for the dancers to perform with correct spacing.

Dance Department Looks Forward to New Warrior Studios

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
September 21, 2021
In this Christopher Nolan retrospective, I will be giving an in-depth analysis of each of Christopher Nolan’s eleven films, starting with Following. Following is an amazing thriller that kick-started much of Nolan’s style. Art by Hadley Norris.

Christopher Nolan Retrospective Series: Part One, 'Following'

September 15, 2021
Texas Senate Bill 8 was passed on Wednesday, Sept. 1. This past week, the Horizon surveyed Westwood students about their opinions regarding the bill.

“Frick yeah, man”: Westwood students respond to Senate Bill 8

September 15, 2021
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