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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Oliver Barnfield

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor

Class of 2023

I am currently Westwood Horizon's video editor, and also one of the hosts of Friendcast, our website's podcast video series. In addition to student press, I'm also very active in Westwood's Theatre department, make silly videos with my friends, and I also write and perform music by myself and with my band, Bad Zebra.

All content by Oliver Barnfield
70s New Wave music is far more guitar-driven and angular than its 80s counterpart, but it contained just as many classic hits provided by striking and iconic bands.

Top 25 New Wave Songs

November 10, 2022
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Finding Westwood’s Coldest Water Fountain

November 6, 2022

Homecoming Football Game Highlights (VIDEO)

October 23, 2022
Weezers first album is a popular and iconic album on the internet, but does it deserve its fame?

Why Weezer’s Blue Album is the Best Album of the 90’s

October 13, 2022

Behind The Scenes of Westwood Theatre’s Puffs

October 12, 2022

Westwood Students Visit TXETA 2022 in Galveston

September 26, 2022
Ms. Elizabeth Gross first pursued an associates degree in Exhibit design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC before finding her passion for Art Education.

Art Teacher Ms. Elizabeth Gross Grows Into Teaching

September 5, 2022
An Interview with New Associate Principal, Ms. Jessica Rinehart

An Interview with New Associate Principal, Ms. Jessica Rinehart

August 31, 2022
Stability and Change: Ms. Campbell Discusses Progress and Priorities

Stability and Change: Ms. Campbell Discusses Progress and Priorities

July 25, 2022
The stars of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, abridged act out a comedic scene on stage.

One Last Shine: Westwood Theater Captures Audiences With Senior-Directed Plays

May 4, 2022
Westwood Musical Theater students enjoyed the opportunity to take stylish red carpet photos at the 2022 Heller Awards for Young Artists. Photo courtesy of Westwood Theater

Musical Theater Students Attend Heller Awards in Celebration of “Anything Goes” Production

April 20, 2022
With her character disguised as a bravo, Steinhauser strikes a pose as Oliver Barnfield 23 looks on.

[GALLERY] Theater Revamps ‘The Impostures of Scapin’ for UIL Presentation

April 6, 2022
SunDancer social board President Jessica Hao 22 gets lifted during Escapade. The team was sorted into split groups to perform in either a slow routine or fast routine.

Westwood Dance Dazzles Audiences At Escapade Spring Show

April 4, 2022

Westwood Students Place at Stony Point Battle of the Bands

March 29, 2022

Reviewing Westwood’s New Wing

March 24, 2022
Sophisti-pop was a genre that mixed jazzy subtlety with 80s synths, and it was during the decades later years that the genre truly hit its stride. Here are the 25 must-listen songs in this excellent genre. Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

25 Essential Sophisti-Pop Songs

March 4, 2022
Power pop is a genre full of catchy choruses and crunchy guitars, and while it occasionally teetered into the mainstream, its still fairly niche. Read about the top 20 tracks to get you started. Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

20 Essential Power Pop Songs

January 19, 2022

The Mr. Mott Song (VIDEO)

December 20, 2021

Westwood’s Weirdest Anomalies

December 13, 2021
Doug Walker reined supreme on the internet for years, but his empire came crashing down after details came to light about his companys past transgressions.

To Boldly Flounder: The Cautionary Tale of Internet Sensation ‘The Nostalgia Critic’

December 8, 2021

Friday Flex: Local Musician Sophia Johnson Shares Her Journey Through the Music Industry, Inspiring Students

December 2, 2021

What Are Westwood Warriors’ Thankful For?

December 2, 2021

What Are Westwood Warriors’ Favorite Thanksgiving Foods?

November 22, 2021
The 80s produced a wide variety of great and terrible music. But what does your taste in this unique music time period say about your personality? Find out in this article!

What Your Favorite 80s Artist says about You

November 5, 2021

Is Westwood Haunted? (VIDEO)

October 29, 2021

2021 HOCO Highlights

October 19, 2021
Soft Rock was one of the most dominant music genres in the 1970s, but by the 80s, it wasnt taken very seriously. Lets give it another look and list the 25 best songs in the genre. Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

Top 25 Soft Rock Songs

October 1, 2021
1971 saw the release of two very different but also very similar road movies. Heres why theyre worth watching.

‘Two-Lane Blacktop’ vs ‘Vanishing Point’: 1971’s Weirdest Road Movies

September 22, 2021

Ranking the Westwood Entrances

September 20, 2021

Ranking the Streaming Services

September 10, 2021
The 2010s were a fascinating time for music. Here are the ten best pop songs released in that decade. Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

The Best Pop Songs of the 2010s

September 6, 2021
Students wait for the buses underneath the new canopy.

Students Respond to New Bus Canopy

September 3, 2021
Film director Robert Altman had a varied and fascinating career, and in this article we explore the second half of his 1970s work.

Robert Altman: The Greatest Director of the ‘70s (Part Two)

June 4, 2021
Film director Robert Altman had a varied and fascinating career, and in this article we explore the second half of his 1970s work.

Robert Altman: The Greatest Director of the ‘70s (Part Two)

June 4, 2021
Film director Robert Altman had a varied and fascinating career, and in this article we explore the first half of his 1970s work.

Robert Altman: The Greatest Director of the ‘70s

May 25, 2021

Friendcast Episode 5: Ranking the Top-Grossing Franchises

May 23, 2021
Sometimes, for whatever reason, songs and albums fall through the cracks of time. Lets examine some of them.

Most Mysterious Pieces of Music Ever

May 21, 2021
Nightmares and Dreamscapes is the true definition of a mixed bag, and today we rank all of the stories contained. Art by Suntup Editions, graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

Ranking the Stories in Stephen King’s ‘Nightmares and Dreamscapes’

May 5, 2021

Friendcast Episode 4: Worst and Best Movie Theater Moments

April 29, 2021

Friendcast Episode 3: Hackers

April 19, 2021
Charlie Kaufmans 2020 Netflix film has been unfairly overlooked at the Oscars. Here we find out why. Photo courtesy of Indiewire

2021’s Biggest Oscar Snub

April 7, 2021
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 is renowned for its excellent soundtrack, and in this article well be ranking the songs heard in this gaming masterpiece. Image courtesy of Nerdporium

Ranking the Songs in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’

April 2, 2021
Spanning over 11 seasons, The X-Files was one of the most iconic shows of the 90s. Today we look at the first four seasons.Photo courtesy of Wired

Revisiting the X-Files: Seasons 1-4

March 31, 2021
New Order made some of the best music of the ‘80s. But where to start with their long career? Photo courtesy of Discogs

A Beginner’s Guide to New Order

March 23, 2021
Part Two of our interview with author Melissa Maerz. Jacket design by Caroline Johnson, Jacket illustration by Carolyn Figel, Photo courtesy of Keith Bormuth.

An Interview with Melissa Maerz: Covering the Engaging History of ‘Dazed and Confused’ Part Two

March 10, 2021
Melissa Maerz wrote the definitive history of Richard Linklaters 1993 film Dazed and Confused. We had a talk with her about writing the book. Jacket design by Caroline Johnson, Jacket illustration by Carolyn Figel, Photo couresy of Keith Bormuth.

An Interview with Melissa Maerz: Covering the Engaging History of ‘Dazed and Confused’

March 4, 2021
The Cable Guy is mostly forgotten today, but has it been overlooked? Photo courtesy of Dress Like That

The Dark Genius of ‘The Cable Guy’

March 1, 2021
The 80s brought us a lot of pretty bad music, but some buried gems do exist in the decade.

Underrated Albums of the 80’s

February 25, 2021
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Ranking the Short Stories of Stephen King’s ‘Skeleton Crew’

February 24, 2021

Friendcast Episode 2: Bootleg Garfield

February 10, 2021
Manhunter is the forgotten first installment in the Silence of the Lambs universe. But with the power of a devoted cult fanbase, it has survived. Does it stand the test of time? Photo courtesy of Movie Mahal, Logo courtesy of Oscar Favorite

‘Manhunter’: The Hannibal Prequel Time Forgot

January 25, 2021
Talking Heads released only eight studio albums and countless songs. But which ones are essential? Original photo courtesy of Rock Cellar Magazine, graphic courtesy of Oliver Barnfield

A Beginner’s Guide to Talking Heads

January 21, 2021

Friendcast Episode 1: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

January 14, 2021
High School is an endlessly entertaining subject, and of course it has spawned countless films. But which ones are the best of this large genre? Mean Girls poster courtesy of Wikipedia, Dazed and Confused poster courtesy of Criterion, Clueless and Three OClock High posters courtesy of IMDB

Top 10 Movies About High School

January 8, 2021
There have been nine Star Wars films in the so-called Skywalker Saga. But which ones are the best? Photo courtesy of Suzy Rice. Graphic courtesy of Oliver Barnfield.

Ranking the ‘Stars Wars Saga’

December 18, 2020
Disco was the dominant music genre of the 1970s, but backlash quickly followed. How does it stand now, and did it deserve all the hate? Photo courtesy of Amanda Edwards and Getty Images with John Travolta from the film Saturday Night Fever, directed by John Badham.

Disco Deserved Better

December 14, 2020
20 of legendary author Stephen Kings Excursions into Horror are presented in Night Shift, but which are the best and which are the worst?

Ranking the Stories in Stephen King’s ‘Night Shift’

December 7, 2020
With their 13 studio albums, every Beatles fan has their favorite. But what does this favorite say about you?

What Your Favorite Beatles Album Says About You

December 1, 2020
The 80s were a great time for comedies, but not all of them have stood the test of time. These 10 picks definitely do.

Top 10 80s Comedies

November 22, 2020
British animated musical group Gorillaz released their seventh studio album, an experimental audiovisual project titled Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez, on Friday, Oct. 23. Photo courtesy of Stereogum.

Gorillaz’s ‘Song Machine’ Presents a Fragmented Look at 2020

November 11, 2020
The British poster for Creepshow showcases the ghoulish mascot and the iconic tagline. Image courtesy of Film on Paper.

‘Creepshow’: A Hidden Halloween Classic

October 29, 2020
Tired of the usual Paranormal Activity or It films? Check these out instead! Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

15 Underrated Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween

October 23, 2020
Groups and artists are sometimes given their fifteen minutes of fame, and thats it.

The Top Ten One Hit Wonders

October 19, 2020
An artistic rendering of Bub and a crowd of zombies used for Days poster. Photo Courtesy of Empire Online

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 3)

October 15, 2020
The iconic poster art for Romeros masterpiece. Photo Courtesy of Cryptic Rock

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 2)

October 14, 2020
The book cover of Different Seasons showcasing the 4 seasons, represented in the book by 4 stories.

Ranking the Stories in Stephen King’s “Different Seasons”

October 14, 2020
The poster for Night of the Living Dead, showcasing all the lead characters and a few zombies. Image Courtesy of Noire Histoir.

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 1)

September 10, 2020
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