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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
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Pom Babbitt, Reporter

Class of 2023

Writer. 70% of my body is made of Shonen manga

All content by Pom Babbitt
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Rating Super Smash Bros Ultimate Newcomers: Were They Worthy?

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
January 25, 2023
'American Psycho', the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, spurned a film adaptation which catapulted itself into timeless cultural relevance.

American Psycho Teaches a Lesson in Media Literacy

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
January 4, 2023
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Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Epitomizes an Apocalyptic Setting

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
November 10, 2022
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Nintendo Finally Pulls Through: a Deluxe Booster Course Pass Ranking

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
August 29, 2022
Breaking Bad is one of the most iconic television shows both worldwide and in the United States. It's attracted a dedicated fanbase that have an affinity for almost anything the series has to offer.

The Breaking Bad Seasons, From Bad to Ground-Breaking

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
August 29, 2022
A Nintendo Tell-All: the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tier List

A Nintendo Tell-All: the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tier List

Pom Babbitt, Reporter
August 13, 2022
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Nintendo’s Cash Grab: Review of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe New Maps

Reagan Babbitt
April 11, 2022

Reviewing Westwood’s New Wing

Oliver Barnfield, Reagan Babbitt, and Hannah Jourdan
March 24, 2022
With it's 90 year run, it's only inevitable that LEGO has assumed several different aesthetics and identities, each of which have been celebrated by their own collective fanbases.

What LEGO Theme are You?

Reagan Babbitt
January 7, 2022

Westwood’s Weirdest Anomalies

Reagan Babbitt, Oliver Barnfield, and Hannah Jourdan
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 company's past transgressions.

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

Oliver Barnfield and Reagan Babbitt
December 8, 2021

Is Westwood Haunted? (VIDEO)

Oliver Barnfield and Reagan Babbitt
October 29, 2021
With their diverse and slightly chaotic Parisian landscape, National French Honor Society's Homecoming decorations captures the pandemonium of the movie "Ratatouille" perfectly. The organization came in second place for the school wide Homecoming hallway decorations contest.

Fairies, Rats, and Dinosaurs: Homecoming Hallway Decoration Winners Announced

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2021
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So, I Watched The Entirety of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’

Reagan Babbitt
October 4, 2021
With his use of paneling and page-turns, Tatsuki Fujimoto manages to turn Chainsaw Man's otherwise rough sketch-like character designs into an absolute thrill ride. The flow of these panels make for easy readability while also serving as an emotional highlight for the series. Photo courtesy of Tatsuki Fujimoto. Graphic by Reagan Babbitt.

You’ve Missed Out On the Best Shōnen Jump Series, ‘Chainsaw Man’

Reagan Babbitt
September 27, 2021

Ranking the Westwood Entrances

Oliver Barnfield and Reagan Babbitt
September 20, 2021

Ranking the Streaming Services

Oliver Barnfield, Reagan Babbitt, and Zach Maynes
September 10, 2021

Friendcast Episode 5: Ranking the Top-Grossing Franchises

Oliver Barnfield, Zach Maynes, and Reagan Babbitt
May 23, 2021
Kurapika, while a likeable character in season one of 'Hunter x Hunter', blossoms into a fan favorite due to the focus on him and his character growth in season three. Photo courtesy of Mad House Studios.

With a Compelling Storyline, ‘Hunter x Hunter’ Season 3 Anchors Its Spot As a Fan Favorite

Reagan Babbitt
May 17, 2021

Friendcast Episode 4: Worst and Best Movie Theater Moments

April 29, 2021

Friendcast Episode 3: Hackers

April 19, 2021

Friendcast Episode 2: Bootleg Garfield

February 10, 2021
'Devilman' stuck out to many in the '70s for its character design and "scary facial expressions." This iconic panel of the classic character is no exception. Photo courtesy of Go Nagai

The Long-lasting Impact of ‘Devilman’: Why it’s Significant 50 Years Later

Reagan Babbitt
January 23, 2021

Friendcast Episode 1: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

January 14, 2021
With it's 90 year run, it's only inevitable that LEGO has assumed several different aesthetics and identities, each of which have been celebrated by their own collective fanbases.

What Your Favorite LEGO Theme Says About You!

Reagan Babbitt
January 2, 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’

Oliver Barnfield, Zach Maynes, and Reagan Babbitt
December 19, 2020
An iconic shot of the main protagonist , Gon Freecss, stands the test of time. It may actually be one of the most memorable shots in the whole series because of its dynamic posing, facial expression, and composition. Photo courtesy of Madhouse Inc.

Season two of ‘Hunter x Hunter’ Solidifies Manga Series as Classic

Reagan Babbitt
December 4, 2020
This image encompasses most of what the first season of 'Hunter x Hunter' entails. These are the faces of iconic characters that captured the hearts of many people over the years, and with the current absence of 'Hunter x Hunter', that feeling is even more potent. Photo courtesy of Hunterpedia.

‘Hunter x Hunter’ Retains Place as Iconic Storyline

Reagan Babbitt
December 2, 2020
Mario performs the satisfying Spin Attack. Photo courtesy of Ian Walker

Ranking the ‘Super Mario All Stars’ Games

Reagan Babbitt
October 4, 2020
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