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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Nima Ashtari

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor

Hello. My name is Nima, and I am the World News Editor for the Horizon. I’m passionate about American politics and world events. My favorite things to do at home are solve crossword puzzles, play chess on chess.com, and read books. The Road by Cormac McCarthy is one of my favorites. At school, I’m involved in Cross Country & Track, where I’m the Varsity captain.

All content by Nima Ashtari
An offshore oil rig pumping crude oil near the coast of Scotland. Photo courtesy of flickr.

Crude Oil Prices Take Historic Plunge As Pandemic Continues

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
April 22, 2020
Round Rock ISD Closes Schools and Offices Until April 3

Round Rock ISD Closes Schools and Offices Until April 3

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
March 16, 2020
The fire on Schoolhouse Lane created a haze that could be seen and smelled from hundreds of yards away. Photo Courtesy of Mary Miller '20.

Girls’ Lacrosse Team Responds to Fire on School House Lane

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
January 30, 2020
Tom Gentot '20 dribbles the ball upfield with an opponent close behind. Gentot passed the ball to teammate Cesar Frias '20.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Tramples McNeil in 4-0 Rout

Nima Ashtari and Darya Mohajeri
January 26, 2020
With a Hawk trailing behind, Niko Harris '20 focuses on passing to his teammate. Although the Hawks put high pressure in the midfield, the Warriors were able to transition the ball in attempts to set up a shot.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Falls to Hendrickson 1-0 in District Opener

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
January 15, 2020
Native Americans and Pilgrims share a feast at a depiction of the first Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving was held in October 1621.

This Thanksgiving, Don’t Let the Holiday Disguise the Truth

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
November 22, 2019
Deepti Choudhury '21 places 7th in the 6A girls race. Choudhury went out with the top pack, and held on to finish the 5K in 18 minutes and 20 seconds.

Cross Country Sends Two Athletes to State

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 31, 2019
The Varsity Girls get set on the starting line.

Cross Country Advances Nine Athletes to Regionals

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 22, 2019
The varsity boys begin the race on the football field. The large clump soon narrowed to a lead pack of ten runners. Photo courtesy of Ramesh Swaminathan.

Cross Country Takes Third at Lago Vista Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
September 16, 2019
Pablo Lomeli '21, Zach Carver '21, and Nima Ashtari '20 jostle for space at the start of the race.

Cross Country Opens Season at Vista Ridge Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
August 26, 2019
GALLERY: Class of 2019 Attends Graduation Ceremony

GALLERY: Class of 2019 Attends Graduation Ceremony

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
May 28, 2019
Annual Ceremony Honors Seniors' Achievements

Annual Ceremony Honors Seniors’ Achievements

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
May 18, 2019
Purvi Mujumdar '19 runs after a smooth hand off in the 4x100m.

Track and Field Closes Regular Season, Athletes Qualify for Area

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
April 7, 2019
Autumn Koch '19 runs towards the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Slips to Vandegrift 2-0

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
March 7, 2019
Samuel Helwig '19 kicks the ball keeping it away from opposing players.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates Dragons in Second Half Victory

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
February 23, 2019
Niko Djordjevic '21 kicks the ball across the field with an opponent close behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates 3-1 Win vs. Stony Point

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
February 9, 2019
Anthony Bibbo ‘20 scores the first goal of the game.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Shows Grit in 3-2 Win over Vandegrift

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
February 2, 2019
Azaan Moledina ‘19 celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Trounces Mavs in 5-0 Shutout

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
January 26, 2019
Anothy Bibbo '20 out-dribbles a Vista Ridge player.

Varsity Boys Soccer Bounces Back With 2-1 Win vs. Vista Ridge

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
January 19, 2019
Gillette's new ad has prompted discussion and led to controversy over the role of men in society.

Gillette’s New Ad is a Message Men Need to Hear

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
January 18, 2019
Kooper Giles '20 throws a basket.

Varsity Girls Basketball Delivers in 66-28 Win vs. McNeil

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
December 15, 2018
Surrounded by opponents, Kenzie Beckham '21 holds the ball ready to pass to another teammate.

Varsity Girls Basketball Triumph Over Rouse 59-35

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
November 14, 2018
Kenzie Beckham '21 runs the ball down the court.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Conquers Hutto in 79-30 Blowout

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
November 10, 2018
Jack Pitre '19 sits down as he donates blood.

Students Participate in Campus Blood Drive

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 30, 2018
Caroline Suter '19, Audrey Quesnel '20, and Kenzie Beckham '21 attempt to defend the Vipers' serve.

Varsity Volleyball Falls To Vandegrift 3-0 on Parent Night, Homecoming Game

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 21, 2018
Nima Ashtari '20 paces right behind Pablo Lomeli Lluis '21.

Cross Country Falls Short of Regionals By Eight Points

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 15, 2018
Adam Tomsio '19 points at the camera mid race.

JV Cross Country Prepares For District Meet In Pre-District Race

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 6, 2018
Daniel Antov '21 participates in a doubles match.

Varsity Tennis Trounces McNeil 10-0 in District Semifinal

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 6, 2018
Junna Castel '20 turns the corner towards the end of her race. Photo Courtesy of Hector Lomeli

Varsity Cross Country Races at Statewide McNeil Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
October 1, 2018
Cross Country Races at Camp Tejas Invite

Cross Country Races at Camp Tejas Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
September 26, 2018
Zach Shrull '19, Neil Panwalker '21, Pablo Lomeli '21, Nima Ashtari '20, Aryan Patel '19, and Gavin Thomas '21 smile after completing their race. Photo courtesy of Hector Lomeli.

Cross Country Claims Titles at Jarrell Meet

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
September 16, 2018
Nima Ashtari '20 and Pablo Lomeli Lluis '19 smile together after the race.

Cross Country Triumphs At Pflugerville Invitational

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor
September 9, 2018
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