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Westwood Horizon

Focused on her creation, Sanjana Iyer '25 frosts her gingerbread house to hold her door. The stability of the house was a key criteria in the judging as were other components like creativeness and visual appeal.

German Christmas Party Spreads Holiday Cheer

Lena Boas, Extras Editor December 10, 2024

As students pore over their gingerbread houses and meticulously arrange icing and gumdrops on their houses, Stille Nacht and O Tannenbaum play softly in the background to set the tone for the upcoming...

In a deep state of concentration, Mrunali Rajiv ‘28 calmly smooths out the pinched edges of her pinch pot. Other members’ creations included jewelry dishes and mugs. “Making what you want and not having anyone telling you what to do is very therapeutic about art,” Rajiv said.

Molding Minds and Hearts

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 13, 2024

Pottery artists poured in the room, ready to wind-down with their friends after a long and stressful school day. Collaborating together to conduct a joint meeting, Ceramics Club and Active Minds Club met...

The road is full of puddles on Wednesday morning during a heavy shower. Rainfall during the night and early morning contributed to slippery conditions when students drove to school.

Downpour Leads to Driving Dangers

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor January 26, 2024

As a result of heavy rainfall beginning on Monday, Jan. 22 and persisting until Thursday, Jan. 25, Austin drivers had to be extra cautious to avoid slippery asphalt and crowded conditions on the road. “I...

12 German students participated in Sprachfest in San Antonio on Feb. 4. Since 1976, Sprachfest is an annual German competition for Central Texas schools.

German Students Succeed at Sprachfest

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 13, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 4, German students attended Sprachfest, in San Antonio. Sprachfest, which has been occurring annually for over 45 years, is a German contest. 284 students from over 15 Central Texas schools...

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