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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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Kpop Demon Hunters quickly rose to the top of the charts, but it's most surprising element is how it's stayed there.

Kpop Demon Hunters Shows Us ‘How It’s Done Done Done’

Katie Ring, Managing Editor September 18, 2025

Kpop Demon Hunters was created as a Netflix original movie, released on the streaming platform only for subscribers. But no one expected the movie’s popularity to grow so far as to top the box office...

The mellophone and trumpet sections play and perform part two of their marching show Red. March-A-Thon was the first time the band performed part one and two together for an audience.

Warrior Band Hosts Annual Fundraiser Performance

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens September 18, 2025

    With bright stadium lights shining down on the field, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band hit the final pose of their show, Red. Their performance of parts one and two of the show...

Laufey's third album perfectly captures the blues of insecurity and speaks to more people than ever as "time" goes on on the album.

The Clock Strikes Laufey: Love, Loss and Jazz in ‘A Matter Of Time’

Jayant Kalra and Sarah Fattu September 9, 2025

After enchanting listeners with Bewitched, it’s time for Laufey’s return with her third studio album, A Matter of Time, a project that leans further into her signature blend of jazz, classical and...

Competing at the three-legged race, Van Vara ‘29 and Joaquin Rivers ‘29 seek the finish line, in hope of winning a point for the red team. With two legs attached by a bandana with the color of the team, students leaped and jumped as fast as possible. Part of a big relay within their group, the activity created a sense of persistence and sportsmanship.

Choir Camp: A Whirlpool of Melodious Memories

Lise Billy, Reporter September 6, 2025

Flooding into the choir room, choir members eagerly joined their friends into creating a powerful harmony, filling the music wing with memorable melodies. The annual tradition, “choir camp”, held...

Released on July 25, Happy Gilmore is back on the green. Although the sequel aims to swing some laughs, the film also explores the importance of not giving up as well as working hard.

Back on the Green With ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Charly Obermiller, Extras Editor August 24, 2025

With his anger issues almost in check, Happy Gilmore and his mentor Chubbs prepare to win the Tour Championship. With Happy’s win on the line he stresses to hit the golf ball into the hole, only three...

Emerging from a two-year hiatus, Reneé Rapp released her sophomore album 'Bite Me' on Friday, Aug. 1. 'Bite Me' perfectly encompasses the wide spectrum of sapphic love, breaking out of the typical 'sad girl indie' trope that many sapphic artists are subjected to. A pioneer in the queer music space, Rapp's new marketing and authenticity is likely to propel her in the industry.

Reneé Rapp’s ‘Bite Me’ Breaks Boundaries in Sapphic Pop

Vedanti Patil, News Editor August 15, 2025

Dubbed the “song of the summer” by one TikTok user, Leave Me Alone kicked off Reneé Rapp’s sophomore album and biggest project yet: Bite Me. Released on Friday, Aug. 1, Bite Me is a camp, catchy...

Smiling, Molly Johnson '28 instructs campers to line up for the dance. As counselor for the SunDancer Kiddie Camp, Johnson practiced this dance with campers for hours. "I love being a counselor and teaching the girls," Johnson said.

Future Stars Take Stage at SunDancers Kiddie Camp

Preeya Panwalker and Ayman Halai August 5, 2025

Fostering community within young dancers, the SunDancers held their annual SunDancer Summer Dance Camp (also referred to as Kiddie Camp), a student-led camp for dancers from kindergarten through ninth...

Released on May 10th, the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake brings waves of emotion and island adventure. The film explores the true meaning of ohana and aloha spirit by capturing the bond between a reserved girl and her crazy alien friend, showing audiences that family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.

Live Action Lilo & Stitch Makes Waves

Srimansa Gadde, Reporter June 26, 2025

The sun rises and the palm trees sway in the warm Hawaiian breeze, and somewhere in a quiet little town on the island of Kaua’i, an alien crashes into the life of a young girl’s life. What begins as...

Disney recently released ten new episodes of 'Phineas and Ferb,' starting off a fifth season of this nostalgic and exciting summer series.

104 More Days of Summer Vacation

Addy Temple, Photo Editor June 24, 2025

“Moooom, Phineas and Ferb are making a title sequence!” This iconic line that once preceded every weird but wildly entertaining episode of Phineas and Ferb is back again, bringing with it the nostalgia...

On Wednesday, May 14, the Westwood Band performed their annual spring concert, finishing out their concert season.

Band Ends Timeless Year With Spring Concert

Jacob Chow, A&E Editor May 19, 2025

Familiar songs resonate within the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) wooden walls and dimly-lit stage as the Westwood Band performs their annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 14.  The...

For the first time, Symphony Orchestra performs at the Round Top Festival, showcasing their expertise in their String UIL repertoire.

Orchestra Takes a Step Further at Round Top Festival

Serena Liu, Assistant Managing Editor May 12, 2025

Only awe and excitement were present from the last row of the Round Top Festival Institute’s neat wooden chairs to the front of the golden-lit stage. The concert hall’s vintage aesthetic and old-fashioned...

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