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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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The culture of fake altruism is storming schools, as students strive to create fake personas just for the sake of college applications.

Fake Altruism: The Epidemic that Plagues Students

Arhaan Jafri, Multimedia Editor September 11, 2025

You are scrolling through Instagram reels and stumble onto a video that catches your eye. The caption reads: “Comment ‘passion project’ for a full list of projects guaranteed to get you into the...

Billie Jean King's legacy lives on to this day. What started out as a dinner table suggestion from her father, would serve as a catalyst for the future of women's sports.

Billie Jean King Wins On and Off the Court

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 11, 2025

Each year, thousands of women athletes participate in the highest level of sporting events. Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Gabby Thomas, and Katie Ladecky are just a few names who have showcased their...

Performative males often jump to follow trends in order to gain social credibility, while ignoring real movements for activism and change.

The Future is Female, But Only On His T-Shirt

Cara Chow and Ayman Halai September 9, 2025

Sitting alone in a cafe, a man quietly waits for his drink. After turning the page on his favorite essay about gender politics, he takes a sip of his matcha latte and hums along to the faint sound of Clairo...

Following S.B 12 Westwood Warriors now roam the halls with fear, awaiting what else the government has in-store.

Phones Up, Mouths Shut: Recent Texas Legislation Fundamentally Alters Students’ Rights

Gabriela Antillon-Galvan, Reporter September 8, 2025

As the 9:00 a.m. bell rang on Tuesday, Aug. 12, students fearfully shoved their phones in their backpacks as assistant principals circled the hallway. Seeing the leftover tape from a torn down Gay Straight...

Fast food prices are rising at an unsustainable rate. In the midst of this massive price increase, many families are struggling to cope.

The Unjustified Rise of Fast Food Prices: How Big Corporations Price Gouge Families

Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor August 21, 2025

A father of two makes a difficult decision everyday. Working a blue collar job in the midst of rising inflation and equally heinous shrinkflation, he needs to decide how to put food on the table. Too often,...

As millions across the nation participate in Pride, corporations have begun to take advantage in sinister ways

Rainbow Capitalism: Profiting from Pride

Anagha Alluri, Reporter June 24, 2025

Every June, it’s common to see pride flags and rainbows flood the storefronts and social media pages of dozens of major corporations. Brands release all sorts of rainbow-themed products in honor of Pride...

At Westwood it's no secret that students are known for taking on large workloads and multiple extracurriculars. But Westwood's competitive culture severely harms students and will only get worse if nothing is done.

Locked In: The Cost of Westwood’s Burnout Culture

Editorial Staff May 11, 2025

Monday, 8:09 a.m. Bloodshot eyes flicker open, and a student crosses the threshold between cold outside air and the musty scent of sleep-deprived high schoolers. Everyone else is already there, Chromebook...

Project 2025 is a far-right policy initiative launched prior to President Donald Trump's election. Among many policies, Project 2025 details anti-transgender legislation. Upon Trump's administration, he has wasted no time implementing numerous pieces of transphobic legislation that seem to draw inspiration from Project 2025.

“I Don’t Have Any Rights”: Project 2025 is an Affront to Trans Youth

Vedanti Patil, News Editor May 5, 2025

This story contains mentions of transphobia, assault, and gender-based violence.  *Due to identity protection, some individuals have been granted anonymity, and their names have been replaced with...

Despite cultural and political barriers, IShowSpeed's streams have been a crucial step in broadening American people's views of China.

Breaking Barriers: IShowSpeed Dismantles Stereotypes About China

Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor May 5, 2025

Popular YouTube streamer Darren Watkins, known to viewers as “IShowSpeed” or “Speed,” for short, has recently concluded his China tour, livestreaming to millions of Americans a side of China that...

In the age of social media, "canceling" someone, or the mass public shunning of a person for perceived wrongdoing, has become all too common. However, cancel culture is often selective and can even benefit one's career while harming others'.

Cancel Culture is Counterproductive

Leah Kardonik, Reporter April 28, 2025

Cancel culture is a part of our society that is now seen all over social media, where public figures’ careers can end in a night for actions that seem unacceptable. This phenomenon can lead to celebrities...

In the midst of a slew of funding and staffing cuts, America's parks are more vulnerable than ever.

Protect America’s Parks: Why President Trump’s Onslaught on the NPS is Woefully Misguided

Anagha Alluri, Reporter April 23, 2025

America’s national parks are more than just tourist destinations. Since Yellowstone National Park became the nation’s first national park in 1872, these sacred spaces have been a symbol of America’s...

After President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education the future of American education is still unknown. But while much yet to come, it is clear that students and teachers everywhere, especially in Texas, will suffer without it.

Texas Needs the Department of Education

Charly Obermiller, Extras Editor April 12, 2025

I am the daughter of a teacher. The fact that the government is disrespecting her is ridiculous. Teachers everywhere are working hard to provide and make sure your children have a good education and this...

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