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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
NEWS
Ruhan Gupta ‘27 Gains Global Audience with Algo
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • January 23, 2025
UT Austin Releases Mass Deferrals Under Ramping Admissions Pressure
Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter • January 23, 2025
In a Pinch: Anatomy & Dissection Club Dissects Blue Crabs
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • January 19, 2025
DECA Leads Way at District Conference 
Shivani Kondubhatla, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025
Heightening Growth of Austin Airport Reflects Parallel City Development
Charlie Hui, Reporter • January 14, 2025
Pranav Balakrishnan ’25 and Ethan Andrew ’26 Leave Unprecedented Legacy for Debate
Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff • January 13, 2025
IB Seniors Bid Farewell to Theory of Knowledge Course
Shivani Kondubhatla, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • December 26, 2024
HUMANS OF THE WEST
Enthusiastic about programming, Ruhan Gupta '27 puts immense time into his coding projects to create the best possible user experience. Algo, his most successful project, has gained a global audience and is useful to aspiring coders of all ages. "My goal is to help people really strengthen their skills from a younger age," Gupta said.
Eager to inspire others, Pranav Balakrishnan ‘25 and Ethan Andrew ‘26 work hard to make the most of their final years in scholastic debate, and leave a legacy that promotes success and passion. In addition to winning the Glenbrooks Tournament, the largest, non-championship tournament of the year, they have also been ranked 2nd best Policy Debate team in the world. “As a senior, I don't have much time left to improve,” Balakrishnan said. “But I have been preparing for the past four years, so it's now my time to succeed.”
As the newest addition to Westwood's administration, Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Wuensch looks to creating a safe space for all types of students. Enjoying Westwood's unique student diversity, he believes in promoting unity through diversity.
Blending her bilingual skills and journalistic abilities to share the stories of American culture, Lena Boas ‘25 crafted a video package documenting American life for German audiences. “[A German TV station] wanted me to do this video diary so that I could show my personal life and what it's like going to school here [US].”
Aiden Wen '26 serves as the DECA president of one of the largest chapters in the state. Throughout his term, he's had to navigate many changes regarding chapter operations due to budget cuts.