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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Heightening Growth of Austin Airport Reflects Parallel City Development
Charlie Hui, Reporter • January 14, 2025
Gun Control Shouldn’t Be Polarizing
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • January 14, 2025
Pranav Balakrishnan ’25 and Ethan Andrew ’26 Leave Unprecedented Legacy for Debate
Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff • January 13, 2025
Is it a Taylor Swift Lyric or a Shakespeare Line?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • January 13, 2025
Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated 57-33 by Vista Ridge Rangers
Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai • January 13, 2025
FRONT PAGE
The Austin Bergstrom International Airport has seen explosive growth in recent years, a development that many community members have used to draw parallels with the diverse changes taking over the city as a whole. From using it as a cornerstone in advocating for infrastructure changes to analyzing the potential root causes of such growth, the airport has prompted widespread discussion surrounding the future of Austin.
Heightening Growth of Austin Airport Reflects Parallel City Development
Charlie Hui, Reporter • January 14, 2025

Austin. The capital of Texas, live music, and new innovation. The city nicknamed “Silicon Hill” has been rising in population, with individuals across the country traveling to the city. Austin Bergstrom...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
NEWS
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.”
Pranav Balakrishnan ’25 and Ethan Andrew ’26 Leave Unprecedented Legacy for Debate
Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff • January 13, 2025
Focused, Chase Klipec '25 throws a stone tool used in Clovis culture. During lunch, seniors had a chance to try out various stone tools at the Gault Site. "The experience was awesome, being able to see how close we are geographically," Klipec said, "but it was also awesome to see how we make tools and use the land."
IB Seniors Bid Farewell to Theory of Knowledge Course
Shivani Kondubhatla, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • December 26, 2024
SPORTS
Working together, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 and Bella D'Alessandro '25 close in on the ball. Team chemistry was an important aspect of the team's collaboration throughout the game. "We've really improved on talking with each other and trusting each other," D'Alessandro said. "I think that comes over time, with team building and just hanging out with each other."
Sharply hitting their motions, the team pushed through the exhaustion. The cheerleaders completed their first competition of the year.
In the first half of the game, Evelyn Bell '28 attempts to block a Hippo. The Warriors remained tied with the Hippo until the fourth quarter, when the Hippos surged ahead to win by a handful of points.
Evelyn Bell '27 prepares to charge for the ball against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors went on to dominate the rest of the game, turning a two point deficit much larger.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Golden Globes celebrated the best in film and television with a star-studded evening of glamour and talent. Winners delivered heartfelt speeches, while dazzling stunning red carpet looks dazzled fans worldwide. The event once again showcased the magic of storytelling, and the power of the entertainment industry.
Golden Globes: Night of Triumphs, Controversies, and Unforgettable Moments
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • January 10, 2025
Although advertised as a Christmas movie, Hallmark fans are left missing the Christmas cheer in 'Holiday Touchdown'.
‘Holiday Touchdown’ or Holiday Fumble?
Rayghen Peak, Reporter • December 29, 2024
Here are the Horizon editors' favorite albums of the year.
The Horizon’s Favorite Albums of 2024
Prima Changwatchai, Shivani Kondubhatla, Aarya Kale, Alessandra Ashford, and Mayla Montgomery • December 23, 2024
Kendrick Lamar's album, "GNX," released on November 22. The album has been lauded by critics for it's powerful sonics and complex lyrics.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Embodies Confidence and Courage
Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • December 18, 2024
Posing for their senior photo, the Westwood Band members come together for their final holiday concert. The holiday concert was put together in three weeks after a quick turnaround from marching season.
Band Shares Festive Spirit at Annual Holiday Concert
Jacob Chow, Heritage Staff • December 16, 2024
OPINIONS
On Dec 16, a 15 year old girl killed two people and injured six more in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. But despite the prevalence of school shootings, America has a serious lack of gun control that needs to be addressed.
Gun Control Shouldn’t Be Polarizing
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • January 14, 2025
Piece de Resistance: Man VS Bear Part 1 (PODCAST)
Mayla Montgomery and Alessandra Ashford • January 9, 2025
20v1 and The Oversexualization of Black Women
London May, Reporter • December 11, 2024
The Hard Truth of Abortion Bans
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • November 25, 2024
Evaluating The 2024 Presidential Nominees
Jordan Kubicek and Charlie Hui • November 4, 2024
Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)
Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh • October 28, 2024
EXTRAS
Can you tell the difference between Taylor Swift lyrics and Shakespeare lines? Take this quiz to find out!
Is it a Taylor Swift Lyric or a Shakespeare Line?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • January 13, 2025
Bickercast: Jeans, Jolly, and Jail (PODCAST)
Gabriel Oliveira and Valeria Tijerina • January 9, 2025
Which One Direction Member Are You?
K’Lynn Murray • January 7, 2025
What Moana Character are you?
K'Lynn Murray, Reporter • December 19, 2024
Destress and Unwind During Finals Week With These Tips
Charly Obermiller, Reporter • December 18, 2024
What Disney Princess are You?
Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • December 10, 2024