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What Halloween Pumpkin are you?

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Thursday, Oct 31

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Adventures in Austin

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With the end of summer already long past, young children everywhere are dreading the end of long days spent outside. However, for kids enrolled at the ATX Kids Club, the fun doesn’t stop during the school year. Thanks to the many…

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Chasing the Podium: Swim and Dive Takes Second at Round Rock Invite

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The Swim and Dive team showcased their competitive spirit at the Round Rock Invite Meet on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the RRISD Aquatic Center. The Warriors faced tough competition from various schools including Round Rock, McNeil, Georgetown,…

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Dawn of Time

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The cafeteria went silent and the only sound to be heard was the whirring projector. Suddenly, images of melting clocks and golden hourglasses flashed across the screen, accompanied by classic tunes of Beethoven and Bach. The crowd watched…

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Wednesday, Oct 30

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Halloween Candy Tier List

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With Halloween just around the corner, kids and teens alike are looking forward to trick-or-treating. But while expectations for candy may be high, there are some candy options that just aren’t good. Read on to see our candy ranking for…

YMCA’s Spooktacular Event Promotes Student-Led Initiatives

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Bringing in the Halloween spirit, students assisted with the YMCA-hosted Spooktacular community event. The event took place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and consisted of a range of spooky activities catered towards attendees, including live music…

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No Tricks, Just Treats: IB and PALS Host Annual Trunk or Treat

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Small footsteps flew down the halls, hands gripping brightly colored sacks to hold candy. The school was filled with all sorts of characters, from witches to superheroes, all stopping at the brightly colored tables run by various student…

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Austinites Come Together at Austin City Limits Festival

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Each October, Austin locals and people from around the country gather in downtown Austin to attend the annual Austin City Limits music festival. With ACL being one of the most popular and longest-running music festivals in history, it came…

Tuesday, Oct 29

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Spooky Spirit Comes Alive at PTSA’s Halloween Trivia Event

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In an effort to celebrate the ongoing Halloween spirit, Parent Teacher Student Association’s (PTSA) Treat Yo’ Self Club hosted a Halloween trivia event during Fun Flex on Friday, Oct. 25. in the cafeteria, bringing students together for…

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Anatomy & Dissection Club Returns With Cow Eye Dissection

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To begin their year, Anatomy & Dissection Club met on Friday, Oct. 25 in biology teacher Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room for a cow eye dissection. As one of the more simple dissections, the cow eye exploration let club members practice using…

HOSA Members Explore Events at Fall Leadership Conference

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School buses from various school districts filled the parking lot of McNeil High School on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26. Hosted by Texas Area 1 officers, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) had their annual Fall Leadership…

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JV Football Seizes Second Win of the Season Over Stony Point

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On Thursday, Oct 24, the JV football team secured a 13-6 victory over the Stony Point Tigers. The Warriors outmaneuvered their opponents on the field, leaving them in the dust all game. The Warriors didn’t waste any time on the field as…

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‘DIVE’ Into Sun-Soaked San Diego with Almost Monday’s Radiant Debut Album

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Almost Monday’s debut album DIVE arrives as a refreshing splash of California sunshine, bottling the essence of San Diego’s beach-surf culture into 11 vibrant tracks. The trio – composed of Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby (guitar),…

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GALLERY: Varsity Football Struck Down by Stony Point Tigers 52-27

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Bringing in the ball to put the first points for Westwood on the board, Drew Norell ’26 puts the game in reach on Friday, Oct. 25 against the Stony Point Tigers. This touchdown gave the Warriors the foothold and the momentum to continue to…

Monday, Oct 28

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‘The Secret Of Us’ Deluxe Release Leaves Listeners In Haze

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Gracie Abrams started the year strong with the release of The Secret of Us in the summer of 2024. The album, Abrams’ third, contains many catchy tunes and beautiful lyrics, continuing her tradition of creating lyrical masterpieces. On Oct.…

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Staying Mindful of Slang

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The ascension of TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar short-form video content on the internet no doubt increased the average person’s access to information, both good and bad. In particular, this rapid accessibility of…

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Students Witness Shooter’s Escape

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After coming home from school on Wednesday, Oct. 23, K’Lynn Murray ‘27 was talking to her mom about her day when a red truck pulled up in front of her house and a man in a black hoodie stepped out. He began throwing items around in the…

Sunday, Oct 27

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Letter from the Editors

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In light of recent events regarding the negative social media activity on our Westwood Student Press platforms, we wanted to reach out to the community to explain our perspective. As a school newspaper, it is our utmost priority to bring…

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Wicked Halloween Group Costume Ideas

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With Halloween just around the corner, finding the perfect costume last minute can be stressful. There are so many options… You could dress up as anything from your favorite food or to your favorite movie character. As the long awaited…

Friday, Oct 25

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Varsity Volleyball Falls Behind Vista Ridge 3-1

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During the Warriors’ last home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 23, they faced a fierce battle against the Vista Ridge Rangers. The game was close, with many long rallies, but ultimately, Vista came out victorious, winning 3-1. “I was…

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Orchestra Brings Proficiency and Color to Stage at Fall Concert

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With a single wave of a conductor’s baton, magic is brought to the stage. The sounds of splendid string bowing resonated throughout the Cedar Ridge Auditorium for nearly two hours. Orchestra students were able to proudly display their…

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Spooky Celebration: IBSO Hosts Halloween Social

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Walking through the E-Wing on Wednesday, Oct. 23, students were in for quite the spooky sight: orange and purple decor was draped all across the International Baccalaureate (IB) Colony, the space entirely transformed for Halloween…

Thursday, Oct 24

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Keeping Jazz Alive: Local Band Rochelle & the Sidewinders on Band Life in Austin

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A traveling blues, jazz, and R&B band roams in Austin, performing twice a weekend in various venues. A band that, through spiritual happenstance, formed and united individual performers into an efficient and cohesive musical organ.…

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Wednesday, Oct 23

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Prepare for Halloween With These Five Spooky Recipes

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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls With Halloween just around the corner, making pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls is a great way to put yourself into the Halloween mood. As seen on social media, tying unflavored floss around the outside of the…