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Hiba Safie

Hiba Safie, Writer

Hiba Safie is a junior at Westside High School, this is her second year being on the Howler News Staff. Her expertise in writing and in design makes her work seem appealing to the reader and able to understand what she is emphasizing.

During her free time she likes to paint, play volleyball, and read books. She also likes to hang out with friends and family and is happiest when she is with them. She enjoys writing specifically about things that she is passionate about and meaningful to her.

Her goals in the future is to be a doctor specifically a pediatrician because she likes to help people and wants to give back to the people in her community. She wants to be successful in life and help her family. Hiba likes to write editorials and all about the students here at Westside! 

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The Heat Wave That Scares Us All

The Heat Wave That Scares Us All

Hiba Safie, Writer May 31, 2022

About two years ago, during the winter storm , thousands of residents in Texas lost electricity and water. However, since then the power grid has since not been resolved. The governor has not fixed the...

Eco students participate in an avtice EV demonstration.

Evolve at Westside

Hiba Safie, Writer March 29, 2022

On March 23, 2022 a special event by Evolve took place here at Westside. Evolve is a non-profit organization in Houston and they created an electric youth education program called, "eYEP".  This event...

The Reality of a Senior

The Reality of a Senior

Hiba Safie, Writer February 25, 2022

Being a senior is always hard and with the circumstances that have been present in society over the past few years, it has only gotten worse. Seniors have only had one full year of normal school and their...

Final Exam Makeup Schedule!

Final Exam Makeup Schedule!

Hiba Safie, Writer February 9, 2022

For students who were unable to complete their final as a result of being absence, there are now opportunities and dates for you to make up those finals and finalize your first semester grades. Finals...

Should School Uniforms Be Implemented Strictly?

Should School Uniforms Be Implemented Strictly?

Hiba Safie, Writer December 11, 2021

It happens every day of the week. You hear it in the halls, you hear it in the classrooms, it's everywhere. It isn't just heard but it's seen as well. As you walk down the hall, you will see a girl or...

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Senior Movie Night

Hiba Safie, Writer November 19, 2021

Attention to all seniors! Senior activities are back and better than ever! Senior Movie Night is coming up and you have the opportunity to come. The movie night will take place on November 18, 2021. It...

Staff Pick: The New Era of Music

Staff Pick: The New Era of Music

Hiba Safie, Writer November 2, 2021

As society as evolved, so has the music industry and what people are listening to. The Internet and social media has redefined music in a significant way that has never been done before. In the past,...

Show Your Westside Spirit at Football Games!

Show Your Westside Spirit at Football Games!

Hiba Safie, Writer October 1, 2021

Football season and school spirit have made a welcome return to campus. With the student body back in full force, everyone can now come to games and participate in motivating the players and showing...

What Have We Learned From The 2020-2021 School Year?

What Have We Learned From The 2020-2021 School Year?

Hiba Safie, Writer May 22, 2021

Through this past year, we have been in a tunnel filled with darkness and no hope, however, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel and it has allowed us to become optimistic of all the good that...

Course Selection 2021-2022

Course Selection 2021-2022

Hiba Safie, Writer March 29, 2021

After a long school year, it is finally time to pick classes for next year! Although it is going to be a little different under the circumstances, students are still able to get the thrill and excitement...

Life of a Westside varsity softball player

Life of a Westside varsity softball player

Hiba Safie, Writer March 5, 2021

Through all of the chaos and hardships, the Westside varsity softball team has just started their new season! Being a softball player during this time can be very hard and tiring by trying to manage school...

Whether you gift someone flowers or you spend time looking at them, you truly capture how angelic they are and the happiness they release!

The Gift of Nature

Hiba Safie, Writer January 20, 2021

All around us, there are trees, flowers, birds, plants, and many more but as a society today we don't stop to take a look at how beautiful nature is and the gift that it provides us. Nature is the reason...

Should students be required to take finals this semester?

Should students be required to take finals this semester?

Hiba Safie, Writer December 14, 2020

The 2020-21 school year has been very difficult for many students and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many students are feeling overwhelmed trying to manage schoolwork while trying to maintain good health...

Staff Pick: Grand Army

Staff Pick: Grand Army

Hiba Safie, Writer November 16, 2020

Have you heard of the show called Grand Army? Grand Army has arrived on Netflix and has been one of the most popular shows since. Grand Army is about high school teens and the hardships and chaos they...

Do You Think Flex Time is Important?

Do You Think Flex Time is Important?

Hiba Safie, Writer November 9, 2020

In the 2020-21 school year, there have been many changes in the schedule and what it includes. This year students have flex time which is academic time for students to finish assignments, ask teachers...

When staff and students return to Westside in October, they will find the Commons looking very different. Gone are the tables, replaced with desks, where students will wait in the morning, and freshmen will have lunch.

What to expect when students return to Westside for face to face school days

Hiba Safie, Writer October 9, 2020

The past six months, school buildings have been closed, and students have on computer screens and phones participating in their classes virtually. But it's about to change, because, finally, HISD will...

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