Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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Earthquake in China

Natori Cruz, Editor June 4, 2013

On April 20, 2013, an earthquake struck the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan. The rescue mission is still continuing with 11,500 people injured and others remain missing. This earthquake had a...

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Amount of Homework Affects Students

Natori Cruz, Editor June 4, 2013

Most students are worried about the amount of homework they’re assigned, yet the amount of homework isn’t necessarily the problem; it’s the amount of time spent working on it. According to a national...

Teacher Spotlight:  Doc McLaughlin

Teacher Spotlight: Doc McLaughlin

Anja Asato, Editor In Chief June 4, 2013

Mr. McLaughlin has been teaching for 46 years, seven of which have been at Horizon Honors. He is so passionate about teaching that he continued to teach an AP US History class and a Law class this year,...

Student Council Results

Marty Rhey, Website Administrator June 4, 2013

Freshman Senators: Karolina Grgurovic Cameron Vega Cali Lientz Sophomore Senators: Noah Weiss Rex Bartlett Joy Pizorno   Junior Senators: Anthony Airdo Kamal Jones Tony Salatino   Senior...

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Above is a photo of former Nirvana lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain, who died due to a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head, which was likely brought on by a combination of clinical depression and a high concentration of heroin and valium.

15 Minutes of Fame

Josh Taylor, Senior Columnist June 4, 2013

In Tom Jacobs “The Price of Fame for Performers and Athletes: Shorter Lives,” a recent analysis has shown that people who are successful and productive in life tend to have a longer lifespan. While...

Should Race be a Factor In Your College Application?

Kai Farley and June 4, 2013

For 35 years, race has been used on college admissions to keep people of minorities admitted at a constant rate, called Proposition 209. Affirmative action, a process created in the 1960’s to reverse...

The Effect of Music on Teens

Daisy Valentin, Website Administrator June 4, 2013

Music can be a very good way for teens to express themselves, but it can also be a huge distraction. It can occasionally be abused, and can make the students forget about what is important. According to...

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Bees Be Dying

Evan Rosser, Arts and Entertainment Editor June 4, 2013

There recently has been a lot of concern about the declining bee population in Europe. It is believed that Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides have been harming bees, and a ban on the chemical has been...

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Clenching Fists and Improved Memory

Tiara Chakkaw, Associate Editor - Features and Extras June 4, 2013

Usually when we clench our fists, we do it out of anger or during celebration, but who would have known that it helps boost memory? Clenching your fists temporarily changes the brain function as discovered...

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The Role of Race in College Admissions

Ethan Price, Features Editor June 4, 2013

Students around the world work as hard as they can in order to be the most appealing candidate for their dream college. However, some exemplary students are turned down  because of their ethnic background....

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