Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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In Favor of a Longer Summer Break

Alexis Griffin, Columnist June 4, 2013

We all wish we could have a longer summer break; I know I do. We at Horizon Honors should have a longer summer break, just like every other school that isn’t year round. Horizon students have nowhere...

Adaptation of photograph by Tarothree, available under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Copyright © 2009 Tarothree.

First Impressions: Xbox One

Devin Jones, Head of Media and Photography June 3, 2013

After the recent announcement of the newest “Next Gen Gaming console,” the Xbox One has been getting a lot of buzz, with much of it being nothing but speculation. Rumors circulated about the rejection...

Digital or Print?

Digital or Print?

Natori Cruz, Editor June 3, 2013

People don’t say we’re living in the ‘print’ age, do they? With the inventions of technology increasing, the way we view print and paper is changing. Even our own school newspaper, The Horizon...

Loop 202 Extension Causes Controversy

Loop 202 Extension Causes Controversy

Tiara Chakkaw, Associate Editor - Features and Extras June 3, 2013

On Tuesday May 21, a public hearing was held in Downtown Phoenix regarding the subject of the 22-mile extension of the Loop 202. Controversy had risen with environmental concerns and as the plan involved...

Dark Massive Asteroid

Dark Massive Asteroid

Evan Rosser, Arts and Entertainment Editor June 3, 2013

A 1.7 mile long asteroid is set to pass by Earth on May 31, 2013 at 1:59pm pacific daylight time (PDT). The asteroid has been named Asteroid 1998 QE2 and the surface of the large space rock is covered...

Jurassic Park Review

Jurassic Park Review

Carter Robinson, Sports Editor June 3, 2013

Michael Crichton’s novel, Jurassic Park, provides an interesting perspective about the human need to push boundaries. In the novel, Mr. Hammond is an eccentric and imaginative billionaire who has spent...

 Adaption of photography by Eva Rinaldi, available under a Creative Common attribution license

Red Tour Review: Taylor Swift

Kai Farley, Columnist June 3, 2013

On May 28 and 29, Taylor Swift was in Glendale, Arizona at the Jobbing.com arena for her Red Tour. Both Arizona shows were sold out; overall 13,000 people attended the shows. Along with her band, Swift...

Adaptation of photograph by CarlieYapker, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. Copyright © 2007 CarlieYapker

Stubbs, the Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska

Devin Jones, Head of Media and Photography June 3, 2013

Stubbs is the beloved mayor of the small town of Talkeentna, Alaska, and has been for the past three years. He has passionately lead his people through his excellent leadership skills and powerful way...

Class of 2013 Takes Flight

Class of 2013 Takes Flight

Jaime Faulkner, Editor In Chief June 3, 2013

On Tuesday, May 28th, the senior class of Horizon Honors entered Sun Valley Church for the last time as Horizon students and left as young men and women bound for university level educations. Surrounded...

Photograph of Bell’ Italia Pizzeria taken by Carter Robinson

Restaurant Review: Bell’ Italia Pizzeria

Carter Robinson, Sports Editor May 31, 2013

Bell’ Italia Pizzeria is a local and family owned restaurant that offers delicious Italian cuisine such as pizza, calzones, and pasta. The pizza can be built the way you like or you could try some of...

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