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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Homestuck: It’s Not That Great

Devin Jones, Head of Media and Photography May 31, 2013

Homestuck is one of the various online comic sensations that has generated plenty of attention the past two years. It has acquired quite a fanbase since its initial launch and has become a common sight...

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The Real Fast Food Experience

Marty Rhey, Website Administrator May 29, 2013

Almost all Americana have eaten at a fast food place at some point in their lives.  It’s convenient, cheap, and it’s edible enough to satisfy us. However, there’s a lot that people miss when they...

Metal band This is a Castle 
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Heavy Metal Roots

Devin Jones, Head of Media and Photography May 24, 2013

Everyone has heard about metal - that genre of music with loud guitars, fast drums, and lots of screaming. With all the subgenres under the protective wing of metal, one has to wonder where it came from...

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The Walking Dead: Comics or Television?

Aaron Ruacho, Columnist May 17, 2013

The Walking Dead is awesome. It started as a comic in 2003 by Robert Kirkman, and the franchise became a hit television show in 2010. Soon after, it got two video games and books, as well as action figures...

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All for the Pursuit of Science

Alex Dockery, Senior Columnist / Photographer May 16, 2013

In April of 2013, a Florida teen, Kiera Wilmont, experienced what it is like to have a science project gone wrong. Wilmont is known as a very hard working student who always gets good grades and stays...

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Endangered Animals: Should They Be Saved?

Natori Cruz, Editor May 16, 2013

The problem is complicated and widespread; more than 1,300 U.S. plants and animals have already been federally listed as threatened or endangered and protected under the Endangered Species Act. The Endangered...

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High School Tattoos

Carter Robinson, Sports Editor May 8, 2013

Before the turn of the century in the United States, tattoos used to be a symbol of rebellion and an art form available only to fringe groups and outcasts. Nowadays, tattoos have moved into the mainstream...

A New Behemoth of an Indie Game: BattleBlock Theater

Devin Jones, Head of Media and Photography April 30, 2013

If you’re familiar with Behemoth Games, then you have probably played Alien Hominid HD or Castle Crashers, two of the most popular indie games out on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Known for its creative...

All of Evan Rossers instruments, including an electric bass, ukulele, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and keyboard.

Acoustic vs Electric

Evan Rosser, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 26, 2013

Both acoustic and electric instruments fulfill important niches in music. But the question is, which one is better? Is there even a “better”? It’s a matter of opinion, what music you play, and how...

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Misconceptions on Anime

Ethan Price, Features Editor April 22, 2013

The unique art and cultural style of anime has one of the world’s most popular fandoms, and you likely know who loves the stuff too. However, there are some fairly negative stigmas that have been attached...

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