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

Being an astronaut is an out-of-this-world career.

Studying the Career of a Space Cadet

Ben Geist, Columnist February 17, 2020

Lots of jobs have different skill sets required in order to be successful. The skills of a construction worker are far detached from those of a computer specialist. But few jobs require as much studying,...

Iowans everywhere gathered this past week to debate the next presidential Democratic nominee.

What is a Caucus?

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist February 7, 2020

While most states use primaries to select their choice for Democratic and Republican Presidential nominees, the first state in the process, Iowa, uses something called a caucus to make their selection....

A new app may determine participation and attendance points at college.

Campus Control

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist February 2, 2020

Technology has advanced much over the years, surprising us all with the new things it can do. Colleges have always been hot spots for tech development, but there is potentially a whole new level of technology...

Even the slowest runner can participate in this family event.

A Steady Pace Until the Race

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor February 2, 2020

Horizon Honors is making vast progress on the Capital Campaign. Still, the school is planning many more fun events in the future, including the Family Fun Run. This is a great way to spend time with your...

Episode five of the original “Loving Lyfe” season.

It’s a Beautiful Day with Loving Lyfe

Carsten Oyer, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2020

YouTube may not be the most common place to find a good TV show. It would doubtfully be the first platform you check. However, “Loving Lyfe” is changing that. The wry humor of the show, created by...

Mr. Peanut in his final moments.

Famed Planters Mascot “Mr. Peanut” Dies in Freak NUTmobile Accident

Selina Fluty and Erika Sonnemann-Creed January 26, 2020

In the final hours of the morning on Jan. 22, 2020, a deeply-beloved mascot that has played an iconic role in the American market for over 100 years passed away. Mr. Peanut’s Twitter account, renamed...

Not all that ribbits is real.

Fake Frogs

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist January 26, 2020

Everybody will have to touch a slimy green frog at least once in their school biology class. Many people think, though, that dissecting these once-living animals is gross and morally wrong.  According...

Eagles Win Out Against Spartans

Ben Geist, Columnist January 26, 2020

On Friday, Jan. 17, a heated soccer game between the Horizon Honors Varsity Eagles and the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans took place, resulting in a winning score of 3-2. In the first five minutes...

Not all sunscreens are the same.

Safe for the Sun and Sea

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist January 20, 2020

Oxybenzone is one of the most common chemicals found in sunscreen. However, this seemingly helpful chemical has been found to be extremely toxic to both the environment. As a result, many Pacific islands...

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Vetting the Vending Machines

Bella Rao, Columnist January 19, 2020

Arriving in the third quarter, students were quick to realize the vending machines, selling most items for $1 or $1.25, were missing. Rumors have made their way through the student body, but no one has...

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