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

Music

Fandoms are a dangerous internet trend.

Fandoms: One of the Many Toxic Internet Cultures

Sophia Geisler, Columnist March 17, 2021

The internet has always been a place for mild and major controversy. With social media influencers, celebrities, political parties, such and such, it’s easy to get caught up in the middle of online arguments....

Notation on sheet music goes back to the time of ancient Greeks.

The History of Music Notation

Noah Thompson, Columnist March 3, 2021

In music, notation, and music theory, nothing is ever a coincidence. The system of notation and music theory is so complex and thorough that it is baffling that such a system became universal across all...

An image of MuseScore 3.6.

Making Great Music for a Great Price

Noah Thompson, Columnist February 17, 2021

Depending on what genre you’re interested in making, the process of music creation can look very different. If you write classical or jazz, you may just create some sheet music and then give it to someone...

What is your favorite type of music?

Music Statistics at Horizon Honors

Julia Tucker, Columnist December 14, 2020

As you can see, there are a lot of different opinions on music. I love country and pop music, but everyone is different. I asked students around the school what their opinions on music are and how...

Rick Astleys song Never Gonna Give You Up lives on through meme culture.

The History of Rickrolling

Brandon Dosen, Columnist November 9, 2020

Rickrolling has become legendary in the meme community ever since it got the media's attention, but where did it come from in the first place? Rickrolling is ever changing, and has a rich history. Although,...

Elvis Presleys music has stood the test of time, but can it compare to modern songs?

Music Now and Music Then

Connor Davis, Columnist October 18, 2020

When comparing music from one generation to the next, people argue about music from the 2000’s and the 70’s to 90’s era of music. This is all fine of course, but people seem to forget about times...

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Photographed for the Wall Street Journal.

“Nine Inch Nails” Leaders Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Sign on for New Pixar Film Soundtrack

Erika Sonnemann-Creed, Editor, Features & Extras September 27, 2019

Trent Reznor, the gloomy mastermind behind the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, has once again returned to the world of film soundtracks. Signing on with his musical partner Atticus Ross, the duo...

Concerts in the Desert Foothills Park

Clarissa Smith, Columnist April 5, 2019

Music brings people together, and many flock to events at the Desert Foothills Park for just that reason. The concerts boast incredible local performers, food trucks, and activities, so this is a great...

Out With the Old, In With the New

Amber Fretwell, Columnist December 13, 2018

Oh, how the times have changed! From jelly shoes to Fortnite moves, trends have constantly evolved since the beginning of human societies. These trends can repeat and overlap, and range from fashion, to...

The Treason for the Season

Clarissa Smith, Columnist December 7, 2018

During the holiday season, many people enjoy spending time with family to sit down and watch a classic Christmas film or listen to carols while decorating the tree. Whatever it may be, most families that...

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