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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Entertainment

True crime entertainment hurts the victims and society.

Is Our Society’s Obsession with True Crime Unhealthy?

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist May 23, 2023

Over the past few decades, the popularity of true crime has been ramping up. Podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and movies have introduced the genre to millions of people. However, while it may seem like...

Formula 1: Drive To Survive is one of the main factors in the large growth of Formula 1.

How Netflix Introduced Americans to a New Sport

Jameson Kowalski, Columnist May 23, 2023

During the Coronavirus lockdown in 2020, many Americans who found themselves stuck at home decided to watch new movies and shows. One show that gained popularity on Netflix was “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.”...

Prime has become a hit due to its innovative formula and active marketing.

#DrinkPrime

Melissa Sayadinejad, Columnist May 23, 2023

Prime, the latest addition to the health drink market, has been making waves recently because of its unique formula and widespread advertising campaign. With an emphasis on natural ingredients and hydration,...

Technology has its benefits in childhood development, but can also be detrimental.

Kids Growing Up with Technology vs. Kids Who Don’t

Amanda Mourelo, Columnist May 23, 2023

In 2023, technology has become incredibly advanced. It is prevalent in everyday life because it can provide resources and answers for everyone. Typically, adults and adolescents are the individuals using...

Puppetry has created an entire new media style.

The Evolution of Puppetry in Media

Roya Ghahreman, Columnist May 23, 2023

Puppets were first made widely popular in western media by the introduction of “Sesame Street” on the National Education Television Network, which later became what we know today as Public Broadcasting...

Paranormal Activity shows the thrill of found footage.

Found Footage Horror

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist May 19, 2023

In 1999, hit found-footage movie “The Blair Witch Project” was released, and the horror genre has never been the same. The movie follows a group of three college filmmakers as they attempt to make...

TJ is the first Filipino muppet on Sesame Street.

New Kid on the Street

Seairah Hyde, Columnist May 19, 2023

Recently, “Sesame Street” has introduced TJ, a Filipino muppet that is 4 years old and a second generation Filipino-American. He enjoys entertaining his little sister, gardening with his grandparents,...

The film industry has a history of ruining beloved series.

The Failure of Film

Claire Satiroff, Columnist May 19, 2023

Book-to-movie adaptations have a history of continuously failing to bring the book to life. Though directors are often shamed, this can happen for numerous reasons. Things such as going off the original...

The final girl trope is a common horror plot archetype.

The Final Girl Trope

Amanda Mourelo, Columnist May 19, 2023

The term “final girl” was first introduced by author Carol J. Clover describes a woman survivor or a heroine that is young, has all her friends and family killed, and remains innocent and pure and...

A frame from Ari Asters Hereditary.

Ari Aster and the Horror Genre

Roya Ghahreman, Columnist May 11, 2023

Ari Aster started making and directing small short films at the College of Santa Fe in 2010. However, it wouldn’t be until 2018 that he would have his first breakout film under A24 Studios in 2018, “Hereditary.”...

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