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The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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Literacy Crisis in the United States

Literacy Crisis in the United States

Anniston Miller, Columnist May 21, 2026

In 2026, many people in the United States are becoming increasingly worried about the decline in literacy. Literacy means being able to read, write, and understand information. Reading scores have been...

Reading can be beneficial to the mind and body.

Why Reading is a Form of Therapy

Dominique Gregory, Columnist May 8, 2025

People read for many reasons; whether to foster their skills or to relax, reading can help those who struggle with mental health issues. What you read is what you will learn. It can update your vocabulary...

Several popular horror video games.

Horror’s Ability to Possess People

Jet Taft, Columnist April 19, 2024

Horror, since the concept's creation, has captivated many. The spooky atmospheres, the thrill of adrenaline as situations intensify, and the enthralling stories make horror a popular source of media. Yet...

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...

Try these tips to get back into the joys of reading.

Ending a Reading Slump

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist March 7, 2023

Reading slumps are periods of time where a person loses interest in reading and finds it hard to engage in books. While finding a book to end this may seem impossible, there are many different approaches...

Sappho proves to be an enduring figure in the lesbian movement.

Sappho’s Legacy

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist February 3, 2023

For decades, Sappho has been regarded as a key figure in queer history. Words like “sapphic” and “lesbian” are directly derived from her name and home island of Lesbos, Greece, respectively. Her...

"Heartstopper" does a great job representing sexuality and teen problems.

Representation Featured in “Heartstopper”

Matlyn McShane, Columnist May 19, 2022

Alice Oseman is a British author of many young adult novels, including “Heartstopper.” “Heartstopper” started out as a graphic novel on Tumblr, and over the course of a few years, became a world-wide...

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