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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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A frame from the first ever footage of a colossal squid.

First Ever Footage Of A Colossal Squid

Logan Safranek, Columnist May 2, 2025

Whispers of an octopus-like sea monster, so big it could be mistaken for land, dwelling beneath the ocean’s surface have floated amongst sailors for centuries. The monster, dubbed the Kraken, is said...

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in a promotion picture for season five of “You.”

“You” Season 5: Goodbye, You

Prerna Singla, Columnist May 2, 2025

Editor's note: Spoilers for season three, four, and five of “You” ahead.   After eight years of stalking, marriage, and murder, the story of “You” finally comes to a close. Joe Goldberg...

United States President Donald Trump (left), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (middle), and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right)

Putin Announces Ceasefire in Ukraine

Elly Proctor, Columnist May 2, 2025

On Monday, April 28, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, as stated by AP News. The ceasefire will start on May 8, 2025, and run until the end of May 10, 2025....

Horizon Honors eighth grade contestants Gabby Dupnik, Mckenna Coburn, Marcelina Morcillas, DJ Sharr, Colton Steel, Cade Steel, Marcel DeGraff, and Rishabh Ramakrishnan.

Horizon Honors Students Soar At AzSEF

Marcel DeGraff, Columnist April 26, 2025

On March 27, 2025, I had the privilege of going to the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF). AzSEF brings together first-place winners from school, homeschool, district, county, and regional science...

Lyla Holst practicing for Speech and Debate.

Student Highlight: Lyla Holst

Matthew Greco, Columnist April 26, 2025

Lyla Holst is a senior at Horizon Honors who has had many great achievements over her years at the school. She was born in Minnesota and came to Horizon in the third grade; early on in career at Horizon...

Kennah Burdette competing at nationals.

Last one, Best One

Kalyn McLeod, Editor in Chief April 25, 2025

Horizon Honors’ senior Kennah Burdette has been an artistic swimmer for the past 14 years of her life. A dedicated swimmer for the Arizona Desert Dolphins, Burdette competed in her last high school meet:...

Cast members of “The Addams Family”.

Horizon Honors’ Theater Presents: “The Addams Family”

Anniston Miller, Columnist April 24, 2025

The long-awaited Horizon Honors’ theater production of “The Addams Family” is now scheduled to open April 25! The show includes a rollercoaster of emotions, but is sure to bring fun for the whole...

Interior of Gov. Josh Shapiro's home after suspect Cody Balmer set it on fire.

Pennsylvania Governor’s Home Targeted in Arson Attack

Elly Proctor, Columnist April 18, 2025

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the night sky lit up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s family home erupted into flames. The home belonged to Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro. Shapiro and...

A tribute to William Finn

William Finn Dead At 73

Logan Safranek, Columnist April 18, 2025

A Playbill press representative confirmed that American lyricist and composer William Finn passed away on April 7, 2025 at 73 years old after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Finn was known for his...

Singer-songwriter Clairo, being introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Berniechella: How Using Public Platforms is Important

Prerna Singla, Columnist April 18, 2025

Not often do you see a U.S. Senator and a lo-fi indie singer in the same place, but it happened last weekend. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, joined by Representative Maxwell Frost of Florida, paid...

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