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The Horizon Sun

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The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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Candles and flowers left by the citizens of Rome for Pope Francis

Pope Francis Hospitalized

Logan Safranek, Columnist February 21, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital with bronchitis. He had fallen ill in early February with a chest infection, and as the symptoms progressed,...

Members of the Speech and Debate team at the tournament.

Talk About Success: Horizon’s Performance at Their Third Tournament

Matthew Greco, Columnist February 19, 2025

The Horizon Honors Speech and Debate team went to compete at the Gilbert Water Tower Tournament at Gilbert High School on Feb. 8, 2025. The event was speech only, so the debate students got the opportunity...

Edna Schubert in her backyard smiling.

Decade Old Photo Helps Police Locate Killer

Joey Miller, Columnist February 14, 2025

88-year-old Edna Schubert, often known as the “Neighborhood Grandma”, would spend her free time helping kids with their homework or watching them ride their bikes up and down the street. However, all...

Frame of Wong Kar-wai’s “Fallen Angels,” featuring actress Michelle Reis

Wong Kar-wai: Hong Kong’s Most Highly Accredited Artist

Brandon Dosen, Editor of Features and Extras February 14, 2025

Hong Kong director, writer and producer Wong Kar-wai is a highly influential artist and auteur in the world of film. To be an auteur is to be distinctive and have a strong, cohesive filmography that is...

Savannah Bananas player performing their infamous kickline.

Batter Up on the Savannah Bananas’ Season

Elly Proctor, Columnist February 12, 2025

The Savannah kicked off their “world tour” on Feb. 1 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, the spring training location for the Chicago Cubs. They played the Party Animals, another team in their league,...

Punxsutawney Phil declaring six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2, 2025.

Groundhog Day: Set Punxsutawney Phil Free

Prerna Singla, Columnist February 12, 2025

A prophetic groundhog predicts the weather conditions of the United States and is trusted by thousands of conscious humans. This winter, on Feb. 2, 2025, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog in question, declared...

Blaze the eagle performing tricks at the pep rally.

Homecoming Fanfare

Eli Geist, Editor of Campus Life and Sports February 10, 2025

Homecoming has been a tradition that brings students together, promoting a sense of school spirit and community. From competitive basketball games to delicious food trucks, this year’s homecoming had...

United States Air Force seal

Air Force Suspends Diversity Training

Elly Proctor, Columnist February 4, 2025

On Jan. 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program in all departments of the federal government. DEI programs strive to provide...

President Trump receiving an executive order to sign.

Trump’s Executive Orders

Logan Safranek, Columnist February 4, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was sworn into office. Within the first night of his presidency, he signed over 20 executive orders, which, according to USA Today, is the most of any president...

A border control agent in San Diego speaks to four detained immigrants who illegally crossed from Mexico.

Trump’s Immigration Reforms & its Effects in Arizona

Leo Yee, Columnist February 4, 2025

Newly re-elected President Trump has a long history of advocating for strict border control and immigration policies, and has utilized his new presidential power to create a multitude of related executive...

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