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The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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A diagram of the traditional zodiac symbols.

Dating Back to Zodiacs

Amelia McCrory, Columnist November 18, 2020

As people today use zodiac signs to develop character assumptions, many question how they evolved. These horoscope traditions date back to many ancient civilizations and the days of tablature and Greek...

Butter Braids, one of many strategies used  for raising money.

A Fundraising Tradition

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor November 18, 2020

Recently I sold Butter Braids, overpriced fruit-filled pastries, for gymnastics. Gymnasts are encouraged to sell as many as possible as a fundraiser. But my gym is in great condition, and certainly has...

Honduras, along with nations such as Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala, has experienced the full force of two hurricanes.

Aftermath of Iota

Keenan Christensen, Columnist November 18, 2020

Just a couple of weeks ago, Honduras was battered by Hurricane Eta, a storm that brought destruction and despair to throughout Central America. Then, less than two weeks later, Hurricane Iota did the same. Hurricane...

We always say money cant buy happiness, but how much of that is true?

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Nessah Wendt, Columnist November 18, 2020

Do you ever think about that one thing that you wanted more than anything as a kid? How you thought about it all the time but then within a week after saving up and buying it, you end up forgetting about...

The explanation as to why the intelligent suffer from more mental illnesses is complex.

Why Smart People Are Sad

Sophia Geisler, Columnist November 18, 2020

The term “ignorance is bliss,” has been around for years, but how can it relate to everyday life? The term is basically saying that the more ignorant you are, the happier you tend to be. This can explain...

The definition of a sandwich is much more complicated than you might think.

Which “Wich” is Which?

Connor Davis, Columnist November 18, 2020

In times like these, people need to be asking the right questions that will affect the future of the world. Specifically, what constitutes something as a sandwich- possibly a more important question than...

Christmas is only one of many wintertime holidays.

Holidays Around the World

Rebecca Harris, Columnist November 18, 2020

Holiday season: the time when stores are decked out in red and green, with glitter galore.  Walking by bakeries and smelling gingerbread or sugar cookies. Many people know about Christmas and how it is...

Halo Infinite, which can be played on the Xbox Series X and Series S.

A New Wave of Consoles

Brandon Dosen, Columnist November 18, 2020

On Nov. 10 and 12, the world was given the future of gaming. The PS5, Series X, and Series S were promising a new era of gaming, giving record breaking speeds and power to the console market. Both of...

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Happy National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

Jolie Flack, Columnist November 18, 2020

Friday, Nov. 20 is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. There is no better way to celebrate than by making some fudge. Ingredients: ½ cup butter  1 16 ounce package brown sugar ½ cup milk ...

Organizing for school is a great way to get rid of stress.

School Organization and How It Can Relieve Stress.

Grace Freed, Columnist November 17, 2020

Organization is a major part of many students' days including cleaning, re-decorating, and much more. Although some students don't have this skill, because of this “stress levels can reach high measures...

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