Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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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Cancer’s Genetic Background

Max Larsen, Sports Editor June 4, 2018

According to the American Cancer Society, “Cancer is a disease in which cells grow out of control. This happens because of changes in some of the genes inside cells. Genes are pieces of DNA that control...

Amazon Facial Recognition

Brandon Bybee, Columnist June 4, 2018

In late 2016, Amazon introduced a new online service that could identify people through facial recognition. Soon after that, they pitched the idea to law enforcement agencies, saying that it could help...

Heat Hostility

Meghan Tuzzolino, Columnist May 31, 2018

With record-breaking, triple-digit weather already occurring in May, it is safe to say that the heat can be a serious issue. In severe cases, heat and the sun in general can result in heat stroke, dehydration,...

Celebrities Embrace Their Imperfections

Allyssa Gauer, Columnist May 31, 2018

For every 10 teens, eight of them have acne, according to Kids Health. Acne is a skin condition that creates multiple bumps (typically pimples such as whiteheads, blackheads, etc.), and primarily affects...

The Strange World of Yugoslav War Propaganda

Griffin Sonnemann-Creed, Columnist May 31, 2018

The Balkan peninsula has never been a place of peace. For centuries, constant rebellions, wars, and invasions have threatened the balance of power in both the region and the entirety of Europe. Perhaps...

Save the Sharks

Reese Bennett, Columnist May 31, 2018

Many people fear common things, such as spiders, the dark, or heights. One huge common fear is of the ocean, or in particular, sharks. Sharks are generally pretty scary looking, and some, like the goblin...

How To Be $36 Million in Debt at 15

Conner McMillan, Columnist May 24, 2018

An Oregon youth, nameless because he’s a minor, owes millions in wildfire damage. According to CNN, he owes exactly $36,618,330.24 for all the damage. The 15-year-old was suspected of starting a forest...

Lil Tay, Big No!

Meghan Tuzzolino, Columnist May 24, 2018

Over the past couple of years, there has been an increase in the popularity of disrespectful content in social media. Stars such as BhadBhabie, Woah Vicky, Jake Paul, and Lil Tay have risen to fame for...

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China Moves to Destroy Uyghur Culture in Xinjiang

Griffin Sonnemann-Creed, Columnist May 24, 2018

Xinjiang Province is an autonomous region located in western China, bordering the former Central Asian republics comprising the Soviet Union. With a known history spanning back over two millennia, the...

Taking a Gamble on Sports

Conner McMillan, Columnist May 18, 2018

The Supreme Court has voted to allow states to authorize or ban sports gambling. This does not mean that it is legal in many states yet; it only gives the states the option to make it legal. The ruling...

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