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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Technology

New iPhones can have a dangerous effect on implanted medical devices.

Phones’ Effect on Pacemakers

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor January 29, 2021

Last year Apple released the new iPhone 12. Ever since then, the phone's popularity has increased, with good reviews too. The phone's wireless charging feature with MagSafe allows for easy, quick charging....

Whether you use Wix or Weebly for your online store depends on your needs.

Wix vs. Weebly

Grace Freed, Columnist January 25, 2021

Small business owners usually start their businesses by creating a website. The most popular free website making apps are Wix and Weebly. Which website is the best to create an effective website for free?...

Ecosia mixes environmental activism with technology to plant trees.

Ecosia: The Eco-Friendly Search Engine

Jolie Flack, Columnist January 22, 2021

Ecosia is a search engine that donates 80% of their earnings to non-profit organizations that plant trees where needed most. It was founded in 2009 by Christian Kroll after he traveled around the world...

Elon Musk is currently the wealthiest person in the world.

Richest Man in the World

Brandon Dosen, Columnist January 15, 2021

Just recently in early January, Tesla revealed the new richest man in the world to be Elon Musk. Musk hit a net worth of $190 billion, passing the previous richest man, Jeff Bezos, who currently sits at...

One of the many simple yet beautiful Mac backgrounds, one of many features which puts them aesthetically ahead of Windows.

Mac Rules, Windows Aesthetically Drools

Noah Thompson, Columnist December 18, 2020

When Apple was in its youth, and when Steve Jobs was the CEO, he made it clear that Macs were intended for personal use, and therefore, looks came before functionality. This is what set Apple apart from...

TikTok Content House, ‘Hype House.’

Influencer’s Income Explained

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist December 14, 2020

For the past couple of years, money has been flaunted in our faces time and time again by some of social media’s biggest creators. This wealth can certainly seem shocking at times, especially with the...

The Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest is ending soon, so try your hand at winning some awesome prizes!

A Trip to the Moon

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor December 14, 2020

NASA is taking remote learning to a whole new level, all the way to the moon! NASA worked together with Future Engineers to create the Artemis Moon Pod essay contest. The contest participants are tasked...

Blue light has many unfortunate side effects, but is still very necessary to modern life.

Beaming Blue Light

Amelia McCrory, Columnist December 11, 2020

Due to the unfortunate circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have found themselves spending an excessive amount of screen time for work and social interaction. Although this technology has helped...

The Playstation 5, released on Nov. 12, is quickly becoming a gaming phenomenon.

Playstation 5 – Worth the Hype?

Luke Culver, Student Opinion Editor December 11, 2020

The launch of the Playstation 5 was one of the biggest events of 2020. On Nov. 12, the console was released, and sold out in seconds. Shortly after was a second wave of releases, where it sold out again....

A grand majority of those surveyed believe that the newest iPhone is a waste of money.

What Do People Think About the New iPhones?

Noah Thompson, Columnist December 7, 2020

The smartphone has become a cultural icon in modern society. Almost everyone in the United States owns a smartphone. According to Statista, in 2018, Apple’s net income was nearly 60 billion dollars....

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