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The Horizon Sun

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A group of white South Africans gather outside of the U.S. embassy in Pretoria.

Afrikaners Granted Regufe in the U.S. as Refugee Programs are Shuttered

Leo Yee, Columnist May 16, 2025

Around 83% of all American foreign aid has been abruptly shut off by the Trump Administration in the past few months of President Trump’s presidency, says Geneva Solutions. The complete evaporation of...

Eighth Grade Farewell

Eighth Grade Farewell

Anniston Miller, Columnist May 16, 2025

The end of the school year is approaching faster than expected and with seniors graduating, we also have to say goodbye to the eighth graders. Many eighth graders have been in elementary and middle school...

 Brenton Doyle hits a home run.

The Colorado Rockies Need To Get a Grip

Joey Miller, Columnist May 16, 2025

The 2025 Baseball season has been set into motion, and the favored teams like the Dodgers and Phillies have been meeting expectations and are doing great. However, the Rockies are having a historical season,...

Officials from the Superstition Fire & Medical District at the rescue site.

Hiker Dies After Falling Unconscious On Trail in Arizona’s Gold Canyon

Siddharth Magadala, Columnist May 16, 2025

On the afternoon of May 11, 2025, a man died after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest on a trail in Gold Canyon, located in the Superstitions, and his identity has now been released by investigators....

Image of Ms. Hillard outside the middle school doors.

Goodbye, Ms. Hillard

Renee Soto, Columnist May 16, 2025

Judith Hillard is a College Career Readiness and Scholastic Lab teacher here at Horizon Honors Secondary School. In her final year, The Horizon Sun had the opportunity to ask her some questions. She was...

Alcatraz Island, where the former prison, now historic landmark sits in the San Francisco Bay.

President Trump Calls For The Reopening of Alcatraz

Elly Proctor, Columnist May 12, 2025

“REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ! For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth walks during an event at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Slashing Four-Star Officers In The Military

Marcel DeGraff, Columnist May 12, 2025

On Monday May 5, 2025, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star officers. Due to this, not only is the Pentagon taking hits from the reduction, but dozens of...

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...

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....

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...

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