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
Manu Kondapi

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor

Manu, a senior at Horizon Honors High School, is a first-year journalism student. As an avid reader and writer, she is excited to be a part of the journalism program this year. She became interested after experiencing Barrett’s specialty course- The Human Event-during a summer program at Arizona State University. Manu has been told on several occasions that she talks quite a bit and she feels that this can be incorporated seamlessly into her role as Campus Life Editor- combining social interaction with writing to keep students updated on events and occurrences around school.

When she isn’t at school, Manu interns for the SCENE Research Program at Arizona State University, volunteers at the Chandler Regional Medical Center in the Medical Surgery department, and helps out on the Teen Advisory Council at the Sunset Library. Manu adores music- she has sung Indian Classical Vocal for the past 13 years, plays the violin, and has dallied with the harmonium. She is an avid traveler and runs a blog to share her adventures abroad. Manu is unsure of her career path, but she plans to pursue a double major in general engineering and mathematics. She is extremely interested in international relations and diplomacy and hopes to incorporate these into her studies- whether as a minor or a separate concentration.

All content by Manu Kondapi
This, I Believe: A Senior Sendoff

This, I Believe: A Senior Sendoff

I was here- I lived, I loved; it was more than I thought it would be.
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
May 28, 2014
The Common Application is a universal undergraduate college admission application that can be used to apply to 517 member colleges worldwide.

Overcoming the Dreaded Common App Essay

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
May 17, 2014
Cloud Gate, created by Anish Kapoor, is located in Millenium Park in downtown Chicago and is an iconic example of contemporary art in this day and age.

An Art Addiction: Confessions of a Classical Art Aficionado

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
May 8, 2014
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president and anti-apartheid icon, emerged from 27 years in prisons to turn the country into a successful democracy.

Nelson Mandela: The Legacy Lives On

Madiba: What does it mean? To a country: A unifying force. To a race: A voice at last. To the world: An inspiration like no other.
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
May 5, 2014
During the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar, students were released to spend one of their mornings on Capitol Hill, visiting representatives and senators and exploring the area. These three students pose in front of the Supreme Court Building, celebrating the fact that DOMA was repealed only hours before.

Experiences of a Lifetime: Summer Programs

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
April 25, 2014
Mitch Albom speaks with his beloved teacher and friend, Morrie Schwartz. Albom met with Schwartz for 14 consecutive Tuesdays to discuss life’s greatest lessons.

Book Review: Tuesdays with Morrie

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
April 14, 2014
The view of Paris at night from atop the Eiffel Tower.

La Ville-Lumière: The City of Light, The City of Love

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
March 17, 2014
Malala Yousafzai was featured in Glamour Magazine as the 2013 Woman of the Year. Somewhere along the way, Malala’s unyielding passion for educational equality was overshadowed by the West’s attempts to use her as justification for drone strikes and military aggression.

Why Malala Yousafzai Has Become a Pawn of the West

“The West has killed more girls than the Taliban have. The West has denied more girls an education via their missiles than the Taliban has by their bullets. The West has done more against education around the world than extremists could ever dream of." Assed Baig, Malala Yousafzai and the White Saviour Complex
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
March 2, 2014
W.B. Yeats, one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century, had a notion or two about the necessity of real education in place of passive learning.

The Educational Impact of the Internet

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
February 15, 2014
ICLEI currently has initiated 20 nations over the span of 6 continents into its ranks. ICLEI Global will continue to implement sustainability in the daily lives of its citizens until we can be sure of a green, clean future.

Leading By Example: A Sustainable Future

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
February 10, 2014

What’s your favorite part of the holiday season?

Manu Kondapi, Anja Asato, and Lauren Arenas
December 19, 2013
Exchange student Audrey Hansen from Norway will be studying at Horizon Honors for the entirety of her junior year.

America, Meet Norway: Audrey’s Adventures Abroad

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
December 13, 2013
The Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the United States, is part of the Midway Geyser Basin at Yellowstone National Park. It is also the third largest in the world, following New Zealand’s Frying Pan Lake and Dominica’s Boiling Lake.

National Parks: America’s Greatest Treasure

The Advent of Ecotourism
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
November 25, 2013
National Honor Society gathers for a picture after volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in its Tempe location. There are seven permanent locations throughout the United States.

Vitamins, Veggies, Soy, and Rice

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
November 21, 2013
Brigit and Abbey are ready to perform in Nashville on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Nashville for Nationals: Brigit and Abbey Fitzgerald

NAfME’s 2013 All-National Honor Ensembles
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
November 16, 2013
The Real ACT Prep Guide is the official study book for the ACT, while there are several prep books to choose from for the SAT.

The SAT vs. the ACT

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
November 7, 2013
Horizon Honors students and alumni celebrate as the varsity volleyball team scores a point. In the center is senior Connor Pendleton, who was voted Most School Spirited by his fellow classmates.

Spirit Week

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
November 1, 2013

17 from the Class of ’17

Manu Kondapi, Anja Asato, and Lauren Arenas
October 27, 2013
Nina Davuluri performs during the talent portion of the Miss America Pageant. She returned to her roots and performed a fusion of Bollywood and classical Bharatanatyam.

Who am I?: An Identity Crisis

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
September 30, 2013
The view from the Cinema Circulaire, Arromanches 360 in Arromanches Les Bains. Photo courtesy of Manu Kondapi, Copyright © 2013 Manu Kondapi

Normandy, France

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
September 20, 2013
The Necessity of Nuclear Power

The Necessity of Nuclear Power

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
September 13, 2013
The Chicago Skyline, a view from the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower

The Big Apple v. The Windy City

New York City, New York or Chicago, Illinois?
Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
September 12, 2013
September Environmental Tips Calendar

September Environmental Tips Calendar

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
September 11, 2013

[Photo] Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Maggie Kenzler, Columnist
September 9, 2013
Reality TV as a Cultural Phenomenon

Reality TV as a Cultural Phenomenon

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor
August 30, 2013
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