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The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Rebecca Harris, Columnist

Rebecca Harris, Columnist

Rebecca Harris is an eighth grader who moved to Horizon Honors in seventh grade. She loves to read and write, and can always be found with at least one book related project on her hands. Harris can read very fast, and has been known to finish large books in just a few hours.  Harris loves to travel, and wants to go around the world when she is older. She has been to many different places, with some of her recent trips including Greece, Italy, Switzerland, and France. The top places on her bucket list are Japan and Israel. Harris has been dabbling in music for most of her life, and has played the concert flute for eight and a half years. She also plays piano and the Indian flute as side instruments. Harris likes to sing and act, and has been involved in musical theatre for six years. Aside from her musical aspects, Harris has been skiing for seven years, painting for five years, running for three years, cooking for nine years, and rollerblading for a year. Harris’ favorite season is winter, and she has earned the nicknames “Polar Bear” and “Penguin” due to her love for the cold. Another reason as to why Harris loves winter is because of the snow, which she sees regularly. She has lived in Arizona all her life, but wants to move somewhere colder when she grows up.  Harris currently has two gerbils, a dog, two cousins, and a sister. She and her sister are close, and get along very well. 

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The science behind why we love our personal comfort foods is often a mystery to us.

Comfort Foods: A Pick-Me-Up in a Bowl

Ice cream, soup, and biscuits and gravy: some of the many foods that cheer people up when they’re down. But what is the science behind these foods, and why do they comfort us?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
May 28, 2021
Pandemics Timeline

Pandemics Timeline

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
May 24, 2021
The "Shadow and Bone" poster.

Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” Review

Netflix’s show, based on the New York Times bestselling book “Shadow and Bone,” premiered on April 23. What is this show about, and how is it different from the books? Read ahead at your own risk; there are major spoilers included.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
May 7, 2021
Idioms like "it's raining cats and dogs" and "spill the beans" have distant origins.

Curiosity Killed the Cat: Common Sayings and Where They Came From

Many idioms are commonplace in the English language, but where did they come from and how did they become so widespread?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
April 22, 2021
The rainbow infinity loop, used to symbolize autism and the autistic community, the gold infinity loop, part of the #LightItUpGold campaign, and a red background, to support the #RedInstead campaign.

Autism Awareness Day

April 2 is recognized as National Autism Awareness Day. What is autism, and how can you support the autistic community?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
April 2, 2021
Rosie the Riveter was the face of the female workforce during WWII.

Women’s History Month

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
March 22, 2021
A pie chart of the responses.

The Best Pizza Topping

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
March 19, 2021
Tea can be a great tasting drink with great benefits too.

Benefits of Tea

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
February 25, 2021
There are many ways to support local Black-owned businesses in the valley.

Black History Month

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
February 17, 2021
The world relies on teachers. So why don't they get what they deserve?

Why Are Teachers Still Getting Paid Less Than Athletes?

Teachers are the most important and essential part of the world. They are the backbone of society, technology, and even the government. Without education, humans would not be as advanced. So why are teachers getting paid less than sports players?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
February 2, 2021
Stereotypes and Their Effects on Teenagers

Stereotypes and Their Effects on Teenagers

Stereotypes are things we’ve all experienced at least once in our lives, but how much do they actually affect the behavior and productivity of teenagers?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
January 22, 2021
The finished product

Corn Pudding

Rebecca Harris, Columnist
December 18, 2020
A traditional menorah used to celebrate Hanukkah.

Happy Chanukah

Chanukah (or the wider-known spelling of Hanukkah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated around the world, particularly in Israel and the United States. Here are ways to celebrate Chanukah, as well as the story of how the holiday came to be.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
December 15, 2020
The axolotl.

Lions and Tigers and… Axolotls?

Dogs and cats can be found in many homes nowadays, and it can be said they are the most common pets. However, there are many exotic pets that have been gaining more and more popularity throughout the years. Here are five exotic pets that have recently been gaining publicity.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
December 14, 2020
Christmas is only one of many wintertime holidays.

Holidays Around the World

Almost everyone has heard of Christmas, but there are some winter holidays, and their traditions, that often go unnoticed in this part of the world.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
November 18, 2020
A foley artist at work.

Foley Foolery

There are many aspects that go into making movies, from the computer-generated images, (CGI) to the storyline, and everything in between. But there is one very important part that is often overlooked - the foley of a movie.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
November 15, 2020
There are many ways to participate in National Young Readers Week.

National Young Readers Week

National Young Readers Week is right around the corner. Interested in participating? Here is how you can observe this underrated week.
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
November 5, 2020
The Language of Cats

The Language of Cats

Many people love their feline friends, but how much do they actually know about the language of cats?
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
October 29, 2020
Split Learning: Which Teacher Has the Best Setup?

Split Learning: Which Teacher Has the Best Setup?

With distance learning and in-person learning combined, it can be hard for everyone to see each other. Many teachers are finding ways around this, but what setup works the best? 
Rebecca Harris, Columnist
October 29, 2020
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