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
Roya Ghahreman

Roya Ghahreman, Columnist

Roya Ghahreman is sixteen years old and has attended Horizon Honors for two years. She enjoys staying up way too late while writing and reading every genre possible, from horror to pretentious poetry. Ghahreman is also an avid movie watcher and her favorite films include “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Dead Poets Society” and “Ladybird.” She also plays the flute and loves music. Roya’s favorite genres of music are indie or contemporary, and alternative as well as alternate pop. Her dream is to be a novelist, but she would be satisfied with any job that allows her a position in the literary field. She has been abroad twice and her dream travel destinations are the Sea of Stars and the Louvre. On a good day you can find her getting boba with friends or lurking in the corner of a Barnes and Noble.

All content by Roya Ghahreman
Puppetry has created an entire new media style.

The Evolution of Puppetry in Media

Puppetry is not only a challenging art form, but is limitlessly expressive.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
May 23, 2023
Finals week causes a large spike in suicide rates.

Rising Suicide Rates During Finals Week

Many students often feel high amounts of burnout and stress during exam season.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
May 17, 2023
A frame from Ari Aster's "Hereditary."

Ari Aster and the Horror Genre

Ari Aster’s movies often explore complex themes of grief and familial traumas.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
May 11, 2023
Chanel and Louis Vuitton have lost their special touch.

The Poor Evolution of the Fashion Industry

Designer clothing and styles have been altered drastically over the years to adapt to trends and popular use of materials.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
April 11, 2023
The entrance to Arizona's own Phoenix Zoo.

The Phoenix Zoo: A Good Destination?

The Phoenix Zoo has been a popular destination for Arizonans since it opened in 1962.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
March 24, 2023
"Howl's Moving Castle is a complex yet beautiful film.

“Howl’s Moving Castle”: The Complexity of a Masterpiece

“Howl’s Moving Castle” is rich in beautiful animated scenery, interactive, interesting characters, and powerful themes.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
February 3, 2023
Many iconic images from Christmas movies were made using stop motion animation.

A Stop Motion Christmas

Stop motion gained popularity in the US in 1925 and was later used for a lot of classic Christmas Specials we still enjoy today.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
December 19, 2022
Keith Haring's artwork intends to deliver a powerful message in beauty.

Keith Haring: A Legacy Remembered

Keith Haring’s art has many valuable themes that are still relevant to many of us today: equality, tolerance, and the importance of understanding and respecting the diversity of humankind.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
December 9, 2022
Fast fashion fuels environmental harm through the waste it encourages.

The Ethics of Fast Fashion

Fast fashion is continuously detrimental to the public, with its encouraging views of consumerism and wastefulness.
Roya Ghahreman, Columnist
November 21, 2022
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