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
Madeeha Akhtar

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist

Madeeha Akhtar is currently an eighth grader at Horizon Honors and a columnist for The Horizon Sun. Akhtar came to Horizon in seventh grade, and this is her second year of Journalism. Akhtar is 13 years old and has a cockatiel named Shadow. She is a middle child with two sisters. Akhtar enjoys doing art, playing piano, ice skating, and writing. She is also a huge animal lover and wants to help them when she grows up. Akhtar also loves to volunteer and has been doing so for many years. Akhtar has an interest in Ancient History and enjoys reading about different mythologies and cultures. She is a big reader, and some of her favorite books are “The Hunger Games” Trilogy, The “Percy Jackson” Series, and “The School for Good and Evil.” Akhtar is very excited to begin second year with The Horizon Sun.

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Spring Break Travels

Spring Break Travels

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
April 23, 2021
The cover of "Greenglass House."

“Greenglass House”

“Greenglass House” is an Edgar Award-winning mystery book with some amazing twists and turns.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
April 20, 2021
Cute animals have an odd effect on us.

It’s So Cute I Could Kill It!

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
March 19, 2021
Step 6

Barbecue Sliders

Barbecue sliders are the perfect snack to eat. They are quick to make and easy to enjoy!
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
March 17, 2021
Distortion of the Mercator map projection can be seen through comparing the red dots. Though different sizes, each dot represents about a 621-mile diameter.

Our Mental Map Isn’t Accurate

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
March 1, 2021
A little girl makes a big discovery.

Fossilized Dinosaur Footprint Discovered by a Toddler

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
February 17, 2021
Genetic research my save the northern white rhinoceros.

Saving the Northern White Rhinos

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
February 5, 2021
Cameras and mirrors show you different images of yourself.

What Do We Actually Look Like?

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
January 29, 2021
Crows have been a symbol of darkness and death for centuries.

A Murder of Crows

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
January 18, 2021
A Swedish prison cell.

The Swedish Prison System

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 18, 2020
Gratitude

Gratitude

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 1, 2020
The reef extends more than 500 meters below the surface.

Undersea Skyscraper

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
November 20, 2020
The cover of "Evil Things," written by Serena Valenino.

Evil Thing

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
November 15, 2020
A woman walking past a street of boarded up shops.

Protest Protection

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
November 9, 2020
The diabolical ironclad beetle.

The Indestructible Super Bug

When most people see a creepy crawly bug scuttling towards them, they usually slap it with a shoe and get on with their life. But that won’t work with this beetle.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
October 30, 2020
The inside of an InvestEGGator.

InvestEGGator

A recent invention may be able to save endangered sea turtle populations.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
October 29, 2020
The cape sundew.

Carnivores: Leaf Me Alone!

Nature is not just beauty and butterflies. Some plants, such as the notorious Venus Flytrap, will wait for their unknowing prey, and choose the perfect moment to strike. However, the Venus Flytrap isn’t the only plant that consumes bugs. Here are a few examples of the amazing carnivorous plants that exist on our planet.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
October 16, 2020
Namak paray is the perfect taste of Pakistan.

Hooray for Namak Paray

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
February 28, 2020
A new app may determine participation and attendance points at college.

Campus Control

Missouri College is establishing a new standard of class attendance.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
February 2, 2020
Not all that ribbits is real.

Fake Frogs

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
January 26, 2020
Not all sunscreens are the same.

Safe for the Sun and Sea

Bans on sunscreens have become common in certain areas of the world in the name of protecting coral reefs.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
January 20, 2020
Miss Nigeria cheering on her friend.

These Women are Proving That the World has Changed

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 19, 2019
Sandra at her new home.

Orangutans Have Rights, Too

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 14, 2019
Support Horizon Honors students through attending the Art Show.

A Night at the (Art) Museum

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 7, 2019
Break from traditional Thanksgiving dishes with these sweet treats.

Colorful Coated Marshmallows

Bring some color to your Thanksgiving table with chocolate covered marshmallows.
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
November 27, 2019
Noor Alexandria Abukaram running the 5k cross-country race.

Ohio Runner Disqualified Because of Hijab

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
November 9, 2019
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