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The Harlem Horizon

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The Harlem Horizon

The Student News Site of Harlem High School

The Harlem Horizon

Freedom on My Mind
Main textbook for AP African American Studies

Exploring Culture, Identity, and History: AP African American Studies Comes to Harlem

Miranda Hoefer and Alexis Glisson September 29, 2025

From jazz and literature to social movements and modern culture, a new Advanced Placement African American Studies class is giving students the chance to explore voices and stories that have shaped America...

Melena Coletta listening to herself play the piano

One Key At A Time

Maddie Curry and Brayden Adkins September 29, 2025

The sound of piano keys echoing down the music hallway is no longer just from practice rooms—for the 2025/2026 school year, Harlem High school added a brand-new piano class for students eager to learn....

Chess Club flyer for new members

Chess Club Finds A Place At Harlem

Mason Hintz and Anny Jimenez Abreu September 29, 2025

For those looking for a laid-back tabletop gaming after school, then the brand new Chess Club – run by student Nolan Brown (11), Chris Noble (adviser), Jennifer Osar (adviser), – has started to for...

Softball pitch with a glove, helmet, and bat.

Future Look: New Softball Field

Dom Coletta, Macey Cunz, and Ella Heaslip September 29, 2025

Good news for the Softball players; no more long walk to HCC! After the recent construction of a new softball field on the East side of the Harlem High School campus, players will be able to play softball...

New art teacher, Iga Puchalska, showing some of her digital art.

Drawing Up Big Plans: New Art Teacher Brings Creativity to Campus

Melina Coletta and Kai Borgetti September 29, 2025

Art can be a form of storytelling, yet sometimes the greater story to be told is of the artist, themself. As the 2025 school year begins, Harlem High School welcomes Iga Puchalska to the art program’s...

Natalia Managing Her Stress Well

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Kayla Blazer, Staff May 13, 2025

Stress is the emotional strain that derives from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Many times stress can be beneficial, operating as motivation for striving in athletics and academics. However,...

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Cringe Culture Chronicles: How Public Shaming Became a Digital Pastime

Avery Martin, Staff May 12, 2025

Imagine this: A classmate of yours walks into class one day, dressed entirely in merch from their favorite TV show. Maybe this show was popular a year or two ago, but has since seen a massive dip in viewership....

Cut The Cameras: Harlem Insider Podcast

Cut The Cameras: Harlem Insider Podcast

Matthew Spartz, Staff May 12, 2025

The Harlem Insiders Podcast is all about sharing all sorts of things. From sentimental stories to off the wall topics. Join your hosts Serafin (Junior) Gallardo (11) and your co-host Antonio (Anthony)...

Student Voices Heard at Harlem School Board Town Hall

Student Voices Heard at Harlem School Board Town Hall

Mason Hintz, Staff May 12, 2025

On March 14, 2025, The Harlem Media and Journalism students hosted a town hall for the upcoming Harlem School Board Election. This featured a two hour Q/A in the Harlem High School Auditorium, after that...

Breaking the Silence of Men's Mental Health

Breaking the Silence of Men’s Mental Health

Matthew Spartz, Staff May 12, 2025

Mental illnesses are often seen throughout all ages and genders but there is one gender that is overlooked on a daily basis. In the study "Mental health treatment or counseling among U.S. men 2002-2023"...

Get Ready to Rock! School of Rock Takes the Stage!

Get Ready to Rock! School of Rock Takes the Stage!

Mason Hintz, Staff May 12, 2025

“And now ladies and gentlemen… THE SCHOOL OF ROCK!” On February 28th - March 2nd, The Harlem High School Drama Club performed its spring production of School of Rock.  Located in the Harlem High...

Briana Knudson (12) Stressed Out Over Schoolwork.

Social Pressures in School

Kayla Blazer, Staff March 11, 2025

Society influences students a significant amount, and many times can go unseen. Students are meant to interact with each other and collaborate for a multitude of reasons. It is only natural for humans...

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