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NEWS

Living with a Label

The American Muslim community still faces discrimination, continuing almost a decade after the 9/11 terrorist attacks

JUST BLENDING IN: Freshman Samreen Uzzama goes throughout her day wearing her hijab, a head covering typically worn by Muslim women. Uzzama says she faces some religious discrimination, but ridicule has lessened since she enrolled at CHS. ARJUNA CAPULONG / PHOTO

By Victor Xu
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After freshman Samreen Uzzama began wearing her hijab in seventh grade to further her Islamic faith, she said discrimination toward her suddenly intensified. “Terrorist,” students called. “Do you have a bomb?” others asked. Even outside school she said she was the subject of harsh language from older people.

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SPORTS

What’s your fantasy (sport)?

By Andrew Browning
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At 5 feet, 6 inches and 130 pounds, there’s little question that senior Nicky Ramakrishnan is too small to play football and isn’t tall enough to make the basketball team. But he has been very much involved in those two sports every year of high school. Ramakrishnan has been a member of the Fantasy Sports Club ever since his freshman year, and this year he became co-president.

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FEATURE

iPod? iThink Not

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the iPod, some students opt for a non-Apple mp3 player for the price and uniqueness

MP3 MADNESS: Junior Michelle Steele works on her homework in the hallway while listening to her non-iPod mp3 player. Steele said she doesn’t have an iPod, but that her mp3 player is just as good in terms of function and costs less than an iPod. SHOKHI GOEL / PHOTO

By Katie Walstrom and Meredith Boyd
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Instead of the common iPod, junior Michelle Steele owns a YP-Z5 Flash Player, an mp3 player made by Samsung. “It was a gift from my parents. I’d never had anything like it; I thought it was better than an iPod from the start,” Steele said.

In these times of financial distress, luxuries like mp3 players are out of reach for some students. But for others, like Steele, if they’re willing to look beyond the status appeal of the iPod, they find suitable alternatives in other products, minus the big iPod price tag. Read more »

ENTERTAINMENT

What’s old is new again

2010 will be a year of remakes and sequels, but nonetheless are sure to not disappoint

Compiled by Audrey Bailey

Eclipse

Release Date: June 30
Directed by: David Slade
Starring: Kristen Stewart (Bella), Robert Pattinson (Edward) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob)

Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) will be appearing yet again in the new 2010 year. Eclipse, part of the famous Twilight series, is expected to have just as much success in the box office as the previous two releases. Starting where “New Moon” left off, Bella is forced to choose between the love she instills for Edward or the friendship she has made with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Along with this conflict, the fight between vampires and werewolves still lives. Bella and Edward are forced to worry about Victoria, the vampire seeking revenge for her beloved James.

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OP/ED

Staff Perspective

By Hilite Staff

Last year, this school, with around 900 dancers, raised nearly $160,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis during Carmel Dance Marathon (CDM), a staggering number that, according to the Riley Web site, represents the largest high school dance marathon in the country with numbers expected to rise again with this year’s event on Feb. 20.

With over one quarter of the student body here participating in CDM in some way, the term “For the Kids” has gained a new meaning for this group of teenagers and the donors that support them.

In these trying economic times, however, people are more conscious than ever as to where their money ends up once the dancing has ceased and the Freshman Cafeteria floor has been mopped free of scratches and spills from the celebratory evening of giving.

With many charities experiencing a drastic decline in donations due to the recession, it is clear that finding an organization in need requires little work. Upon digging deeper, however, the “need” of Riley Children’s Hospital may be less than that of other potential beneficiaries. Read more »

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  • iPod? iThink Not
  • Although majority of seniors graduate in May, some choose to finish high school early
  • A Commercial Christmas

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  • What’s old is new again
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  • Guest Column: More than Recognition
  • A (Not So) Easy ‘A’: Freshman Sarah Wilber got more than she bargained for when she undertook a difficult elective
  • Lends a Helping Hand: Every issue, the HiLite features a random student. This time, it’s sophomore Eric Lawler, who fundraises for a school in Liberia
  • Guest Column: I’ll get up, just give me a second
  • A Long-Distance Family: Senior Hannah Lencheck’s parents live in separate states due to job placements

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  • A Perfect 10
  • Dance Break
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  • Staying Sharp on the Ice
  • A ‘Rapid Shift’ into Fiction

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  • I Love You, Man
  • Purely Platonic
  • Breaking the Ice
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  • Recent Updates »

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    Chess Club will be having a pizza party on Feb. 8 in hopes of new members joining. They will be serving pizza, beverages and play different types of board games. “The... Read more »

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    Do Something to volunteer at nursing home

    The Do Something Club met on Feb. 2, according to club sponsor Tracy Hadden. At the meeting, the club members discussed the club’s monthly event. Viviane Linos,... Read more »

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    Senate focuses on Dance Marathon, Haiti

    As Dance Marathon continues to release new updates each day it draws closer (it is scheduled for Feb. 20), both the Senate and the House continue to meet deadlines.... Read more »

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    School board allows physical education department to resume summer school

    With a decision made last week, the Indiana School Board of Education has decided to allow summer school for the physical education department, instead of canceling... Read more »

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    School board creates plan to share referendum information with public

     During the school board meeting on Feb. 8, the proposed referendum in regard to school funding will be formally voted on. The school board will then implement... Read more »

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    Media Center to hold SRT reading contest

    The media center is scheduled to start their annual M&M contest on Feb. 2. The contest will take place during SRT on Feb. 2, 4, 8 and 12. Media manager Francie... Read more »

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    Young Life schedules new date for Club, leaves Campaigners unchanged

    After beginning the New Year with a bang, Young Life looks to continue its level of fun with a slight change of schedule. Instead of continuing to schedule Club... Read more »

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    ‘Pinnacle’ Yearbook named Hoosier Star Finalist

    Carmel High School’s 2008-09 Pinnacle yearbook was named a Hoosier Star finalist with overall “Superior” ratings by the Indiana High School Press Association... Read more »

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    Students prepare for upcoming choir and musical auditions

    According to choir director Ann Conrad, auditions for next year’s choral groups will be held from Feb. 4 to Mar. 5 in the auditorium. Students interested in choir... Read more »

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    Hound Pound in process of planning for upcoming games

    With the second semester in its fourth week, the club officers in Hound Pound are scheduling events for the members to attend. For the past couple of the weeks,... Read more »

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    Debate team finishes third in districts

    Since the team’s first meeting, going to nationals has been the goal of every team member. According to sponsor Susan Johnson, the team placed third at districts... Read more »

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