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POLITICAL PARTICIPATION:
Quinn Gordon, Model U.N.co-president and senior, facilitates a Model U.N. debate. Gordon said even though  over 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 don’t vote, he thinks it’s a necessary process.
CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Fewer high school students vote nationwide, but current election interests CHS students in politics

feature January 21, 2016

The 2016 u.s. presidential election, scheduled for Nov. 8, will be the country’s 58th quadrennial election. Although many people consider this event one of the most important phenomena in the United...

ON THE WAY: Senior Heather Roser uses a Carmel-area Uber.  Many people have concerns about unfamiliar drivers when using Uber, but  Roser said she isnt worried. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students, Uber drivers consider safety, convenience of rideshare services

feature December 14, 2015

With the growth of an increasingly mobile society, many people have opted to use alternative transportation services to reach their destinations. Founded in 2009, Uber is a transportation company whose...

Despite ubiquity of certain holiday foods, many families still eat variety of distinct traditional dishes

Despite ubiquity of certain holiday foods, many families still eat variety of distinct traditional dishes

feature December 14, 2015

During the holidays, many people have their own food traditions whether it results from their ethnicity, religion or just their family. Vivian Halloran, Food Studies Professor at Indiana University, observes...

In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

feature December 14, 2015

On Oct. 31, news was released of 37 E. coli outbreaks that linked back to the food chain giant, Chipotle. As a result of the contamination, 43 Chipotle stores in Washington and Oregon were closed, 11 of...

ADDING IT UP: Frances Rafferty, server at Bubs Burgers and Ice Cream, collects a customers check with tips. While many U.S. restaurants have stopped accepting tips, Rafferty said she thinks tips show how well a server did his or her job. DIVYA ANNAMALAI // PHOTO

Students in service industry find tips to be necessary, reflection of good work

feature December 14, 2015

The bells ring at 3:05 p.m. every day to signal the end of another day at CHS, but unlike most of her classmates who head on home or to extracurricular activities following a long day at school, junior...

Students consider value of driver education in spite of documented increases in participation

Students consider value of driver education in spite of documented increases in participation

feature November 13, 2015

Christian Stahly, recently licensed driver and junior, was introduced to driver education in a way typical to many CHS students: receiving a flyer advertising the class during one of his lunch periods...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Sophomore Ethan Saghir waits in line for lunch. Recent studies have shown long lines contribute to shortened lunch times across the country. Saghir, however, said CHS’s lunch lines are not a huge problem because they move relatively quickly.  CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students find longer lunch times benefit performance in classes afterwards

feature November 13, 2015

Lunch is valuable relaxation time for many students, as it allows them to both eat and socialize with friends at the same time. For some, such as sophomore Ethan Saghir, the daily 27 minutes of lunchtime...

CHECKING OUT:
Christopher “Chris” Coraggio, independent study student and senior, works on his laptop for his independent study in the media center. Coraggio said he has seen a notable increase in the use of electronic resources instead of physical books.

Students reflect on evolution of library usage from books to online resources

feature November 13, 2015

It’s a typical day at the library, and Teri Sharlow, media center aide and senior, watches a class file into the computer lab to use the computers there for their recently assigned research projects. Most...

Recent lawsuits bring to light importance of recognizing copyright

Recent lawsuits bring to light importance of recognizing copyright

feature November 13, 2015

It’s a quintessential song that plagues our childhood memories. It is sung once a year to celebrate a turning of age. This infamous song, “Happy Birthday,” was recently named a part of the public...

Students assess importance of food safety in healthy decision-making

Students assess importance of food safety in healthy decision-making

feature October 9, 2015

Ingredients: Thiamine Mononitrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate and the list goes on. These are just a few of the ingredients included in a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. According to a 2014...

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

feature October 9, 2015

One of many other students,  junior Natalie Cotherman started taking AP Capstone this year. AP Capstone is a two-year program comprised of AP Seminar, which is taken junior year, and AP Research, which...

GOING GREEN:
Junior Vivian Guo waters a plant at her new home in the recently constructed Westmont Estates neighborhood. To build it, workers had to clear the land for housing developments, rendering the habitats of plants and animals there uninhabitable. Guo said the benefits of new housing outweigh possible destruction of the environment. SARA YUNG // PHOTO

CHS students evaluate effects of neighborhood construction on environment

feature October 9, 2015

Patches of grass, a few trees, some flowers and on top of it all, piles of dirt—everywhere. This will be junior Vivian Guo’s view from her new home for the next several months. Before she moved, there...

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