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THE RIHANNA EFFECT: Tyler McDuffy, Hollywood Hounds anchor and junior, holds a shirt of Rihanna. McDuffy said the media affects how he expresses himself. DIVYA ANNAMALAI / PHOTO

Under the Influence: Students consider impact of celebrity decisions and actions

entertainment May 21, 2015

Celebrities influence many people in our generation, and according to a Newsweek poll, 77 percent of Americans believe that celebrities have too much of an influence on teenagers—particularly girls....

Cover Story

Media polarizes opinion

News October 10, 2014

When Mariam Aziz, Muslim Student Alliance member and senior, pulled up her news feed on Facebook, a picture of a crying girl receiving a certificate from men in black robes caught her eye. The caption...

Sensationalist Title Here. Be cognizant of information spread through media.

perspectives October 10, 2014

“Congress enabling ‘Cheney war doctrine.’” “Your brain can make decisions during sleep.” “Americans think the criminal justice system is racist.” Sensational headlines on websites have...

Students here find a disparity between  how relationships are portrayed in media and in reality

Students here find a disparity between how relationships are portrayed in media and in reality

acumen February 14, 2014

Every week this year, senior Jessie Meltzer developed a habit of turning on the TV to her two favorite shows: “How I Met Your Mother” and “Breaking Bad”. Despite the clear differences between the...

Graphic Perspective

Graphic Perspective

perspectives October 11, 2013

iLife. Teens often overlook the negative impacts their smartphones have on their lifestyles.

perspectives August 14, 2013

“No phones at the table,” “put away the cell phone during class” and “don’t text and drive” are phrases that seem to be thrown around by parents to their children on a regular basis. Teens...

Don’t rely on trends and the media to decide what causes you care about

perspectives April 27, 2012

In this month’s issue, the Acumen is covering a variety of movements and trends within our school and featuring students who are passionate about these causes. However, this passion often seems contrary...

The media is the main culprit behind the purchase of cosmetics by younger consumers

The media is the main culprit behind the purchase of cosmetics by younger consumers

feature November 18, 2011

"Look this way, Camera 3 is this way,” Megan Knauer, National American Miss Indiana Teen 2011 and senior, says as she narrates a beauty pageant catwalk. “Turn around this way, don’t fall. Suck in.”...

CHTV continues work on “Middle School Roadshow” productions

Beats April 19, 2011

Currently, the advanced TV production class is working on its “Middle School Roadshow” productions. CHTV adviser Hal Espey said, “They’re going to do a half-hour show; the class is divided into...

Comic Book Movie Marathon, Part 2

Author Archives May 1, 2009

I sincerely apologize for the delay in this blog feature. In honor of the release of "Wolverine," today I will take a look back at the the previous "X-Men" films. "X-Men"- The first major Marvel comic...

Comic Book Movie Marathon, Part 1

Author Archives April 9, 2009

This decade seems to be the Age of Superheroes. Comic book movies are the craze right now and to celebrate, I thought I'd attempt to review every comic book movie ever made. Yes, every single one. Even...

Where Film Criticism Belongs

Author Archives April 3, 2009

People try too hard to attach a sense of purpose to film criticism. Coming from an aspiring film critic, this statement seems blasphemous, I know. Stick with me, though, I'll explain. For years, people...

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