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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...

GETTING THE VOTE:
Senior April Johnson expresses her liberal views in class by explaining the “majority rules” voting system. The government operates on a similar system, making decisions based on the preferences of the majority. To demonstrate  the system, Johnson asked her classmates to show their opinions by raising their hands in a class vote. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students recognize division in politics due to different genders’ political values

feature October 9, 2015

Senior Benjamin “Ben” Miller has always been drawn to politics. His interest spurred from his fascination with John F. Kennedy. Recently, Miller said he has noticed an increasing gender gap in politics....

GETTING THE VOTE:
Senior April Johnson expresses her liberal views in class by explaining the “majority rules” voting system. The government operates on a similar system, making decisions based on the preferences of the majority. To demonstrate  the system, Johnson asked her classmates to show their opinions by raising their hands in a class vote. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students find women to be more politically open, liberal than men

feature October 9, 2015

Some CHS students turn 18 before the 2016 elections, gaining the opportunity to cast a vote. Even a single vote can make a difference in the country’s future. Many factors influence students’ voting...

Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

feature September 16, 2015

One day in late July, senior Chloe Keller was driving alone in her car, unaware of any danger that lurked ahead. She approached the intersection of 111th and Cornell Street, proceeding through it at the...

Students, teachers evaluate relative importance of classroom size on achievement

Students, teachers evaluate relative importance of classroom size on achievement

feature September 16, 2015

A fair amount of students. A class that utilizes visual learning.  Junior Olivia “Olive” Phillips said these aspects are what appeal to both her learning style and environment, although she spends...

Q&A with English 11/U.S. history block teacher Matt Dillon

Q&A with English 11/U.S. history block teacher Matt Dillon

feature September 16, 2015

What do you believe are the benefits of being enrolled in a block class, from a student’s viewpoint? Well, in my opinion, I think the best thing about block is the consistency. What I mean about that...

Sophomore Carly Colbert plays one of her vinyl records. Vinyl records have risen in popularity in recent years since they’re seen as ‘vintage’ and ‘hipster.’’ REBECCA QIN // PHOTO

CHS students listen to vinyls as old trends become popular again

feature September 16, 2015

Sitting on the cream-colored floor, sophomore Carly Colbert sifts through boxes of vinyl records. Among the records of modern artists such as Taylor Swift and Twenty One Pilots lie the works of Frank Sinatra...

Senior Mehar Athar looks at her collection of Islamic religious texts which outline the beliefs of her religion. While identifying as a Muslim, Athar said she believes people should make conscious social decisions based on their own beliefs before integrating their own beliefs. Swetha Nakshatri / Photo

Students recognize changing effect of religion on social views

feature August 11, 2015

Odelia Satchivi, Catholic, social moderate and junior, attends church at Our Lady of Mount Carmel every week, is an active member of her church youth group and participates in regular church retreats....

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....

Sophomore Ethan McAndrews presents a piece of artwork in the Carmel Arts Council’s Children’s Art Gallery. This summer, McAndrews will participate in the Emerging Curators Program, which he said complements his interests in art.

Many students enjoy participating in enriching activities during summer break

feature May 21, 2015

The Art of Summer About 40 percent of CHS students take summer courses, but other students plan to take a different route to further their education over the summer, according to counselor Kris Hartman. Sophomore...

Junior Shriya Vinjimoor discusses her questions after class with her French teacher Andrea Yocum. In addition to learning French at school and Hindi at home, Vinjimoor is also fluent in Tamil and English.

Students, teachers consider importance of multilingualism in society

feature May 21, 2015

Junior Shriya Vinjimoor has been learning the French language since the sixth grade. Over the course of five years, regular practice has allowed her to expand her vocabulary and improve her speaking skills...

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