The views in this graphic perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Allison Washburn and Laasya Avula at awashbur@hilite.org and lavula@hilite.org.

Scrolling through social media feels routine—just another mindless activity to pass the time. But every so often, something catches my eye. A comment section flooded with “jokes” about brown people,...

For students in Carmel Clay Schools, particularly for those in high school, the stretch from mid-February to spring break is notoriously difficult. Spoiled by the perfectly spaced break schedule of first...

Many individuals, students and adults alike, use spring break to break up a daily routine that has become monotonous over several months. We want to introduce freshness and revitalize ourselves. So...

If you’re not having fun, what’s the point?  In today’s society, there’s so much value assigned to staying busy, getting good grades and achieving as much success as possible. For the most...

Every year, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. This month, known as Ramadan, is a very holy month for all Muslims. Fasting during this time is one of the five main pillars of the faith. At...

In his famous 1967 essay, Le Morte de l'Auteur or The Death of the Author, French literary critic Roland Barthes argues that “The birth of the reader must be at the cost of the death of the author.”...

A couple of Sundays ago, I tuned in to watch Timothee Chalamet accept his first major award for his role as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.” As he gave his speech, he spoke candidly, saying, “I...

When I was about 2 years old, my family visited Saguaro National Park in Arizona. All I remember from this trip is the stories my parents and grandparents have told me, like how I pricked my hand when...

The views in this graphic perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Mahitha Konjeti at mkonjeti@hilite.org.

I have always loved reading, discovering new worlds and picturing different lifetimes. There are numerous photos of me looking at books or being read to by my parents. I still enjoy reading to this day,...

Celebrity culture is weird. The relationship that the internet has developed with celebrity culture is weirder. These days, the second a celebrity moves, breathes, posts, speaks—does anything—on social...