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Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope

Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope

Leying Yang December 16, 2024

The views in this graphic perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Leying Yang at [email protected].

Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students

Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students

Jenny Li December 12, 2024

On Nov. 1, Principal Tim Phares released the new official ACE schedule to all CHS teachers. The biggest schedule change includes moving study and resource time to the afternoon instead of the morning....

Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change

Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change

Nora Mariano December 12, 2024

As of 2024, this school will switch its ACE times from midday to the regular start time, changing the optional study period from before lunch to after. Personally, I love this idea. No I’m not a morning...

Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable

Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable

HiLite Staff December 11, 2024

There are undeniable benefits of living in the Carmel Clay School (CCS) district, and one of them is you have the opportunity to wrap up your formal education like a neat little bow. The sheer amount of...

Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip

Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip

Riva Jain December 6, 2024

Vacations are supposed to be about making memories, exploring new places, and taking a break from tedious daily life. But let’s be honest, how much of that time is actually spent standing in line at...

Opposing Column: Souvenirs are a worthwhile investment, rekindle treasured travel memories

Opposing Column: Souvenirs are a worthwhile investment, rekindle treasured travel memories

Keira Kress December 6, 2024

I recently went through a much needed deep cleaning of my bedroom, and I was delighted to rediscover some prized souvenirs from previous trips: an autograph book from my first visit to Walt Disney World,...

Graphic Perspective: Bring back snow days, no more e-learning

Graphic Perspective: Bring back snow days, no more e-learning

Rethika Sathyamathan December 4, 2024

The views in this graphic perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Rethika Sathyamathan at [email protected].

Superficial holiday volunteering leads to long-term detrimental effects

Superficial holiday volunteering leads to long-term detrimental effects

Riva Jain December 2, 2024

As the holiday season rolls around, I find it is increasingly difficult to find places to volunteer, whether that be at a humane shelter or food pantry. During the holidays, these places are inundated...

School budget should focus on problems within the school

School budget should focus on problems within the school

HiLite Staff November 26, 2024

Carmel Clay Schools currently has $51 million invested in operating funds covering Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. However, CHS’s internal improvements have been lacking. Internal problems within the school include...

As Thanksgiving, Black Friday approaches, consider negative impacts of commercialism, true meaning of holidays

As Thanksgiving, Black Friday approaches, consider negative impacts of commercialism, true meaning of holidays

Mady Kiser November 18, 2024

Despite the complex and rather dark history behind the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving remains, at its core, a holiday meant for family, friends and gratitude. As cheesy as it sounds, the true...

Technology has done wonders for sustaining communication, connections

Technology has done wonders for sustaining communication, connections

Evelyn Foster November 18, 2024

The first thing I do in the morning is look at my phone. My mother often rolls her eyes when she sees me do so, affectionately calling me a “screenager” or something similar, but checking my messages...

Virtual communication is undoubtedly detrimental to our social lives and mental health

Virtual communication is undoubtedly detrimental to our social lives and mental health

Aida Karim November 18, 2024

In today’s reality, communication is available for us all the time. It seems impossible to spend a day without a phone or laptop. The capability to perform our day-to-day tasks is dependent upon the...

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