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Journalists should evaluate controversy policies, readers should hold staffs accountable

Journalists should evaluate controversy policies, readers should hold staffs accountable

HiLite Staff January 1, 2023

Controversy is innately tied to opinion, but journalistic controversy more closely follows the quotes of sources in non-opinion stories and topics reporters cover.  This was recently highlighted in...

Columbus Day approaches, school curriculums glorify harmful historic figures

Columbus Day approaches, school curriculums glorify harmful historic figures

HiLite Staff October 10, 2022

As many know, Oct. 10 is Columbus Day, a holiday commemorating the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. The recognition is the result of the European-focused glorification of his voyage,...

New dress code policies discriminate against females, stereotype males

New dress code policies discriminate against females, stereotype males

HiLite Staff September 13, 2022

Starting this school year, administrators have updated and become stricter about the dress code policies within this school. Some of these restrictions include students having to cover their midriff, torso,...

Even with addition of new parking lot, CHS should increase parking pass opportunities

Even with addition of new parking lot, CHS should increase parking pass opportunities

HiLite Staff March 22, 2022

Starting March 1, the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) began towing cars that were parked in their parking lot without permission. This is just the latest of many punishments given by the city of Carmel...

This district should resume contact tracing COVID-19, make masks mandatory at extracurriculars

This district should resume contact tracing COVID-19, make masks mandatory at extracurriculars

Staff Editorial February 17, 2022

On Jan. 20, this district announced it would cut back on contact tracing. In its short statement, the district reasoned that this was to limit “multiple notifications of exposure.” Additionally, the...

CHS administration’s reponse to shooting threats was  timely, informative, but more precautions should be considered

CHS administration’s reponse to shooting threats was timely, informative, but more precautions should be considered

Staff Editorial January 20, 2022

On Dec 2nd, several threats insinuating a school shooting were circulating across social media. This led students to choose not to come to school due to safety concerns. Later that same evening, Principal...

Changes to graduation requirements in addition to SAT have some drawbacks

Changes to graduation requirements in addition to SAT have some drawbacks

Staff Editorial December 1, 2021

Beginning this school year, the Indiana Department of Education changed graduation standardized testing requirements from the ISTEP to the SAT. Additionally, students can now use the SAT to fulfill one...

Abolishment of traditional finals provides flexibility, helps grades better reflect students’ understanding of content

Abolishment of traditional finals provides flexibility, helps grades better reflect students’ understanding of content

HiLite Staff November 12, 2021

This year, this school will not require traditional finals and teachers will determine students’ final semester grades on a total points system. The change in structure allows more flexibility and helps...

CCS switches to fully virtual board meetings, takes measures against disruptive behavior

Staff Editorial October 22, 2021

On Sept. 30, CCS announced that all school board meetings would be conducted virtually until further notice. According to a district-wide email, leaders made this choice in response to disruptions, harassment,...

CHS must make sexual assault policies more transparent for students, survivors to feel safe

CHS must make sexual assault policies more transparent for students, survivors to feel safe

HiLite Staff September 23, 2021

On Sept. 9, the CHS administration sent out an email to parents and staff to make them aware of a situation on social media concerning students. This email came amid dozens of sexual assault allegations...

As CHS is not requiring vaccinations for eligible students and staff, it should offer a fully-virtual option for students

As CHS is not requiring vaccinations for eligible students and staff, it should offer a fully-virtual option for students

August 12, 2021

For the 2021-22 school year, this district will operate on a fully in-person schedule. It will also not require vaccinations or masks for students and staff, regardless of whether or not they’ve been...

Lack of uniform communication about AP exams causes confusion among students, keeping students informed allows for smoother exam weeks

Lack of uniform communication about AP exams causes confusion among students, keeping students informed allows for smoother exam weeks

HiLite Staff April 11, 2021

Beginning the first week of May, students will come into the school as early as 8 a.m. for AP exams. All exams will be administered in-person, with a few exceptions. Due to the challenges of COVID-19,...

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