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PROBLEM SOLVER: Eighth-grader Anthony Ji works on an assignment in his pre-calculus class. Ji is one of 19 middle schoolers who come here for advanced math and science classes that are not offered at the middle schools. AMIRA MALCOM / PHOTO

Record number of middle schoolers attend CHS for advanced math, science courses

News November 16, 2012

The number of eighth graders coming to CHS to take a math class has increased over the years. This year, 19 students are here, and, according to counselor Linda Skafish, that number is expected to...

Whose beard is better?

Whose beard is better?

studentsection November 16, 2012

 

Fang Fan:  Sophomore Vivian Heerens poses with a cutout of the Twilight main characters. The new movie will premiere tomorrow.

The Progression of the Vampire

entertainment November 16, 2012

“Nosferatu,” the 1922 adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, is widely regarded as the ancestor of modern films about vampires. This silent and sinister masterpiece describes the experiences...

With election over, beware of party bias, focus on issues

perspectives November 16, 2012

After Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and President Barack Obama “reached across the aisle,” utilizing the power of both Republican and Democratic parties...

DELIVERY: Junior Charles Binion opens a package he ordered from Amazon. Binion said he is a frequent online shopper and will take full advantage of Cyber Monday. ANNI ZHANG / PHOTO

Cyber Monday: Students consider benefits of online shopping sales this season

News November 16, 2012

As the holiday season approaches, many students are saving their money for Black Friday, which is on Nov. 23. But junior Charles Binion is not one of these students. Instead of saving up for Black...

Senior Axel Masquelin is an indoor and outdoor rock climber

Senior Axel Masquelin is an indoor and outdoor rock climber

15min November 16, 2012

Why did you start rock climbing originally? How long have you been climbing? I got into rock climbing because of my father. I started when I was only three. I basically learned how to climb as soon as...

Senior Haley Scott gets ready to go to school. Scott avoids the gridlock on her daily commute. HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO

Students avoid gridlock on Keystone Parkway, 146th Street

News November 16, 2012

After dealing with several instances of a gridlock at Keystone Parkway and 146th Street that would add up to 15 minutes of commute time, senior Haley Scott is now trying to avoid the traffic altogether,...

Rising tension. New RISE standards have created problems in the classroom.

Rising tension. New RISE standards have created problems in the classroom.

perspectives November 16, 2012

This year Carmel began implementing RISE standards into the classroom on a limited basis. Even with this controlled introduction, it has shown drastic and mostly negative effects on the school. Teachers...

A construction worker works on the new fitness center. Due to construction, there are less parking passes for National Merit Semifinalists.

Fitness center construction causes parking shortage

News November 16, 2012

As a result of the construction of the new fitness center, the number of parking passes available to students has decreased this year. According to Assistant Principle John Newton, the fitness center...

Despite an increasingly casual society, teenagers still need to have good manners

Despite an increasingly casual society, teenagers still need to have good manners

News November 16, 2012

Sophomore Patrick Hamilton waltzed his way through ballroom dancing classes at Rebecca’s Cotillion, a class that teaches etiquette, among other skills, to middle school students. He learned the foxtrot,...

Giving back. Students should help those who are less fortunate this Thanksgiving season.

Giving back. Students should help those who are less fortunate this Thanksgiving season.

perspectives November 16, 2012

Thanksgiving started when the original pilgrims decided to have a feast after celebrating their one-year anniversary of moving to America, and they invited the Native Americans who helped them throughout...

Mr. David James Kyle Crawford / PHOTO

Q&A with physics teacher David James about his No Shave Equinox

studentsection November 16, 2012

What is your title as it pertains to the story? You know, Mr. James. We don’t have titles. There’s nothing; it’s a very humble group. We don’t bestow unneeded titles upon those who grow the...

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