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App of the Month: Vine

studentsection October 11, 2013

Over the past few months, Vine has surged to the top of the App Store market as it continues to gain popularity among users. Launched by Twitter, Vine is a video-making tool that allows users to share...

CHS to conduct PSAT for juniors and sophomores, PLAN for freshmen on Oct. 16

CHS to conduct PSAT for juniors and sophomores, PLAN for freshmen on Oct. 16

News October 11, 2013

On Oct. 16, freshmen will take the PLAN test while sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT test in their assigned testing rooms from 7:50 to 11:03 a.m. According to Assistant Principal Brad Sever, all...

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New USDA regulations lead to changes in lunch menu items

entertainment September 13, 2013

CHS students may have noticed that there has been a wide range of changes in the lunch menu items this school year. Whether it is the change in taste, size, or nutritional value, these alterations are...

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How price tags can save you money

entertainment September 13, 2013

A store’s prices are not solely to reduce the weight of your wallet. In fact, stores use prices as a classification system, which can aid the smart consumer in even saving money. You’ve probably observed...

Freshman Gracie Coleman crafts the edge of a clay pot. Coleman said she expects far less cheating in her ceramics class, especially when compared to her more traditional classes. NIVEDHA MEYYAPPAN / PHOTO

Honesty is the Only Policy in Project Based Classes

feature September 12, 2013

During second period on Blue Days, the easiest thing to notice in Room C123, where freshman Gracie Coleman is in her Ceramics I class, is the whirring sound of the pug mill, which mixes up dry clay with...

New bullying policy includes extended definition and jurisdiction

New bullying policy includes extended definition and jurisdiction

News September 12, 2013

After several tragedies involving bullying in school, including one that resulted in a girl’s suicide, Indiana legislation has created new laws mandating  every school to have a bullying policy, according...

New cheating policy includes monitoring technology, more severe consequences

New cheating policy includes monitoring technology, more severe consequences

News September 12, 2013

The result of mixing rigorous courses with a technology-evolved society is the creation of more prominant cheating. To combat this, the administrators have implemented a new cheating policy in order to...

Personal finance teacher Richard Reid talks to his students about the day’s lesson. Personal finance is one class this year that is no longer offered as dual credit. ALICE ZHU / PHOTO

Personal finance among classes that no longer offer dual credit

News September 12, 2013

Starting this school year, some previous dual-credit classes, including personal finance, will no longer be offering college credit, according to business teacher Richard Reid. In the past, students who...

Administrators now monitoring school searches

Administrators now monitoring school searches

News September 12, 2013

Counselors can now reach out to students who may need help or support instead of students coming to them due to the installment of a new internet monitoring system. Implemented during the second semester...

John Lampe, quarterback and senior, discusses the upcoming Homecoming game.

John Lampe Q&A

studentsection September 12, 2013

How does Carmel’s team compare to Lawrence North? Lawrence North is kind of in a slump, and I believe that we are on the rise. So in all fairness, I believe it’ll be a good game, but we’ll come...

Increasing number of students coming to America to attend college

Increasing number of students coming to America to attend college

feature September 12, 2013

Before her sophomore year, senior Jennifer Huang left her friends and relatives behind to move more than 8,000 miles from Shenzhen, China, to Carmel with her mom and stepdad. The reason for such a choice...

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