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The success of high-end headphones may be based more on aesthetics than sound quality

The success of high-end headphones may be based more on aesthetics than sound quality

Beats February 22, 2013

When he was in eighth grade, DJ and sophomore Mark Matsuki bought himself a pair of Beats Studios, over-ear headphones currently priced at $299.99 at Best Buy. "I remember going into the store and just...

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More young Americans than ever turn away from organized religion

News February 22, 2013

Wearing her pajamas, senior Alia Robinson starts her Sunday by going downstairs to eat an English muffin. After she finishes, she watches “Star Trek,” reads a book or checks Facebook and Twitter. What...

Females can apply for combat positions but must prove equal in physical strength

Females can apply for combat positions but must prove equal in physical strength

News February 22, 2013

In the span of two minutes, senior Melissa Williams completes 49 push-ups while the guy behind her reaches 46. She’s holding her own during the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) at the Muncie Armory... ...Rewind...

Embracing Diversity Month. Students should take the initiative to enrich their cultural awareness.

Embracing Diversity Month. Students should take the initiative to enrich their cultural awareness.

perspectives February 22, 2013

Ah, February. A month for roses by the dozen, Presidential appreciation and awkward looks in the middle of whatever social science I happen to be taking. Wait, is that last one just me? It must be Black...

Females can apply for combat positions but must prove equal in physical strength

News February 22, 2013

In the span of two minutes, senior Melissa Williams completes 49 push-ups while the guy behind her reaches 46. She’s holding her own during the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) at the Muncie Armory... ...Rewind...

Senate Bill 189 would allow much needed flexibility for some schools, encourage other schools to succeed

perspectives February 22, 2013

It is strange that a school like CHS, with approximately a 96 percent attendance rate, 95 percent graduation rate and many students who enter senior year with most or all of the required credits for a...

Standing Strong. Women must defend their rights and change gender discrimination.

Standing Strong. Women must defend their rights and change gender discrimination.

perspectives February 22, 2013

On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. June 10, 1963 marks the date Congress passed the Equal Pay Act, making it illegal for an employer to pay a woman less than what her...

Choirs prepare for spring competition season

Choirs prepare for spring competition season

entertainment February 22, 2013

Ambassadors and Accents are getting ready to begin their competition season on a high note at a performance in Fairfield, OH, on March 2. Kristin Barnes, member of Ambassadors and sophomore, said the...

knowledge is power: Superintendent Jeff Swensson (third from right) attends a Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) board meeting in January. Swensson is trying to pass legislation for CCS to become a “high performing school district,” which will give CCS more autonomy. AMIRA MALCOM / PHOTO

Senate Bill 189 could give CCS more autonomy

News February 22, 2013

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, Senate Bill 189 would allow Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) to become labeled as a “high performing school district.” If this happens, Swensson said it would allow...

Rising Above and Beyond. Students should focus more on self-evaluation, not comparison with others.

Rising Above and Beyond. Students should focus more on self-evaluation, not comparison with others.

perspectives February 22, 2013

In many high schools around the nation, students often like to compare themselves to others. CHS is one such school. in the hallways and classrooms of CHS, students constantly compare themselves to others....

Building Experience. Students should not fully depend on parents, but work part-time to build experience and learn valuable life skills.

Building Experience. Students should not fully depend on parents, but work part-time to build experience and learn valuable life skills.

perspectives February 22, 2013

Since Carmel is one of the most affluent cities in Indiana, it is no surprise that people stereotype students here as being spoiled or pampered. In essence, the stereotype is true. Many students in...

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