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Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Culture influences continue to modernize ballet
Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving
Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times
Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Wicked
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
A Knight to Remember
Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable
Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip
Sneak peek at newly renovated CHS natatorium
eSports Team releases second semester roster
Quiz Bowl prepares for second semester, reflects on end of semester
Students, assistant principal wait for feedback on new ACE schedule, anticipate challenges, benefits
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble performs annual Nutcracker production
Ugly sweater tradition embraces the eccentric, encourages students to participate in wacky traditions
Communication plays an important role in distant family connections
Christkindlmarkt volunteers build personal cultural awareness
Teacher, students weigh benefits, drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in education
Students, teacher evaluate the rise of youth participation in the stock market, positive effects
Photoessay : Women’s Basketball Game Dec. 10
Athlete Spotlight: Ethan Zhang on committing to Columbia University
Keep the New Gloves: Fighter Safety Is Non-Negotiable [opinion]
Athletes, coach reflect on impact of injuries on athletics
Students, coaches analyze benefits and drawbacks of transitions between coaches
Christkindlmarkt Review
Holiday Spectacular Q&A with students
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Students, economics teachers discuss rise in concert attendance despite dramatic increase in ticket prices
Humans of CHS: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
Q&A with Maddie Arroyo and Julia Hohne on World Food Championships win
Students, teacher reflect on changing perception of Black Friday
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Q&A with junior Veronica Farrell and senior Zoey LaFollette on experiences working with elementary school students
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
Humans of CHS: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Month In Review: November 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
Wordle: December 18
Connections: December 13
Wordle: December 12
Word Search: December 12
Mini Crossword: December 3
Connections: December 13
Connections: November 19
Connections: October 30
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Crossword: September 11
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Mini Crossword: December 3
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Wordle: December 18
Wordle: December 12
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Review: “Abbott Elementary”, a show I can watch with my family and truly enjoy [MUSE]
Review: “We Live in Time” leaves you wanting more [MUSE]
Review: The premise of “Culinary Class Wars” is refreshingly unique and deserving of more attention [MUSE]
Introducing: “The Muses Who Stole Christmas,” a collection of reviews for you to follow through winter [MUSE]
Review: “Meet Me Next Christmas” is a cheesy and predictable watch, but it was worth every minute [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?
Keeping up with Carmel EP 2: The Halloween Episode, Halloween traditions, and trick or truth?
Carmel Eatery EP 1: Review of Fat Dan’s Chicago-Style Deli
Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college
HiLite of the Week EP 2: Nov. 6 Weekly News Roundup
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Appreciate the Activity
perspectives
August 17, 2016
Confessions of an Insecure Senior. The intense pressure and stress CHS puts on its students squashes individuality
perspectives
August 17, 2016
Persistent Positivity. Students should remain positive and think optimistically throughout the entire year
perspectives
August 17, 2016
Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule not for everyone.
perspectives
August 17, 2016
Senior Schedule Smackdown. New senior schedule option offers positive experiences for seniors.
perspectives
August 17, 2016
Make It Count. Students should enjoy high school while it lasts.
perspectives
August 16, 2016
Issues Worth Knowing. Students should take the time to inform themselves.
perspectives
August 16, 2016
Title the Entitlement. Students at Carmel are given many opportunities but still manage to pass them up.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Won’t Be Erased. Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow” shows misrepresentation of people of color.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Awareness and Advocacy. Mental Health Awareness Month should be equally recognized as other “special” months.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Dignity in Devotion. Fans should understand that their idols are human, deserve basic respect.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Not a Walk in the Park. CHS should make parking easier for upperclassmen.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Time for Change. Harriet Tubman dollar bill change is commendable, reflects changing views of society.
perspectives
May 19, 2016
Skipping Skip-A-Final. CHS needs to revise the current system of Skip-A-Final, which wrongfully penalizes students.
perspectives
April 23, 2016
Commending Capstone. Students should consider the AP Capstone program for the academic freedom and exploration it provides.
perspectives
April 23, 2016
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Messenger Platform
perspectives
April 23, 2016
Every Single They. We should accept and embrace the natural evolution of language.
perspectives
April 23, 2016
All the Single Ladies. Kesha controversy exposes the issues in today’s judicial system with regards to women.
perspectives
April 21, 2016
Judging and Shaming. People should not shame others over a difference in interests.
perspectives
April 21, 2016
Don’t Do it for the Donk. People should work out for the sake of being healthy rather than for changing their appearances.
perspectives
April 21, 2016
One Tragedy, Many Victims. The Peter Liang verdict further exposes racial bias in the law enforcement system.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
The Simpler, the Better. LIGO’s discovery of gravitational waves shows increased importance of basic science.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
Right to Write. Indiana should follow other states in offering protection for free speech in student journalism.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
We Are All Wonder Women. Mattel misses the point of body positivity with its new Wonder Woman Barbie.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
Troubling Technology. New tablet company threatens job market, family conversations.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
The Control of College Board. College Board monopolizes standardized testing.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
Failure = Success? People should realize the power of failure.
perspectives
March 18, 2016
Share the Wealth. CDM should consider sharing funds with other charities in addition to Riley Children’s Foundation.
perspectives
February 19, 2016
Heading a New Hat Policy. Administrators should rethink the outdated hat policy.
perspectives
February 19, 2016
For The Record. While sales of vinyls are on the rise, problems with accessibility make them less practical than digital files.
perspectives
February 19, 2016
Not Everything Causes Cancer. We should be aware of the severity of some illnesses but not constantly fearing getting them.
perspectives
February 19, 2016
Remember Who We Are. In light of issues discussed in political election, people should recall America’s optimistic culture.
perspectives
February 19, 2016
Lights, Camera, Diversity?
perspectives
February 19, 2016
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Oscars
perspectives
February 19, 2016
ONLINE ONLY: Less than super ads. The ads displayed during the Super Bowl should matter less than the game.
perspectives
February 1, 2016
Fill Out the FAFSA. Students need to understand the importance of filing the FAFSA for college financial aid.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Ready or Not. Learning, applying school safety procedures for shootings outside school can help save lives.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Dear Mr. Trump. A letter from a concerned citizen to the man who claims he will protect our future.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Stand with Planned Parenthood. Everyone should support Planned Parenthood no matter what their position on abortion is.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Jasmine Lam
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Comparing Classics. Despite criticisms, this generation of music is no more flawed than that of previous generations.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
More Money, More Problems. People should be more aware of the dangers posed by the consumerist culture of our society.
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Graphic Perspective – Valentine’s Day
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Aiding Understanding. The annual AIDS convocation overdramatizes the dangers of sex and STDs
perspectives
January 21, 2016
Succeeding the Seniors. Students need to determine if new Senior Transition to College program is best fit.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
Rethink Refusal. Banning Syrian refugees from our state is harmful to not only them but also us.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
Tackling tragedy. Today’s social culture is most responsible for the prevalence of violence around the world.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
The Starbucks Situation. People should recognize their power to influence others through social media.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE
perspectives
December 14, 2015
Anti-feminism. There are disadvantages boys have that are often overlooked in the criticism of feminism.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE
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December 14, 2015
We’re just nervous. Teachers should accommodate students’ social anxiety in their participation policies.
perspectives
December 14, 2015
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Meet CHS’s National Merit Semifinalists, 2016
perspectives
December 3, 2015
Pil-‘Grim’ History. People should acknowledge the true story of Thanksgiving’s oppressive history.
perspectives
November 13, 2015
Don’t Be Shy; Say ‘Hi.’ Students need to recognize the importance of social skills both inside and outside of school.
perspectives
November 13, 2015
While it lasts. We should take more time to cherish memories with our loved ones this Thanksgiving.
perspectives
November 13, 2015
Recognize and Rebuild. In the wake of the Kunduz bombing, the United States should recognize the victims of war.
perspectives
November 13, 2015
A Fine Fix in Finals. Despite changes to this year’s finals schedule, students and teachers should give it a chance.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Racial inequality is not as prevalent in law enforcement incidents as people may think.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Divided We Stand. America is losing the gray zone between Democrats and Republicans.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Evolution of Photography. DSLR photography should still be relevant despite advances in smartphone cameras.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Tests, tests and more tests. Classes should put more emphasis on learning the material rather than passing the test.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Graphic Perspective – Political Candidates
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Fighting Perceptions. The impression Africa holds in the world today does not truly reflect the progress it has made.
perspectives
October 9, 2015
Cracking the Code. The dress code is a necessary evil, but it should not detract from education.
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Graphic Perspective – Homecoming School Spirit
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Black Lives (still) Matter. ‘All Lives Matter’ detracts meaning from the original statement ‘Black Lives Matter.’
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Graphic Perspective: Homecoming Lights
perspectives
September 16, 2015
The Turf War. CHS needs to take better care of the turf in order to maintain effective athletic facilities.
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Don’t Walk the Walk. People should stop glorifying daredevils like those in ‘The Walk.’
perspectives
September 16, 2015
The First or Final Frontier? Science-related news deserves more public attention.
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Just Keep Cheering. Upperclassmen can benefit the school through more school spirit.
perspectives
September 16, 2015
Put to the Test. Standardized tests do not benefit students.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
No Pressure. Choose the best school for you to reach success.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
A Pastor’s Potential Purchase. Buying a private jet won’t help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
Broadening the Buddy Bubble. Why you should pursue friendships beyond your bubble.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
Don’t Fancy Fashion. Politicians’ clothing choices should not sway students’ political opinion.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
Graphic Perspective – Top 8 Landmarks at CHS: An Insider’s Guide
perspectives
August 11, 2015
Localize It. Be aware of what’s going on in our school and community.
perspectives
August 11, 2015
Take Advantage of Summer. Students need to capitalize on summer opportunities.
perspectives
May 21, 2015
The Affirmative Action Paradox. Preferential treatment for minorities discriminates against majority.
perspectives
May 21, 2015
Carmel is too sheltered. Have empathy for those who are worse off than you.
perspectives
May 21, 2015
Graphic Perspective
perspectives
May 21, 2015
Th15 ‘15 it. Find the courage to change the future.
perspectives
May 21, 2015
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS: Speaking a Native Language (Online full versions)
perspectives
May 21, 2015
Kids at heart. Why we should still act like kids in college and even after.
perspectives
May 21, 2015
Lack of common sense. Proper clarification must be given to avoid another RFRA debacle.
perspectives
April 23, 2015
Paying for College. Cost should not be a roadblock.
perspectives
March 20, 2015
It’s not all about the grades. Schools should de-emphasize grades and emphasize learning.
perspectives
March 20, 2015
Buzzing on buzzfeed. Know your role in deciding what’s trending.
perspectives
March 20, 2015
‘Dis’ does not belong in disability. We can learn a lot from respecting special needs people.
perspectives
March 19, 2015
Too little, too late. The environment is too far gone for little fixes, but we should still take political action against corporations.
perspectives
February 20, 2015
Community College for a Cohesive Community. Free community college will benefit American people as a whole.
perspectives
February 20, 2015
It’s not okay to cheat. People who break the rules should face the consequences.
perspectives
February 20, 2015
Embrace yourself. We should take pride in what makes us unique.
perspectives
February 20, 2015
A social responsibility. Why you need to get vaccinated
perspectives
February 18, 2015
Sticks and Stones. Our words have impact on the people around us.
perspectives
December 12, 2014
Forget about the money: Value raising awareness for causes that matter to us over extravagant donations
perspectives
November 14, 2014
Lessons from JLaw. Naked bodies are not public property.
perspectives
November 14, 2014
Election Season. Be more cognizant of your local government.
perspectives
November 14, 2014
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