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 option offers positive experiences for seniors. perspectives August 17, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anti-feminism. There are disadvantages boys have that are often overlooked in the criticism of feminism. perspectives December 14, 2015
We’re just nervous. Teachers should accommodate students’ social anxiety in their participation policies. perspectives December 14, 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
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
Black Lives (still) Matter. ‘All Lives Matter’ detracts meaning from the original statement ‘Black Lives Matter.’ 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
The First or Final Frontier? Science-related news deserves more public attention. perspectives September 16, 2015
Don’t Walk the Walk. People should stop glorifying daredevils like those in ‘The Walk.’ perspectives September 16, 2015
Just Keep Cheering. Upperclassmen can benefit the school through more school spirit. perspectives September 16, 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
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
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
It’s not all about the grades. Schools should de-emphasize grades and emphasize learning. 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
Forget about the money: Value raising awareness for causes that matter to us over extravagant donations perspectives November 14, 2014
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