James Benedict

Carmel’s Art Show – Bridget Anderson

studentsection • April 25, 2013

What type of art do you like to do? I love to do portraits, especially with colored pencil. I’ve never taken painting as my painting skills aren’t really on par with my drawing, but they do...

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...

Why the nation should reelect President Obama

acumen • November 2, 2012

I agree with Zukerman on this point: this election comes down to the economy. In the end, if the United States runs out of money, it cannot promote the values of justice and liberty I hold dear to my heart. I...

Finding the truth. Voters must be skeptical of political rhetoric released.

perspectives • September 19, 2012

Political figures twisting the truth to fit their personal agendas has always been commonplace; however, usually there is at least a kernel of truth buried beneath the heap of distortion. These misrepresentations...

Homecoming Day Schedule Rain Plan

Author Archives • September 17, 2012

Homecoming schedule for September 21, 2012 (Rain): 7:50-8:25: B1 Period 8:35-9:10: B2 Period (Announcements) 9:20-9:55: B3 Period 10:05-10:40: B4 Period 10:50-11:20: G1 Period 11:30-1:40:...

Homecoming Day Schedule

Author Archives • September 17, 2012

Homecoming schedule for September 21, 2012: 7:50-8:15: B1 Period 8:25-8:50: B2 Period (Announcements) 9:00-9:25: B3 Period 9:35-10:00: B4 Period 10:10-10:35: G1 Period 10:45-11:10: G3 Period 11:20-1:15:...

Carmel Wins Opening Game 27-7

sports • August 18, 2012

The Carmel greyhounds defeated the Columbus North Bulldogs 27-7, winning its opening game on Friday Aug. 17. Carmel is scheduled to play at Valparaiso on Friday Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. Varsity corner back Race...

No end in sight. Vague resolutions in the Middle East cause the United States to continue in armed conflict.

perspectives • May 18, 2012

Almost three weeks ago, President Barack Obama signed a strategic partnership with Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan, in which President Obama laid down the terms for troop withdrawal and continued...

Racing for Recruits

sports • March 22, 2012

Carmel is filled with elite athletes, but only a few continue at the collegiate level By Bobby Browning With the number of talented athletes at this school, Athletics Director Jim Inskeep has seen many...

Aces in attendance. The controversial ACES program strives to boost school attendance. Is the program a good or bad idea?

perspectives • March 22, 2012

Good idea // Natalie Maier. Although ACES can be criticized, it is actually a benefit to Hamilton County students who fall behind in school. It places a measurable limit on how many days a child...

Professional ‘wrapper’

entertainment • December 12, 2011

Traditional Wrapping Style Looking for a way to impress your grandparents and other relatives? Use a traditional method of wrapping to surprise them over the holidays. This style does take a lot of...

Football team victorious in 5A State tournament

sports • November 27, 2011

Carmel football defeated Penn 54-0 in the 2011 IHSAA State Championship. Carmel finished the season with an overall record of 14-1 and defeated its opponents 618 to 150. Penn entered the game undefeated,...