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Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]

Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]

Katie Maurer October 31, 2024

Beginning in 1896 with George Mellies’ “Le Manoir du Diable,” horror movies have established themselves as films with the potential to become huge hits. Movies like the 1974 hit “Texas Chainsaw...

Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.

Basketball preseason training builds teamwork, sharpens skills

Anoushka Jena October 30, 2024

With women's basketball preseason in full swing, the team is preparing for the fast-approaching season. Unlike regular-season practices, which focus primarily on studying game strategy and opponents, preseason...

On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.

Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college

Katie Maurer October 18, 2024

When senior Amanda Ailes first began thinking about college, she had never heard of Huntington University, the school she is now committed to for volleyball. Next year, however, Ailes will be one of the...

New prayer policy is inefficient, administration should return to old policy

New prayer policy is inefficient, administration should return to old policy

HiLite Staff September 25, 2024

Starting this year, administrators enacted a revised policy regarding students who need to pray at school. The new policy states that students must receive a pass each day from the administration. Students...

Emma Hu and Asini Jayarapu

Black Student Alliance president, student, teacher discuss importance of educating students about the civil rights movement

Evelyn Foster and Katie Maurer May 24, 2024

Hayden Houston, Black Student Alliance (BSA) president and senior, has been learning about the civil rights movement for years. Houston comes from a family that values open discussion about Black history,...

Review: Taylor Swift’s new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is not her best work but is still a brilliant album [MUSE]

Review: Taylor Swift’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” is not her best work but is still a brilliant album [MUSE]

Katie Maurer May 23, 2024

As an avid Taylor Swift fan, when she announced her album at the 2024 Grammy awards, I was overjoyed. The Tortured Poets Department is the fourth new album she has released since I became a major fan,...

Putting away phones in classrooms allows students to focus better, leads to higher grades

Putting away phones in classrooms allows students to focus better, leads to higher grades

Katie Maurer May 17, 2024

In light of the recent Indiana cell phone ban, many students and teachers alike are wondering about the benefits and drawbacks of the law. Many students argue they need to have their cell phones on them...

The women’s lacrosse team practices on the Carmel field on April 18. Junior Chloe Putnam said she feels the team has done well this season, as they have gone undefeated in in-state games this season.

Women’s lacrosse team trains for game against Zionsville on April 25

Katie Maurer April 23, 2024

The women’s lacrosse team is preparing to play Zionsville High School away at Zionsville on April 25 at 7 p.m. “[Zionsville has] historically been good. They have a really strong senior class, they...

Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.

Women’s basketball team prepares for Sectional against Fishers on Jan. 30

Katie Maurer January 30, 2024

The women’s basketball team prepares to play Fishers at home at 7:30 p.m. The team has a record of 4-4 this season and beat Ben Davis 70-61 on Jan. 26. “The Sectional will be very challenging but...

As the anniversary of Pride and Prejudice occurs, students, librarians compare the portrayal of sisterly relationships in media to their real life counterparts

As the anniversary of Pride and Prejudice occurs, students, librarians compare the portrayal of sisterly relationships in media to their real life counterparts

Katie Maurer January 28, 2024

As senior Lindsey Dykes approaches graduation, she says she feels like she is relying on her older sister more than ever to help manage her stress and as a confidant for all her feelings. One thing they...

Sophomore Tiffany Gao skates competitively at several different competitions. Gao said, "I do love competing because you get to express yourself through your music and choreography." (Submitted Photo: Tiffany Gao)

Athlete Spotlight: sophomore Tiffany Gao on competitive ice skating

Katie Maurer January 18, 2024

Why did you start ice skating? My mom was a huge fan of the skater Yuna Kim; she would always watch her Olympic programs on the TV and I would watch too. Watching her made me want to skate too because...

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