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Students, drag queen scrutinize proposed drag show ban

Nora Mariano March 29, 2023

Senior Amelia Vrtis has seen the drag shows at Carmel Pride for two years now and she said she has positive memories of the event. “I thought it was really impressive that people can dance like that...

LGBT+ supporters march at last year’s Indy Pride Festival and Parade. This annual event is held at Historic Military Park near the IUPUI Campus. In 2017, there were over 50,000 spectators at the parade.

Pride and Prejudice: With upcoming Indy Pride Festival, students discuss how LGBT+ community is represented in media

Kassandra Darnell, Entertainment Reporter May 18, 2018

The indy Pride Festival will occur on June 9 in downtown Indianapolis, and according to Chris Handberg, executive director of the pride festival, it provides the LGBT+ community a place where they can...

Bringing Pride to Screens: With "Andi Mack" being first Disney show with prominent gay character, students, film teacher reflect on LGBTQ+ representation

Bringing Pride to Screens: With “Andi Mack” being first Disney show with prominent gay character, students, film teacher reflect on LGBTQ+ representation

Da-Hyun Hong January 26, 2018

“You’re no different,” are the words said to Cyrus, Disney Channel’s newest gay character on the children’s tv show, “Andi Mack.” According to the Washington Post, the show is making history...

Loncharich looks back as club members enter the room. According to Loncharich, there was a large turnout for the second meeting of the year.

Trumping Expectations: Students, staff compare expectations during Trump’s campaign to those now

Angela Qian October 26, 2017

Junior Sasha Matsuki said she is generally disappointed but not surprised when she sees the latest news regarding President Donald Trump and his policies. However, Matsuki said she wanted to have positive...

“Whitewashing” in Media

“Whitewashing” in Media

entertainment September 16, 2015

The words “Peter Pan” invoke images of a quintessential childhood fantasy movie: the fantastical island Neverland, the sly, charming titular character, the glittering pixie Tinker Bell and the tribe...

CHS students view public more open to viewing gender as spectrum

CHS students view public more open to viewing gender as spectrum

News May 21, 2015

With an initial reaction of disgust and agitation, senior Brooke Hosfeld stood among others at the Indiana Statehouse downtown with a sign that proclaimed “No Hate In Our State” to protest against...

Carmel is too sheltered. Have empathy for those who are worse off than you.

Carmel is too sheltered. Have empathy for those who are worse off than you.

perspectives May 21, 2015

Without a doubt, we are not in post-racial America. Questions over police brutality toward African Americans have been brought to the forefront of public discussion as thousands riot in Baltimore and Ferguson...

Lack of common sense. Proper clarification must be given to avoid another RFRA debacle.

perspectives April 23, 2015

On March 26, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) into law. The bill has resulted in a huge backlash against Indiana. Countless people across the country have...

Gay-Straight Alliance to meet after school on Jan. 23 in Room B206

Beats January 23, 2014

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) will meet after school on Jan. 23 in sponsor Jeremy Horner’s room, B206. Members will discus topics of raising awareness. Horner said, “(One of the goals of GSA) is to...

Acceptance of homosexuals is controversial despite growing tolerance

Acceptance of homosexuals is controversial despite growing tolerance

feature October 11, 2013

Senior Charles Binion took a bold step last May when he came out as gay through a popular social media network. “I came out via Instagram,” Binion said. “I wrote, ‘I’m gay and proud’ on...

Reid Libby, president of GSA, announces the group's accomplishments since the last meeting. The GSA will have a table at Houndstock selling tie-dyed items and baked goods. ELYSE GOLDBERG/ PHOTO

Gay-Straight Alliance to watch ‘It Gets Better,’ have booth at Houndstock

Beats May 8, 2012

The Gay-Straight Alliance will have a table at Houndstock on May 19.  The group intends to sell tie-dye as well as baked goods. The GSA will have one of their final meetings for the year next Thursday. “We...

GSA to participate in Day of Silence April 20

Beats April 19, 2012

On Thursday, April 19, the Gay-Straight Alliance will have a meeting to plan for National Day of Silence, an annual event that takes place on April 20 and protests the bullying and harassment of lesbian,...

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