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Discrimination. States should consider consequences of discrimination measures

perspectives • March 27, 2014

On Feb. 17, a modified version of the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage known as House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR-3) passed the Indiana Senate. The Senate chose to keep the first sentence, which defines...

For our school’s success, give credit where credit is due

perspectives • March 27, 2014

There is a superiority complex that comes with attending one of the best schools in the nation. The assertion itself betrays a sense of privilege, but the facts are undeniable. This is what they call a...

Dance Marathon. Students should educate themselves on use of CHS Dance Marathon funds

perspectives • February 27, 2014

Another season of Dance Marathon has come and gone. The annual family dinner, basketball tailgate, setting FirstGiving accounts and asking for corporate donations are all over, not to mention the main...

Teachers should not let taboo topics affect their methods of teaching

perspectives • December 13, 2013

We have all been in a classroom where the teacher was teaching something that could be seen as controversial. Whether it be sex education, drug education, or religion, it is not uncommon for teachers to...

Mixed Feelings. AP Capstone is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t accommodate everyone

perspectives • December 13, 2013

I made one of my best decisions the day before school started in my junior year when I switched from AP U.S. History to IB History of the Americas. After two years of AP history, I couldn’t take another...

The Ultimate Diss: You look healthy

perspectives • November 15, 2013

In Hollywood, I’m obese.” This quote came from “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence during a Nov. 2012 interview for eOnline. Lawrence is anything but obese, but in comparison to other Hollywood...

The Flipped Classroom. It’s time to make this change.

perspectives • November 15, 2013

Like any other day in my Precalculus class, we began by reviewing the homework. “Are there any questions regarding Section 2.2?” A lone hand trembled as it raised itself into the air in a deadly silent...

Students should be wary of extremist views, understand the impact on society

perspectives • November 15, 2013

The polarization of thought has become evident in all facets of society, especially in politics. Recently, we saw the government shutdown from Oct. 1 to 16, the first since 1995. The shutdown resulted...

Improved mass transit system would facilitate growth and benefit Carmel residents

perspectives • October 11, 2013

Indianapolis has never been known for its efficient public transportation. In fact, central Indiana is a “dead zone” for public transportation, lacking the mass transit necessary for reaching its full...

My locker shelf angel. Students should recognize the multiplying effect of random acts of kindness.

perspectives • October 11, 2013

Now that I am a junior, I get one of those dingy, super-small lockers in the old part of the school instead of a nice, big one that the rest of the grades use. The most annoying consequence, however, was...

Grading scandal reveals culture of cheating

perspectives • September 12, 2013

There’s been a lot of talk about cheating in recent weeks as CHS cracks down on dishonesty in the classroom. But for all we condemn students who unfairly claim success, their lack of integrity is not...

CHS should take advantage of Senate Bill 189 to encourage innovative thinking, appreciation of learning

perspectives • August 14, 2013

This school year could be the start of something new. According to Senate Bill 189, which was passed this spring and took effect on July 1, schools that have earned the status of “high-performing”...

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