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Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip

Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip

Riva Jain December 6, 2024

Vacations are supposed to be about making memories, exploring new places, and taking a break from tedious daily life. But let’s be honest, how much of that time is actually spent standing in line at...

Superficial holiday volunteering leads to long-term detrimental effects

Superficial holiday volunteering leads to long-term detrimental effects

Riva Jain December 2, 2024

As the holiday season rolls around, I find it is increasingly difficult to find places to volunteer, whether that be at a humane shelter or food pantry. During the holidays, these places are inundated...

Review: A devilishly brilliant stage adaption of "The Screwtape Letters" [MUSE]

Review: A devilishly brilliant stage adaption of “The Screwtape Letters” [MUSE]

Riva Jain November 30, 2024

In just a 60-minute production, directors Max Mclean and Jeffrey Fiske captured the very heart and soul of C.S Lewis’ most classic work, The Screwtape Letters. C.S. Lewis’s book is widely considered...

David Fronek, a finance and investment teacher, teaches the class different investment strategies on Nov. 7, at Carmel High School. “The internet provides access to significantly more information and knowledge about how to invest and what investments are available,” Fronek said.

Students, teacher evaluate the rise of youth participation in the stock market, positive effects

Riva Jain and Aida Karim November 25, 2024

In recent years, the stock market has experienced a remarkable surge in youth participation, a phenomenon that reflects a significant cultural shift in how young people engage with investing and financial...

"Wicked" poster controversy sparks a debate about the importance of accuracy versus artistic freedom [opinion]

“Wicked” poster controversy sparks a debate about the importance of accuracy versus artistic freedom [opinion]

Riva Jain November 21, 2024

The recently released movie poster for the highly anticipated “Wicked” film has sparked a debate that goes far beyond design aesthetics. The controversy began when a fan posted an edited version of...

Seniors Amna Ahmad, Eesha Singh and Mahira Hafeez color in various Salvador Dali paintings at the Newfields Lume exhibit. The students were a part of the AP Spanish Language field trip to the art museum.

Students, teacher weigh the benefits of implementing field trips alongside classwork

Riva Jain November 12, 2024

As a group of students crowd the Salvador Dali LUME exhibit at the Newfields art museum on Oct. 23, senior Amna Ahmad said she wondered why classes at this school don’t offer more field trips. For Ahmad,...

AP European History teacher Jennifer Ellery mentors a student as she studies for an upcoming exam. Jennifer Ellery was awarded most influential teacher from the 2023-2024 school year.

Students, teacher consider the positive effects of having a mentor on personal growth

Riva Jain October 29, 2024

For Ashley Hagelskamp, volleyball player and senior, mentorship has been more than just guidance; it has been the foundation of her growth both on and off the court. She said her relationship with her...

Glorification of criminals is morally wrong, detrimental effects

Glorification of criminals is morally wrong, detrimental effects

Riva Jain October 25, 2024

In today’s culture, it feels like committing a crime can be a shortcut to fame. While most celebrities achieve fame through legitimate means, some become famous through crime and deceit. It is unethical...

Sophomore Vedika Vyas completes homework for AP precalculus BC after school at the library on Sept. 13. She said, “(I) wouldn’t say that there is more work for AP precalculus than honors 
Algebra II. Obviously they are different courses, but I would say (AP precalculus BC) makes (us) think deeply about foundations established in honors Algebra II.”

Honors, AP courses offer students different workloads, thought processes

Riva Jain September 24, 2024

For sophomore Elia Lu, the transition from honors Algebra II, a course she took during her freshman year, to AP precalculus BC has been both challenging and illuminating. She said the move to an AP class...

Social media popularizes reading among young adults 

Social media popularizes reading among young adults 

Riva Jain April 24, 2024

During quarantine, freshman Rethika Sathyamathan, said she encountered an increasing number of social media posts related to books in her TikTok feed. This surge in posts about books on various social...

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