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Paying for College. Cost should not be a roadblock.

Paying for College. Cost should not be a roadblock.

perspectives March 20, 2015

Everyone knows this statement to be true: college is an expensive economic burden. In some cases, college becomes so costly that some forego the chance for a higher education due to the price tag alone....

Too little, too late. The environment is too far gone for little fixes, but we should still take political action against corporations.

Too little, too late. The environment is too far gone for little fixes, but we should still take political action against corporations.

perspectives February 20, 2015

With gas prices below $2 for the first time in years, we are less likely to conserve gas and more likely to drive more. However, with increased gas use, there’s an increase in external costs—that is,...

Fighting Hypocrisy. Blame the individual, not the entire organization.

Fighting Hypocrisy. Blame the individual, not the entire organization.

Contributor January 22, 2015

In light of recent events such as the Michael Brown case in Ferguson which a police officer shot an African-American teenager eight times and the Eric Garner case in New York which a white police officer...

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...

Distinguished Grad selection process should take into account time, effort

perspectives January 23, 2014

Since its introduction to CHS in 2008, the Distinguished Graduate program has either distinguished or commended over 400 graduates. The program was originally set in place to distinguish seniors at graduation...

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...

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

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...

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”...

The school board should consider the benefits of a balanced calendar, monitor Nobleville’s progress.

Author Archives March 22, 2013

For some reason or another, we’ve reached that time of year when students’ attendance drops as the school year progresses and their stress levels grow larger. While it’s impossible to attribute this...

Meet the Press

Author Archives October 30, 2012

Hello, dear reader, and welcome to my first blog post. I'm Victor, the editor in chief of the HiLite newsmagazine at Carmel High School. Perhaps you're here to meet one of the renowned contributors to...

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