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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSMAGAZINE Vol. 80, No. 3 | Oct. 9, 2015

HALLOWEEN HOLDBACK

CHS students have different interpretations of Halloween based on their religions Page 26 // Natalia Chaudhry

CONTENTS

VOL. 80, NO. 3

NEWS // 6

STUDENT SECTION // 22

NEWS BRIEFS | 6

TEDX Q&A | 22

A look at upcoming performances, sporting events and activities at CHS

With the upcoming Carmel TedX conference coming up on Oct. 10, here’s the Q&A with the organizers

TRICK NOR TREAT | 23 Instead of the generic trick-or-treating, explore some unconventional Halloween events to take part in

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THE BOO CREW REVIEW | 38 Reviews of CHS horror film favorites

SPORTS // 40 SKATING OUT OF NORMS | 40 Junior Ali Sinnett joins the Carmel Ice Hounds, a predominately male team

PLAYING BY THE RULES | 42 As student athletes mature and gain experience, their opinion and treatment of referees changes

PAC-ING A FULL HOUSE | 7 Principal’s Advisory Council to begin holding “super fan of the week” raffle at sporting events

STUDENTS AND SPEAKERS | 8 The TEDx club will host a conference at Eleven Fifty academy on Oct. 10

POLICING PRECAUTIONS | 10 Carmel Police Department will implement and consider new ways to keep residents and CHS students safe

AN APPLE (CRISP) A DAY | 24 Yummy seasonal apple crisp recipe that is perfect for fall

SEASONAL DEALS TO FALL FOR | 25 Graphic on local seasonal deals and events for the students of CHS

FEATURE // 12

COVER // 26

BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP | 12

OPEN TO INTERPRETATION | 26

Students find disparities inevitable in political tendencies between genders

CHS students interpret Halloween differently based on their religion and may be hindered from participating

HABITAT OR HUMANITY? | 14 Students weigh the benefits and drawbacks of building neighborhoods on top of natural habitats

ENTERTAINMENT // 32 More students turn to YouTube for fashion and beauty advice

NOT ONLY NETFLIX | 34 CHS students are beginning to rely on alternative streaming services instead of Netflix

TWO MINUTE WARNING | 46 CHS football team review performance and prepares to face Warren Central tonight

PERSPECTIVES // 48 The HiLite staff encourages students and staff to be open to the new finals schedule

FIGHTING PERCEPTIONS | 50 Reporter Bethlehem Daniel discusses the world’s incorrect perceptions of Africa

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | 52 Master Patrol Officer Scotty Moore discusses how racial inequality is not as prevalent in law enforcement as people

15 MINUTES // 54

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL | 16 Students and teachers evaluate the benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

Students assess the importance of food safety and food education in making healthy eating decisions

CHS’s student created street hockey league grows in popularity and expands

STAFF EDITORIAL | 48

THE BEAUTY OF YOUTUBE | 32

CHEMICAL CRAZE | 18

SCORE ONE FOR STREET HOCKEY | 44

SWIMMING THE DISTANCE | 54 Swimmer senior Claire Adams has a chance at the 2016 Brazil Olympics

DOUBLE HOLOGRAM | 36 New live-action adaptation causes controversy between generations

KYLE CRAWFORD, AKSHAR PATEL // COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

SPOTLIGHTS

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SPOTLIGHTS

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CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address: 520 E. Main St., Carmel IN 46032 Phone: (317) 846-7721, Ext. 7143 Website: www.hilite.org Email: Staff members may be contacted by using their first initial and their last name appending @hilite.org,

RESPONDING TO THE HILITE Letters to the editor will be accepted for the Nov. 13 issue no later than Oct. 29. Letters may be submitted to Room C147, placed in the mailbox of Jim Streisel, emailed to letters@hilite.org or mailed to school. All letters must be signed. Names will be published (Letters sent via email will be taken to a student’s SRT for him to sign). Letters must not contain personal attacks against an individual and may be edited.

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PURPOSE The HiLite is a student publication distributed to students, faculty and staff of Carmel High School, with a press run of 4,500. Copies are distributed to every school in the Carmel Clay district as well as the Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and the Carmel Clay Public Library.

The paper serves as a public forum and two way communication for both the school and the community. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of CHS nor Carmel Clay system faculty, staff or administration.

CREDENTIALS The HiLite belongs to the Indiana High School Press Association, Quill & Scroll and the National Scholastic Press Association.

ADVERTISING Businesses may advertise in the HiLite if their ads adhere to guidelines. The advertising policy is available in Room C147 or at www.hilite.org/ads-info.

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Editor in Chief

Perspectives

Lianne Yu

Sarah Liu Cynthia Yue

Managing Editors

Graphic on page 45 incorrectly stated that football players are taught to tackle leading with their head.

The HiLite strives to correct its errors. If you notice any inaccuracies in this or past issues, please contact management@hilite.org.

Reporters

Adviser

Miles Dai Gayatri Balasubramanian

Olivia Jacko Tiffany Xie

Front Page

Acumen

Matthew Han Akshar Patel

Stephanie Zhang Selena Qian Annika Wolff

Natalia Chaudhry Laxmi Palde

Feature

Story on page 8 referred to Mackenzie Burchett as a first year teacher when in reality she has been teaching for several years, and this is her first year at CHS. Also, the high school teacher she refers to should been Mr. Thill, not Mr. Phil as it was quoted in the story.

Brian Shaffer

Graphics

Web

Ellen Peng Jenny Zhao

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

Hannah Glazier Adam Gostomelsky Janzen Greene Alina Husain Olivia Jacko Ray Jiang Sydney Jordan Julianna Kessilyas Joyce Lam Daniel Lee Allison Li Sabrina Mi Manahil Nadeem Gillian Paxton Nyssa Qiao Rebecca Qin Lauren Reilly Jai Sanghani Summer Snyder Katie Summit Deepthi Thadasina Sitha Vallabhaneni Emily Worrell Tiffany Xie Carolyn Zhang Allen Zhang Allen Zhen

Christine Fernando Emma Love Aaron Shi Shakeel Zia

News

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Pranav Sriram Lilly St. Angelo Adam Stockholm

Asim Dhungana Melissa Yap

Student Section Angela Sun

Cover Katie Long

Entertainment Grace Zhang Matthew Zheng

Sports Ally Russell Shiva Vallabhaneni

Ads Team Jasmine Lam

Calendar/Beats Lizzie Barker Kalea Miao Jessica Mo Gabby Perelmuter Cory Steele Rachael Tan Amy Zhao

Photographers Divya Annamalai Michael Johnson Swetha Nakshatri Shraddha Ramnath Shreeram Thirunavukkarasu Sara Yung Vishnu Vaid

Copy Editor Bethlehem Daniel Mary Salzmann Aaron Seals

Writing Coaches 15 Minutes Kyle Crawford

Online Directors Sreya Vemuri Alex Yom

Social Media Danny Goldberg Jessica Tao Kari Truax

Accountant

Kelsey Atcheson Aditya Belamkar Jordyn Blakey Teresa Chen Bryce Cheng Darrell Cheng Lucus Cheng Ellie Clark Richard Du Luke Gentile

Jim Streisel

Principal John Williams

Superintendent Nicholas Wahl

04 Blacklit LCD screen with 1-bit 160x128

Scroll and touch wheel capabilities

Dual 80 MHZ embedded CPU speed. Register width and Data Bus width: 32-bit

4 physical buttons for play/pause, forward, back and menu

Maximum 5 GB of storage for mp3 audio iTunes digital jukebox software introduced offering “1,000 songs in your pocket”

Apple Inc. introduced the ipod music player.

Steve Jobs assembled a skilled team of engineers to create the first generation iPod

MATTHEW HAN // GRAPHIC APPLE.COM, IPOD.ABOUT.COM, MASHABLE.COM // SOURCE

Analyze the data and determine the features of each touch with 3D touch.

Retina HD display , 4.7-inch LED-blacklit widescreen, 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi.

Fingerprint sensor built into the home button.

Gesture software and app capabilities. In addition, Talk time extends up to 14 hours, 10 hours on internet, 11 hours of video play back all on 3G.

TOUCH

Front camera for 5-megapixel photos, face detection and retina flash.

12-megapixel iSIght camera with 1.22 pixels and face detection. iOS 9 operating system. “The world’s most advanced mobile operating system.”

A9 chip with 64bit architecture.

Embedded M9 motion coprocessor.

One of Apple’s most used creations was the invention of the iPod. The iPod introduced a “new way” of listening to music by first releasing an iPod with a scroll wheel with multipl functions. October 23 marks the 14th anniversary of its creation.

2015

2007

iPhone 1st Generation The genesis of the iPhone was Job’s direction that Apple engineers investigate touchscreens. The new idea allowed allowed the mix between cell phone and an mp4 player

The iPhone 6s The most recent iPhone. Released on September 25, it’s arguablely the most advanced “iPod” Apple has ever created. It features a high quality materialistic and structural design.

JUST A MINUTE

THE iLIFE OF THE iPOD

375 MILLION

390 MILLION

‘13

‘15

304 MILLION

220 MILLION

‘11

‘09

‘07

‘05

‘03

Apple launches the iTunes Music Store with 200,000 songs at 99¢ each, along with the new third-generation iPod that is lighter than two CDs and holds 7,500 songs.

25,000

The iTunes Music Store

600,000

45 MILLION

iPod with Click Wheel

The click wheel detects a user’s input via its touch sensitive ring. Because of four mechanical buttons that lie beneath it, the ring is able to perform multiple commands.

This version of the iPod holds 4,000 songs.

‘01

2003

2002

2001

iPod with Scroll Wheel A hard disk based digital smaller than most portable tape decks. The iPod could compete with both flash-based and hard disk based players by using a 1.8” hard disk. It could hold up to 1,000 songs.

NUMBER OF IPODS SOLD EVERY OTHER YEAR FROM 2001

330 MILLION

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NEWS

NEWS BRIEFS

OCT 9, 2015

NEWS BRIEFS JASMINE LAM // BRIEFS

TODAY

OCT. 24

Today is the end of the first grading period.

Carmel Education Foundation will partner with NHS to host the seventh annual Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K event at CHS. Registration and packet pick up is from 7 to 9 a.m. at the fieldhouse. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. There will also be a wellness fair in the fieldhouse from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY The PSAT will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at CHS. See the cutout below for a schedule of the day. All sophomores and juniors will take the test. Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9.

PSAT, PSAT 8/9 SCHEDULE Testing 7:50 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

G3

11:55 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

G1

1:55 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

G4

2:35 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

OCT. 16 TO 19 There will be no school due to fall break.

OCT. 17 Seniors must have their headshots taken by Prestige Portraits and choose their portrait by this day to appear in the 2015 Pinnacle yearbook. Students can take their photos at Prestige Portraits Studio.

OCT. 20 College Tour Parent Informational Meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CHS.

SWETHA NAKSHATRI // PHOTO GEARING UP: NHS members and seniors Quinn Gordon and Jessica Abshire set up the promotion table for the Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K before a home football game. This event benefits the Carmel Education Foundation and the proceeds are used for scholarships and teacher grants.

NOV. 4 Freshman and sophomore parent meetings will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at CHS.

NOV. 9 There will be a Veterans Day convocation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium. This program will feature the Ambassadors and Wind Symphony 1.

“(The Veterans Day Convocation) is a great way to honor those who fought for our country.

I believe that their stories should be shared because they risked their lives for us.�

Senior Danielle Singer

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PAC RAFFLE TICKETS

PAC-ING A FULL HOUSE

Principal’s Advisory Council to begin selling raffle tickets to increase attendance at sporting events

CORY STEELE // STORY

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he principal’s advisory Council (PAC) plans to begin holding ‘Super Fan of the Week’ raffles in order to increase student attendance at sporting events. According to Student Body President Mary Caltrider, one of the goals is to encourage attendance at events besides football games, which typically have much higher attendance than other types of sporting events, such as tennis and volleyball games.

Caltrider said, “(When) people go to these sporting events, there will be a person there that will have a bag of raffle tickets, and this person will most likely be a class officer… They will give the person a raffle (ticket) to show that they were there, and they give them one half of the (ticket)

VISHNU VAID // PHOTO with the number on it, and then the people keep the other half… In the activities office, we’re going to have a big box… and at the end of every week we’re going to draw a (ticket.)”

The winner will receive a t-shirt which has a Superman logo and the words “super fan of the week.”

She said hopefully the winner will be announced during announcements on the Friday of each week.

Attendance at football games is on average much higher than attendance at other sporting events, according to Athletic Director Jim Inskeep.

“Typically there are about 10001300 students at home football games. Other events vary from zero to 200 between volleyball and soccer in the fall,” he said via email.

SOCCER SUPERFANS: Juniors Stone Chen and Zach Gartenhaus watch the varsity soccer team play Cathedral at home.

On average, zero to 200 students attend soccer games compared to over 1000 at football games, which the PAC is trying to change by selling raffle tickets.

“I think the day of the week plays a major role in student attendance.

Monday and Tuesday night events have much lower attendance than Wednesday and Thursday nights during the week.”

The raffle has been in the works since the PAC meeting on Aug. 26, according to Caltrider.

“That’s when we kind of mentioned it, and ever since then we’ve just been meeting with Mr. Inskeep and just figuring out if it was possible, and so now we’re kind of starting to get things really happening,” she said. According to Caltrider, the PAC has all ready created a method for class officers to sign up for raffle volunteer duty.

She said they will start advertising the raffle the week of Sept. 21, homecoming week, when video announcements began.

Caltrider said, “The week after homecoming week is ideal where we’ll have everything organized, and people hopefully go to sporting events.”

The PAC has not picked a specific sporting event or date yet, she said.

Caltrider said she thinks the raffle will be successful in reaching the goal of raising attendance at sporting events.

“I think that a lot of the times, people just don’t go to the sporting events because… not a lot of people go,” she said. You know, you go to football games because all your friends are going, so I think that this ‘super fan of the week’ will at least bring one person, and with that person comes their friend, and then they’ll bring their friend, and hopefully it’s just like a little domino effect, and it will result in a lot of participation.”

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NEWS

OCT 9, 2015

TEDX CONFERENCE

STUDENTS AND SPEAKERS

TEDx club to host ‘Where You Least Expect It’ conference at Eleven Fifty Academy tomorrow MARY SALZMANN // STORY

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he tedx club will host its annual conference on tomorrow at the Eleven Fifty Academy. The theme this year is “Where You Least Expect It.” The club plans one event each year, modeling theirs after the Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference.

Sally Ernst, head of food and breaks committee and senior, joined TEDx during its first year as a club.

Ernst and the rest of the committee plan the entertainment for breaks between speakers. TEDx is a twosession event with a break in between sessions. During the break, Ernst said she and the committee have arranged a yoga station, a photographer, art sculptures and catering. Ernst said the event is open for the entire Carmel community to enjoy.

To adhere to the community theme, all speakers will be local, including a CHS student and a professor of journalism at Indiana University. The speakers will follow the theme “Where You Least Expect It.” Everything speakers talk about has something to do with the theme, either through their jobs or hobbies or interests.

Ernst said, “It’s a really abstract

theme this year so people have a lot of flexibility with their speeches and everything, so there’s a lot of room for creativity.”

Allyson Wells Podell, TEDx club sponsor and English teacher, said one of the unique qualities of this TEDx conference is the students’ role in planning it and participating in it. “(The students) brought such a different perspective and that’s

TEDx TALKERS: Isabella Liu, TEDx design committee head and senior, talks with TEDx sponsor Allyson Wells Podell. The club will host a conference on Oct. 10 at Eleven Fifty Academy.

SWETHA NAKSHATRI // PHOTO one of the things that TED, both the organization and the TEDx club, really value: that diversity and perspective,” Wells Podell said.

She said she loves how students thought about how a variety of speakers would make things more interesting.

Wells said a student-held conference is not unheard of, but most TEDx conferences are hosted by cities, such as TEDx Indianapolis. Wells Podell

HISTORY OF TED TED, which stands for “technology, entertainment and design,” is an organization devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks.

Here is a brief history of the organization.

TED founded by Richard Saul Wurman

Wurman and new partner Harry Marks tried again in Monterey, CA

1984 First demonstration was about the compact disk (CD)

1990

2001 Media entrepeneur Chris Anderson’s nonprofit Sapling Foundation acquired TED

TEDX CONFERENCE

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TED.COM // SOURCE

Here is where the conference will take place.

1150 W 116th St, Carmel, IN ADITYA BELAMKAR // GRAPHIC GOOGLE MAPS // SOURCE

Meijer US 31 Hamiliton Crossing Center

Williams Creek

Eleven Fifty Academy

Ritz Charles

N Pennsylvania St

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.

However, events are typically organized by cities and rarely by students.

MAPPING IT OUT

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DID YOU KNOW?

“When we all come together during the conference, it’s all working out. It’s just really awesome to see the final product come to life; it’s just really rewarding to me,” Ernst said.

Wagner said during the planning process for the event, she likes meeting and working with new people.

“I feel like it’s a really unique thing, so it’s fun to be a part of that,” Wagner said, “Our guest speakers are also pretty awesome.”

TED is a nonprofit organization that hosts one global conference per year. The “x” in the club title shows it is an independently organized conference that TED officially licenses. Wells Podell said TED brings together the most innovative and creative thinkers in the world, who then have 18 minutes to talk about a given idea.

Wells Podell said TED talks are unique in that they aren’t just lectures, they’re a time for speakers to convey complex ideas and thoughts through a mixture of a stories and lectures.

The TEDx club began as a final class project for Wells Podell’s Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, which is an IB diploma requirement.

“A lot of TED’s aims and goals and missions align very closely with the International Baccalaureate’s kind of missions and aims and goals.

So a TEDx event seemed like a really great final project for my (TOK) class,” Wells Podell said.

The year after the first CHS TEDx conference, students asked

Spring Mill Rd

said she had a video conference with someone from the TED organization who said he was impressed with the amount of planning the students do on their own.

She said, “(While) I’m technically, from TED’s perspective, I am the lead organizer, the students do much more than I do. They make the decisions, so I don’t make the calls.

When they need some guidance, I help them troubleshoot, I help them think through the logistics of the event, but it’s all theirs.”

Anna Wagner, TEDx marketing and PR team member and junior, said planning started last year for this conference. This is the first time the conference will be in the fall, because club members decided they would benefit from extra planning time.

Ernst and Wagner are on separate committees for the conference.

Ernst said she likes seeing all of the committee’s hard work come together at the conference.

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IU Health North Hospital W 116th St

Wells Podell to sponsor it as a club.

Wells Podell said the students in the club love what TED stand for and what TED does. When the members are not in the process of planning their event, they still meet and involve themselves with TED. She said, “(The) students watch and discuss TED talks. They get involved in the community and projects where they’re sharing and spreading ideas and networking with people who want to talk about ideas, so, naturally (they are) curious people.”

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To read a Q&A from TEDx club members, flip to Student Section on page 22.

ADITYA BELAMKAR // GRAPHIC TED.COM // SOURCE

Sister conference TEDGlobal formed

First six TED Talks released online

2006 TED Talk created so anyone can access the content for free

2007

Website relaunched to give global access to TED Talks

Number of TED Talk views grew to 100 million

2009

TEDx CHS founded

2012 TEDx created to benefit communities

2014 TED celebrated its 30th anniversary in Vancouver, Canada

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NEWS

OCT 9, 2015

NEW POLICE MEASURES

POLICING PRECAUTIONS

Carmel Police Department implements online vacation checks, focuses on residents’ safety RICHARD DU // STORY

HALL DUTY: Sergeant Phil Hobson, CHS School Resources Officer, converses with a student in the freshman cafeteria. He said, “We (officers) work with the school very closely on what we would say is an ‘all hazards approach’ to security.”

ALEX YOM // PHOTO

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urrently, chs is in the process of improving its standard of safety for students so as to provide a positive learning environment.

Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller said CHS tries to be constantly alert of its surroundings as a rule of thumb.

He also said, “It can be severe weather. When those sort of things do happen, that’s what we prepare for and I think we do a pretty good job with our drills.”

Sergeant Phil Hobson, Carmel Police Officer and school resources officer (SRO), has a point of view similar to Schaller’s.

“The issues you deal with in the community are usually reflective of what you see in the school ... I think the good thing about Carmel is there is a good buy-in from families and students. They want a safe environment so they work hard with us to ensure we have that,” Hobson said.

The Carmel Police Department recently started offering online vacation check requests. Interested Carmel residents can submit an online form detailing when they will vacation. In return, the Carmel Police Department will increase patrols to the house and walk the premises.

Hobson said, “There is a preventative effect when people are out of town since there are police driving by their residence more often and maybe checking the doors at their house … I think it’s peace of mind for the people leaving.”

He said there is a misperception with when the vacation checks began and that Carmel offered vacation checks even prior to 1994. Before the online system, residents called the

NEW POLICE MEASURES

OCT 9, 2015

BODY TALK Recently, more and more police departments have begun to use body cameras (cams) to address trust and accountability issues.

SABRINA MI // GRAPHIC HUFFINGTON POST, YOUGOV.COM // SOURCES Cost to equip Carmel Police Department with body cams 124 officers

$344,444 ($2,778 per officer)

So far, two Indiana cities have received grants to purchase cameras.

Fort Wayne:

West Lafayette:

$126,000

$12,000

In the next year, Indiana plans to: Equip 900 officers Invest $200,000 Opinions Americans have about the use of body cameras

Police body cam programs in the U.S. Full body cam program Program initiated No body cams

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4% unsure

2 cities

8% oppose

20 cities 4 cities

police department directly and gave Butler University decided to test all the necessary information. pilot body camera systems.

“We’ve always had vacation checks.

According to Schaller, body This is just a system that’ll make it more cameras for the school’s police efficient for the community to request officers, known as the SRO’s, could those,” Hobson said. potentially be an avenue for CHS Senior Joe Seo said he was to increase safety. intrigued and supportive of the idea.

He said, “I’ve heard it talked about Seo said, “That’s always a bit of but I don’t think it has really gone concern for my family whenever we into serious stages of implementation. go on vacation, to make sure our I would assume (the Carmel Police property is not Department) would robbed. I believe, want to do it with yes, given the their officers on the DID YOU KNOW? current guidelines streets rather than with the house in the school.”

It is the first police department checks, I would In spite of his in the state to equip its patrol feel much safer support of body cars with video cameras and with the (checks).” cameras, Hobson the second to install computers Seo also said he said implementing in all its police vehicles. is one of the many such a program CARMEL.IN.GOV// SOURCE students here who faces many issues. is concerned with He said the issues school safety and with cost and likes to stay updated with the news, compatibility are the main obstacles especially when it pertains to the safety to adding new body cameras to the of the school and community. police force.

“Safety and privacy are something “All of our cars in Operations that everyone should have as a Division are equipped with digital fundamental right, and I believe it is video cameras. Our car systems do important that neither is sacrificed to automatic uploads from the car achieve the other,” Seo said. server to the city server so they would Another way many college have to find cameras that would be campuses improve safety is through compatible with that system and the police use of body-worn budgetary systems that go along with cameras. Early this September, those costs,” Hobson said.

88% support

VACATION CHECKS FORM 1. Basics General contact details and vacation destination

2. Emergency Emergency contact

3. Logistics Departure and return dates

4. Property Home details, such as gates, lights and alarm systems Forms can also be communicated by phone CARMEL.IN.GOV // SOURCE

Seo said he is ambivalent toward the police camera.

“I think given that our police officers do a really good job with remaining vigilant and making sure the school is safe, I don’t think the body cameras would necessarily help,” he said.

Furthermore, Seo said he is worried about possible privacy ramifications of the body cameras.

He said, “I would say anything happening without my knowledge of it or my consent would be an invasion of my privacy.”

One way Hobson said he attempts to improve the safety of the school is through the emphasis of the motto, “If you see something, do something.”

The motto means that if students notice something that bothers them, they should tell someone else about the issue in order to solve it.

Hobson said, “We just want to get services to our kids. I think when we have buy-in from the students, staff and community, it makes it a very safe environment.”

Ultimately, Seo said he believes CHS has done an excellent job maintaining a safe learning environment for everyone.

He said, “Carmel is doing a really good job, and I expect the H same in the future.”

FEATURE

OCT 9, 2015

GENDER POLITICS

BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP: HE SAYS

Students recognize division in politics due to different genders’ political values JORDYN BLAKEY // STORY

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enior Benjamin “ben” Miller has always been drawn to politics. His interest spurred from his fascination with John F. Kennedy.

Recently, Miller said he has noticed an increasing gender gap in politics.

Today, a woman’s role in politics is typically associated with the gender gap, but news outlets don’t often cover the impact it has on males.

Miller said he believes Americans view males as ultimate figures of authority. According to a 2015 study conducted by Pew Research Center, 14 percent of Americans still believe that males are better suited to lead the country than women are.

However, around 75 percent believe both males and females are equally qualified to lead. “Everyone looks to the man to be the guy who makes decisions,” Miller said.

Robert Elder, Government and U.S. History teacher, said he doesn’t care what gender political leaders are. He said males and females will both differ in their views on contrasting beliefs.

“A female politician will present slightly different issues than a male politician would,” Elder said.

According to a 2012 survey taken

by Gallup, men tend to place more importance on issues concerning the economy, while women seem to place more value on abortion and healthcare when they choose candidates.

The same study above conducted

by Pew Research found that 44 percent of males lean towards the GOP, the Republican Party. Despite this, Elder said he believes there is no correlation between gender and political parties.

“People tend to align themselves with political parties that are

PARTING IN POLITICS Recent studies have shown that men and women have different standpoints on political questions and ambitions. Women are more likely to take more liberal positions on political issues than men.

56 68

Males

Females

In favor of raising minimum wage to $10.10

44 33

Have positive feelings about the National Rifle Association

54 45

Not in favor of the Affordable Care Act

Percentage of Respondants

38

Percent of females who said they wanted to have an election to create a predominantly Republican Congress.

JASMINE LAM // GRAPHIC representative of their views, more than specifically representative of either gender,” Elder said.

Miller said he doesn’t associate with a specific party. He said both parties’ ideas offer benefits to the country.

“I prefer how the Republicans handle our money, and I prefer how the Democrats handle our people,” Miller said.

As Miller nears voting age, he said it’s important that candidates address issues significant to him.

Miller said he will attend college next year, and tuition poses a pertinent problem to him.

Democratic candidate and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the “College for All” Act on May

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Percent of males who stated they are in favor of having an election to have a predominantly Republican Congress.

PEWRESEARCH.ORG, WSJ.COM, PSMAG.COM // SOURCES

To read our staff’s positions on party divisions in politics, flip to Perspectives on page 48.

19 this year. According to USA Today, this act would guarantee that the federal government covers 67 percent of tuition fees and state governments cover the rest.

Miller said, “I like Bernie Sanders because of how he is trying to solve college tuition fees.”

According to Miller, there has always been a gap in political views between genders, but it is starting to clear up. He said he believes the feminist movement and others like it are the cause of the gap.

Even though it is 2015, Miller said he has noticed the division between genders in politics still exists. “(The gap) still exists, but it could H be fixed in the future,” he said.

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BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP: SHE SAYS

Students find women to be more politically open, liberal than men SUMMER SNYDER // STORY

CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

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ome chs students turn 18 before the 2016 elections, gaining the opportunity to cast a vote.

Even a single vote can make a difference in the country’s future. Many factors influence students’ voting preferences.

One of these influences is gender.

Seniors Sarah Glaze and April Johnson are among the 18-year-olds who plan on voting in the upcoming election. Both lean liberally, like most women in the United States. According to a Pew Research study, since 1990, women are more likely than men to identify as Democrats. This may be the case because Glaze and Johnson said Democrats often focus on and support ‘women’s issues.’

Robert Elder, Government and U.S. History teacher, said, “Political parties seek to influence people to bring them over to their side.”

Glaze and Johnson said they do not consider female Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to be a good future president. They said they think many other women do, though.

Glaze said, “I definitely think Hillary Clinton will get a lot of women’s attention because I’ve learned in government that a lot of women are Democratic, and a lot of them will be like, ‘She’s feminist,’ so they will be attracted to that.”

A presidential candidate’s gender might influence people’s opinions of him or her.

Elder said, “Certain people are more likely to vote for women than men, and certain people are more likely to vote for men than women.”

Johnson said, “(Clinton’s gender) might have a little bit of an influence on the amount of votes she will get.”

Since gender imposes a heavy

GETTING THE VOTE: Senior April Johnson expresses her liberal views in class by explaining the “majority rules” voting system.

The government operates on a similar system, making decisions based on the preferences of the majority. To demonstrate the system, Johnson asked her classmates to show their opinions by raising their hands in a class vote.

influence on politics, Elder said students should know for the past 25 years, more women have been voting than men. This gender gap is the result of women compensating for their previous lack of representation in government.

Elder said, “Both men and women have equal opportunities now. That has not always been the case.”

Although women make up most of the votes, Johnson said she still feels that women are being underrepresented in politics and in government.

Johnson said, “Men usually dominate politics.”

The common idea that men have greater influence in politics led women to feel compelled to voice their opinions. Glaze and Johnson both said they are open to talking about politics with other students and their parents.

Elder said, “If a group feels like it has not been well served or is not being well served by the political process, they are more likely to remain heavily engaged. I think that makes sense because they have more to gain.”

Glaze and Johnson said they are actively trying to stay engaged in politics for the upcoming elections.

With the amount of information about the elections available due to the prevalence of digital data, it is much easier today to stay updated than it was many years ago.

“I’m trying to keep up with candidates. I go online sometimes and look at the interviews and debates that are going on and I watch the news,” Johnson said.

Glaze said, “I do research on who’s possibly going to be a candidate in each party and what they say they can do for the country. I’m given the right to vote, so I should take advantage of it.”

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FEATURE

GREEN NEIGHBORHOODS

OCT 9, 2015

HABITAT OR HUMANITY?

CHS students evaluate effects of neighborhood construction on environment REBECCA QIN // STORY

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atches of grass, a few trees, some flowers and on top of it all, piles of dirt—everywhere. This will be junior Vivian Guo’s view from her new home for the next several months. Before she moved, there were neat lawns and gardens.

Just before the start of this school year, Guo moved to a new neighborhood, like many other CHS students did this summer.

She previously lived in Saddle Creek, a relatively large 17-year-old neighborhood in Carmel.

“We moved because my parents wanted a ranch, a one-story house,” Guo said. “Since we didn’t move for location, we still wanted to be able to communicate with friends.”

Guo’s family ended up moving right across the street to Westmont Estates, a newly developed neighborhood, which was formerly a cornfield and horse farm. The land began to be cleared last year, and by this year, a few houses had already sprung up.

According to Adrienne Keeling, planning administrator for the Carmel City Council, Westmont Estates is not the only neighborhood where new houses are being built this year in Carmel and throughout Indiana.

“There are currently approximately 25 to 30 developments in varying stages of progress right now. Some have started construction; others are approved but aren’t under construction yet,” Keeling said via email.

After completion, these new developments will add 2,600 homes to existing residential buildings in Carmel.

This includes condos and apartments, as well as senior living units.

GOING GREEN: Junior Vivian Guo waters a plant at her new home in the recently constructed Westmont Estates neighborhood. To build it, workers had to clear the land for housing developments, rendering the habitats of plants and animals there uninhabitable.

Guo said the benefits of new housing outweigh possible destruction of the environment.

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SARA YUNG // PHOTO The creation of new neighborhoods clearly benefits anybody who is looking for a new place to live. However, at the same time, it can also severely harm the environment. Any trees and vegetation on construction sites must be cut down to clear the land for building homes.

This disturbs the wildlife living there, since the construction destroys or changes their natural habitats.

Construction building can also be loud due to drilling and hammering, causing noise pollution. It creates dust and other forms of waste, negatively affecting nearby residents and joggers’ respiratory health.

Debris from construction only adds to the waste neighborhoods produce. In fact, according to The New Ecologist, around 25 to 30 percent of the United States’ annual solid waste comes from construction and remodeling.

Though there are clearly

environmental problems that can arise from construction, some people, like Guo, have noticed that not much was actually disrupted in the construction of the neighborhoods they moved into.

“You would think that from all the building that the geese would be gone, but they’re still everywhere,” Guo said. “The forest back there (behind the construction) was also originally there, but they made a path through the forest.”

Though Guo’s new neighborhood retained most of its existing landscape, junior Maddie Adkins said she noticed obvious changes in hers.

“I used to live in a neighborhood where there are a lot of trees and big, green spaces behind the apartments,” Adkins said. “Now, it’s all being cut down to build more houses and shopping centers to accommodate that Carmel is growing.”

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Distance to moon and back 6 times Lumber from 1.2 million new homes built yearly The LEED system ranks buildings according to national environment-saving standards. Here are some aspects that can affect certification.

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

For neighborhoods to receive LEED Certification, requirements include:

Solar Harbor bacteria orientation Lack of drainage Nutrient/metal release problems Safety hazard for drowning Many houses are still being built in Guo’s neighborhood, so construction is happening every day. As a result, there is a continuous output of pollution.

Guo said she doesn’t seem bothered too much by it, though.

“The houses here aren’t extremely close, so it’s not like someone is building a house three feet away from you,” she said.

In fact, Guo said she thought that it was quieter than her old neighborhood.

“Back in our old neighborhood, there were a lot of kids, plus our neighbor’s dog liked to bark nonstop,” Guo said. “We don’t seem to have any kids in this neighborhood, so it’s more quiet.”

According to Guo, building a new neighborhood is an effective way to use the existing plots of land. She said she thinks unused farmland or fields should be put to use because otherwise, it’s not doing anything useful.

“A year or two before all the construction started (at Westmont Estates), the field was full of weed.

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anymore. It was actually kind of gross,” she said.

Along with the weeds, Guo said that the trees near the edge of the street have been cut down as well.

When considering a built house to one open for construction, Adkins said people should consider the built one first.

“What you’re really looking at is the long-term value of your house,” she said. “Your house’s value is not going to be very high if there’s construction constantly going around.”

As for the environmental components of neighborhood construction, Guo said many buyers have the option of choosing eco-friendly building materials and energy-efficient appliances.

“Our house uses stuff like a ‘green’ water heater, and then smaller stuff like fluorescent light bulbs,” she said.

According to Keeling, the City of Carmel is always encouraging people to use more environmentallyfriendly construction plans.

“We have LEED-accredited staff who review development proposals

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and recommend ‘green’ practices appropriate to the projects,” Keeling said.

In the future, the city council plans on building mixed-use developments located near existing services, jobs and other destinations. City residents would be able to make shorter car trips to run errands or commute to work, tremendously reducing vehicle emissions and other forms of air pollution.

“Developments closer to existing services can also reduce the need to build additional streets and utility infrastructure, saving raw materials, fossil fuels and, of course, money,” Keeling said.

Guo said she hopes in the future, more trees and flowers will be planted and that the neighborhood will build a park.

“Back in our old neighborhood, there was a pool, so people had more (recreational) opportunities to do things,” she said. “Here, there is nothing much. Hopefully they’ll H start building more things.”

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FEATURE

P R OJ E C T - B A S E D L E A R N I N G

OCT 9, 2015

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems EMILY WORRELL // STORY

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ne of many other students, junior Natalie Cotherman started taking AP Capstone this year. AP Capstone is a twoyear program comprised of AP Seminar, which is taken junior year, and AP Research, which is taken senior year. AP Capstone is one of the few classes at CHS that allows students to participate in project-based learning, a teaching method that involves using projects and presentations as tools to help students learn.

SHREERAM THIRUNAVUKKARASU // PHOTO “My other classes are a lot of lecturing and a lot of homework and not as much group work,” Cotherman said. “(AP Capstone) is way different from the way Carmel has taught English, and I like how it’s more interest-based.”

Cotherman said the AP Capstone program allows students to explore their personal interests through projects.

“You’re kind of building your own class almost, because the whole class is research on what you want to research, which I think is interesting,”

PERTINENT PREPARATION: Junior Jordan “JD” Arland works on a project in his AP Capstone Seminar class.

This project at the beginning of the year is meant to prepare students for the larger, culminating research projects towards the end of the year.

she said. “Most other classes are (you) kind of being told what to do, and then you go from there.”

CHS is among the first schools to introduce AP Capstone as a class, according to AP Seminar teacher Elizabeth Kahl. The program was introduced to the United States three years ago, and CHS began teaching it last year, putting it within the first 100 schools to offer the course. Although, according to Kahl, there was debate over whether or not CHS should teach this course, the school

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eventually decided that the benefits outweighed the risks of introducing a new and different teaching style.

“With (project-based learning) courses like AP Capstone, students have a lot more ownership over their learning, and they definitely feel more responsibility. But I think there are a lot of pros and cons to both, because for students who need structure and need a lot of teacher reinforcement, you just have to go that extra mile,” Kahl said.

Junior Jordan “JD” Arland, like Cotherman, is in his first year of AP Capstone. He said project-based learning is the main basis of the class, which makes it very different from other AP classes he’s taken.

“The AP exam (for capstone) is based off of five things: a team paper, a team project, an individual paper, an individual project and the actual exam. So however well you do on your projects actually translates directly into college credit,” Arland said. “Everything we do is based on a project, and we get critiques back from that, and that’s what helps us learn, rather than a lecture setting.”

Arland said he took the AP

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Capstone program to work towards his career goal in law. Similarly, Cotherman took AP Capstone because she said she Reflection thought it would apply more to the real world and help her more going into the medical field.

Public “I wanted to Product prepare myself for those research projects that I know I will be doing in college, and I knew that if I’m going into the medical field, the last thing I’m going to be doing is analyzing the meaning of the green light in The Great Gatsby, and I knew that I’d be analyzing actual statistical data or evidence, so I took (AP Capstone) for preparation,” Cotherman said.

Because of her positive experiences with project-based learning in the AP Capstone program, Cotherman said she would like to see more of it in her other classes as well.

Mirroring their different learning approaches, project-based learning (PBL) and traditional learning have distinct classroom agendas.

PBL AGENDA PROJECT LAUNCH

Homework

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“For English classes especially, I think it’s definitely something to look into because all of those project-based things are really going to prepare you for the real world,” Cotherman said.

“When you’re in the real world you’re going to have to work with other people to create things, which is pretty much what a project is.”

However, Arland said that he thinks other classes are working fine without including projectbased learning as heavily.

“I mean, you need a balance,” he said. “You can’t have every class as project-based learning. (AP Capstone) is a kind of a class that’s giving you a different experience, but I’m still looking for the regular high school experience, too. So, I don’t think every class should be project-based learning.”

Kahl said she believes despite the fact that few classes currently offer project-based learning as an option, she said she believes more classes will do so in the future.

She said, “I think we’re going to start to see more of these programs where it is critically thinking and skills-based and there are a lot of team projects and presentations, because when you get to college a lot of majors really require collaboration, so I think we’re going to start to see a jump in H classes incorporating that.”

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FEATURE

OCT 9, 2015

FOOD SAFETY

CHEMICAL CRAZE

Students assess importance of food safety in healthy decision-making ALLISON LI // STORY

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ngredients: thiamine Mononitrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate and the list goes on. These are just a few of the ingredients included in a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. According to a 2014 Global Snacking Survey conducted by Nielsen, information and measurement company, the most common snacks in the United States are chips. Of the additives in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, 14 are chemicals and color dyes.

And that’s 14 reasons why sophomore Alex Waples is not one who will typically indulge on these types of foods. Waples’s eating style differs from that of many other teenagers in that she tries to limit her plate to only foods with chemical names that she can pronounce. Waples attributes this eating style to her family, who has always stressed healthy eating.

Waples said, “My mom has always encouraged me to eat healthy ever since I was little. She even hand made my baby food. In that, I grew up eating relatively healthy, but in recent years, I’ve continued to eat well in order to stay in the best possible condition for both golf and track. I also think that healthier types of food taste better than junk food and in turn, it makes me feel better inside and out.”

However, according to Meghan Wilson, registered dietician nutritionist of Food and Nutrition Services for Carmel Clay Schools, not all difficultto-pronounce foods are necessarily bad for consumption.

Wilson said via email, “I commend any student who takes the time to research and investigate the food they are eating. There has been a lot of controversial research on food additives

SHRADDHA RAMNATH // PHOTO and preservatives and how they affect our overall health. However, not all additives and ingredients are harmful to our health, even if we cannot pronounce them.”

Sophomore Maggie Sweet holds similar perspectives as Wilson on those who eat only foods with chemical names they can pronounce. While both Sweet and Waples try to consume mostly organic foods, Sweet differs from Waples in that she does not dwell on the chemicals she consumes.

“I think that (eating only the foods with chemical names you can

BERRY HEALTHY: Sophomore Alex Waples eats strawberries during lunch.

Reflecting the beliefs of her family, Waples said she thinks it is important to make healthy decisions when eating, so she tries to only eat foods containing safe ingredients.

pronounce) would be really hard, because everything has something you can’t articulate. I think that it’s a good idea in theory, but it could possibly take foods and nutrients out that (are) actually good for you and just coincidentally had something in it that you can’t pronounce,” Sweet said.

According to a study conducted in 2015 by Pew Research, differences in education can affect people’s view on the safety of their food. Of the surveyed high school students, 40 percent thought that genetically modified foods (GMOs) were safe to eat. On the other

FOOD SAFETY

OCT 9, 2015

TASTY TRAPS

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and understand more, then they will most likely be the ones to implement changes.

Sometimes providing information and education on a subject helps to kick start ideas and motivation to make lifestyle changes.”

While Sweet said she thinks that teens should be more concerned about the chemicals in food, she said it is easy for people to be careless with what they eat and think it won’t affect their health. She also noted that it is simple to place health as a second priority.

Although Waples makes an effort to be more aware of her diet, she said the chemicals in foods do not faze her.

“I wouldn’t say I’m shocked by the chemical names, because a lot of foods in America are extremely unhealthy and have a lot of preservatives and hydrogenated oils,” Waples said.

Upon the subject of the new menu items added to cafeterias at CHS, Wilson said, “The food service department has the kids’ health and best interest at the core of what we serve and provide for meals. We understand how important it is to serve wellbalanced and healthy food choices to our students and strive to do just that.

“Taking care of your health and body while you are still young is extremely important. Your 70-yearold self will thank you for eating whole, balanced meals daily, drinking plenty of water and (limiting) soda or sugared beverages and exercising while H you are young.”

FRIEND OR FOE?

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For foods with less than half a gram of trans fat per serving, manufacturers are allowed to round down the amount of trans fat to zero, giving the illusion of being trans fat free. To find out if a food actually has trans fats in it, look for “partially hydrogenated” fats and oils in the ingredients.

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hand, 89 percent of those affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) thought that GMOs were safe.

Both Waples and Sweet said they agreed that the majority of students at CHS are not proficiently educated about chemical food safety and established that health classes are great opportunities to educate students on food awareness.

“I feel CHS students are probably as aware as any other teen living in this generation. The schools should be bringing as much awareness about healthy and safe food choices as possible, whether it is through the cafeteria, classes, extra-curricular activities or expanding the school garden,” Wilson said.

To aid her relatively unique eating habit, Waples uses the application “Fooducate” to help make healthier and safer food choices. By scanning barcodes of packaged foods, “Fooducate” grades items and lists reasons why they would or would not be safe to consume. Waples said this app is particularly helpful at grocery stores, as it is simpler and quicker than looking at every single nutrition label.

Wilson said, “I think knowledge is power. If people want to know more

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STUDENT SECTION

TEDX Q&A

TEDX Q&A

With TEDx Sponsor Allyson Wells Podell and Speakers Committee Head Max Jolly

OCT 9, 2015

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KELSEY ATCHESON // STORY Q: What is the event?

Jolly: The event is called “TEDx Carmel High School” and it is a regional TED event. What Ted stands for is, “Ideas worth spreading,” and so what we’ll be doing is bring in a variety of speakers and performers to share their ideas with the community.

Q: What should CHS students know about this event?

Jolly: I want them to know that we really want students to come because it is a student-run event at CHS so it would be great if you guys showed up. It’s a really enlightening event but you don’t have to think very hard because it’s the nature of the event that you get talked to then you just take it all in, so it’s a very relaxed type of learning experience.

BRINGING TEDX TO CARMEL: Senior Max Jolly schedules the speakers for the Carmel TEDx Conference tomorrow, while sponsor Allyson Wells organizes everything. The two are working to set up this annual event, which will be held at Eleven Fifty Academy.

Q: Can you tell us about the location?

Jolly: The location is Eleven Fifty, and it’s this computer programming place. We talked to the owner, and he’s the inventor of Cha Cha, and he was really excited about this, which is awesome, and he’s allowing us to use this great space on this amazing venue and there is like a slide there that you get down to the room, I don’t know why, but it’s pretty cool. The conference will be held tomorrow from 2 to 6 p.m. There is a lot of great space we can use so we’re really excited because it’s something different that we haven’t done before. Tickets can be ordered online for $8.

To read more about the TEDx Conference, flip to News on pages 6-7.

Q: What is an overview of the night’s events?

Wells Podell: TEDx Carmel High School will be a half day event, so it’s going to be at the Eleven Fifty Academy. We’ll have a handful of speakers. Those speakers will be broken up by TEDx talks and different activities. We’re going to have a yoga instructor there doing some yoga, we’re going to have someone doing “living room concerts.”

Q: How can CHS students benefit from an event like this?

Wells Podell: It gives people the opportunity to share ideas and talk about ideas; it’s a great way to get people together who like to think about things. I think our speakers have really interesting thoughts and ideas to get people thinking and it’s also a great way to network and find equally curious people. It will just be a nice time for the community to get together at an event that’s positive and uplifting.

Q: How was the theme, “Things Where You Least Expect Them,” developed and will be carried out?

Wells Podell: It kind of happened pretty naturally and organically. We realized there are all of these interesting things happening around us all the time that you don’t necessarily expect. We thought was a great opportunity to showcase and expand on some of those really cool things that are happening around us that we might not be aware of.

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UNCONVENTIONAL HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS

OCT 9, 2015

APPLE STORE

HAUNTED HOUSES

No, not that Apple Store. Conner Prarie’s Apple Store offers a wide selection of fall treats, including the classic caramel apple. Open for business through October 31.

ZOOBOO

If you really love a good scare, try visiting the haunted houses at Hannah’s Haunted Acres or Indy Scream Park.

Each house has a different theme, so you’ll never be scared the same way twice.

MOVIE MARATHON

The Indianapolis Zoo celebrates Halloween every weekend in October. With activities ranging from a Halloween-themed dolphin show to an Elephant Pumpkin Smash, it’s hard not to get into the spirit.

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Did you hear that? Whew, it’s just the popcorn popping. If you’re looking for a thrill from the comfort of your own home, tune in to ABC’s spooky movie marathon, every night from October 19 to October 31.

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Don’t feel like going door to door this Halloween? Here are other ways to celebrate, day and night.

PUMPKIN FEST Stonycreek Farm is hosting its 43rd annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Go on a hayride or visit your favorite farm animals. While you’re there, why not bring home a pumpkin for your next jack-o-lantern masterpiece?

HEADLESS HORSEMAN On weekend evenings during October, Conner Prairie is having a true celebration. With a lineup of activities including magic shows, haunted hayrides, costume runway show, and “Scary-o-ke”, there is truly something for anyone.

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LASER TAG Play as much laser tag as your heart desires: Laser Flash will be open until midnight on Halloween. They will also be debuting a brand-new vampire game mode.

HALLOWEEN HAUNT Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be at an amusement park at night? King’s Island is opening up its doors for a month of scare zones, haunted mazes, and nighttime roller coaster rides.

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OCT 9, 2015

FALL FOOD RECIPE

AN APPLE (CRISP) A DAY KEEPS THE PSAT JITTERS AWAY

In the midst of fall, here’s a seasonal recipe that embraces the spices and flavors of the season

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he apple crisp is a classic, hearty dessert that has remained in households for decades. This rustic dish has maintained its identity throughout its long history. When the first American settlers arrived, making meals was difficult because of their lack of ingredients. Therefore, they had to make do with their situation and improvise. By using what was available, these settlers were able to make variations of desserts such as cobblers. These desserts were once even served as main courses until they were eventually delegated

to being served as primarily desserts.

This warm and festive dessert will help you relax before the PSAT on Oct. 14. It typically involves apples that have been chopped up and covered with a crust mixture. Rather than baking the apples inside a crust, they are sprinkled with the crust, making the apple crisp a dessert that is easier to prepare than pie.

The following recipe is inspired by Food Network apple pie recipes, but this one is more simplified. This easy to make yet delicious recipe will motivate you to dominate the PSAT/ H NMSQT on Oct. 14.

What’s In An Apple Crisp?

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Ice Cream Crisp (flour) Chopped Apples Coated in sugar and cinnamon

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There are multiple variations across the globe in different countries, including England and Turkey.

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Ingredients: 4 cups of sliced apples 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ½ cup of water 1 cup of white sugar, not brown ½ cup of butter ¾ cup of all-purpose flour Steps: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set up ingredients to use.

2. Chop your apples into slices, making sure that they are clean and washed.

3. Continue to slice the apples into smaller sizes. Place the sliced apples onto buttered baking tray.

4. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apples and pour the water in.

5. In a separate bowl, mix together your sugar and your butter 6. Mix in your flour next. Coat apples evenly on all sides. Place in the oven for about 35 minutes.

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SEASONAL DEALS TO FALL FOR Set your Pumpkin Spice Latte aside! Here are some other seasonal deals happening this fall to look out for.

WHERE? Soho Cafe & Gallery

WHERE?

Chipotle

WHAT?

Seasonal drinks and foods, such as pumpkin pie lattes, chalder, bit o’honey and Southern Pralines

WHAT?

$3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos

WHEN?

All of fall

WHEN?

Halloween starting at 5 p.m.

WHERE?

Starbucks Coffee

WHERE? Gigi’s Cupcakes WHAT?

Seasonal cupcake flavors are avaliable, such as pumpkin spice lattes, butterscotch cheese cake and s’mores

WHAT?

Starbucks is returning their Franken Frappuccino. Other grande-sized frappucinnos are only $3

WHEN?

Ends Oct. 18

WHEN?

Halloween after 2 p.m.

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Open to i n t e r p r e tat i o n CHS students choose to interpret Halloween in different ways based on their religion Story by Natalia Chaudhry

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n Oct. 31 children and adults will flood the streets in search of candy and enjoyable times. With roots dating back nearly 2,000 years, Halloween has transitioned to a more secular holiday that is now celebrated nationwide. However, despite the commercialization and contemporary interpretation of Halloween, Christian and sophomore Cameron Watson does not celebrate the holiday due to its conflicts with his faith.

“I was never allowed to celebrate Halloween because my parents believe that it’s a holiday that was created to worship the devil,” Watson said.

According to the History Channel, the term Halloween arises from the phrases “All Hallows’ Eve” or “All Hallows’ Evening.”

An ancient pagan festival, it was first celebrated as the festival of Samhain by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago in the regions of northern France, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Believing the dead rose again during this day, the Celts would offer sacrifices and have bonfires to remember the deceased. Halloween, however, was also originally meant to simply mark the transition from the fall to the winter.

“I completely support (my parents’) reasoning,” Watson said.

LIFE AND RELIGION: Christian and freshman Lauren Latham serves as a caregiver for a nursery at College Park Church.

Latham said she believes people’s interpretations of their religion affects how large of a role religion plays in their daily lives.

“Being a holiday involving devil worship, (Halloween is something) I wouldn’t want to celebrate, and I understand why my parents wouldn’t want me or my sisters to celebrate it.”

Altaf Hussain, a teacher of senior religion classes at mosque Al-Fajr Masjid and Muslim, said he agrees with Watson’s reasoning because an individual should follow their interpretation of morals delineated by their religion.

“Religion is a set of principles that one chooses to live by and if there are conflicts with those principles, you avoid them. For the most part, there is nothing that prevents me from celebrating

A History of Halloween

KATIE LONG // GRAPHIC LOC.GOV // SOURCE

Taking from Irish and English traditions, Americans begin to dress up in costumes and go house-to-house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s “trick-or-treat” tradition

Halloween becomes more of a communitycentered holiday with parades and other forms of entertainment

1920s and 1930s

The main components of Sharia involve: 1. Crime 2. Marriage and Divorce

The Christian church makes Nov. 2 All Souls’ Day, a day to honor the dead

1850s

Sharia is Islamic law derived from the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and the Hadith, the collection of the Sunna, religious Islamic texts, which includes the traditions of the prophet Mohommed.

The Catholic feast of All Martyrs’ Day is established in the Western church

1000 A.D.

What is Sharia?

RESTRICTIONS OF FAITH Some countries do not allow for the celebration of Halloween at all due to its history. NPR reports Malaysia banned a plethora of activities seen as inconsistent with Islam through fatwas, which are guidelines of the religion, and the enforcement of the Islamic nation’s Sharia laws. Decrees banned black metal music, yoga due to its Hindu origin, Wagyu beef as the cows are given beer before they are butchered, Valentine’s Day and Halloween due to its pagan and Christian relations.

Hussain said fatwas are explained as, “a legal opinion based on Islamic jurisprudence.”

However, Latham said interpretations and enforcement of religion depend on the extent an individual applies religion and how large of a role it plays in his/her life.

“Parents and children disagree about a lot of things, like my parents, because of our religion think some things are right, and I agree with

Celts who lived in the area now known as Ireland, United Kingdom and northern France celebrate the festival Samhain, as they believed the ghosts of the dead returned to Earth

609 A.D.

ASSOCIATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS CNN reports the practice of going from house to house in order to collect treats was not introduced until later on in Ireland and the United Kingdom when people went “souling,” a practice in which individuals would exchange a prayer for a “soul cake,” which was a small bread. Watson’s family no longer participates in handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

“Ever since I can remember, my family has gone out to eat every

year on Halloween. We usually try to leave early so we’re not bothered by trick-or-treaters,” Watson said.

“We used to hand out candy, but my dad made us stop when I was around five or six.”

According to Discovery News, some Christians do not celebrate Halloween because of its connection to paganism and magic as the Bible states in Exodus 22:18 “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Christian and freshman Lauren Latham, while allowed to celebrate Halloween, is imposed with other restrictions due to the negative connotations of witchcraft in her household.

“As a child I wasn’t allowed to watch Harry Potter movies. That was because of my parents ... My mom doesn’t like witchcraft ... so that’s why I wasn’t allowed to,” Latham said. “It could be because of a religious reason because often times witches in that subject are associated with the devil.”

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holidays and it depends on how you celebrate these holidays as people celebrate it in different ways,” Hussain said. “If the celebration of these holidays violates our principles of faith, then I avoid them. Religion is like our constitution. It makes us free, as it helps us focus on the larger things in life and it restricts us in other things. It is a framework of behavior, and therefore intrinsically has to provide freedom and constraints. You have to behave well with others, take care of your neighbors and not just worry about yourself, so in this sense it restricts us from focusing solely on oneself.”

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“Religion is like our constitution. It makes us free, as it helps us focus on the larger things in life and it restricts us in other things. It is a framework of behavior, and therefore intrinsically has to provide freedom and constraints.”

- Altaf Hussain, teacher of religion at Al-Fajr Masjid mosque

them. My parents, because of our religion also think some things are wrong, while I think they’re right,” Latham said. “It’s a matter of opinion because there are certain moral standards that Christians hold, but it depends on how liberal you are because religion is also a personal moral standard.”

Despite some of the rules of her faith, Latham said she does not see these restrictions as limitations on who she is or hopes to become.

Latham said this is especially the case because the society around her upholds many of the same codes of principles as her religions so she is not confined by her conduct or singled out. “(Christianity) let’s us do anything that is morally right. We do have some standards, like about modesty, but it’s more of a family thing, and it depends on the church you go to,” Latham said.

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DIFFERENCES IN INTERPRETATION Currently, the majority of the U.S. celebrates Halloween with two-thirds of Americans purchasing a costume, according to the National Retail Federation. It

Halloween by the Numbers

Costumes ($4.40 billion/ $27.85 per person) Decorations ($1.96 billion/ $12.41 per person) Candy ($2.08 billion/ $13.16 per person)

About 74 percent of American households plan to spend money on Halloween-related items KATIE LONG // GRAPHIC FORBES.COM // SOURCE

also reported an estimated 7.4 billion dollars was spent on the holiday in 2014. However, Hussain said people should not falter on their convictions due to what the masses believe because different individuals practice religion in contrasting ways.

“Just as there are variances in how people look physically different, there are variances in intellect, culture, and context. This is a phenomenon common to all religions,” Hussain said. “Some people take the word literally, and some people take it allegorically, while others take them as stories. For me, what appeals to me is the broad general principles - derived from the religious texts, taking into consideration the context of their revelation, and then applying these principles to our life today. It has to make sense to you.”

Watson said he affirms that the difference between right and wrong often depends on the individual’s perception of faith, but holy texts are meant to guide toward an understanding of ethos.

“I can’t really say whether there is or isn’t a perfect interpretation of a religion. Everyone has their own beliefs,” said Watson.

GROWING UP WITH FAITH According to a Guardian article published in 2008, “One in four children are bullied because of their faith,” even though 60% of young people understand the religious views of those around them and 55.9% associate with individuals of other faiths. However, even though Watson does not celebrate Halloween, he said he no longer feels isolated due to his lack of participation and is not menaced over his religious views.

Theocracy or Democracy?

From the beginnings of civilization, religion has played an integral role in the forming of a government. Until around 250 years ago most governments were theocracies, or governments based on religious tenants. Even though most have been eradicated since then, some countries cntinue to be influenced by religion. In this graphic we show you some countries with various influences on their legal systems

Instructions

Each of the colors in the bar correspond to one of the following influences:

Afghanistan Country Name Influences of the Current Legal System

Islam England France Christianity

Some of these influences date Hinduism back thousands of Buddhism years, others, such as colonialism, only a few decades.

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“When I was younger I always felt left out during Halloween but I stopped caring at about the same time I started middle school,” Watson said.

Hussain said he agrees that as individuals age, bullying over spiritual principles is not an issue that religious people must often have to face.

“As an adult, I don’t feel left out because I voluntarily believe in these principles,” Hussain said. “As a child I can understand if some children feel left out because of their perception that they can’t do the same things that others do, but this is the hallmark of diversity and a diverse society.”

STRENGTH IN FAITH According to a PEW Research Center study published in 2013, those who identify as religious are more likely to report being happier than those who are not as religious.

“Muslims believe in a direct relationship with God and believe in an omnipotent God. This gives strength to live by your principles and in times of stress and crisis as you derive strength from the direct relationship with God,” Hussain said. “The material benefits are a peaceful co-existence with all of God’s creatures.”

Just as Hussain said his Islamic faith molds who he is and how he acts, Watson said Christianity influences him to be a better person. Additionally, despite the possible constraints of Christianity, Watson said his belief in a spiritual divinity causes him to feel freer.

“My religion makes me feel free and a little restricted because I’m free to make any decisions I want but there are always consequences in the end,” Watson said.

“Christianity affects my life by giving me a purpose. It pushes me to strive to be the best person I can be.”

Latham agrees with Watson’s perspective on religion and said while her faith keeps her from participating in certain activities, her strength in her belief system distinguishes her from the masses and elicits from within her an emotion of pride.

Latham said, “It makes me feel that I don’t have to be good enough for anyone but God, that He’s the only one I have to work for every day.

I don’t have to impress other people or try to be the best at anything because no matter what, He loves me, and I’m H good enough for him.”

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FASHION AND YOUTUBE

OCT 9, 2015

THE BEAUTY OF YOUTUBE

More students turn to online videos for fashion and beauty advice JAI SANGHANI // STORY

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he turns on her camera, angles it down, hits record and says, “Hey guys, it’s Natalia.” Natalia Trevino Amaro, “Youtuber” and sophomore, has celebrated her two year anniversary on YouTube on Oct. 1, and has reached over 3,000 subscribers. She is a fashion and lifestyle “Youtuber,” often categorized as a “beauty guru.”

This beauty section of YouTube is growing, generating billions of views every year, while fashion magazines lose ad sales by 22 percent, according to Mad 4 Marketing. This indicates that with the growing popularity of YouTube, many teens are turning to YouTube over print sources for beauty advice.

According to YouTube, since its launch in 2005, YouTube has grown into the world’s most viewed website. It generates over one billion views per day, and, with a growth of 60 percent in viewing hours, it is getting more popular.

Trevino Amaro has noticed this trend with her channel, which gained over 2000 subscribers in nine months, and, for the past three months, she has gained an average of 20 subscribers per day.

Trevino Amaro said, “I think that the attraction with YouTube, especially with beauty and fashion, is that magazines are usually high end, and have expensive clothing that you can’t wear on an everyday basis, whereas YouTube is for what a normal person would wear, which is more casual and more affordable.”

Makeup is another part of Trevino Amaro’s channel. While

SWETHA NAKSHATRI // PHOTO many teens can find ideas for makeup in magazines, they may not know how to apply the products to achieve a particular look. According to CHTV station manager Anna Kaiser, there is a great appeal to watching beauty videos because of the wide range of styles available to watch.

“I think that the attraction with going online is that you might not see a certain look in a magazine where as if you go online you’re going to find hundreds of videos, and now you have to pick out which one is the best, or one that fits you,” Kaiser said.

Another benefit for those who use YouTube is that, unlike magazines, YouTube does not require a subscription. Most magazines demand charges for their

URBAN SHADOW: Sophomore Natalia Trevino Amaro applies eye shadow during a makeup tutorial. Trevino Amaro has amassed over 3,000 subscribers to her channel in two years.

content, unlike YouTube, where a person could simply go on the website and search for the video they want. Kaiser thinks this is a common reason as to why teens may go to YouTube over more expensive options.

“With the internet at their disposal, (teens) will go to YouTube instead of Teen Vogue because they don’t have to buy it,” Kaiser said.

There is also an emotional connection that can be found on YouTube, between the audience and the producer, which isn’t present in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, or Harper’s Bazaar. Junior Samantha Sinder said that she likes how she can relate to YouTubers, especially Trevino Amaro.

Sinder said, “Yeah I like (Trevino Amaro) because … she goes to my

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school, which makes it really cool.”

Trevino Amaro said that when she watches YouTube videos, she feels as if she is friends with that particular “YouTuber”.

Trevino Amaro said, “When I watch channels such as ‘My Life as Eva’, or ‘Bethany Mota,’ it’s like

CANDID CAMERA: Trevino Amaro faces the camera as she films a new video. She said she enjoys having a platform to show people her ideas.

getting tips on a more personal level because they’re regular people, not flawless supermodels. When I watch them, it’s like they’re talking directly to me, which is something you don’t get in magazines.”

Trevino Amaro’s success on YouTube is growing, just like the

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SWETHA NAKSHATRI // PHOTO website itself, and she is excited for the future.

She said, “I’m excited to see what YouTube brings me, and I am happy to have made it this far.

YouTube provides a platform that everyone can relate to, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

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ALTERNATIVE STREAMING

OCT 9, 2015

NOT ONLY NETFLIX

Students rely on alternative streaming services for entertainment JESSICA MO // STORY

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t the end of September, thousands of movies, including the likes of boxoffice hits such as the “The Hunger Games” series and “Interstellar,” disappeared from Netflix’s inventory after the streaming service decided not to renew its five-year deal with the movie distributor Epix. Netflix’s main competitor Hulu also recently announced a new contract with Epix that will allow it to rake in the same titles that Netflix will now begin to lose.

Isabella “Bella” Simons, Netflix and Hulu user and sophomore, said Netflix’s contract move was an unfavorable decision.

“I think that’s going to hurt them in general. People want to see more popular films like ‘The Hunger Games’ and such on Netflix,” she said. “I probably

wouldn’t like Netflix as much if they didn’t have as many of the newer, popular movies.”

Ethan Saghir, Netflix user and junior, said he agreed.

“I was not exactly very happy about (Netflix dropping movies),” he said. Saghir, who said he uses Netflix daily, also said he was running out of material to watch on Netflix, a situation that a smaller content library certainly won’t help.

However, Variety magazine called Netflix’s cull “actually smart” in August. According to the GRAB THE magazine, Netflix users streamed POPCORN: Epix movies an average of 75 million Sophomore Bella Simons times per month. Despite this, selects Netflix Variety said the streaming company on her television. would benefit from the decision Simons said she because the contract, valued at over prefers it over $1 billion according to Forbes, used Hulu because of up money better spent on obtaining its greater variety and producing original media of shows and movies. such as the prison comedy-drama SARA YUNG // PHOTO

show “Orange is the New Black” and African drama “Beasts of No Nation,” the streaming service’s first original film.

IB Film teacher Jim Peterson agreed, and attributed this discrepancy to Netflix’s current business model.

“I don’t see a problem with it.

I know we’re moving a lot more into the instant gratification, instant downloading and watching instantly,” he said. “But I don’t think this will hurt the company much at all. That’s kind of their model. I’m sure they can’t keep every film up because that would be a ton of space on their networks. I don’t see a big impact.”

Peterson also said Netflix’s decision may have been a result of financial concerns. “There’s a lot that goes into it. There’s a lot that goes with negotiations with the studios and those who distribute the films,” he said. “Is it too costly for them to maintain? It may be a case where they can’t give the customers what they want because of the deals that they’ve struck with the distribution companies.

They may want too much and it wouldn’t be prudent for them to do it financially.”

Simons said once the films disappeared from Netflix’s media library, she would continue to use Netflix but probably use Hulu more in order to watch the films Netflix dropped. Simons said Netflix was “definitely” worth the $7.99 every month. She said she prefers it over Hulu, despite the loss of blockbuster titles from its movie selection.

“I like Netflix better because there are no commercials and you

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Did You Know?: Users spend nearly 10 billion hours per month watching Netflix. That is equivalent to about 1,140,796 years.

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After five years with Epix, Netflix will drop the licensing company and they will drop thousands of movies in favor of more exclusive content. Hulu will add Epix to its cataloge.

“Hunger Games” movies

Subscribers

don’t have to worry about watching ads or anything,” she said. “It’s a little distracting as you’re in the middle of a show and it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, there’s an ad.”

For his part, Saghir said he would stay with Netflix instead of switching to Hulu, due to the former’s greater diversity and accessibility to customers.

“Hulu has a way bigger selection than Netflix, but Netflix has no ads,” he said. “I’d stick with Netflix mostly because Hulu has (ads) galore. (Hulu) is not exactly the easiest thing to use, while Netflix is very user-friendly. It will also choose and edit your choices for whatever you’ve watched recently.”

According to Saghir, subscribing to Netflix and Hulu at the same time is too expensive.

Other popular streaming services such as Amazon Prime and HBO Now are more expensive than both Netflix and Hulu. The latter two services start from $7.99 a month for subscribers, while Amazon Prime is $99 a year (equivalent to $8.25 a month) and HBO Now is $14.99 a month.

Simons said Netflix’s biggest strength was not its cost nor its film library, but rather its wide range of TV shows, including her favorite show “Psych.”

“They have complete seasons of some shows, and if not they’re pretty close on others,” she said.

“Having complete seasons is really beneficial to viewers.”

Peterson said Netflix has a store of worthwhile TV shows.

“I think there’s a lot of quality television that’s coming out because film studios are so ingrained in what they call ‘tentpole’ films, these superhero films that cost a lot of money. They invest heavily in those to see a big return on their investment,” he said. “The creative people are going to television.

Netflix has gone, Amazon has jumped on board, Hulu has its own production company. There are a lot of different streaming sites

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that will do production and a lot of creative people that were in the film business are now going into that business because there’s a lot more (available) opportunity.”

According to Fortune magazine, Netflix garnered 34 Emmy nominations in 2015, including multiple nominations for its original shows “Orange is the New Black,” “House of Cards” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.”

Amazon received 12 nominations, while Hulu did not receive any.

Peterson said the consumer has the final say as to which streaming service provides the most benefits.

“You have make the decision on that. I have been a Netflix customer for probably 14, 15 years. I don’t get Amazon Prime or anything like that because I can only afford one service and Netflix has done me well,” he said. “It’s your choice. There’s a lot of competition out there. They’re competing for your money. So you get to be in the driver’s seat of who H you want to pay.

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NEW “JEM” GENERATION

OCT 9, 2015

DOUBLE HOLOGRAM

New live-action adaptation causes controversy between generations SITHA VALLABHANENI // STORY

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rom 1985 to 1988, the animated TV show “Jem” was an inspiration to many young girls.

Almost three decades later, the popular TV series will become a movie, which will to premiere Oct. 23.

Sophomore Hailey Adams said she started watching ‘80s show to understand references and jokes her mom made. The first TV shows she watched was “Jem,” and she said it was funnier, more memorable and less annoying than TV shows today.

Adams said, “For me, (‘Jem’)

made (the superstar life) seem a bit glamorous, but it made the girl seem independent. It made you want to move a bit out of your comfort zone. It made you want to be able to do things that you can be confident with doing. I thought that was really cool.”

According to Adams, “Jem” is about a girl named Jerrica Benton, owner of Starlight Music.

Jerrica becomes Jem, her other identity, with the help of Synergy, a holographic computer, built by Jerrica’s late father. With Synergy, Jerrica can transform into Jem by

DID YOU KNOW? The “Jem” cartoon series originally aired in 6-minute segments on weekends between 1985 and 1988.

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Jem and the Holograms* REAL NAME: Shana Elmsford AGE: 22 INSTRUMENT(S): Drums, bass and backup vocals PRIZED POSSESSIONS: Jedi poster

Shana

REAL NAME: Jerrica Benton AGE: 23 INSTRUMENT(S): Lead vocals and guitar PRIZED POSSESSIONS: Jemster earrings

disguising her features and giving her different clothing. The episodes concerned Jerrica keeping her identities separate and making sure no one found out about Synergy.

English teacher Kathleen Overbeck watched “Jem” when she was a young girl. She said she loved the music in the show, the bad teenage romance and the angst.

She said she also enjoyed the good guy versus bad guy motif that was present with the rival band The Misfits, who messed up situations for Jem and her group.

“They would actually go to

REAL NAME: Kimber Benton AGE: 18 INSTRUMENT(S): Synthesizer, vocals, piano and guitar PRIZED POSSESSIONS: pajama collection

Kimber

Jem

The Battle of the Bands

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Aja *Not mentioned: Raya (Carmen Alonso)

One of the largest controversies regarding the live-action remake is that the classic enemy band, the Misfits, have not been represented in the movie. Here’s what you need to know about both bands.

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REBECCA QIN // PHOTO music videos as part of the show. I don’t know why, but I thought that that was really cool. It was also the time when MTV was coming out, so (Jem) was like a kid version of music videos,” Overbeck said. “They always had these really superficial plot lines that appeal to young girls.

The music was the high point for me because I think many little girls aspire to be performers. So, ‘Jem’ kind of tapped into that.”

The movie is geared to the new generation. Many people who watched the TV show when they were young have expressed their outrage, as the director changed many aspects of the original material. Among the many changes is Synergy, now a small robot who plays videos of Jerrica’s childhood.

Also, Jerrica is not the owner of

Starlight Music. Instead she is a high school girl who becomes recognized through YouTube by Star Music, a famous music brand.

Jim Peterson, director of theater and film, said the changes, as is the case with many movie adaptations, were made because of the intended audience had changed. He said he thinks the producers were smart to change aspects of the TV show for the new movie.

“I think it’s a business. If you are going to make money, you’re going to appeal to the widest audience possible. They’re not going to risk a bunch of money on putting something that’s very niche. Nobody wants to make a cult classic. There’s no money in it,” Peterson said. “It’s great if it does turn in because you can let that revenue trickle. But a

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Sophomore Hailey Adams rewatches an episode to prepare for the premiere of “Jem.” She said, “I like how in the movie they have drama with adults against kids. Jem didn’t understand the music business, but the adult did. It makes it relatable because our generation wants to be more adult-like.”

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Adams, who said she is excited to see the movie, said she believes when people watch the trailer they’re either going to be interested and watch the movie or they’re going to hate that it’s not like the ‘80s show. There has already been controversy online over the release of the new Jem trailer. Overbeck, however, said she will wait to see the movie at home, and she understands that they needed to change certain aspects of the TV show to appeal to the new generation.

“I think that to make any sort of movie about Jem, we’re constrained by the audience’s ability to believe in the science fiction of the original Jem. I don’t think that an audience today would really go and see movie where if you push your earring you transform with a hologram and become a new person,” Overbeck said. “The show may have a little increase in popularity because people may be curious as to what the original ‘Jem’ is and why the movie is being critiqued for not being accurate. But I don’t think it’s really H going to be a blockbuster.”

MOST SUCCESSFUL LIVE-ACTION REMAKES Alice in Wonderland (2010) $1.03 billion Cinderella (2014) $542.35 million Maleficent (2014) $758.40 million UPCOMING LIVE-ACTION REMAKES The Jungle Book (2016)

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Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass (2016) Beauty and the Beast (2017) Dumbo (TBA) Mulan (TBA)

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HORROR MOVIES

OCT 9, 2015

HISTORY OF HORROR MOVIES With the upcoming of releases of movies like “Goosebumps” and “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension,” it is the perfect time to take a look back at the history and evolution of the genre.

1968: “Night of the Living Dead” While zombies had existed before in fiction, this debut featured from George Romero defined how zombies are recognized today.

1978: “Halloween” During the 1970s, John Carpenter made a horror breakthrough with the birth of the slasher genre, which spawned hundreds of copycats.

1996: “Scream” Once the slasher genre had been worn out throughout the 80’s, Wes Craven managed to keep it interesting with a fresh new take.

1960: “Psycho” Alfred Hitchcock’s black-and-white horror masterpeice introduced audiences to serial killer Norman Bates and was instantly recognized as a classic.

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1973: “The Exorcist” Known as the definitive exorcism movie, “The Exorcist” served as a model that other films have tried to recapture its terror, but to no avail.

1999 - “The Sixth Sense”

2007 - “I Am Legend”

1975 - “Jaws”

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1979: “Alien” With the perfect balance of science fiction and horror, “Alien” featured one of the most outwordly horrors ever.

1999: “The Blair Witch Project” This low-budget success kicked off the “found-footage” phenomenon that is extremely prevelant in modern horror movies.

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"My favorite horror movie is definitely 'Halloween.’ I watch it around this time every year to get in the Halloween spirit. The constant suspense coupled with the excellent music keeps me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie. It is a must see for all movie fans."

"Nosferatu is awesome because its 'German Expressionism.' which really invented the idea of light and shadow and sparked the whole film-noir movement as well as tension and terror. It's great because its really terrifying. He used a lot of great techniques to get that terror going."

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OCT 9, 2015

Entertainment Briefs HAUNTED ANGELUS HOUSE The League of Legends 2015 World Championship Finals will be held Oct. 31 in Berlin, Germany. Preliminary stages leading up to the final will occur throughout the entire month of October in Paris and London. The event features 16 of the best professional teams in the world. The team winning the championship will take home $1 million dollars.

The Haunted Angelus Indy is back for a third year and this time, it's over twice as large. Haunted Angelus continues its tradition of raising money for The Angelus, a Cerebral Palsy group home in Florida.

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“I recorded the best songs of my career in the studio. It was such a time for me to explore who I am. That was really important. I think that’s why we called it Revival.”

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The 24th James Bond film will premiere Nov. 6, and features Daniel Craig as Bond. The movie will entail a cryptic message from Bond’s past which will send him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind M’s past.

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SPORTS

ALI SINNETT PLAYER PROFILE

OCT 9, 2015

SKATING OUT OF NORMS

Junior Ali Sinnett joins the Carmel Ice Hounds, a predominately male team ADAM GOSTOMELSKY // STORY

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he waits right next to the locker room, dressed in full hockey gear. The Carmel Icehounds Blue team is about to start its daily pre-practice talk, but they are one player short. Then, a coach opens the locker room door to let her know she can come inside. In a sport that oozes testosterone, junior Ali Sinnett is the first girl in three years to make the Carmel Icehounds hockey team.

“She doesn’t like to be treated any differently. She just wants to be one of the guys. When I’m addressing

the team and I’m like, ‘Hey boys… and Ali,’ she hates it,” Andrew Norris, Icehounds Blue Team head coach, said. “But you know what? She deserves to be on the team, and she deserves to be respected and she’s now one of the guys. She’s Ali Sinnett and she’s awesome.”

After one week of tryouts, Sinnett became a defenseman for the Icehounds Blue team, the junior varsity hockey team. Sinnett has played hockey for over 10 years, but said her motivation to play college hockey was what drove her to try out for the CHS men’s hockey team.

SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES: Junior and Icehound Ali Sinnet poses before her hockey practice. Sinnett defies gender roles by being the only female player on the Icehounds team.

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A CENTURY OF BREAKING BARRIERS

1966 Roberta Gibb becomes the first woman to run and finish the Boston Marathon.

1973 Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match 1978 Ann Meyers becomes the first woman to try out and sign a contract for an NBA team

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1931 Virne Mitchell becomes the first woman in professional baseball

1948 Ladies’ Professional Golf Association (LGPA) is founded

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1922 The American Athletic Union (AAU) opens track and field events to women

1953 Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to win a Grand Slam—all four major tennis championships.

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“I feel like being with people who want to take [hockey] somewhere and they want to keep going with it, that’ll help a lot, and they’ll want to play harder and they’ll want to challenge themselves; being with people who want the same thing as you, you’ll all bring yourselves up and work each other to your best,” Sinnett said.

Sinnett is part of the growing number of females participating in hockey. In 2015, the National Women’s Hockey League, which went under in 2007, will be revived. Although the league will only contain four teams, it represents the growth of women’s hockey.

Although girls on boys’ teams are unusual, the experience has been a positive one for teammate and sophomore Brian Schnelver, who said he was impressed with Sinnett’s skating and passing ability.

“Girls are just as strong as guys and she broke that barrier that had been there for several years and I would like to more girls try and go against those Carmel guys,” Schnelver said.

Having a female on an all-male team does create an unusual set of circumstances, such as Sinnett having her own locker room or Norris, before pre-practice speeches, having to check the boy’s locker room before letting her in to make sure everyone is appropriately dressed. On the ice too, Sinnett said men’s hockey is vastly different than women’s hockey.

“In girls’[hockey], you have no checking, but pretty much everything else is fair game like elbows - they don’t call a lot of crosschecks. But guys hockey, since you can check, they’ll call that,” Sinnett said.

“So it feels a lot cleaner, honestly, and girls don’t skate as fast, don’t make as good of passes, it just feels a lot more intelligent with guy’s hockey.”

The locker room is a big adjustment for Sinnett as well. According to Norris and Schnelver, hockey is a foul-mouthed sport inside the locker room.

While both of them said Sinnett has adapted well, the difference between her previous experiences and her current situation is extreme. “[The boys] are so weird; it’s so different. Girls locker rooms are all nice, like, ‘Hey what did you do today?’ and guys are all bashing on each other and lots and lots of innuendo,” Sinnett said.

Although she said it is a weird situation for her and the transition was difficult, Sinnett said she has no regrets about trying out for the men’s hockey team.

And while she may just want to be “one of the guys,” Norris said her inclusion on the team could pave the way for others to join as well.

Norris said, “I think Ali, for anyone who’s maybe interested in playing in the Carmel program, maybe she’s kind of paving a way for these people to come out, and say, ‘Hey, you know what? Maybe I can give it a shot with the guys.’ We have open try outs every single year. I do not think twice about it. It is not a H gender-based sport; it is a talent based sport.”

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1972 Congress passes Title IX to foster more equitable federal financial aid to women’s sports programs 1975 Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to climb Mt. Everest

1992 Manon Rheaume becomes the only woman to start in a national Hockey League game

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REFEREE RESPECT

OCT 9, 2015

PLAYING BY THE RULES

As student athletes mature and gain experience, their opinion and treatment of referees changes LUKE GENTILE // STORY

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all sports are underway in Carmel. Every weekend, players, fans and coaches come to events filled with passion and love for the games.

Frenzied fervor can be unleashed after a bad call and can often be aimed at the referees.

“I hear a lot of trash, occasionally from the stands, a lot from the players and immature coaches that don’t understand the game,” Kenji Tomozawa, USA hockey referee and junior, said.

Tomozawa became a referee because he had been playing hockey for several years and he said the job pays well. However, he said that the

contemporary view of referees can be a deterrent to the game.

“I think players have an unfair view. I mean, before I started reffing, I thought (referees) were a bunch of jerks who didn’t care about the players. Now I see as a ref that players don’t respect refs enough because it’s actually a lot of hard work. Plus they do it to make sure the game is safe,” Tomozawa said.

Jacob Bellner, a Carmel Dads Club soccer referee and junior, explained his rationale for the way players view referees. He said a player’s view really depends on the decision-making skills of the referee.

“If a ref does a good job, they will love the ref, but if he makes a bad

TOSS UP: During a football game, a CHS referee performs the coin toss.

As students mature and gain understanding, they often learn to respect the referees more so than they did at younger ages.

call, the players will yell at him, or the coaches will get into it,” Bellner said.

Last month, while refereeing a youth soccer game, Bellner said that such an altercation took place when a coach got upset after a “questionable call”.

“It was a game between an undefeated team and one with some losses. The latter had a great scoring opportunity, and then the keeper of the undefeated team comes up to the player who was trying to dribble around him and then shoves him to the ground. I immediately called a PK (penalty kick) and the coach of the undefeated team stormed onto the field saying it was a terrible call. He KYLE CRAWFORD // PHOTO

REFEREE RESPECT

OCT 9, 2015

EMPATHY FOR REFS: A LEARNED RESPONSE As younger athletes age into adolescence, they begin to understand the perspective of the referees with whom they used to argue.

Cognitive empathy is the mental ability to understand the perspective of others.

According to a study recently published in Developmental Psychology, this ability begins to rise in girls at the age of 13 and in boys at age 15. Empathy is controlled by the part of the brain called the right supramarginal gyrus (in picture at left).

The supramarginal gyrus is part of the cerebral cortex.

The ability to empathize helps with problem-solving skills and avoiding conflict. Physiologically, older athletes should be able to avoid the arguments in which they may have participated with referees at younger ages.

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was completely nuts, and I explained to him why I called it. He eventually calmed down, but he was not happy.

He was all in my face and saying that it was not a good call,” said Bellner.

The coaches, Tomozawa said, most likely shape a player’s view of referees.

He said that when players start out in sports at early ages, coaches can be immature and very inexperienced.

This, he said, can lead to learned disrespect toward referees.

IHSAA basketball referee, Andrew Conley, said, “I do not mind at all if a coach talks to me in a respectful manner, asks good questions and is positive about the game and my officiating. Sometimes a coach will cross that line by becoming louder, using disrespectful language and generally being a ‘poor sport.’ When that happens, Conley said, the referee needs to step in. “I try to communicate with the coaches in these situations and let them know that I won’t tolerate abusive language or behavior,”he said.

Tomozawa described an account of such behavior. “During a weekend game, early Saturday morning, I didn’t call a penalty on a player,

because he jumped into the boards and wasn’t checked. He tried to sell it. Anyway, the coach asked me why it wasn’t a penalty, so I explained my reasoning. Obviously the coach didn’t believe me because he began yelling at me. His words culminated in the statement, “that is the worst call I’ve ever heard. At that point, I skated away,” he said.

DID YOU KNOW? Football referees used to wear white shirts, bow ties, and berets. However, many teams also wore white jerseys. In 1920, when a quarterback of one such team passed the ball to a referee named Lloyd Olds, Olds decided to wear a more eye-catching pattern. Thus, the striped referee shirt was born.

Icehound and senior Spencer Lyon said, “If you’re doing it (talking back) at a young age and no one stops you, it becomes a habit.” Lyon has been playing high school sports for four years, and he said he has seen first hand how talking back can ruin a game. He said players need to listen to referees in order to win. Even if Lyon thinks the official made a mistake, he said, “I don’t let a bad call get to my head. I just focus on putting another point on the scoreboard.” Lyon does admit he that he can see a trend of disrespect toward referees, and he sees it as growing.

Conley said, “I feel that the modern player does communicate more than players from 10 to 15 years ago. I think this might be due to increased competition and increased pressure to succeed.”

Coaches and players need to understand the fact that referees are not biased toward either team and are trying to do the best job they can do, he added.

Tomozawa said he thinks this tradition of back-talking referees exists in the realm of CHS athletes as well.

Tomozawa said, “I can see it in the less serious programs and less serious teams, especially the rec levels where they’re not taught the discipline of a travel or professional team. So, there is a tradition there.”

To curb this, Tomozawa said that organizations like Dads Club and Indianapolis Youth Hockey Association (IYHA), “need to look for more mature and knowledgeable coaches that can teach the sport.” This change, he said, will not only improve athlete and referee relationships but H sports in general.

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CALLING THE SHOTS: USA Hockey referee and junior, Kenji Tomozawa, demonstrates the proper signalling for an “off sides” call.

Tomozawa has been playing hockey for many years and has been a referee for three years.

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OCT 9, 2015

STREET HOCKEY

SCORE ONE FOR STREET HOCKEY

CHS students grow recreational street hockey league, look to expand to other schools KELSEY ATCHESON // STORY

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he two boys leaned in, with only hockey sticks, and a whistle blew.

Almost instantly after the chirp rang out, a ball dropped and they leaned in and fought for it, sticks slashing against the pavement.

The goalie, dressed in catchers’ gear, shifted in front of a goal the size of himself as he prepared for oncoming shots, readjusting the baseball mitt on his hand. Shirts reading “The

POWER PLAY: Junior Mark Stickford drops the ball as juniors Kenji Tomozawa (left) and Nathan Zweig (right) face off. Zweig hopes to get sponsorships and expand the league for the future.

Greater Indianapolis Street Hockey League” were spread out across the concrete, as players looked for passes and took shots on goal.

The Greater Indianapolis Street Hockey League (GISHL) began last year when juniors Nathan Zweig, Joey Pietras, Luke Thompson and former CHS student Liam Gentile joked about it over Twitter. GISHL is a student-run intramural street hockey league that plays weekly

ANGELA SUN // PHOTO games in “the lot,” or the parking lot of the football stadium.

Zweig, a co-founder of GISHL said, “Joey Pietras, Luke Thompson, and Liam Gentile created a fake hockey team so I went and created my own fake hockey team.” According to Zweig they decided to make it into street hockey and then other students wanted to join.

Current player and junior Charles “Chuck” Burton said, “It was just a

STREET HOCKEY

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WHAT MAKES A LEAGUE GISHL members created an organization and teams. Take a peek at what it looks like.

(WIN-LOSS) CARMEL CARIBOU (9-0) INDY SILVERBACKS (4-4) NAPTOWN NARWAHLS (3-5) CLAY TOWNSHIP BANDITS (0-9)

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“We have eight teams and playoffs,” said Burton, “We do standings and it’s like a real thing now. We just play street hockey on the weekends.”

Now with eight teams and growing, GISHL is beginning to expand, searching for sponsorship and players from other schools, but GISHL is not a CHS sponsored club.

According to CHS’s website clubs are “a safe place for students to meet and discuss their similar interests under staff supervision within the school.”

This school also does not sanction anything planned outside of school without the sponsor present, making it difficult for GISHL to become a club. As a club, however, GISHL could get the sponsorships they need for their merchandise, but they would not be allowed to expand to other Hamilton County schools.

According to Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller the league is required to sign out the parking lot for their use. Schaller said, “Usually there is a form that is submitted when you are using an area on campus, and in that it might ask specific questions like ‘Who’s reserving it’ for liability issues.” Schaller said it does make a difference how organized the group using the property is.

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NATHAN ZWEIG // SOURCE Zweig said, “We don’t really know what we are going to do yet,” when asked about what the league was planning to do. “Hopefully we can make it a club and keep everyone that’s not from Carmel but we’re still working on that.”

“We already have people that are from Guerin, Cathedral, you know, other schools, so we can’t really make it a club here at Carmel,” said Zweig.

He said a few teams have one player from another school, but they are expecting to create different teams with specifically students from other schools.

Junior Joseph “J.C.” Hanley, who is part of the GISHL team here, said, “We’re just trying to get bigger, more teams, more people.” He said due to a lack of players from CHS, the league has decided to expand to other schools. “There’s only so many people who want to do it here at Carmel.”

According to Hanley, expanding to new schools has been very easy for GISHL. “Most kids are athletes who know kids from other schools who are athletes and stuff like that,” Hanley said. “So it’s pretty easy to get kids to do it.”

Burton shares the similar enthusiasm as his fellow teammates about the expansion to new schools.

He hopes that GISHL will become a larger league that encompasses the greater Indianapolis area. “We have a

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Checking Hockey Out Street hockey is generally played on surfaces like asphalt, such as a parking lot.

The sport began at the turn of the 20th century as roads began being paved in North America.

Almost all professional ice hockey players practiced their skills as children playing street hockey.

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FACEOFF few Guerin kids in the league. I think it will really broaden our GISHL horizons, and also, it will just make the league bigger and let us meet new people, which I think is cool.”

Zweig said that the league is meant for more than just CHS students, “Our name is ‘Greater Indianapolis,’ even though there is just only Carmel people in it.”

While expanding to other schools is an issue, GISHL faces another problem in finding funds for the league’s spirit wear and bumper stickers. In the past, the league collected money then placed orders for T-shirts, but now they are hoping to have the funding to buy a large quantity of T-shirts and bumper stickers then charge players and students for them and be able to provide them at the time of purchase.

Zweig said, “(Sponsors) would help us with all the spirit wear we get because it’s hard to coordinate all that stuff.”

While GISHL faces many problems and has an unclear future, members encouraged people to create teams and support them through purchasing their spirit wear and coming out to competitions in the football stadium parking lot.

During the game, junior Trevor Davis said, “Honestly, it’s like a fun recreational thing to just have fun H and be competitive.”

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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CHS football team reviews performance, prepares to face Warren Central tonight ALINA HUSAIN // STORY

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he chs varsity football team heads into its game tonight against Warren Central with a winning record, and the regular season is pulling into its home stretch. Despite a variety of obstacles over the course of the regular season, the players continue to push forward and have many goals for the playoffs.

The team faced two losses early in the season against LaSalle and Center Grove, but Defensive Line Coach Sidney “Sid” Swartzendruber said, “As always at the beginning of the year, there’s a lot of holes that need to be filled, a lot of experience that needs to be gained, but all in all the kids are fighting and working really hard and trying to do whatever is asked of them.”

According to Swartzendruber, although the team has faced many tough rivals this season and has not necessarily had the record that they wanted, the most important thing is that the team plays at their highest level of football by the time the playoffs roll around.

Cameron “Cam” Hunt, football player and senior, said that the team has been doing a number of different things to help improve their gameplay, and prepare for the playoffs.

“The biggest area for improvement for us is coming out on fire, or on top, Hunt said. “We did that once with the Hamilton Southeastern game, we came out with our foot on the gas, and we did not let up. And then the LaSalle game, we kind of came out timid and scared and gave them a chance to breathe, and they jumped all over us.”

With the team able to identify its weaknesses, the team members

have worked to improve and become stronger players. John Halden, football player and junior said, “I think we’ve really picked up as the season has gone on. I think each week we’re getting better and better, so I definitely think it’s possible (to win the State championship).”

This year’s team has constantly been compared to last year’s football team, which went undefeated until the State championship game when they fell just short of a victory to Ben Davis. According to Hunt, who has been on the varsity team for four straight years, every year the team is different and faces different obstacles, but ultimately the team’s ability to overcome that adversity is what shows in the playoffs.

PLAYOFF PREPARATION: Quarterback and senior Michael Viktrup #12 takes a snap at practice.

According to Viktrup, when he takes the snap, he has to analyze the opposing team’s cornerbacks and linebackers all while trying to gain good yardage on a play.

SHIVA VALLABHANENI // PHOTO Swartzendruber concurred and said, “Hopefully we’ve eliminated a lot of mistakes and we’ve made changes. By the time week 10 rolls around we are playing our best football. That’s our number one goal, and the rest will take care of itself.”

While every team has the end goal of winning the State championship, Hunt said that he has hopes beyond just winning.

“By the end of the season, I just want the team to all be one,” Hunt said. “I don’t care about the record, I mean I would like a winning record, but at the same time I just want everybody to go out and have fun and know that there’s a purpose behind playing football other than H just hitting people.”

SPORTS BRIEFS

OCT 9, 2015

Upcoming events • Home games in green

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MEN’S TENNIS Tomorrow @ noon @ Culver Academy

WOMEN’S SOCCER Tomorrow @ 7 p.m.

Westfield

MEN’S SOCCER Tomorrow @ TBA @Guerin Catholic

VOLLEYBALL Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

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FOOTBALL Oct. 16 @ 7 p.m. @Lawrence Central

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FOOTBALL “(The Warren Central game is) a great match up every year, especially at home. When we play them at home, it’s always really exciting and it’s always a really good game, and a good game provides a good atmosphere for the players and the fans.”

Jack Kizer, Big Game member and senior, on the football game against Warren Central tonight.

WOMEN’S CROSS- COUNTRY “We’re kind of in the biggest part of our training. We’re doing the most mileage so we’re just getting ready and training really hard for Sectionals, making sure (we’re) at our best athletic ability post season.”

In the 2014 season, the men’s soccer team lost to Westfield in Sectional with an 11-5-1 record. This year the team aims to return to State. The team’s last State title was in 2006.

“We’re a lot better than I’ve ever seen us and our team this year is really good. I’m excited to get redemption from Westfield if we play them again, and we just have to beat Guerin and show ‘em what’s up in the 2A division.”

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Junior Daphne Boom

MEN’S TENNIS In the 2014 season, the men’s tennis team won runner up in the State finals losing by only one match to North Central.

“We’ve got a lot of great matches coming up.

Sectionals, we get to play in Semi state up at Culver.

But what we’re most excited about in this post season is going to be when we play our State rivals North Central in our State finals on Oct. 16 on our home courts.”

Senior John Sullivan ALLY RUSSELL // PHOTO

PERSPECTIVES

STA F F E D I TO R I A L

OCT 9, 2015

A FINE FIX IN FINALS

Despite changes to this year’s finals schedule, students and teachers should give it a chance.

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For teachers, who were required to be at school each inals week is a stressful part of the day, the issue was often having to get their students school year for both students and teachers. focused on studying for the final.

Students must study for exams that The new finals schedule looks like a breath of fresh constitute large chunks of their grades, air in comparison. According to the schedule released by while teachers must catch up on grading and ensure administration, the review periods are split up from the their students are well-prepared. actual finals periods, and even though administrators would In the past, the finals schedule at CHS has arguably prefer students to still be at school during those periods, it been the most stressful part of finals week. Worrying gives students the opportunity to get an idea of what to study about parents calling their students to be prearranged and bring that home to study more instead and putting off studying in order to of cramming it all right before the final. cram during the final review periods There are also office hours, which give contributed to this stress. students the choice of coming to study on This year, administrators released a “Even though students campus or staying at home without the new schedule that will help students may at first see the new necessity and stress of getting prearranged. to focus on studying, which is exactly schedule as different ...

This may also prompt students to cram where the focus should be. they should remember less since they know they will not have a In past years, the schedule featured it was created for the review session directly before their exam up to two finals per day, with a period. Also, since students can opt out of 90-minute period review sessions purpose of being a coming to office hours, they can choose followed by the final exam. During the benefit to everyone.” to sleep more, and getting enough sleep review period, many students either before an important exam is necessary in crammed or played on their phones order to perform well. instead of asking questions or seeking Even though students may at first see the new schedule as help from their teachers. Often, students would skip the different and perhaps a little strange, they should remember review period altogether, which led to a zoo of people it was created for the purpose of benefitting everyone, and lining up at the attendance office right before the exams. we commend the administration for its efforts. The schedule This process was highly dysfunctional for students imitates a college-like routine and, therefore, will also help who skipped finals or for students in classes that simply students prepare for future studies. The old schedule had its did not have a final. Because the exams were submitted flaws, and, while the new system may have a few glitches, it’s or completed earlier in the semester, the students could H a step in the right direction. come late or leave early but had to wait in a massive line.

SPEAK UP!

SARAH LIU // SPEAK-UPS

What do you think of the new finals schedule?

“I don’t like it because I can’t schedule as many ‘doctor’s appointments’ on days that I don’t have finals, but I do like how they’re splitting finals over weekends. That’s nice for studying.”

Junior Aleck Belcher

“I like it because with the office hours, I will be able to come in later to school, which will help me get a better night’s sleep before having to take a bunch of finals that day.

Senior Megan McHale

Visit hilite. org to read more speak-ups from other students.

DIVIDE BETWEEN DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

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DIVIDED WE STAND

America is losing the gray zone between Democrats and Republicans.

MARY SALZMANN // COLUMN

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n my IB History of the Americas class, many discussions include a conservative denouncing liberal views or vise versa.

Ironically, in the same classroom, we learned about the first president of the United States warning Americans against a divided government due to political parties.

With the 2016 presidential election approaching, campaigns are amping up and social media is increasingly filled with heated arguments over controversial issues.

While many of us may find a common enemy in Donald Trump, Democrats and Republicans are having more and more trouble locating common ground.

Social media has broadened the divide: How often people see or respond to an opinion they disagree with on social media is influenced by where they lie on the political spectrum. A Pew Research survey conducted in 2014 discovered that conservatives are more likely to read political opinions similar to their own on Facebook. On the other hand, liberals are more likely to unfriend or unfollow someone based on a political statement they disagree with. In other words, conservatives don’t branch out as much, and while liberals expose themselves to other opinions, they don’t tolerate them.

This is only the surface of MIND THE GAP. the growing divide between liberals and conservatives.

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In addition to social media, the news organizations Americans rely on are dependent on their social views.

Conservatives cluster tightly around Fox News, while liberals jump around several organizations, including NPR and The New York Times. During campaigning and debates, the two parties seem as though they are in two different countries. Democrats discuss equality, voting rights, climate change, the gap between the rich and the poor. Republicans focus heavily on illegal immigration, Planned Parenthood and a nuclear Iran.

The partition between Democrats and Republicans has steadily increased for decades. Surveys conducted by Pew Research in 1994 and 2004 have shown that approximately half of Americans take a roughly equal number of liberal and conservative positions, making up “the middle.”

The number of Americans in the middle decreased to 39 percent in 2014. In addition, Americans who are consistently conservative or consistently liberal has doubled over the past two decades. This shows the ideological overlap between Democrats and Republicans has almost disappeared. Instead of taking issues one by one and considering their individual stance, people are increasingly blindly following fellow liberals or conservatives.

In order to successfully run this country, we need to remind ourselves that we all have the same goal: to H continue to grow and improve America.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Mary Salzmann at msalzmann@hilite.org.

AKSHAR PATEL, MATTHEW HAN // GRAPHIC

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STEREOTYPE OF AFRICA

OCT 9, 2015

FIGHTING PERCEPTIONS

The impression Africa holds in the world today does not truly reflect the progress it has made.

BETHLEHEM DANIEL // COLUMN

THE REAL AFRICA Average percent growth rate from 2013 to 2015: 6.03

5.58 2.03

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Oceania

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Africa Americas Asia Europe

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ust this past month, Taylor Swift released her music video for her song “Wildest Dreams.” Throughout the video, the viewer is exposed to an African landscape and African animals, but, ironically, members of the cast of the video are completely white: no native Africans are depicted. Swift and her cast are also dressed in colonial-era clothing. Although Swift’s director Joseph Kahn did attempt to defend the video, claiming it was edited by a “black man” (Chancler Haynes) and produced by a “black woman” (Jill Hardin), it still helped further the negative perceptions of Africa.

According to an article released by National Public Radio last month, Swift’s video has the connotation that colonialism was beautiful and romantic, while in reality, it was the exact opposite–exploitative and brutal.

Though this perception of Africa may seem somewhat recent following the end of colonialism, the current school system in the United States where students are not taught enough information about the continent has furthered the stereotypes of Africa, according to John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” While students in the United States are taught the details of the histories of countries around the world, African countries are usually introduced in the era of European colonialism. Its introduction during the era of colonialism degrades it from being recognized for what it truly is.

This past summer, I took a month-long trip to Ethiopia. When one hears the word “Ethiopia” or any other country in Africa, the general tendency is to think of a

Africa leads the world in mobile phone usage for making payments: Africa accounts for 47% of mobile money users in the world.

Rest of the world accounts for 53%.

AFDB.ORG // SOURCE

‘SHAKE IT OFF.’

CYNTHIA YUE // GRAPHIC

continent of starving children and huts, completely filled with poverty. Although this does occur in places throughout the world, the arrow usually points toward Africa whenever disease and starvation is an issue. This problem can be simplified into one word: ignorance.

Let me set up a scenario for you: We attend a school many would describe as fairly “affluent,” but would it be fair to say everyone who attends CHS is a millionaire?

Most would say this is absurd, but this parallels exactly what is occurring with the perceptions of Africa. There is so much more to Africa than what stereotypes portray, and I was able to see that first-hand through this trip.

While visiting Ethiopia, I was able to go on a weekend trip to Awassa, a city known for its clear water beaches and five-star hotels. Spending three days there truly allowed me to see how high standards are there, even though Western media tends to portray it differently.

The beaches and resorts that I visited can easily meet the standards of other five-star hotels that I have been to in the Bahamas and Hawaii. But stereotypical beliefs impede hotels, such as the one at which I stayed, from reaching those standards. These assumptions have gotten to the point where the modernization of the country and the rich cultural history are being disregarded for their importance in defining the country.

When looking at this situation as a secondgeneration Ethiopian-American, I cringe as I hear the constant criticism of Africa, which is, in fact, the cradle of mankind. According to a 2013 article by the African Development Bank Group, Africa is home to the world’s fastest growing continental economy, even faster than North America’s. As a whole, these economic strides taken by Africa and its people have proven successful in furthering the continent; hence, its perceptions in our world today should reflect this. Although the media’s portrayal of the continent, as seen in Swift’s video may say otherwise, we all must be able to “shake it off” and make sure that the perceptions of the African continent H truly reflect what it has become today.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Bethlehem Daniel at bdaniel@hilite.org.

SMARTPHONE CAMERAS

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EVOLUTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY

DSLR photography should still be relevant despite advances in smartphone cameras.

KYLE CRAWFORD // COLUMN

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lmost a year ago I was on the sidelines of a CHS varsity football game with my DSLR camera in hand. Halftime had just ended and the game was starting to pick up again with the Greyhounds just ahead. No one would have ever guessed that during the start of the third quarter it would be the first snowfall of the year. Within a couple of minutes, the field was dusted with a layer of snow with more falling. Looking around, I started focusing not only on the game, but also the fans and the rest of the team on the sidelines. I heard the roar of the crowd, signaling that the Greyhounds had made the dash up the snow covered field into the endzone. At that moment I captured the joy of a group of spectators on the sidelines. That photo has now given me a nomination for the NSPA Picture of the Year. I don’t believe I would have been able to capture that same photo with my smartphone. Quite a few Americans now are owners of a smartphone, which has given them the ability to do multiple activities that originally required multiple devices to accomplish a task. One of the more commonly used features, in my opinion, has been the use of the camera. The convenience of the smartphone camera has caused many to drop other traditional options of taking photos. However, I still believe there is a place and a bright future for the DSLR and the profession of photography.

The smartphone cameras of our time do produce quality photos, but this is at a price. For example, there is no current smartphone on the market that, out of the box, allows the option of changeable lenses at a high enough quality to match a DSLR camera. There are other limitations too, such as storage space and the resolution lost with a digital zoom,

along with others. Certainly smartphone cameras do their job well to replace the personal camera, but they lack in options that are still activity upheld with DSLR cameras. The DSLR camera has none of the limitations mentioned above, making it the smarter option for anyone who wants to have more control over their photos. With the introduction of the first personal digital camera, convenient cameras became reality just like the smartphone you hold now. Not everyone wants, or more likely needs, a camera that can do it all, and frequently that’s the market smartphones tap into.

The profession of photography is one that will continue to stay around for a long time. The reason is that, as any profession, those who are in the practice are more experienced than the average person. There will always be situations where someone who uses his smartphone camera regularly will want a more technical piece of equipment to capture the situation.

Every situation requires the right tool, and in this case the smartphone really H isn’t the answer to everything.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff.

Reach Kyle Crawford at kcrawford@ A PICTURE’S WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS hilite.org

GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE

from elementary school to middle school

JASMINE LAM // GRAPHIC

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

OCT 9, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Racial inequality is not as prevalent in law enforcement incidents as people may think.

I

am responding to the article you wrote in the HiLite school magazine. I started my police career in 1984 as an Indiana State Trooper assigned to Hamilton County. I left the State Police in 1990 when I joined the Carmel Police Department. I was the first black officer Carmel hired on the Police Department. I spent 21 years as a K9 handler and trainer for our department prior to being assigned to Carmel High School. While in K9, I was involved in many high-risk arrest situations involving felony suspects. I always used the force necessary to make the arrest without injury to myself or any other officers involved. Suspects were sometimes injured during these encounters; however, this decision was dictated by the actions of the suspect. When a police officer leaves his or her family to go to work he or she does not know if they will ever see their family again. We as officers take that chance every time we mark on duty in our city, county or state. Officers will sometimes make mistakes in stressful situations. We as police are not perfect; we have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. I do not know of any profession more To read the article this letter scrutinized than that of an addresses, “Black Lives American police officer. (still) Matter,” visit hilite.org/ You mention racial inequality in our country. archives/42594.

While I am sure this goes on to some degree in our country, I personally have not observed it within law enforcement. I was raised in the inner city (the real hood) of Indianapolis by my mother. We were taught to respect all people of authority regardless of their race. My older brother is a vice president at American Water in Iowa, and my younger brother is a 24-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD). Over the last decade, violent crimes are being committed by younger suspects. This is not a black or white issue; the issue is a lack of parenting. It’s hard for me to see how the “Black Lives Matter” movement is doing anything positive to support their views when they block the flow of traffic, take over a stage of a person exercising his first amendment right to speech and shout, “Pigs in a blanket; fry ‘em like bacon.” I think the “Black Lives Matter” movement would have more support if it directed its energy towards the violence taking place within the black community.

I am in full support of officers being trained properly according to their own policies and procedures. You mentioned two examples of what you perceived as poorly

trained officers in your articles. Tamir Rice was pointing what was later determined to be a toy gun at people in a park. He was shot and killed when responding officers confronted him. The second person you mentioned was Samuel DuBose who was shot and killed by a University of Cincinnati Police Officer when he attempted to flee in a vehicle after a traffic stop. This shooting was captured on a camera worn by the officer. I was not present during either one of these deadly encounters, and it is not my job to Monday morning quarterback the decisions made by these officers. However, if they violated the law or their own department policies, then they should be charged.

I am sure neither officer went to work that dreadful day wanting to shoot a black person.

A black parent living in Carmel recently asked me, “What should I tell my child to do if they are pulled over by a police officer?” I told her that the most important thing to do is be courteous to the officer and if he or she feels like he or she was not treated fairly, he or she should file a complaint against the officer after the encounter. It is never a good idea to argue with the officer over a driving offense, and more times than not, you are guaranteed to get a ticket, just like it is never a good idea to physically resist a police officer if you are being arrested.

Here’s a quote from the book On Combat by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman: “We could go for a generation without doctors, and it would get ugly if you were injured or sick, but civilization would continue. We could go for a generation without engineers and mechanics, and things would break down, but civilization would survive. We could even go for a generation without teachers. The next generation would have to play ‘catch up ball,’ and it would be hard, but civilization as we know it would still survive.

If, however, we went ‘but a single generation’ without men (and women) who are willing to confront human aggression every day, then within the span of that generation, we would truly be ‘both damned and doomed.’”

I hope the next time you look at a police officer, you do not notice the color of his or her skin. I would hope you see a professional who has taken an oath to protect you and your family from evil regardless of your views.

Master Patrol Officer Scotty Moore Carmel Police Department The HiLite welcomes letters to the editor. Feel free to respond to content via email to letters@hilite.org or drop off letters to C147.

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PASSING TESTS

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TESTS, TESTS AND MORE TESTS

Classes should put more emphasis on learning the material rather than passing the test.

MANAHIL NADEEM // COLUMN

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adicals. Exponents. X. Y. Equation.

Simplify. These phrases were going through my mind as I tried to stay awake in Algebra II. Granted, I had only slept three hours the previous night. I finally woke up when my teacher said something that caught my attention. She had just passed out our homework. She said, “OK students, do these problems so you can do well on the test.”

This is a pretty run-of-the-mill routine for a teacher to follow, passing out a few worksheets at the end of the lesson and instructing the students to do them before the next class. However, what struck me in this instance was the latter half of her statement. She told us to do the assignment simply so that we could do well on the exam. There was no mention of learning in this scenario. She told us that the sole goal was to get an A on the exam.

And this scenario isn’t specific to math classes.

Unfortunately, our high school education has become more test-based rather than long-term learning-based. Like many other students at CHS, I cram the day before the test, take the test, and then the majority of the information gets pushed to the back of my head, where I ultimately forget about it. By following this routine, I learn nothing in the long run. I study for the test, and then afterward, the information I spent grueling hours memorizing has no use to me whatsoever.

With this emphasis on taking tests, students are not learning anything and are more stressed than ever. We take so many tests that we don’t even have time to retain the information. Students are memorizing information, not learning information.

Learning should be based on observation and real-life application. In real life, our behavior and mind are far more complex than the textbook allows us to believe. We shouldn’t be memorizing what x equals when y is 500 because in the end what use is this to us? The test-based system placed in our school is not working with the dynamics of the normal student. And not only has this system caused us to have absolutely no long-term learning, it also has caused us to lose motivation to learn. Nowadays, students don’t care if BE THE CHANGE they understand the information; they care

if there is an A on the top of the paper.

According to Daniel Pink, author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, the key to performance and happiness—at school, work or home—is the important human need to have control of our own lives, to learn and create new things and to do better by ourselves and our world, not material rewards like money. In school, our material gain is grades. Good grades make us happy; however, we are not motivated to do more because of the satisfaction we get from the grade. The failure of our testing system correlates with Pink’s idea because students do not have a desire to learn most of the material taught to them and, therefore, are not successful in learning it.

A couple of years ago, CHS implemented the two nineweek periods in a semester system. Before the school had a system where three six-week periods would make up the semester. This previous system was a lot more beneficial to every student, because even if a student did not do as well as hoped in the first grading period, he still had 12 weeks to make up for it. The amount of pressure in this system was much lower than today’s system and would work much better with students today.

I advise we create a system that has fewer tests per quarter, but the tests would not be weighted as huge amounts of our grade. Therefore, the students’ grades will not solely represent if they can memorize information for a short period of time, but rather if they actually understand the material taught.

Currently, numerous classes run on a 90/10 grading system.

I propose we remove the separation between formative and summative grades. Although school officials tell us this system prepares a student for college, it does not allow the time or the resources to actually learn the information correctly. Not only will fewer tests relieve pressure on the students, but both the teacher and the students will also have more time to comprehend information. If this new system based on long-term memory and real-life explanation is set in place, students will be held accountable for their own mistakes. We wouldn’t be able to blame the teacher for not explaining the topics well or the lack of time. If the current system’s focus on short-term memory continues, society will not be able to advance as much due to the lack of deep thought. We must continue to recognize the importance of long-term learning in our society and fight to make it part H of our school curriculum.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Manahil Nadeem at mnadeem@ hilite.org.

15 MINUTES

S W I M M I N G T H E D I STA N C E

OCT 9, 2015

SWIMMING THE DISTANCE

Senior Claire Adams continues to set records KYLE CRAWFORD // Q&A, PHOTOS

How long have you been a swimmer?

What was it like to set a world record in San Antonio?

I started swimming when I was two or three, just taking some swim lessons. I then joined a summer swim team and did that for a while.

When I moved to Indiana, I started swimming for the Carmel Swim Club, and I didn’t really start to do competitive swimming till I was nine. There was nothing that really made me choose to be a swimmer. My parents got me involved in swimming to make friends, because I was new to Indiana.

I honestly had no idea that I got a world record when it actually happened. When I went back to get my stuff, a person from USA Swimming came up to me and said that I just broke a world record. It was pending because there was a lot of paperwork that they had to do.

Honestly there was just so much going on, and I didn’t really realize it till later that night. It was in the 100-meter backstroke.

OCT 9, 2015

S W I M M I N G T H E D I STA N C E

What is it like to have a chance to go to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil?

How much commitment to swimming is required to be where you are now?

I’m really excited for 2016. I think there are a lot of really good athletes that all have the same shot in my opinion. We all get the opportunity to swim and to try and make the (USA) team. I would most likely make the team for the 100 or 200 meter backstroke events.

I don’t really have a lot of time for other things other than swimming and homework.

I pretty much just go home after practice and do my homework and go to bed. It’s totally worth it though, because being on the CHS women’s swimming and diving team is a great experience.

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Claire Adams at the USA Championships in San Antonio

Adams set a world record for the 100-meter backstroke as a world junior (17 and younger).

100 Meter // 0:59.58s

LITEBOX

GO BIG BLUE

OCT 9, 2015

LITEBOX GO BIG BLUE

Freshman cheerleader Meredith Lipps leads the crowd in a chant on the sidelines of a home football game against Lawrence North on Sept. 19. On Oct. 22, the CHS football cheerleaders will “share the spirit” with donation to a local food pantry and an exhibition of their competition routines.

ELLIE CLARK // PHOTO