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How are dogs our best friends?

Minority representation in films

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NEWS 4 4 NEWS BRIEFS AND CLUB SPOTLIGHT 5 BIKING BOOM

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Students discuss, reflect upon the Bike Carmel initiative.

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6 THE NEW TOP DOG

New Superintendent Michael Beresford discusses upcoming plans at Carmel.

7 PIEHL POWER

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New Assistant Principal Valerie Piehl discusses upcoming goals, plans at CHS.

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8 HOUSING THE HOUNDS In light of the “Clear the Shelter” event this Saturday, CHS students discuss the process, possible benefits, drawbacks of adopting pets from shelters.

COVER 12 12 SUGAR STRUGGLES CHS students, teachers discuss sugar in American diets, consequent health effects.

ENTERTAINMENT 18 18 ART FAIR ANTICIPATION Dancer, artist, organizer discuss their experiences with, expectations for the Penrod Arts Fair.

20 COLORING IN THE LINES Movie “Crazy Rich Asians” stars all-Asian cast, emphasizing the importance of minority representation in films.

21 ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

SPORTS 22 22 BUILDING TO SUCCESS

CHS athletes discuss how an athlete’s body type affects how they play their sport(s).

24 THE CONCUSSION CRISIS CHS football players, trainers look into reducing the probability and impact of concussions.

25 SPORTS BRIEFS

PERSPECTIVES 26 26 SCHOOL LESS

Students at this school should strive to balance academic success with extracurricular participation.

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27 MEDIA MINDFULNESS

With National Literacy Month coming up in September, CHS students should make use of resources provided by media center at this school.

28 TAKE A BREAK

It is important to take short breaks while studying for exams.

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MEMORY GAMES It can be difficult to remember your dreams once you wake up. How much of your dreams can you recall?

Percent of a dream’s content you have forgotten:

29 CANINE COMFORT

Students at this school should recognize the important role dogs play as companions.

29 GIVE CATS A CHANCE

Cats have qualities which make them superior to dogs.

15 MINUTES 30 30 CARRYING ON THE LEGACY

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Nineteenth-century philosopher Ludwig Strümpell theorized that dreams are difficult to remember because they are usually vague and are only experienced once.

Q&A with Student Body President (SBP), senior Tim Metken, Speaker of the House (SOH), senior Neil-Walker Simmons.

ONLINE CULTIVATING AN (AGRI)CULTURE

Chief Academic Officer Keith Marsh discusses new school for agriculture, students grades 7-12 offers online and hands-on learning.

Sigmund Freud published The Interpretation of Dreams, arguing that dreams allow the unconscious mind to play out socially unacceptable desires.

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Carl Jung disagreed with Freud’s ideas as he published Psychology of the Unconscious.

Jung believed dreams let us reflect and work through problems.

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

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Dreaming comes in many different forms. This flowchart distinguishes between some of the major ones.

Are you working to induce this type of dream?

thedream dream IsIsthe distressing? distressing?

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Do you wake up?

Can you control your actions within the dream?

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RECURRING DREAMS

Nightmares* can also recur.

Is the dream recurring?

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LUCID DREAMING Fewer than 100,000 Americans have developed this skill.

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DREAMS DREAMS

DREAM INCUBATION This skill involves focusing on a topic while falling asleep in order to induce a specific dream.

NORMAL DREAMS

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Sweet dreams!

NIGHTMARES*

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As school takes away from time for sleep, how do dreams impact student life?

NIGHT TERRORS Someone having a night terror looks like they are awake. They may scream or open their eyes.

Recurring nightmares may require treatment.

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ALL THE SLEEP’S A STAGE

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If you get enough sleep, you should pass through several sleep cycles each night. The cycle consists of five stages: Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

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THEORISTS AND THINKERS How has our understanding of dreams changed over time? Here are some of history’s main milestones.

Eugene Aserinsky and Nathaniel Kleitman discovered rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

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Allan Hobson and Robert McCarley proposed the activation synthesis hypothesis, stating that dreams are a result of random electrical impulses.

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Paul Tholey proposed the use of the reflection technique to induce lucid dreams by asking yourself throughout the day whether you are awake or not.

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COMMON DREAMS: running, but making no progress being naked in public being chased losing your teeth falling

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT

NEWS BRIEFS

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ADHI RAMKUMAR BRIEFS

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WHAT: Do Something Club WHEN: After school until 4 p.m., bi-weekly, typically Tuesdays WHERE: Room E142 SPONSOR: James Ziegler WHO: All grades, 9-12

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First day of the 2018-19 school year.

Artomobilia, an art gallery involving the theme of automobiles, will take place from 12 to 5 p.m.

WHAT IS IT: A community service-based club that works on various service projects each month to benefit the community.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: James Ziegler, Do

Something Club sponsor, said over the summer he’ll be posting next year’s activities. The club will likely meet the Tuesday after Labor Day and begin its Breast Cancer Project.

AUG. 3-19 The Indiana State Fair will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with numerous events and concerts

Read a story on the State Fair online at hilite.org/ state-fair

SATURDAY Late Night on Main will occur on Main Street in Carmel.

PLAYING ON THE PORCHES: Justin Crawford plays his guitar at the Porchfest. The 2018 Carmel Porchfest will take place from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

One of the things that’s different about Do Something Club compared to some other clubs. Where they have required hours, we don’t have any hour requirements. It’s just when you can make it. We always want to keep our door open to anyone who’s interested. james ziegler, do something club sponsor

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SEPT. 3 School is closed in observance of Labor Day.

SEPT. 10 The annual Guilded Leaf Creative Writing Contest entries will be due. Go online to carmel.lib.in.us/ teens for more details.

SEPT. 16 Carmel Porchfest will take place in the Arts and Design District.

SEPT. 24-28 Homecoming festivities will take place.

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Students, community members discuss Bike Carmel events, including upcoming Ride, Dine & Dance this Saturday TARA KANDALLU STORY

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cyclist and junior. She said, “Any time that I really have the chance to bike, I do. If I’m not traveling for a race, you can often see me on the Monon. (Carmel is) really beautiful and being on a bike allows you to explore it more.”

Although Dyas said she has never been to a Bike Carmel event, she said they are a great way to engage the community and bring together all its different members. She said, “Biking is something that is so relaxing. If you are just casually (biking) you can really be at any fitness level,

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so everyone in the community can really participate. Because it is so universal, everyone can come together and really enjoy themselves.”

Community spirit is something Arnold said is an important part of Bike Carmel. She said, “We just work to build that community. That way, people feel that they are a part of Carmel.

We have over 90,000 (residents), but I still think you can have that smalltown feel with some of the community events that we offer. Bike Carmel defiH nitely falls into that.”

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Carmel, will host an 8- to 10mile bike ride that ends with cyslists enjoying a street party on Main Street called Ride, Dine & Dance. The event was started in 2017 and usually has 150 bikers. Along with the Ride, Dine & Dance, the city of Carmel also hosts Family Fun Rides, an event that typically sees more families compared with the Ride, Dine & Dance, which is geared more toward adults. Both events are intended to allow Carmel residents to explore different parts of Carmel, interact with each other and refresh their knowledge about bike safety and care.

Kayla Arnold, Bike Carmel event organizer and Community Relations Specialist at City of Carmel, said, “We are showing people other ways to get around town. Even before I got into all of the biking with the Bike Carmel events, I didn’t realize how much connectivity there was even though I live right in Carmel. It has been great to get people out to areas they might not have explored otherwise.”

The idea of exploring the city by bike is not new to Ellie Dyas, avid

READY TO RIDE: A Bike Carmel participant rides out of a parking lot. Ellie Dyas, avid biker and junior, said that biking helps bring people together.

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THE NEW TOP DOG

Superintendent Michael Beresford reflects on professional past, goals as superintendent RIYA CHINNI Q&A VERONICA TEETER PHOTO

Q&A

Why did you decide to step into the position of superintendent?

I was at a point in my career where I’ve had a lot of experience and I just felt that it was time to go ahead and move out of the assistant superintendency and go ahead and go for the big chair... it was just timing. I felt a real peace about it, it was time, and this job became available and I was encouraged to apply for it.

I was flattered by that and this ran the course and I ended up being the guy at the end of the day.

What is your goal as superintendent?

The most important moment in education is the interaction between a student and teacher.

This moment needs to be magic. All of our efforts need to be to make this moment

What drew you to Carmel Clay Schools?

Carmel’s a firstclass organization, and as a next-door Read the full neighbor, our interview online at communities are hilite.org/ similar. Every school newsuperintendent system has its own culture but I’ve always loved Carmel.

For Carmel to open up, it was a no-brainer to try and be a part of the system.

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QUICK QUIZ

a special time for the student and teacher. You go back up to the principal, administrators and school counselors; everything they do should be to make that moment special.

What do you want to tell CCS students?

My door is open. If there’s something we can improve or make life better for kids, I’m not hard to find. Just dial the number or come on over and we can chat.

Do you have a specific plan for CCS in the future?

I’m going to go on a listening tour­.

I’m going to go to anybody who’ll talk to me and just be with people and ask them questions and then listen. (I’ll) collect that information and see trends, commonalities, (and) what teachers say, and draw trend data out of it, figure out where we are as a baseline and what are the things we can do to get better.

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SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL BERESFORD

Dr. Michael Beresford was named the new superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools. See how much you know about him!

1. Dr. Beresford got a doctorate in administration from a. IU b. Purdue c. Ball State d. Vanderbilt

3. Dr. Beresford began his career as a: a. English teacher b. Science teacher c. Counselor d. Assistant principal

2. True or false: Dr. Beresford said he is a dog person.

MICHAEL BERESFORD, CCS, INDYSTAR.COM SOURCES

PIEHL POWER

New Assistant Principal Valerie Piehl discusses her new role at CHS

Why did you choose to become an Assistant Principal at CHS? I’ve been the Assistant Principal at Fishers High School for the last 12 years, so I’ve been there for quite awhile, and I was looking for a new opportunity, a chance to work and be involved in some different things. Carmel is a great school and corporation (and) has a great reputation, so it was a great chance for me to come here and do some different things.

How are you preparing for your new role?

I started by meeting with people and getting information on what things are. I’ll ask a lot of questions and learn a lot.

FRESH FACES: Assistant Principal Valerie Piehl converses with students in the Commons during a passing period on her first visit to the school. Piehl said one of the aspects she is most excited about is getting to know and talk with students and teachers.

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What do you think is the biggest difference between Fishers High School and this school?

Fishers High School is a much newer school, we’ve only been open for 12 years, where, obviously, Carmel (High School) has been open for a lot longer.

That brings a lot more established traditions and histories (than) in Fishers, creating new traditions and doing things for the first time.

Carmel, obviously, has ongoing traditions, which can be good and bad. I think sometimes you get in a way of doing things and that’s the way it’s always been done, but in Fishers we (do) things new and (differently). That’s the biggest difference: (Fishers) is newer.

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HOUSING THE HOUNDS With Clear the Shelter event this Saturday, CHS students discuss challenges, obstacles with adopting from shelters LIN-LIN MO STORY

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even after years of pleading with her parents for a dog, senior Mayil Bhat’s parents did not cave in. But, as anyone who knows her will contend, her love for animals of all kinds, especially dogs, has persisted.

In August of 2017, she said she followed a friend’s recommendation to the Humane Society of Indianapolis (IndyHumane), and has been thriving in the next best thing to being a dog owner: volunteering with shelter dogs from all walks of life. There, she said she learned not only the numerous benefits stemming from adoption, but also some of the challenges and complexities that she said she wishes every person coming into a shelter could be aware of. She says if people are aware of some of the obstacles in adoption, the process would go through with more ease.

With this opportunity to volunteer at the shelter, Bhat is still able

to spend time working with dogs, even though she might not have an adopted dog for herself.

One way for many animals to find homes is through the annual Clear the Shelters animal adoption drive scheduled for this Saturday. Every year, hundreds of shelters work together for one shared cause- to find loving and permanent homes for animals without one. According to the official site, cleartheshelters.com, adopting is much more beneficial than buying when it comes to pets.

As a matter of fact, according to the site, by adopting, it is almost equivalent to saving two animals; since adopters not only give one animal a permanent home, but they also make for more shelter space so another shelter animal can find a home.

FEEDING THE FELINE: This shelter cat drinks water from a bowl.

Senior Mayil Bhat said many animals here don’t receive the love they deserve.

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BY THE NUMBERS

98% of animals can find homes after IndyHumane

3,106 animals were received by the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) in 2017 HSHC SOURCE

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), an estimated 6.5 million homeless dogs and cats enter shelters each year, while only about 3.2 million of them are adopted each year. This leaves many of the animals to live in shelters unable to find a home.

Junior Shreya Bothra also volunteers at IndyHumane.

She talked about the history and the personal stories behind some of the dogs whom were received to the shelter and said, “Most of our dogs either come in from other shelters or they come in as strays, where people have found them on the streets. We once had a situation where about seven puppies came in which were all found by the train tracks.”

PET PATHOSIS Here are some illnesses dogs and cats can have

Ear Cysts Symptoms: Chronic infection in one or both ears, pawing at the ears, pain when eating, etc

Eyeworm Infection Symptoms: Eye inflammation, redness, excessive tearing, pawing of the face, etc Skin Infections Symptoms: Redness, loss of the top surface of the skin, scabs/pus on skin, etc

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TUBBY’S TIME: Tubby, a shelter dog at the IndyHumane center, goes out on a walk with Junior Shreya Bothra. She said Tubby is one of her favorite dogs; thus, she makes the effort to spend some time pampering him whenever she volunteers.

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Ear Mites Symptoms: Itching of the ears, frequent shaking of head, bumps on ear canal, etc Nose Inflammation Symptoms: Sneezing, loss of appetite, mucus, facial deformity, decreased airflow to nasal passages, etc Stomach Worm Infection Symptoms: Chronic or acute vomiting, other gastric symptoms, can be asymptomatic, etc

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PETTING PUPPIES: Mayil Bhat, senior and volunteer at the Humane Society of Hamilton County (HSHC), spends time with one of her dogs who is still looking to be adopted. Bhat said that after playing with the dog, she would take him out for a walk and feed him, giving the dog the love he deserves.

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In the initial year of pet ownership, a pet owner must be aware of the many hidden fees and costs like veterinary bills and initial purchases of supplies such as crates and collars, according to the ASPCA. The costs of first year care can range from $1,500 to $2,000, and in the following year costs will slightly decrease to around $1,000. Knowing these figures before committing to them is an important step in adopting any pet, whether or not the animal seems high maintenance.

Bhat says one example of a good match is families with small children who normally consider adopting puppies could instead look at middle-aged or older dogs.

“Puppies are not always the best options for (younger children) because puppies get scared easily, too,” Bhat said. “When they’re young, they need a lot of nurturing to build up their confidence; it’s almost like having another kid. (With older dogs) they don’t have to worry about an extra child essentially coming into their homes.”

That process was thoroughly made in hopes of creating the best match for both the adopter and animal, and sometimes, she said people new to adoption may not realize what it takes behind the scenes, even if many families are able to adopt an animal within a day or during a short time.

For serious adopters, Elizabeth Kolesnikov, one of IndyHumane’s lead adoption counselors, said via email that doing individual research using the Internet is key, and it greatly eases the limited labor resources available at adoption center. Then, families should consider time and monetary

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commitment as well as the activity level they are looking for in a pet. This way, the application process streamlines the possibility of making a good match and adopting promptly.

According to Kolesnikov, the monetary commitment to care for an animal is a major factor in adoption and is something shelters work to make sure owners can account for. This not only makes sure the animal is able to be cared for, but attempts to reduce the stress on owners and thus creates a better environment for the animal to live in by letting owners know of costs of having a pet before hand.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2017, $69.51 billion was spent on pets in the United States with a majority of $29 billion covering the cost of food.

It is estimated that in 2018 about $72 billion dollars will be spend on pets in the United States.

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However, Bhat said similar personalities and interests between a human and a pet are not the end-all-be-all for both sides. There are other aspects in adoption that need to be met.

“Even if you are the right match, it doesn’t mean that you can still do something like that because it’s a lot of responsibility. I think there’s more than (if ) your disposition correct for the human and animal (connection), it’s more about are you yourself willing to take responsibility for another living thing,” Bhat said.

Kolesnikov said she emphasizes that with shelter animals, such as the puppies from the train tracks, adopters should expect to spend some time to help the animals adapt to their new home.

“Rescued animals have various histories, so adopters need to be patient and understand that some animals need time to adjust to new home environments. Many adopters get nervous because they feel like they don’t 'bond' to an animal right away when they take it home, but that’s often because an animal is stressed out because they have no idea where they are or how long they are going to be there,” Kolesnikov said.

For both Bhat and Bothra, they said the shelter, its animals and the people who practice the phrase “adopt don’t shop” bring much joy to themselves and others member and volunteers who help out.

WARM WALKS: Senior Mayil Bhat takes one of the dogs out on a walk during her volunteering shift at the Humane Society of Hamilton County (HSHC). She said the time that the dogs spend outside is extremely beneficial to them as not only does it give them more space for movement and exercise, but it also allows them to interact with the many different elements of nature and enjoy themselves in the daylight.

LIN-LIN MO PHOTO LOVING THE LONELY: Shreya Bothra, Humane Society of Indianapolis (IndyHumane) volunteer and junior, pets a dog at IndyHumane. Bothra said due to the large number of animals at the shelter and low number of volunteers, many don't get to spend enough time with other people.

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“(The Humane Society) really helped me de-stress, especially during the school year,” Bothra said.

“It’s something I can look forward to, and since they’re a non-profit organization, it really helps me know that I’m committing a good deed and using my time wisely and efficiently by helping these animals and by helping these people.”

Bhat said one of the highlights for her was interacting and being with an elderly dog named Hubert, who was stressed and scared of other people and would hide in his cage when he saw them.

“I got him out eventually and started brushing him, and we got a really good bond,” she said. “Weeks later, someone adopted him and it was exciting. It’s exciting when someone adopts a dog that you’ve H been caring for so long.”

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STRUGGLES

CHS students, teachers discuss health effects of sugar in the American diet CARSON TERBUSH STORY ANGELA LI PHOTO

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senior Maecey Niksch said she works hard every day trying to find foods that fit her diet. According to Niksch, this specific type of vegetarianism means while she does not consume meats, she still incorporates eggs and dairy into her diet. However, Niksch also said she tries to stay away from foods that are unhealthy, and she said one of the most difficult categories for her to avoid is sugary, processed foods.

“I try my hardest to eliminate (sugary) processed foods from my diet even though they are more efficient and, as a student, it’s easier and more convenient to have them sometimes,” Niksch said.

“Like I said, man-made foods aren’t made for the human body.”

Niksch is not the only person who has trouble avoiding sugar in today’s food market. According to a 2016 study by BMJ Open, a peer-reviewed medical journal, over half of the average American’s food is “ultra-processed,”

and these types of food contain additives that account for 90 percent of the added sugar Americans eat. The health impacts of sugary foods are prevalent in the American diet, and though they are widely impactful, they are also often not understood. as

SNEAKY SWEETENERS

Though a lot of sugar is often in foods people typically think of as unhealthy, such as candy or soft drinks, it is also included in foods with a healthier connotation. In fact, according to research from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), sugar is added to 74 percent of all packaged foods, a statistic that doesn’t even account for the natural sugars already present in many products.

Niksch said she notices many misconceptions surrounding added sugar in foods such as yogurt, which people often assume

SNACK TIME: Senior Maecey Niksch eats grapes as a snack. Niksch said she doesn’t mind consuming natural sugars found in fruits.

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THE FOOD NUT Here’s a look at foods that seem healthy but actually aren’t AGAVE NECTAR Agave nectar seems better than artificial sweetener, but it contains more fructose than most sweeteners.

DIET SODA The artificial sweeteners in diet soda cause a spike in insulin, which can turn into stored fat.

are healthy. This phenomenon results in students disregarding large amounts of sugar in their diet. “(People often think food is healthy), particularly things that have added sugars but are marketed as ‘sugarless,’ specifically artificial sweeteners in, say, yogurt. There are yogurts that say ‘zero sugars’ and ‘high protein,’ but I think that consumers are misled into

FLAVORED YOGURT This cup of yogurt has more sugar than one may think; some have nearly 15g per 6oz.

ENERGY/PROTEIN BARS Energy bars boast lofty health claims., but they are often nutritionally more similar to candy bars. Some have as much sugar as candy bars.

BRAN MUFFINS “Bran” seems healthy, but most portions triple what you should eat and can be loaded with sodium and sugar.

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thinking these foods are healthier when in fact they’re not as healthy because they’re not as natural,” Niksch said.

Ben Canary, co-founder of HercuLean Meal Prep, an Indianapolis-based business geared toward helping people improve their diets and lose weight, said his customers are often unaware of the impact of added sugar in everyday products like sauces or drinks.

“I think they’re aware (their current diet) is not working, but most people are not aware of why it’s not working and what changes they need to make,” Canary said. “Specifically, I think a lot of barbecue sauces that people use (and) pasta sauce can be very high in sugar.”

According to the 2015-2020 nutritional guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), people should consume less than 10 percent of their daily calories from added sugar; that’s 50 grams for a 2,000-calorie diet, roughly equivalent to the amount of sugar in one cup of ice cream. However, research from UCSF suggests the average American actually consumes around 82 grams per day on average, about 16 percent of daily calories.

AP Biology teacher Eric Rauch said this disconnect between the guidelines and actual consumption is mainly due to a lack of willpower among Americans.

“Everywhere we look, we’re seeing the unhealthy versions, or the simple sugars, and the reason that we see them a lot is because it tastes good,” Rauch said. “I mean, honestly, that’s why people stick with the sugars; that’s why they don’t vary. They continue on and do these things because it’s convenient for them and it tastes good.” a;lskjdf;aksjdf;

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WRAPS These wraps can pack twice the amount of calories as plain old bread, and spinach, tomato and whole grain wraps often contain additional coloring and flavoring; they aren’t as “green” as they seem.

Niksch said while she tries to avoid sugars in processed foods, she doesn’t mind consuming natural sugars.

“If it is a natural sugar, as in fruits (and) vegetables, then those I like to call the ‘good sugars’ because they give you fiber. Natural sugars are different from man-made sugars because added sugars and artificial sweeteners are what’s bad for you,” Niksch said. “I do pay attention to (the sugar in my diet) if it is in processed foods, but if it is in, say, a banana, then I don’t really care.”

Rauch said he agrees with Niksch; fruit sugars are more complex and provide a more wholesome aspect to a person’s diet.

“Simple (sugars) are going to be (in) your soda for example; your candies; most of the sugars you see even in regular pasta. If you’re not eating

SUGARY CONSEQUENCES Take a look at some of the health effects of sugar on various parts of the body The pancreas releases stored insulin to reduce blood sugar levels. If overworked from constantly high blood sugar levels, it will stop producing insulin, which causes type 2 diabetes.

Dopamine is released when sugar hits the tongue, which is the same hormone released when taking certain drugs.

Insulin spikes damages blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Byproducts from digested sugar molecules destroy collagen and elastin, harming the skin. Destroyed collagen in the joints also increases inflammation and may cause arthritis.

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Artificial sweeteners cannot be completely digested, which can cause bloating and blockage.

Bone spurs Cartilage loss Joint space narrowing SHAPE.COM SOURCE

whole grain pasta, that’s a really quick burn,” Rauch said. “Fruit sugars are awesome, (because they) are more complex. When you look at examples, if you can stick with fruit sugars and your whole grains, it’s going to be a lot healthier and it’s going to be a much better source of energy for you.”

But while fruit sugars may be better for consumers, from a weight-loss standpoint, Canary said he has had personal experience with the negative effects of fruit-based sugars on body fat.

“I remember when I was losing a lot of weight, I called my brother and I was like, ‘I’m doing great, HILITE.ORG

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PROTEIN POWER: Herculean Meal Prep employees prepare meals of blackened whitefish, red beans, rice and collard greens. The employees fill each container by hand.

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PHOTO ESSAY AT HERCULEAN MEAL PREP Here’s a look inside Herculean Meal Prep, an Indianapolis-based business geared towards helping people eat healthier.

I’m eating like three bananas a day,’ and he told me, ‘Bananas are like nature’s marshmallows. You need to stop eating bananas.’ Later on, I found the reason why: (bananas are) just fructose, (the main type of sugar in fruits), (which is) metabolized differently than other sugars,” Canary said.

This difference of opinion between Niksch, Rauch and Canary demonstrates a core issue of sugar consumption in the United States: especially because experts offer differing standpoints and the amount of sugar people should consume may depend on personal goals, it is difficult for people to make healthy and informed decisions when planning their diets.

“It’s hard, because what is someone’s daily recommended value of sugar? It could be zero,” Canary said. “It depends on what their goal is. Are they looking for athletic performance, or are they trying to lose body fat, or are they trying to

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He told me, ‘Bananas are like nature’s marshmallows.

You need to stop eating bananas.’ Later on, I found the reason why: (bananas are) just fructose, (the main type of sugar in fruits), (which is) metabolized differently than other sugars. ben canary

build muscle, and what’s their body weight? There’s really no way to say a blanket number that’s generalizable.” a;slkdjf;skjd;kfja;

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According to Niksch, high amounts of sugar in many foods people tend to view as healthy also contribute to the sugar epidemic.

Niksch said, “People tend to generalize foods into healthy and unhealthy categories without looking at the individual aspects of each food that make them healthy or unhealthy. I think people tend to overlook added sugars.”

Canary said he agrees many people experience confusion when trying to improve their diets.

“I think a lot of people get the misconception that just because something is all-natural or maybe organic, that it will help them lose body fat,” Canary said. “In reality, you need to make sure things are high in protein with complex carbs and lots of fiber.

Niksch said another driving force behind the amount of sugar consumption in the United States is the profit it offers large companies.

“I do think commercialism is to blame, and people just have become lazier,” Niksch said. “Mass production is a money-saver to companies, and these big industries don’t really care about the detriment it puts on people’s health.”

Rauch said he agrees; the convenience of using cheap added sugars in foods outweighs the health impact for big companies. Because the food market is competitive, companies are pushed to cut corners wherever legally possible, and using cheap added sugars is one way they do so.

Rauch said, “If these companies weren’t making money, they wouldn’t

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CONVENIENT CONVEYER: (RIGHT): Each meal goes through the machine and is sealed with plastic. When the meals come out the other end of the machine, they are fully sealed and ready to be packaged.

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PREP STEP: (TOP): Once the food is packed into the containers, the prepared meals are transferred to a separate preparation station. Here, employees line up the meals to go through a sealing machine.

MEAL TIME: (RIGHT): Herculean Meal Prep employees place stickers that include details regarding the content of the meals as well as their nutritional content on every sealed meal. The finished meals are then placed into containers and packed.

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be pushing the simple sugars, but it’s so lucrative that why not? They’re lining their pockets, and that seems to be the business mantra: if it’s making money, then it must be right.” askldj;aklsjdf;kasd

A HEALTHIER FUTURE

According to Rauch, the solution to this problem lies within education.

“We need to be educated on what is good and what is bad. I think you’re going to (consume) sugars no matter what it is, but really focusing on what you need from the healthy standpoint, and being in touch with what our bodies need to be efficient, that’s really a big thing, and I think it starts with education. It starts with teach-

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pounds of added sugar are consumed each year, per person.

61% of groceries are highly processed TIME.COM, UCSF. EDU SOURCE

ing kids, this is why whole grains are important,” Rauch said.

Niksch said science classes she has taken at this school, especially AP Biology, have helped her become more aware about nutrition.

“I think learning about biological molecules, particularly fats, has made me more aware of what is in our food.

Specifically, the other day in class, we were talking about different kinds of fats and how, for example, in peanut butter, to extend the shelf life of peanut butter, they change the natural unsaturated fats in peanuts to saturated ones because they last longer; they store more easily,” Niksch said. “I think being in the sciences has opened my eyes to a lot of aspects of our health.”

Though Niksch attained this knowledge in a high-level AP course, she said it is not difficult to obtain the information needed to understand how to eat healthier.

Niksch said the most important thing, especially for teenagers, is taking an interest in nutrition, and it isn’t difficult; it requires little effort to find the information once you decide to look into it.

Niksch said, “You just (need to) do a little bit of research; it’s not like you have to take an entire course to learn about what’s best for your body. In general, you can just do it with a quick search on the internet. It’s accessible information that people don’t use as H much as they should.”

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ART FAIR ANTICIPATION Dancer, artist, organizer discuss experiences with, expectations for Penrod Arts Fair ANGELA QIAN STORY

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hen someone looks up

“Indiana’s Nicest Day,” the first link will direct them to the Penrod Arts Fair website. It says the Somerset CPAs have trademarked the phrase, and with over 50 years of experience organizing the fair, it has become one of the largest single day art fairs in the nation.

Jonathan Kane, former Penrod artist and former CHS art teacher, was on his way to Canada, a place whose landscapes inspire much of his art, when he spoke about his experience with the fair. He said he had never had his art showcased in a fair until the Penrod Arts Fair eight or nine years ago, although he had visited the fair twice before, and he said he was very impressed with the artists, booths and artwork.

“It’s just so different to be an artist with a booth on the other side of the tent,” Kane said.

The director personally approached Kane to ask if he would take part in the fair, so he did not have to complete the application process most artists did in order to participate, according to Kane.

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ART OF INDY

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Take a look at these works of art, different media showcased in past Penrod Arts fairs

“Stones from Sugar Creek” is a pastel piece formly featured at the fair by Jonathan Kane

KP Singh created this print of Monument Circle with pen and ink

Here are examples of ceramic art by Jennifer Meeker from the 2017 fair

THEBUTLERCOLLEGIAN.COM, JENNIFERMEEKERART.COM, KPSINGHDESIGNS.COM SOURCES EN POINTE: Lindsey Thole, Penrod Arts Fair participant, dancer and sophomore, works at the barre during rehearsal. She said dancing is harder than it looks.

For most artists, however, once they complete the application, there is an art selection committee to determine who has a booth at the fair. The committee will then email the selected artists who must accept the invitation and pay the booth fees before the stated deadline. The list of accepted artists goes up on the website about two months later.

According to its website, the Penrod Arts Fair is a sizeable event, with over 20,000 people visiting the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) to be a part of the event that showcases hundreds of artists every year. This year’s fair will take place on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and visitors will receive a map and an agenda upon entrance, according to Steven Riddle, principal in Somerset’s Entrepreneurial and Litigation and Valuation groups, the title sponsor of the Penrod Arts Fair. Riddle said there is also a more exclusive event the night before, called Evening with Penrod.

Riddle said the evening event has a more casual atmosphere than the fullday event, and it isn’t as crowded due to the fixed number of tickets sold and the reduced number of artists with featured art. However, he said the fullday event is still a great community event because of the good weather and it being family-friendly.

He said, “The night before is adults-only, but there are children’s activities—there’s a whole children’s section on the grounds of the art museum for the fair day. People can come there and spend a whole day or spend as much or little time as they want.”

Along with children’s sections on the fairgrounds, Riddle said there are also food, music and performance venues scattered throughout the grounds. According to dancer and sophomore Lindsey Thole, these performances feature dancers from various studios to advertise their own shows and studios.

As one of these dancers, Thole said she dances at the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy, a ballet school that condenses its spring show production every year for the performance at Penrod. Thole said this will be her fifth time dancing at the fair.

She said, “A lot of times, it’s just a pain,” as the occasional rainy weather leading up to the fair often results in muddy grounds, which may cause issues for dancers. “(Performing at Penrod) is really fun if the weather’s nice and because there’s a big audience, but the floor’s really slippery, so lots of people fall,” Thole said.

DID YOU KNOW?

This year’s fair will feature over 300 artists, six stages of entertainment, over 75 arts-related nonprofit organizations and an extensive children’s area.

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Kane said the weather had the potential to be a complication for his art as well. His art is pastel behind glass, and he said he was concerned about the damage that could occur from the condensation caused by the humidity and the rain.

Despite this, he said, “They say the sun always shines on Penrod, and it actually did on the day of the fair.”

Riddle and Thole also emphasized the sunny weather conditions during the fair. Even with the rain and mud, Thole said performing is fun because of the sun, and, as an art student herself, she said she likes seeing how artists will use the media she learned about in class.

Riddle also mentioned he had a similar experience.

He said, “I really do enjoy the art and just walking the grounds.

Generally, we have such beautiful weather. It’s just a really pretty day, and you can do whatever you want.”

Kane said displaying art at an art fair is often more work than it seems—artists must learn how to market themselves and promote their art in conversation as well.

“When people come up, they don’t realize everything that went on behind the scenes to get to that point. They come and see the work, and some walk by, but (others) stop and see the work. That’s very reaffirming as an artist,” Kane said. “I just really felt honored to be a part H of that show.

PARTNERING FOR PENROD: Dancer and sophomore Lindsey Thole rehearses with her partner at Performer’s Edge Dance Studio. Here, she worked on the “bluebird” position.

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COLORING IN THE LINES Movie “Crazy Rich Asians” to star all-Asian cast, emphasizes importance of representing minorities

ALINA YU COLUMN

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s summer ends and school

begins, it is never too late to stop by the theater to catch a movie. But what to watch?

Among film selections recently, I have noticed an increase of minority representation, whether that be nearly all African-American casts such as “Black Panther,” which grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide over its opening weekend according to Time Money, or female actors taking lead roles in “Ocean 8.” Moreover, this upward trend in increasing minority actors can be seen in TV series such as “Black-ish” and “Jane the Virgin.”

Yet as an Asian-American, I find myself somewhat detached from the films and TV shows in the entertainment industry due to the lack of AsianAmerican representation.

However, that is all about to change. Tomorrow, an all-AsianAmerican film will premiere: “Crazy Rich Asians.” Based upon the first book of the Kevin Kwan series, the romantic comedy follows New Yorker Rachel Chu who accompanies her boyfriend Nick Young to a wedding in Singapore, where she discovers

her boyfriend is actually one of the wealthiest bachelors in that country.

The movie, according to its website, follows Chu on this wild journey to truly get to know the love of her life while dealing with socialites and drama with every turn she takes.

Not only does the movie feature the first Asian American cast in Hollywood history, but it also provides commentary on the vibrant life of the world’s elite.

I am extremely excited to watch this movie. Its main character, Rachel Chu, is played by actress Constance Wu, who is one of my favorite Hollywood actresses most notable for her work in the also Asian-American series “Fresh Off the Boat.” Alongside that, the character of Rachel Chu herself is quite intriguing to me: a self-determined “ABC”—American Born Chinese—­ living in New York as an economics professor with an avid love life.

This movie is setting the stage for a steady movement of rising minority representation around the world.

Whether Asian-American, AfricanAmerican or another ethnicity yet to

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BY THE NUMBERS

12% of 900 popular films had racially balanced casts

5.7% of characters in Hollywood films are Asian

come to theaters, “Crazy Rich Asians” is providing an example of unprecedented Asian-American representation in the entertainment industry.

I am hopeful of its success among young Asian Americans like myself as well as the Hollywood community. I commend the efforts of Hollywood, especially in a culturally diverse nation like the United States, for increasing representation of minority groups in films, following the promising films H like “Crazy Rich Asians.”

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

Reach Alina Yu at ayu@hilite.org.

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movies out of the top 100 movies in 2016 did not have an Asian character in a speaking role USCANNENB ERG.COM SOURCE

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THEHOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM, TELEGRAPH.CO.UK, INDIEWIRE.COM SOURCES Read about some of Hollywood’s worst whitewashing incidents involving Asian characters Breakfast at Tiffany’s Ghost in the Shell Actor Mickey Rooney’s portrayal of Mr. a controversy of Yunioshi in this classic film has been whitewashing labeled as a racist caricature Japanese main character, Motoko DragonBall Evolution Kusanagi, The casting of Canadian actor Justin by casting Scarlett Chatwin as Goku in the adaptation of Johansson kept Scarlett Motoko Japanese anime series “Dragon Ball Z” crowds away Johansson Kusanagi is one of the most notorious examples

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

KAREN ZHANG BRIEFS

Cirque du Soleil will perform its show “Corteo” at Bankers Live Fieldhouse from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26.

CREATIVECOMMONS SOURCE

CHS will have its first fall musical based off the musical, “Edges.” Audtions will occur on Thursday beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Room E157.

To learn more information, go to CHS’s Musical Twitter account @carmelmusical.

CARMEL MUSICAL SOURCE

Come down to downtown Carmel on Saturday by Main Street and Rangeline Road for a special latenight party. Live music begins on Main Street at 9 p.m. and many shops will be open late.

CARMELART­ SANDDESIGN. COM SOURCE

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES Take a look at all the new movies, albums that will be released soon

AUG. 31

Ariana Grande will release her new album “Sweetner”

FRIDAY

Meghan Trainor will drop her new album “Treat Myself”

KAREN ZHANG GRAPHIC MOVIEINSIDER.COM, METACRITIC.COM SOURCES

“A Simple Favor,” starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, will come out

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BUILDING TO SUCCESS CHS athletes, trainers discuss how body builds affect success in their sports ADAM SPENSLEY STORY

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n often overlooked aspect of sports is

the size and shape of the athletes themselves. The body build of an athlete can even determine which sport he or she is most likely to succeed in. For example, a smaller person, in most cases, won’t have as much of a chance to be a professional basketball player as a much taller player.

According to infofit.ca, a website that explains the different body types and their uses, some common body sport stereotypes include marathon runners tending to be light and lean and gold medal powerlifters being solid blocks of muscle with short arms and legs. Athletes at this school said they recognize these qualities as well.

Brandon Matura, football player and junior, said his body type benefits him and also hurts him while playing football.

“My body type helps me use my total strength and allows for more movement than others in my position, but it makes me top heavy at times, making for changes in direction sometimes challenging,” Matura said.

According to Infofit, having the right physique for the right sport is a great starting point. Matura said he recognizes this and said he believes his body type is optimal for his sport.

“I would think my body type is optimal for my position and my sport because it allows for me to have an edge against my opponents,” Matura said.

The scientific categorization of body types may offer some

BY THE NUMBERS

6’2” height, in feet of the average NFL player

246.94 average weight in pounds, of a NFL player

31.5

the average body mass index of a NFL player PSYHGUIDES.COM SOURCE

DID YOU KNOW?

The mesomorphic body type consists of large bones, highly defined muscles and a low, narrow waist.

Contrasting, the ectomorphic body type is having a thin build, lightly muscled with small wrists and ankles.

Endomorphs have shorter limbs, high waists and small hands and feet.

INFOFIT.CA SOURCE

explanation as to why some people succeed in some sports and why others don’t. Also according to Infofit, the mesomorphic body type is a body type in which the person has highly defined muscles, a low narrow waist and large bones, while the ectomorphic body types are thin and lightly muscled with small wrists and ankles. Even though most people are a mixture of both or multiple body types, those who are of the more mesomorphic body type tend to succeed in sports such as weight lifting, while the athletes with a more ectomorphic body type tend to succeed in sports such as running.

Noah Bergsma, cross-country runner and junior, said he believes his body type helps him succeed in his sport, with some drawbacks.

STARTING STANCE: Trevor Johnson, cross-country runner and junior, and Caleb Shaffer, football player and senior, show their starting stances for their sport.

Their different body types helped them better succeed in their sports. The two do training outside of their sport by focusing on the different muscles needed.

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STRAIGHT RUNNING (BELOW): Trevor Johnson, cross-country runner and junior, runs on the track. Johnson’s ectomorphic body shape helped him to complete his training. According to infofit. ca, the perfect runner has a light frame and a medium to small height.

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HEIGHT DIFFERENCE (RIGHT): Trevor Johnson, cross-country runner and junior, and Caleb Shaffer, football player and senior, stand back-to-back, showing their difference in height was shown.

Shaffer used his height to his advantage when playing football.

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“I feel like my body type can be optimal as my long legs give me a further stride than most, although it can be challenging as it is harder to move my legs than others,” Bergsma said.

Bergsma also said he agreed with the fact that people who have skinnier body types and are ectomorphs tend to succeed more in a running sport like cross-country.

“People with (a) tall, lanky body type like mine, do well if they constantly strengthen (their body) to further increase their muscle mass in their legs, but (the result) can end up negative if it is never worked on or strengthened,” Bergsma said.

On the other hand, Matura said he agrees people who tend to be more mesomorphic succeed in football, like he does.

“My sport and position does reflect and benefit my body type because in football, an offensive tackle needs to have the most length and strength possible to best play the position,” Matura said.

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QUICK QUIZ Do you know different body types?

Which body features would be the best for a crosscountry runner? a. A thin structure, lightly muscled b. Large bones and defined muscles. c. Short arms and legs d. Broad shoulders and long arms Answer: a: the features give them a biomechanical advantage.

INFOFIT.CA SOURCE

Take a look at how physical features help an athlete.

Athlete: Caleb Shaffer, offensive guard and senior BLEACHERREPORT.COM, SPORTSKEEDA.COM SOURCES

Height Arm Strength Fast Twitch Muscles Leg Strength Quick Feet

BODY CHARACTERISTICS TAKING OFF: Caleb Shaffer, football player and senior, displays the position he stands in when playing offensive guard. Shaffer needed to have quick feet in order to play the position, so that he can help his team out and reach their goal.

APURVA MANAS PHOTO

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THE CONCUSSION CRISIS CHS football players, trainers discuss how to solve, overcome concussion problem in football MISHA REKHTER STORY

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he crunch of the hit is the

hardest to hear, the most devastating sound for the audience to bear.

The mashing of bodies is haunting as the players hurl their collection of muscle and bone at one another with devastating force. Each play is a battle for survival, bringing with it a large dosage of risk.

Dawson Cockerham, former CHS football player and senior, was inherently aware of this danger as he played in a game against North Central during his freshman year, but as he had done countless times before, he prepared to make the tackle. The ball was snapped and he assessed the play. Upon realizing the intention of the offense, he sprang into the form

he had perfected and he lurched forward to stop the ball carrier.

The sound of the collision was audible. It was business as usual.

Cockerham had succeeded in his duty. The ball carrier was downed and had received a harsh lick for running into their “zone.” Typically, this was a cause for celebration followed by preparation for the ensuing play, but in this instance, something was very wrong. Cockerham remained motionless as trainers flooded onto the field.

Pete O’Hara, Cockerham’s former coach and IB Psychology teacher, watched from the sidelines as the scene unfolded. O’Hara said he did not sense the gravity of

BY THE NUMBERS

80%

of deaths from football are due to multiple concussions

86%

of concussions cause discomfort in the head BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH INSTITUTE SOURCE

IMPACTS OF CONCUSSIONS Learn about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and its long term effects Brain Deterioration CTE is the result of many concussions over one’s lifetime. This results in a Tau protein build-up, destroying the brain.

Symptom Progression Tao protein build-up is accelerated by multiple concussions far after an injury, letting these symptoms show up decades later.

Stage 1 Forgetfulness, memory loss, social awkwardness, volatile behavior

A healthy brain (above) Brain with CTE due to multiple concussions (below)

Stage 2 Initial hand tremors, early Parkinson’s disease symptoms Stage 3 Cognitive impairment, dementia, full-blown Parkinson’s disease UDAY LOMADA GRAPHIC AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY SOURCE

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the situation until Cockerham remained unmoving. O’Hara realized something was very wrong. Soon, Cockerham was removed from the field and seated firmly on the sidelines where the trainers quickly diagnosed him with a concussion.

Cockerham said, “I was miserable sitting on the sidelines. I had no idea what was going on around me at all.”

According to CHS trainer Brittani Moore, when dealing with a possible concussion, the player is immediately removed from the field of play. If it is deemed that the player did sustain a concussion then they must go through a five-step protocol after being completely asymptomatic before they can resume activity. Normally, this only stops a player for a few weeks. However, with each concussion the severity grows; this was Cockerham’s fourth concussion.

The following spring, Cockerham received another concussion. Due to his concussions’ rapid succession, dangerous effects on Cockerham’s health escalated. His suspicions were soon confirmed: his football career was over.

As concussion awareness has risen, there have been new initiatives in football to encourage safer tackling methods in hopes of preventing cases like Cockerham’s.

According to Moore, Carmel has implemented the “heads up” tackling procedure promoted by USA Football, where players are taught to tackle in ways that do not damage their head and spines.

“These new tackling techniques are now being introduced to younger players so they will learn how to play safer right away,” Moore said.

According to Josh Schumann, football player and senior, there have been vast improvements in the safety of football. Moreover, players understand

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Football Aug. 17 at 7 p.m vs. Trinity

Volleyball Aug. 18 at 10 p.m Round Robin TRAINING HARD: Deshaun Holder, CHS wide-receiver football coach, demonstrates specific running techniques to a group of football players. Holder said the team experience has been extremely smooth and energetic with almost no downtime.

Holder said, “Coaching at CHS has been a dream of mine and I used to talk to my wife about it a lot. I am here now and there is no comparison.”

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the negative ramifications concussions have on their academic abilities.

“School is a struggle. My memory isn’t as good as it used to be, but I know I need to do well if I want to reach my goals,” Cockerham said.

Schumann echoed Cockerham and said his future is in academics.

For him, school always comes first.

“I love playing football, but I worry about concussions because that would be bad to my future,” Schumann said.

According to Moore, the trainers and medical staff at CHS are doing everything possible to help the athletes, but it’s ultimately up to them should they want to play.

“In Carmel, we raise awareness about concussions and there are parents who aren’t letting their kids play contact sports, but in other communities that is not the case.

Playing football is their way out and a concussion won’t stop them,” Moore said.

DID YOU KNOW?

Symptoms of a concussion are often noticed right after the injury, but some aren’t seen for days or even weeks.

PROTECTHEBRAIN. ORG SOURCE

Women's Soccer Aug. 18 at 5 p.m vs. Guerin Catholic

FOOTBALL A new assistant coach is coming to the football team this year.

DeShaun Holder, CHS’s newest football coach, has coached at Anderson High School and Wright State University. At CHS, he will coach and develop the wide receivers core with fellow football coach Scott Turnquist, focusing on developing the team to its optimal performance.

Holder said the biggest adaptation he needed to make was the pacing.

The Carmel team practices have the speed and energy to really set them apart, Holder said. However, Holder also said he adds to the team dynamic, whether that be motivation, connecting with or spending extra time developing a player.

Holder said his future plans include increasing the intensity of the team even further on a more sustained basis and instilling in them that losing is okay, but that “quitting causes regret; failing causes you to move forward. Always fall forward.” H

Schumann said any contact sport like football will never be completely safe, and situations such as Cockerham’s will always occur, but as long as people love the sport, they are going to continue to play it no matter the consequences.

Cockerham also mentioned, “Football is responsible for some of my concussions, but football is also responsible for so many good things in my life. I wouldn’t trade my expeH riences for anything else.”

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Students should explore, be more involved in extracurriculars, shift focus away from grades HILITE STAFF EDITORIAL

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interesting topic or starting a charity he commencement of the with one’s friends. school year means we will soon According to a 2017 US News return to a time of overstressing study, high school teachers on average about grades, late nights give about 3.5 hours completing homework of homework a week. and fewer hours of OUR STANCE With seven classes, that sleep, all leading to an overall decline in our In light of a new totals to 24.5 hours.

Combined with the well-being. school year, we findings of a 2018 However, though high school is a time believe students Centers for Disease Control study, which in our lives for strong should spend less found that 73 percent academic growth, of high schoolers aren’t time on grades more importantly, it getting enough sleep, is an adolescent period and take part in we ask students to truly for growing. extracurriculars. evaluate the purpose of During this period, this rigor. Twenty, 10, high schoolers have the even five years from chance to try and learn now, what are the lessons we will about diverse ventures, whether it remember from high school? be trying new sports, researching an

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student interest clubs were active last year PRINCETON REVIEW, CHS WEBSITE SOURCE

NEW YEAR, NEW START Take a look at how you can start your own student interest club

STEP ONE:

Know the existing clubs

Before applying to start a new club, make sure your club is unique. You don’t want your club to get rejected because it’s too similar to another club.

STEP TWO:

Fill out the CHS Club Proposal/Renewal Google Form

You must complete the form annually for student interest clubs. Scan the QR code to the right. (Make sure you are using your CCS account!)

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CHRISTINA YANG GRAPHIC ACTIVITIES OFFICE SOURCE

STEP THREE: Wait for approval

You must wait until the Activities Office contacts the sponsor or club leader before you can do anything as a club.

Includes questions about club name, social media platforms, faculty sponsor, student leader, club description, membership eligibility, meeting logistics and special events

It is important to realize high school is a great time to try anything and foster new ideas. There will be very few times in our lives again when we have so many resources to our avail while also having so little fear of change or even failure, especially in terms of entrepreneuring our own business or renovating a club.

Therefore, we encourage students to be more passionately involved in extracurriculars and other outsideof-school ventures this school year, because it will truly create the most personal growth while also creating the most positive high school experience.

At this school, one avenue for potential revitalization is our clubs: although we may have long-standing traditions, it’s important to consider implementing new ideas and events when necessary. For example, Senate has always hosted Homecoming trike races, but this year they have decided to change this event in hopes of getting more participation. Similarly, other clubs that are in a comfortable pace of repeating events annually and sticking to the same plans should also consider a voice of change, even if this means shifting some attention away from perfect grades and toward these personal projects.

Although academics are important, it’s equally important to encourage and focus on our growth outside of the classroom, too. The experiences we gain from our participation in extra activities can result in lessons just as important, if not more so, than the lessons we learn from assessments. Our free thought, radical ideas and personal experiences are what will drive change in the world someday, and these can all H start in our own school.

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As September is National Literacy Month, students should appreciate CHS media center more CARSON TERBUSH COLUMN

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s a self-proclaimed literary

connoisseur, I would rank the CHS media center high on my list of places to get books. Complete with a wide, ever-increasing selection of fictional novels, a plethora of informational textbooks and an extremely convenient location, the media center is ideal for any student looking for literary stimulation.

However, according to a recently conducted HiLite poll, only 27.6 percent of respondents checked out a book from the media center at any time during the last school year. Hence, the media center is clearly underutilized by the student body.

On any given school day, the media center seems to be constantly full of people. Walking by before school or during a passI LOVE ing period, it seems that every table and chair available is full.

However, very few of the students that spend time in the media center actually utilize its many resources. While the media center is popular as a place to hang out with friends or study, it is basically used as a glorified hallway.

LOOK TO THE FUTURE Here are a few of the events at the media center this year CHRISTINA YANG GRAPHIC THERESA RAMOS SOURCE

According to the same poll mentioned earlier, only 13.8 percent of respondents said they preferred using the CHS media center when compared to the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL). Given the media center’s central location in the building all students go to every day, it should be more highly valued. Though the CCPL has a larger amount of content, the media center provides plenty of books itself and sometimes brings attention to books I would most likely not notice in the larger CCPL setting. Often when I walk through the freshman wing of the media center, several fictional novels the librarians have selected to display on top of the shelves will catch my eye and inspire me to read them, an experience I don’t have at CCPL. The media center is not just BOOKS a place to print your essay when your printer runs out of ink or to take a nap during your release period. It is a library full of undiscovered fictional adventures and scientific knowledge the staff works tirelessly to provide for us. Next time you find yourself in the media center, don’t just treat it as a sitting room. Pick up a book. H

Here are some book recommendations from editor-in-chief Carson TerBush: 1. A Mad Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller

Vicki is a high-class female artist during the women’s suffrage movement in London. Facing high expectations, she finds herself with the suffragettes, but it costs her more than she thinks.

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by Marie Lu

Adelina is an outcast due to the scars on her face and her newfound power. Finding herself in the Dagger Society, a group of rebel outcasts like herself, she finally starts to trust again. But her past left more than just scars. She may be as dangerous as everyone had feared.

2. Made You Up

by Francesca Zappia

Alex trusts nothing but her camera. Lately, what she thinks she sees in the photos may not be there.

An intriguing take on what it’s like to have schizophrenia, this novel is a must read!

CHRISTINA YANG GRAPHIC CARSON TERBUSH, JOHN LOVE SOURCES

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER First meeting of SilverHounds, a group of students who meet with senior citizens to read, discuss books

Freshman English classes work through challenge to familiarize themselves with the library

END OF AUGUST

BEST BOOKS

Media Center will host Vietnam Day with presentations from the veterans

May 3, 2019

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TAKE A BREAK

Students at this school should consider taking breaks while studying this academic year SAM SHI COLUMN

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ometimes the best study strategies are not

to study for hours on end but to have breaks in the middle of studying for that upcoming test or final.

Anyone who has crammed the night before a test knows the feeling of being both mentally and physically drained. Whether the cram before test day leads to either several ceaseless hours of studying or a lack of sleep, cramming can take its toll on a student’s test taking ability. From my personal experience, studying for hours without rest does not contribute to better test scores unlike what the many hours of studying might suggest. After about four hours of studying, I can no longer absorb information effectively and I often find myself not being able to focus.

To remedy this problem, taking breaks beGET tween studying can be an effective tool. Psychologist Nicholas Cepeda performed a study examining the effects of breaks ranging from five minutes to a month on memory. The study found that longer break times correlated to remembering information for longer periods of time.

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Resting for as long as 15 minutes between studying sessions can therefore make it easier to remember information for the test. The time spent resting in between would not significantly take away from studying either, as it takes up only a small fraction of study time. Indeed, whenever I study for long periods of time with breaks in between, I find myself more focused and better at absorbing information. Taking longer rests can mean sleeping earlier as well, which would make for a more focused test-taking experience.

It’s important to note that the best way of studying is to avoid cramming in the first place and to begin studying days before a test, allowing for large break times in between. Of course, many would rather not cram for a test the night before. However, the reality of human laziness and procrastination often causes cramming WORK! for students to be inevitable. If this becomes the case, students of all ages should utilize their H break time to their full advantage.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Sam Shi at sshi@hilite.org.

SUMMER TRANSFORMATIONS

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CANINE COMFORT

CHS students, staff should recognize immense benefits of dog companionship therapy

BY THE NUMBERS

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y life changed forever when my furry

friend, Bernie, entered my life. His presence completely altered the entire dynamic of my household.

From neverending playtime to countless walks and games of fetch, Bernie gives and needs constant love and attention. With National Dog Day approaching rapidly on Aug. 26, I realize Bernie is more than a dog: he is my best friend. This constant interaction and intimate companionship is not for everyone, but for me, it’s what makes dogs better than cats.

A pet dog can also have a plethora of positive impacts on its owner. According to helpguide.org, caring for a dog helps people cope with depression, anxiety and stress. Furthermore, dog ownership leads to positive lifestyle PUPPY changes such as increased exercise,

companionship and socialization. Dogs, unlike other pets, force people to be active and spend time outside.

While this may seem inconsequential, outdoor activity, particularly exposure to sunlight, causes elevated Vitamin D levels and mood.

Interestingly, dogs seem to have a profound impact on the mental health problems which Carmel’s “Culture of Care” program seems to be targeting. Thus, an increase in dog companionship and therapy would help people combat many mental and physical health problems. Overall, any pet would serve as a welcome addition to the life of a student at this school, but canines have the capacity to completely change lives. H The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Misha Rekhter at POWER mrekhter@hilite.org.

GIVE CATS A CHANCE CHS students, staff should take time to consider, appreciate cats’ better qualities hroughout my life, my family has

owned three dogs and five cats. While each animal has had a unique personality and her own set of quirks, and while there have been some moments of frustration, this experience has planted in me a deep love for both animals. However, if I had to choose one over the other, I would be bringing home a cat, hands down.

When I get home from school, I am greeted by two fur-covered faces: that of my dog Suzy, as she wags her tail and lets out a whine of excitement, and my cat

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million dogs in the United States

37% of American households own dogs

21% of pet dogs and cats acquired from homeless shelters

Read Emily’s full column at: hilite.org/cats

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Maizy, who waits more patiently until I offer her my hand to sniff and rub her face against. It is then Maizy who follows me upstairs and stays curled up nearby while I do my homework.

Maizy is a good example of how wonderful a cat is. I ask that students take the time to get to know felines’ better qualities. While every cat is different, they can be just as sweet, intelligent and playful as H canines—and often, even more.

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach PAW-SITIVE Emily Dexter at edexter@hilite.org.

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million cats in the United States

30% of American households own cats

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY.COM, AVMA.ORG SOURCES

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CARRYING ON THE LEGACY Q&A with speaker of the House (SOH) Neil-Walker Simmons (left), student body president (SBP) Tim Metken (right) Read the full Q&A online at hilite.org/carryinglegacy

15 minutes of fame

AUG 14, 2018

Neil-Walker Simmons

Tim Metken

Describe your role as SOH.

Describe your role as SBP.

A big part of (my position) is tying the community back to the school, so doing events for Riley Children’s Hospital and the Caroline Symmes Foundation through Tailgate for Life and the paint war that we do every year. I would say that’s probably my biggest role: being in charge of that area.

So there’s the Senate, and that’s what I oversee and get to be a part of. We put on a lot of (the) Homecoming festivities: there’s two blood drives every year, there’s the winter dance and a few other random (events). Also, a lot of us help out with raising money for Riley Hospital through dance marathon and stuff, and we (do) a lot in those events.

Why did you decide to run?

Why did you decide to run?

I decided to run because I’ve been doing (student government) since sophomore year, which is the earliest year you can start getting into this kind of thing. I just loved the atmosphere, loved the people, and I love the cause as well. I wanted to get even deeper into that senior year because I didn’t think I’d have a lot going on.

My sophomore year, I got to work with Mike Pitz (‘17), and I really looked up to him. He pushed me to run, even though it was a year and a half in advance. He was like, “You know, I think you’d be great.” I took that to heart and went with it.

What is one thing you wish you knew before coming to CHS?

I’d love to see people just getting excited for school events. I know it’s hard—at least for me— to have a pinpoint goal for the school, but I’d love for friends to just be like, “Hey, I’m excited to go to your, whatever,” or, “I’m excited to go donate blood.” That would be really cool, and (it would feel) really fulfilling to see that.

I feel like when people think (of) school, they think (of) backpacks, pencils and all the hard work that it entails. But the fun stuff we do on the weekends is what, I think, balances (school) out. If you’re just doing school, then there’s nothing fun to it.

What is your favorite thing about CHS? I guess what I love is how many people there are. Whenever I talk to someone who knows someone (else) at CHS, I’m always amazed by the fact that I still don’t even know who this person is. I just like seeing new faces every day.

What do you hope to accomplish?

What event would you recommend students make sure to attend?

On the “non-Riley” side of things, I would say the winter dance. That is always underappreciated, and no one has gone to the winter dance. It’s like a party in the Field House, and it’s awesome. It’s (also) after a basketball game, so you’re already pretty excited. That’s an underrated one.

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What is the most interesting dream you’ve had?

“I was at school, and there was this weird train in the middle of the hallway. There were waffles on it, and you went on the train. I was in German class, and then I knew German that I didn’t know (in real life). I woke up, and I looked up (the words), and it was right, so I’m the superior German.”

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.

Sophomore Suzie Lawburg

“I had a dream that I was watching myself sleep, and then all of a sudden I was in outer space and I was floating. I was orbiting my life, looking at a photo of Earth and how life goes with me and stuff.”

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

Senior Gabrielle Akerele

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Editor in Chief

Sports

Carson TerBush

Uday Lomada Kelly Truax

Managing Editors Emily Dexter Heidi Peng Misha Rekhter Sam Shi Christina Yang

Front/TOC/JAM Jackie Hur Hari Patel

News

Anushka Dasgupta Aditi Kumar

Feature

Raphael Li Laasya Mamidipalli

Ads Team

Agrayan Gupta Michelle Yin

Student Section Riya Chinni

Cover

Angela Li

Entertainment

TIPS AND TRICKS Alarm

Perspectives

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Adhi Ramkumar Brian Zhang

15 Minutes Selena Liu

Social Media Jess Canaley Hannah Gretz Anna Klauz Kris Otten Alina Yu

Web

Armaan Goel Avery Thorpe James Yin Jim Streisel Thomas Harmas

Superintendent Michael Beresford

Da-Hyun Hong Karen Zhang

Responding to the HiLite: Letters to the editor will be accepted for the Sept. 21 issue no later than Sept. 7. Letters may be submitted to Room C147, placed in the mailbox of Jim Streisel, emailed to management1819@hilite. org or mailed to the school. All letters must be signed. Names will be published. (Letters sent via email will be taken to a student’s SRT for them to sign). Letters must not contain personal attacks against an individual and may be edited.

Corrections and clarifications: On page 11 of the May 18 issue, “Melinda Stephens” should have been “Melinda Stephan”.

The HiLite strives to correct its errors. If you notice any inaccuracies in this or past issues, please contact management1819@hilite.org.

VERONICA TEETER FRONT PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

This list of tips will help you improve your dream recall.

Choose whatever works for you without further disturbing your sleep schedule.

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SPEAK UP!

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Wake up slowly. Let your mind sink back into the dream before doing anything else.

Before you fall asleep, repeat to yourself that you are going to remember your dreams.

Set an alarm to wake up every hour and a half, around the times when you leave REM sleep.

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Alternatively, drink water before bed, so you will wake up at least once during the night.

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Keep a notebook and pen by your bed, so you can jot down what you remember from your dreams.