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How the Senate’s new bill will impact students with dyslexia

Take a look at CHS artists featured in the spring art show

CHS women’s rugby team merges with Westfield

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HIL TE CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSMAGAZINE

Vol. 82, No. 10 | May 18, 2018

A curve in the road CHS students, staff discuss the impact of scoliosis on daily life PAGE 26 | ANUSHKA DASGUPTA

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POLICE POLICY Mike Pitman, master patrol officer and police mountain bike instructor, teaches students at the Police Academy about patrol duties. According to Shane VanNatter, Explorers Post leader and School Resource Officer, the negative stereotype against law enforcement is inaccurate in reality.

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DEALING WITH DYSLEXIA | 7 New Senate bill passes, students evaluate the bill’s impact on CHS.

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A ROADBLOCK IN CONSTRUCTION | 8 CHS students, staff reflect on the appeal made against the building of the Al Salam Foundation mosque.

WEST WAY | 10 Michael Klitzing, Chief Operating Officer for Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, CHS students discuss West Park expansion.

EXPLORING THE OPTIONS | 11 Use this QR code to view all of HiLite’s social media.

New bill requires schools to implement career coaching program.

FEATURE | 12 DORM SWEET DORM | 12 Graduating seniors prepare for life away from home in college dorms.

TO SERVE AND PROTECT | 14 With Police Week ending this Saturday, CHS students, administration analyze role police play at school.

STRIKE BACK | 16 Educational expert, students discuss teacher protests, future of education system.

MAKING ROOM FOR SUCCESS | 18 CHS students, staff consider effects of classroom environments on learning, student education.

STUDENT SECTION | 22 ARTISTS OF CHS | 22 With the spring art show coming up, CHS art students share their pieces and inspiration.

WORK IT | 24 CHS students, staff evaluate their exercise routines, how they stay healthy.

COVER | 26 MY SPINE DOESN’T HOLD ME BACK | 26 Students, staff reflect on scoliosis’s influence on day-to-day life

ENTERTAINMENT | 32 PUMPED UP TO PERFORM | 32 CHS choir students attend Showchoir Camps of America (SCA) over the summer, come back ready to learn.

BRINGING IT BACK | 34 With summer festivals coming up, CHS students discuss how 70s, 80s and 90s fashion trends are resurfacing.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE | 36 With the upcoming Indy Pride Festival, students discuss the LGBT+ community’s representation in media.

THE (BAND) PURGE | 38 Band program should acknowledge a flaw in the system makes chances of placing in top bands unfair.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS | 39

SPORTS | 40 A DIFFERENT TYPE OF GAME CHANGER | 40 Both lacrosse teams discuss what it’s like to compete on different types of terrains.

PERSPECTIVES | 48 LEARNING IN DIGITAL | 48 HiLite staff editorial discusses which online courses should be offered.

PLAYING OFF THE FIELD | 44 Students talk about the value of off season training.

FUNDRAISING FOR THE TEAM | 46 Players talk about importance of fundraising to support their teams.

CARMEL’S CONVERSION | 47 Carmel women’s rugby team becomes Hamilton United as it merges with Westfield.

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NO MORE LIP SERVICE | 49 Feature editor Heidi Peng urges students to practice less PDA.

DON’T DO THE JUUL | 50 Perspectives editor Emily Worrell argues students should educate themselves on implications of juuling.

EQUAL WEIGHT | 52 HiLite staff member Riya Chinni advocates to weight regular precalc.

STOP THE SPAM | 53 HiLIte staff member Jessica Konrad pleads colleges to stop sending misleading emails.

COACH REPRESENTATION | 42 CHS coaches strive to abide by IHSAA coaching rules.

CONTACT INFORMATION

15 MINUTES | 54 SUNSHINE OF YOUR DAYS, IT’S SUGAR RAY’S | 54 Junior Rachel Morrison runs a baking business.

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JUST A MINUTE

WHAT IS FIFA?

THE

WORLD CUP

An international governing organization responsible for regulating major international soccer tournaments

Fédération Internationale de Football Association

Next month, the FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia. Here is all you need to know about the quadrennial World Cup. HARI PATEL | GRAPHIC CREATIVE COMMONS | PHOTOS BBC.COM, FIFA.COM, BRITANNICA.COM | SOURCES

THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD CUP

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean

Union of European Football Associations

South American Football Confederation

Confederation of African Football

Oceania Football Confederation

Asian Football Confederation

1930

1934

1938

1942

Uruguay hosts the first international soccer tournament with 13 nations participating.

Italy hosts the first World Cup, with a qualification stage and 16 nations participating.

For the first time, the title holders and the host country are given automatic qualification to the tournament.

The planned World Cup is cancelled due to World War II.

2014

1998

1994

1946

The first time that three consecutive tournaments see the winning team come from the same continent.

Iran beats the Maldives in qualification by the widest margin in World Cup history: 17–0.

The total attendance for the final tournament, nearly 3.6 million, remains the greatest in World Cup history.

The first World Cup to feature a mascot and official logo. Someone stole the trophy, but a dog found it a week later.

Each World Cup winner receives a gold-plated replica of the trophy

THE TROPHY Earth scaled down to the size of a soccer ball Height 36.5 cm Weight 6.175 kg 18 karat gold with a malachite base The malachite matches the color of a soccer field. Designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga

Two human figures holding up the Earth Originally, Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, was to be on the trophy, but this was changed to humans holding the earth in order to create a universal symbol. On the bottom side is a plate on which the names of the winning countries are engraved. By 2038, the trophy will have no more space for new engravings.

WORLD CUP FAVORITES

FRANCE

POG

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Odds of Winning: 6/1

GERMANY BA

Odds of Winning: 9/2

World Cup Appearances: 14 Average Goals: 1.8

Club: Manchester United Position: Midfielder

World Cup Appearances: 18 Average Goals: 2.1

Keys to Winning: Utilize their talented squad depth and to avoid distractions

Goals per match: 0.19 Shooting accuracy: 30% Pass Success: 73%

Keys to Winning: Provide minutes to the younger players

BRAZIL AR

Odds of Winning: 5/1 World Cup Appearances: 20 Average Goals: 2.1 Keys to Winning: Efficiently use the energy of the star players

M NEY

Odds of Winning: 7/1 World Cup Appearances: 14 Average Goals: 1.6

Club: Paris Saint-Germain Position: Midfielder, Forward Goals per match: 0.56 Shooting accuracy: 70% Pass accuracy: 79%

Keys to Winning: Play strong defense and score high-percentage shots

WORLD CUP STADIUMS Fisht Stadium, Sochi

Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg

Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod

Volgograd Arena, Volgograd

Mordovia Arena, Saransk

Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Kazan Arena, Kazan

Spartak Stadium, Moscow

Samara Arena, Samara

SOCCER IN CARMEL 26 percent of CHS students* have played organized soccer Carmel Dads' Club

Other

*Data was collected by surveying 100 random CHS students

42% 17% 15%

FC Pride

16%

Off the Wall Sports

10%

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Club: Bayern Munich Position: Midfielder, Forward Goals per match: 0.40 Shooting accuracy: 33% Pass Success: 77%

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Club: Real Madrid Position: Defender Shot accuracy: 50% Pass accuracy: 90% Tackle Success: 34%

NEWS

BRIEFS | MAY 18, 2018

news briefs JULIANNA KESSILYAS | BRIEFS

Club spotlight: science olympiad WHEN AND WHERE: After school until 5 p.m. every Tuesday through Thursday. DESCRIPTION: Science Olympiad is a team-based competition focusing on a variety of science topics, ranging from Optics to Ecology. The team competes at many invitationals throughout the year. The CHS team recently won the state competition. UPCOMING EVENTS: The team will compete at the Science Olympiad National competition in Colorado tomorrow.

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“(Science Olympiad) is a great way to learn about lots of different things while also having fun and meeting lots of people.” Joseph ‘Joe’ Paavola, Science Olympiad officer and junior BUILD BREAKDOWN: Suraj Chandramouli, Science Olympiad member and freshman, adjusts a build at practice. The team plans to compete at the national competition tomorrow.

TODAY

2017-18 Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule

Community Scholarship Night will take place in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Here’s a small schedule to help you keep track of your finals.

may 23

may 24

may 25

may 29

may 30

may 31

B1 7:50 to 9:20 AM

G1 Review 7:50 to 9:20 AM

B1 Review 7:50 to 9:20 AM

B2 9:30 to 11:03 AM

G2 (SRT) 9:30 to 11:03 AM

B2 Review 9:30 to 11:03 AM

Lunch 11 to 11:30 AM

B3 11:13 AM to 1:23 PM

G3 Review 11:13 AM to 1:23 PM

B4 Review 11:13 AM to 1:23 PM

G3 Finals 11:40 AM to 1:18 PM

B4 Finals 11:40 AM to 1:18 PM

B1 Finals 11:40 AM to 1:18 PM

B4 Review 1:33 to 3:05 PM

G4 Review 1:33 to 3:05 PM

B3 Finals 1:33 to 3:05 PM

G4 Finals 1:33 to 3:05 PM

G1 Finals 1:33 to 3:05 PM

B2 Finals 1:33 to 3:05 PM

Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours 7:50 to 7:50 to 7:50 to 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM

MAY 28

Memorial Day will be observed.

MAY 31

Last day of school.

JUNE 3

Graduation Ceremony will take place in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum from 2 to 4 p.m.

JULY 3 AND 4 CarmelFest will take place outside Carmel City Hall all day.

AUGUST 14 Start of 2018-19 school year.

MAY 18, 2018 | DYSLEXIA BILL

dealing with dyslexia Students, teachers reflect on new bill regarding dyslexic students ARMAAN GOEL | STORY

the

recently passed indiana Senate Bill 217 looks to provide dyslexic students with additional assistance to overcome their disability. It states schools must screen students for risk factors of dyslexia and employ a reading specialist to work with dyslexic students. Alissa Bandejas, dyslexic student and junior, said she feels dyslexia affects students in many ways, mainly in reading fluency and comprehension. “Dyslexia is where you have a hard time either reading, (or) it can also be math too; there’s a form of math dyslexia I figured out,” she said. “Dyslexia is where you can either switch words on a page or either just not process the material all of the way. I have a hard time comprehending the material, so it takes me a while for the material to get into my brain and process it all.” Bandejas said she feels such a bill would be beneficial to students, as receiving help from others helped her overcome dyslexia in her own life. “I have a tutor for math only because I don’t process the material all of the way for math,” Bandejas said. “For English, I do ask for help, and I do ask my resource teachers for help with English, and I get help from my actual English teacher.” According to Kelly Riehle, the resource teacher assigned to Bandejas, the school is already very well equipped to help students who have dyslexia: usually in the form of testing accommodations. “Dyslexia falls under a specific learning disability and I do have a few kids on my caseload that qualify and have dyslexia,” Riehle said. “One of the big things we do is provide accommodations to level the playing field. For example, some of those might be to read (the test) aloud, or to not count off for spelling errors or to pro-

vide them with an assistive technology device such as a laptop so they can type work rather than write long passages. I think accommodations are key for students with dyslexia.” Although Riehle does help dyslexic students herself, she said she also feels a dyslexia specialist would be useful in providing additional help to these students. “Having a reading specialist on campus would be really helpful, even if the students just have 15 (or) 20 minutes every other day that they see this person who is super familiar with dyslexia and strategies to overcome it—I think that would be very helpful.” Additionally, she feels dyslexia screening in schools could allow dyslexic students to receive help as soon as possible, especially if implemented in elementary or middle schools.

BY THE NUMBERS

5-10 percent of the population with dyslexia

70-80 percent of people with reading disabilities have some form of dyslexia UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | SOURCE

“I think early intervention with really any challenge would be really key, so I think that screening piece would be useful, especially at a younger level.” However, Bandejas said she was still able to receive help, despite discovering her disability later in life. “I found out I was dyslexic when I was 13 or 14 years old—mostly because I was very bad at English,” she said. “My grades were dropping, so my parents had me privately tested and that was when I found out I had it.” Overall, Bandejas said she believes with help, dyslexia should not prevent students from achieving their goals. “I have to say just get a lot of help, and do the best you really can, that’s all you can do,” she said. “You are still a normal kid—dyslexia doesn’t make you any more differH ent than you already are.”

dyslexia debriefed

ANUSHKA DASGUPTA| GRAPHIC DYSLEXIC.COM | SOURCE

Take a look at the different assistive technology and tools for dyslexic students Colored keyboards:

Line readers:

Colored keyboards make typing more accessible

Line readers help magnify and highlight text. This especially helps with “swimming words,” or when surrounding text gets distracting

Pocket spell checkers: Pocket spell checkers help strengthen confidence in both writing and spelling Computers: Computers can aide in a variety of ways.

Enhance text size or change color for additional clarity Use of a vocal recognition system eases access

MOSQUE APPEAL | MAY 18, 2018

a roadblock in construction Following recent appeal, students, staff reflect on controversy surrounding mosque TARA KANDALLU | STORY

MEETING MATTERS: Aiza Syed, member of the Al-Salam youth board and junior listens to an Al-Salam press conference. Syed believes the mosque will be built in two to three years.

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

applying for approval Take a look at the BZA’s approval process. Pre-filing meetings Held at the City Hall every month Application filing 45 days prior to public hearing Staff review Ensures compliance to Zoning Ordinance Modify plans Petitioner makes adjustments Public notice Released 20 days prior to hearing Public hearing and approval General public comments on petition Letter of grant Approval sent 10 days after hearing JACKIE HUR | GRAPHIC

CARMEL.IN.GOV | SOURCE

feb. 28, the carmel board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) voted and permitted the Al Salam Foundation to build a mosque at 141st Street and Shelbourne Road. Opponents are now hoping to change this decision with their recent appeal to the county court. Although the preliminary hearing for the appeal is scheduled to take place on May 25, the actual case may not be closed until much later in the year. According to Ashraf Saeed, an Al Salam board member, no comment could be made on the details of the appeal while in duration. Aiza Syed, a member of the youth board at the Al Salam mosque and junior, said, “There has been a lot of opposition from (those near the pos-

Read a column from our March issue supporting the building of the mosque online at: hilite.org/its-time

sible mosque site). I actually live in the neighborhood where there (are) a lot of opposing views. A lot of my neighbors have talked to us and said that they still kind of oppose it. I am not really sure (if it will be built), but it has been looked most favorably upon by the city and we have passed all construction requirements and all other requirements. I think that it might be built within the next two to three years.” Although building the mosque faces opposition, Syed and Saeed both said they believe it is necessary because of how far away the current Al Salam mosque is from the large Muslim population in Carmel. Saeed said, “In Carmel there are a lot of (Muslim) community members, and the nearest place that we have is half an hour away. Muslims pray five times a day and it is preferred for them to go and pray in congregations. Anything that is five, 10 minutes away is always going to help.” Syed said, “There are not many places around. A majority of people from Carmel go to Al Salam, but a few go a little farther… A mosque in Carmel would be a closer meeting place for them.” Teresa Lyons, Muslim Student Alliance sponsor and science teacher, said she also believes that a mosque in Carmel is necessary for the large amount of Muslims in Carmel. Lyons said, “All people regardless of religion should be able to find a place of worship located within their community.” Similarly, Syed said she believes that if churches are allowed to be in Carmel then a mosque should also be allowed. She said the reason why she thinks the two buildings are equal is because the they are

Check out our March issue’s feature story about the mosque controversy and it relationship to youth activism online at: hilite.org/build-ofrights/

both places of worship. When the mosque is built, the buildings will also be similar in size. The Carmel BZA approved the mosque to build a small place of worship along with a parking lot. Even though Saeed said he believes the mosque is important because of the easier commute that it would bring Muslims in Carmel, he also said he thinks the mosque will act as a community center and bring

Laying out a plan

diversity to the Carmel community. Saeed said, “It brings diversity. It probably also brings education among the people about all different faiths. If you have a lot of Muslim friends, that’s cool, and that brings a lot of value to you.” He also said, “Knowing about each other and making each other

BZA BUSINESS: The Board of Zoning Appeals runs a meeting. The hearing for the mosque is May 25.

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

aware of each other’s faith is (something the mosque will bring). It’s a place of gathering. You can come and interact with other people in the community. We do a lot of interfaith activities and people of other faiths come and visit us. The mosque and help us build relationships with other churches and places of worship.” H

JACKIE HUR | GRAPHIC INDYSTAR.COM, THEPETITIONSITE.COM | SOURCES

JACKIE HUR | GRAPHIC

Take a look at the aspects of the Al-Salam Foundation worship center that are drawing opposition. Religious tax exemptions will cause increase in taxes Inappropriate size for land

= House in Neighborhood

Shelbourne Rd.

Increased traffic

Land is unsuitable for development

Planned Mosque

Lack of transparecy surrounding plans

Too much noise from broadcasted calls to prayer

141st St.

Proximity to neighborhood

13,000 square ft. Decreased value of nearby properties See how the size of the new mosque in Carmel compares to other existing religious buildings. Carmel United Methodist Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Indianapolis Indiana Temple

22,172 square ft.

31,350 square ft.

34,000 square ft.

WEST PARK EXPANSION | MAY 18, 2018

Native Landscape 3

Stormwater Feature

Pollinator Garden 8

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Flexible Lawns

Activity Patio 6

west way West Park plans to expand on 40 acres of undeveloped land this year, create new spaces for high school students, residents of West Carmel ANGELA LI | Q & A, PHOTO LAASYA MAMIDIPALLI | GRAPHIC

What is the expansion project and its goal? About 10 years ago, we purchased an additional 40 acres and that’s never been incorporated into the park. We wanted to develop a new master plan that guides the future for that park and incorporates that 40 acres that’s undeveloped into the park. (Additionally, we want to) look at how we look at the aging equipment in there and proactively prepare for its ultimate replacement within the next several years.

Why is this expansion happening now? We would have loved to be able to actually begin incorporating the 40 acres when we purchased it over 10 years ago; however, we just didn’t have the funds to do it at the time, so some of it is because we now have the funds available

to do it. The other thing, and what’s really driving the importance of the building here, is the popularity of the Monon Community Center.

Do you have a time estimation for how long this construction will last? Everything is anticipated to be completed by April of next year, so just roughly a 12-month time period. The goal is to have the new facility open and ready so that it can be used for summer camps in 2019.

What opportunity does this provide you? This allows us to continue to grow our fitness classes, not retract them during the summer months, and move some of our camps out to a new location. By reducing the programs that we’re offering at the Monon Community Center, it reduces the amount

Entry Plaza

Program Pavilion

Playground (Ages 5-12)

Michael Klitzing, CCPR Chief Operating Officer

Drop-off Zone

Seating Areas

The space is a facility made to accommodate programming such as sum11 Playground mer camps or (Ages 2-5) workout facilities.

Zipline

by the numbers

of income we can make there, so this allows us to grow the income at both places.

2002

What impact do you hope this expansion will have on the community, specifically high school students?

when West Park opened.

5.6 million dollars will be spent for this expansion.

40 acres will be added as a result of this expansion

8 thousandsquare-foot pavilion will be added CARMEL.IN.GOV | SOURCE

This (expansion) might allow us to provide some more job opportunities for high school students in the community. Also, (with) our programs that we offer throughout the year, we’re looking at actually bringing some group fitness classes out there, so activities that we certainly love, (we’ll have) high schoolers in those programs. Right now, most of the programs that we offer are centralized in Central Park and the Monon Community Center, so this provides a way for us to bring some of those program opportunities out to the west side so people don’t have to drive as far, if you live on the west side of the community.

MAY 18, 2018 | CAREER COACHING

exploring the options State to require new career exploration program, CHS students, staff discuss implementation TARA KANDALLU | STORY

every

BY THE NUMBERS

year, the indiana General Assembly passes educational laws which impact districts, schools and teachers. This year, during the 2018 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a bevy of laws ranging from a new computer science curriculum to reporting requirements. Among them is a law requiring schools to implement a career-coaching program, which will be formed in the coming months. The program intends to focus on alerting students of “high-wage” and “highdemand” jobs along with making them aware of the educational requirements needed for such jobs. As of this moment, Melinda Stephens, College and Career Programing Resources Coordinator, said she doesn’t know much about this new program or it’s implementation at CHS. “While (the program) might be a new law, nothing has been passed down to the counseling center yet.”

97 percent of students at CHS who graduate

86 percent of students choose to attend some form of postsecondary education CCS.K12.IN.US | SOURCE

Sophomore Shreya Bothra said, “I want to go into medicine when I grow up, so (this law) would be something that would probably help me. Right now, I think that a lot of the events at Carmel are really focused on students who want to get a job right now, like the Job Fair. It would be great if more time was spent on fields like the one that I want (to get a job in).” Stephens said although the law seems to be a good idea, she finds that college counselors at the school already offer some of the benefits that the program claims, such as informing and advising students in order to allow them to enter high wage and demand jobs. Stephens said, “(Career counseling) is definitely part of the whole process. When we are advising students about course choices (we talk) to them about their interests and how do those play into what you want to explore. There is always a little bit of career counseling going in when we

High-demand jobs in Indiana: Growth from 2006-2016

The new career-coaching program specifically focuses on getting students interested in high-wage, highdemand jobs in Indiana. Here’s what can be expected. What is a high-wage, highdemand job?

Teenagers’ Top Career Picks

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High-demand: Occupations are high demand in a state when annual openings and growth rate are extremely high or increasing.

Check out a story about new graduation requirements: hilite.org/54891.

JAMES YIN | GRAPHIC HOOSIERDATA.IN.GOV, INDIANACAREERREADY.COM, H3.NE.GOVE | SOURCES

in high demand

High-wage: Occupations are considered high wage when the wages for the job are higher than the regional average wage for all occupations.

are talking about academic advising and post-secondary planning. The state seems to be asking us to be more intentional about it.” Bothra said she also believes the law is not entirely necessary for CHS. Bothra said, “If you ask about your career, you will find a number of people willing to talk. You can talk to your teachers, your parents, other students or the counselors. Even though there is slightly more attention given to jobs after fouryear (colleges) or jobs right out of high school, as long as you breach the subject yourself, there are many options and opportunities.” H

Computer Application Software Engineer 36.7 percent

Actuary Uses statistics to calculate risk and uncertainty 37.4 percent

Gaming Supervisor Supervises casino areas 40.7 percent

FEATURE

COLLEGE TRANSITION | MAY 18, 2018

dorm sweet dorm

Graduating seniors prepare for transition into life in college dorms ASHWIN PRASAD | STORY

Senior

sophia tragesser’s high school days are running out fast. In just six months, she will move out of her childhood home and into her college dorm at the University of St. Thomas for the foreseeable future. Tragesser said she knows this transition is coming soon, and she knows the significance of changing her address. Tragesser is amongst many other college freshmen who are moving into a dorm. According to the College Board, about 40 percent of students in public colleges live in dorms and 64 percent do in private colleges. When Tragesser selected St. Thomas as her college, she said her dorm situation was a key factor in which college she chose.

Senior Hayden White said when that dorm situation was a key part in selecting Purdue as his college. “I have never actually lived in a dorm before, or any space that small,” White said. “My room at my house is definitely a much larger space and it is a totally different setting; it will take some time to get used to.” The transition to living in a dorm also involves one other variable: a new roommate. “The most common fear among freshmen is the fear of a roommate they can’t get along with,” Barbara Frazee, executive director of residences at Purdue, said via email. Tragesser said she is enthusiastic about searching for her roommates.

MUSIC IN MANDOLINS: Senior Sophia Tragesser practices her mandolin on her couch while she is at her house. Tragesser said she will bring her mandolin to college to play for school or just recreationally because it helps her keep in touch with her life at home while she is living in college.

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“I feel comfortable about it because I am a very outgoing, social person, and I am not afraid of finding friends or people,” she said. White also said he welcomes this new challenge of meeting new people. “If you don’t like your roommate, you can switch to someone who is living alone. Most of the time, that doesn’t happen though, and I doubt it will with me, because I’m a people person,” he said. According to the Purdue website, to find a roommate there, freshmen first had to accept admission into the school and sign a housing contract by early May, 2018. Students then needed to fill out preference forms for their roommates which will allow university

MAY 18, 2018 | COLLEGE TRANSITION PERSPECTIVE PACKING: (TOP LEFT) Senior Sophia Tragesser contemplates which toiletries she wants to bring to college with her. Tragesser said she will enjoy meeting new people in college living in a dorm by herself. (BOTTOM LEFT) Tragesser packs a Harry Potter movie into her suitcase. She said she plans on taking some of her favorites movies to help the transition into her new dorm and her new life.

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LAASYA MAMIDIPALLI | PHOTOS officials such as Frazee to select a suitable person to match the preferences in accordance with the filled form. “Be honest when you fill out the roommate preference form,” Frazee said. “Also make sure to fill out the form yourself; don’t let your parents do that. They see you differently than what you really are.” Tragresser said that she wants her roommate to have her major focus be on academics. Tragesser said, “I want a dorm with students who want to study, have good character and won’t be messing around. That is (the reason) why I applied to an honors college in the first place.” Both seniors are also willing to offer advice to the students following in their footsteps. “People walk in with the notion that dorm life is super easy and chill, and that it’s a party,” Tragesser said. “Colleges only have dorms so that they can store 15,000 students efficiently. You need order and discipline in your dorm life. Respect and honor your dorm, because how

you treat it can affect your character and how people see you.” White said new students should be able to adapt to whichever dorm they get because they might be living there for the rest of the year. White said, “The process will take care of itself, (but you have to) let time do its thing.” Frazee said students should just enjoy their freshmen year. “Learn to be adaptable and advocate for yourself,” Frazee said. Tragesser and White both said they are ready to move into their new dorms for the year. “I’m not worried at all,” Tragesser said. “I am not really planning on living in what is essentially a cell. It’s like a nine-by-nine little room with a tiny closet and a bathroomIL B forL 60 girls down the hall. “I want my university to be home. My home will be in the hearts and minds of the students around me and what I invest in myself. I am not anxious because I know I can make a home for myself H outside of a nine-foot cell.”

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POLICE WEEK | MAY 18, 2018

To serve and protect CHS students, staff reflect on police shortage nationwide RICHA LOUIS | STORY ANGELA QIAN | PHOTOS

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the last year, the law enforcement community has faced a nationwide police shortage. In Indiana, instructors at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy said it’s likely law enforcement departments across the state will need more than 100 additional people combined. Some of that shortage may be attributed to the police officers who are killed for simply wearing their uniforms and the negative stigma affecting departments in recent years. School Resource Officer (SRO) Wendy Bodenhorn said, “In general, people do not want to be police officers as much as they used to, just for the fact of officers are being ambushed and killed at restaurants just because of the uniform they have on, so people aren’t really wanting to get into police work.” However, in Carmel, the story is different than the rest of the state and nation. According to Bodenhorn, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) is probably right where it needs to be in

terms of the number of officers that the CPD has, looking at both the population of the city and the type of crimes that are in Carmel. In order to resolve the police shortage issue, the CPD offers the Carmel Police Explorer Post, a program which prepares students who want to join law enforcement to gain experience and skills for the future. Joseph Hsu, police explorer and junior, said, “We do different police drills, take police standardized testing and fun stuff like shooting off rounds and SWAT team drills. We also do a lot of community service around Carmel. We usually volunteer at events like basketball games and football games, so if you ever see us, we’re the kids in police uniforms directing traffic.” Shane VanNatter, Explorers Post leader and SRO, said, “(The explorers are) allowed to do a lot of job shadowing. So, explorers can do ride-alongs, where they can ride with an officer on duty, and they have their own uniforms.”

EXPLAINING TO EXPLORERS: (ABOVE) School Resource Officer Shane VanNatter lectures students about police duties. He said Carmel police haven’t been affected much by recent police controversies.

Hsu also said the negative stigma around police recently hasn’t affected his view on law enforcement. In fact, being part of the explorer’s program has only reinforced his positive perception. “My experience with law enforcement is that police are very kind to people,” he said. “If you don’t have any problems with the police they aren’t going to (do anything) for no reason. Being with law enforcement you see WORKING WITH WHEELS: (LEFT) VanNatter pulls out his phone to take a picture of the bicycle after master patrol officer Mike Pitman finished his bicycle demonstration. VanNatter said all bicycles, including police bicycles, should have a bell to alert cars of the bicycle’s presence and keep bicycle riders safe from car collisions especially on dark-lit streets.

MAY 18, 2018 | POLICE WEEK the other side of the story. The common media perception is that police are brought up when something negative happens usually between ethnic or racial tensions. But the fact of the matter is that (when) one police officer in Mississippi who does something (wrong), the blame is put on the entire police force, so it even has effects and consequences here in Indiana.” VanNatter said he agrees with Hsu. “First, what you have to realize is from (a citizens’) perspective, you’re getting fed (information) by the media. The media has a job and their job is to sell advertising. They sell advertising by selling very interesting stories, whether they are true or not. They like to take false accounts and put them out there as facts which does hurt the perception of law enforcement. There would be a story about some police brutality incident and then they would barely cover the two officers that were murdered at lunch the other day— literally sitting

and having lunch and were murdered because of their uniform and because of their job,” VanNatter said. VanNatter was referring to the shooting deaths last month of two uniformed police officers who were shot through the window of a Chinese Restaurant in Trenton, Fla. VanNatter also said he believes the explorers get to see the side of law enforcement the media doesn’t always portray accurately. “A lot of times, the negative stereotype or consequences of what comes out of the media is very small,” he said. “Most people thank me for what I do, and I think that the explorers get to see that. Let’s say they do a ridealong with me and we stop to have lunch at McDonalds. Then, we have to leave lunch early to go help a motorist who was involved in a crash, and we save somebody’s life and then get a thank you there. That’s the side of law enforcement that (the explorers) get to

CONTINUOUS CHECKING: Student Resource Officer Shane VanNatter checks his emails on the computer.. VanNatter said the explorers are the future of police officers.

see. They see that over and over again, the police act professionally, and it’s the behavior of the person getting arrested that causes the problem.” Hsu said he can see both sides of the issue. “I can see the media’s perspective of, ‘Hey that’s not right,’” he said, “but at the same time, the other perspective is that these guys are just H like us; they make mistakes too.”

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TEACHER STRIKES | MAY 18, 2018

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Educational expert, students discuss teacher protests, future of education system ANGELA QIAN | STORY

feb. 9, the bureau of Labor Statistics announced that there were seven major work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers in 2017, the second lowest number on record. Less than two weeks later, West Virginia teachers began a nine-day walkout to protest low wages. Since then, similar strikes and walkouts occurred in Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Arizona and Colorado. According to Teresa Meredith, president of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA), these kinds of teacher protests were very infrequent until about six months ago, when teachers in West Virginia and Oklahoma decided that enough was enough. She said education reforms like funding cuts have taken their toll, leading schools and teachers to speak up. Junior Audrey Satchivi is the daughter of an English teacher at this school, which allows her to see the effort that teachers put into their jobs on a daily basis. Satchivi said, “(Having a mother who is a teacher) makes (the school strikes, walkouts and protests) more personal to me because I see that a lot of the teachers, they do have families, and they’re strug-

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gling on those teacher salaries.” Today, Meredith said the ISTA gets calls and messages everyday from members who are not happy with the current educational system. She said a member called recently and said she was thinking about leaving the profession. Meredith said, “With the changes that are coming, not only the graduation pathway changes, but some of the A to F changes, some of the letter grade changes are being made there. She’s just feeling overwhelmed. She’s tired of things changing every single year, and she’s frustrated.” According to Meredith, next year is a school-funding year, in which the legislature will decide what the school funding formula will look like. “There is a rumble that’s beginning to start,” Meredith said. “It’s the right time to begin talking here in Indiana about what we need and what kind of student support we’re getting.”

TEACHING TIME: Junior Audrey Satchivi and her mom Marie Satchivi talk before the start of the school day. Audrey said she believes that by being the daughter of a teacher at CHS makes all the teacher union protests more personal.

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Brooke Weisner, daughter of chemistry teacher and freshman, said successful teacher strikes have student support in common. “The amount of people besides the teachers who are involved, so students and parents that (support the strikes), make a huge difference because if the parents support it, then the school administration is more likely to listen to it,” she said. Satchivi, however, is not among those students who support the strikes. While she believes teachers deserve to strike, she said now may not be the right time. “The strikes affect more than just the teachers. They affect the students that are out of school too, and it’s important that the teachers do voice their opinion, but at the same time, they have to take into account that it’s almost the end of the year,” Satchivi said. Still, she said there is not necessarily a good time for teachers

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to strike, so success in other states could lead Indiana teachers to protest as well. However, many state governments, including Indiana’s, do not allow schools to strike. According to Indiana’s government code, schools will not pay teachers for the days they participate in a strike, and the teachers will lose their dues deduction privilege for one year. Striking is also illegal in West Virginia. “But in West Virginia, they didn’t strike. They walked out. They had administrators who said, ‘We support you. This is not a strike. This is a walkout. We are all in support of this: the community, families. We are going to shut our schools down until something happens because our kids deserve something better,’” Meredith said. However, while teachers say students deserve better, students say that their teachers do. “Education is very important. The teachers help bring up the next generation of students or future government officials, presidents, etc.,” Weisner said. “Our parents raise us, but when we go to school, teachers teach us. They help us grow in our learning development.” Satchivi agrees. She said students do not realize how much time teachers spend creating lesson plans, grading papers and making sure their students are successful. “(My mom) is always bringing her work home, and that really takes a toll on her sometimes,” Satchivi said. “Be kind to your teachers, and understand that they’re under the same stress that you’re under.” Weisner said being the daughter of a teacher often gives her a different perspective on certain issues, and it affects the way she reads the news about the teacher protests. “It’s just kind of hard to see all these teachers doing this and knowing that they’re not getting paid what they really deserve. It’s more like the teachers are supposed to teach the students, but they can’t do that without the help to support

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themselves, and that’s just a big part of it,” she said. Funding issues lie at the core of these protests, according to Meredith, although the situation is unique for each state. She said, “While (Oklahoma schools) had technology, they didn’t have enough technology to meet the needs of all their learners. They didn’t even have enough desks in some cases or chairs that were decent to sit in.” With such substantial issues, Meredith said it is imperative that people speak up. She said, “If those who work in the schools don’t speak up, the taxpayer may not know. Sometimes students will speak up; sometimes they’re a little afraid to. They don’t know who to speak to about what the issue might be, but the adults working in the school certainly do know, and if they don’t speak up, I wonder who will.” Satchivi said CHS students do not see the extent of these issues, as the school is well-funded, although teachers are not paid differently

than teachers outside of this school. Still, according to Weisner, there are ways to address the issues even if this school is not directly affected by them. She said, “Just talk about (the issues) more. Talking really makes a difference, even if you can’t really do anything.” Meredith said acting out is often necessary for change. She said many laws are meant to be changed, so people challenge them and push back against them. Overall, however, Meredith said education is important, which is why it is so important for schools to engage in civil discourse. She said, “Education impacts so many people in society. This is how our democracy is able to continue: We educate our students. We hope that they have developed the ability to think independent of things that they’re able to look at an issue from multiple sides and come up with their own view or their own opinion. If that goes away, what H happens to our democracy?”

Reasons for Teacher strikes Take a look at some of the primary objectives of teacher unions 1. Protecting teacher rights Unions fight restrictive school district requirements and address topics such as indoor air quality and school safety 2. Collective bargaining Unions battle for higher wages 3. Political advocacy Teachers in unions communicate with politicians and advocate for funding, smaller class sizes and student rights 4. Education reform Unions push for increased support for disadvantaged students, implementation of Common Core Standards, merit pay, charter schools and teacher evaluations 5. Fighting privatization of public schools Unions fight to prevent private Corporations from controlling public school education JACKIE HUR | GRAPHIC DAILYKOS.COM, TOBECOMEATEACHER.ORG | SOURCES

UNIQUE CLASSROOMS | MAY 18, 2018

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Teachers describe their classrooms, impacts on creating learning environments for students LAASYA MAMIDIPALLI | STORIES

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teacher wendy Bass has transformed her classroom in order for her students to be comfortable and to tailor each individual learning experience. She said, “I think you spend a lot of time in industrial looking rooms, and I think it should be a welcoming environment.” Bass said the changes around the room include adding dimmer lighting, fidget toys and different seating options based on preference. The atmosphere has received praise from students claiming it has helped their mood and focus in the classroom. Sophomore Sarah Hao said, “For my class, the lights are pretty dim. Lately she has lamps around her room... and then there are these Christmas lights that are hung up. One of my friends, sophomore Riya Verma, described it as being ‘magical’ or in a ‘fairy tale land’. I feel like the dimmer lights make me less anxious, and it feels more welcoming.” Recently, Bass said she has also brought in new tables and encourages students to move around the room so that they can work in a comfortable position. “Just sitting on the floor and changing your environment helps. I have high top tables in the back where the kids can go stand, so instead of having to sit they can stand. So if someone is feeling sleepy they can do that,” she said. Hao said, “Everyone has different needs, some people might not be comfortable sitting at their desk for extended periods of time while they are working. She encourages us to move around so that we don’t get tired at our desks.” In addition, Hao said as aspect that has been most beneficial to her have been the fidget toys. “In the beginning of the year she really encouraged us to use the (fidget toys). Keeping your hands occupied may

MATH MADNESS: Math teacher Wendy Bass has her room set up to keep students engaged, taking special care to tailor it to their preferences. Students said they have enjoyed the changes she has made in the classroom as it has helped to increase productivity.

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help your concentration more,” Hao said. Agreeing with Hao, Bass said “There are little plastic Slinkies or a pipe cleaner, random little things. Sometimes just having something in your hand just kind of keeps you from falling asleep.” Bass said, “I think from an academic standpoint, having a very inviting classroom helps them because the more comfortable they are in this space the more comfortable they are going to be to talk to me and talk to the people around them. But if the space is intimidating, they are going to be more closed off. They are going to shut down and go into their own little world in their own little mind instead of feeling like it is their space too. Why would you not want to be in a happy space? “If I have an approachable room," said Bass, "they are going to see me more as an approachable person. It lifts my mood, because everything, almost everything in my room has some story behind it. Where I got it and why I have it. So I’d say it improves my mood; I think it H just makes kid feel happier, it’s a happier place."

Using Feng shui in the classroom Swap fluorescent lighting for natural light whenever possible. If natural light is not available keep the room brightly lit

Blue and green help students feel calm and focus on their work, whether it be on walls or decor, but white makes the classroom feel sterile and unwelcoming

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Bookshelves should be places in the back left corner of the room from the perspective of the front door to promote learning

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Experiment with desk arrangements: Changing up the layout of the classroom can help promote discussion and further cooperation, leading to a more connected class and engaging learning environment.

Take a look at suggestions for making the classroom feel more friendly, engaging

Brighten it up: Adding more light and “unique textures” helps reduce student eye fatigue and can make students more ready to learn, as they will be more focused and attentive.

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Be flexible: Always leave room for the students to walk and move around freely in the classroom. They should be allowed to arrange desks if they feel the need as well. Leaving ample space between desks can also help the teacher to better observe the class and encourage conversation.

BACK IN HISTORY: (LEFT) In social studies teacher Peggy Lehman's room, the old set up hinders students ability to learn comfortably.

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OLD SCHOOL While initially students are intrigued by the set-up of the room, the students later realize why the set-up may not be the most convenient for a learning environment. History teacher Peggy Lehman said, “At first they think it is cool, and after they sit in those desks for a while they hate it because those desks are so much smaller than the desks they have at other place. The table that is right here in front of my desk is prime real estate because they can spread their things out. With desks like these, especially because you can only come in through the left, they are made for right-handed people. " “I also notice that with the wooden floors, I have to be careful, especially on testing days, what shoes I wear; cause I found wearing hard heeling shoes, all you hear is the ‘clunk, clunk, clunk’ of me walking around.” H

HAWAIIAN HOLIDAYS: (RIGHT) GKOMs decorated English teacher Kristy Lentz's room to reflect a Hawaiian theme.

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Decorate with color: Adding some colorful decorations can help liven up the classroom and lead to a friendlier as well as livelier environment. While it may seem tacky, some color is always a nice touch.

TROPICAL TEACHING English teacher Kristy Lentz discusses how the Hawaiian theme to her room effects students. “I think people in general like color and like to feel like they are relaxed. I mean the Hawaiian theme makes me think of summer and the beach. And truthfully as a teacher too we are ready to wrap up school just like the students are, thinking about summer break. And when you come back to school, the same thing in the fall, just the reminder of relaxing and the beach and Hawaii. “My GKOMs decorate every year, and they have just kind of consistently -I don’t tell them to redo it, but they just redo it- a kind of tropical theme, something light. And I hope that it’s a welcoming environment basically, but I think too I try really hard to make sure it’s welcoming no matter what the decorations are. Like it’s H a nice classroom to come into.”

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ARTISTS | MAY 18, 2018

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CHS students display artwork in spring art show, ending on May 22 RIYA CHINNI, RAIHA ZAINAB | Q & A

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EYE EXPRESSION: Artist and junior Jacob Freedman displays his semi-realistic piece that he said depicts a monster and a human. Freedman said he was trying to demonstrate different emotions through the facial expressions of each figure in the painting.

Junior Jacob Freedman What piece are you submitting?

I’m submitting a piece of two eyes that are semi-realistic but whimsical and not human. I was going for a monster and a human combined, using Rumpelstiltskin from “Once Upon a Time” as my inspiration. I wanted to take the darkest colors and make them the lightest colors, however, still make it real.

What were you trying to convey with your piece?

I wanted to get almost a sense of something animalistic. I wanted it to seem like they were half-human, halfmonster to convey anger— almost fighting. You can also

see different emotions in the different people. The one on the right is a man and the other person is a female, and I wanted the man to be angry but the female looked a little bit more innocent.

What do you enjoy most about art? I find it really relaxing and I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finish a piece that I’ve created from my own imagination, and I can bring that imagination to life in my artwork. I just feel so accomplished when I finish a piece, so that’s something that has driven me to keep creating artwork because I’ll always get these random ideas that just pop up in my head, and I have a random drive to create that image for everyone else to see.

Junior katie phan What piece are you submitting to the art show?

What is the one thing you enjoy most about art?

I’m submitting an acrylic piece featuring my cousin under neon lighting.

It’s an activity that I can express myself with while also watching Vine compilations at the same time.

NEON ENTHUSIAST: Artist and junior Katie Phan displays her art show piece. Phan said she wanted to use vibrant colors in her piece to convey an idea of boldness.

What are you hoping to convey with your art? With tears and one a.m. art sessions filled with Qdoba, anything is possible, even entering a slightly-abovemediocre piece in the art show.

What influenced you to pursue art? I love Beyonce; she’s a piece of art. Therefore, I love art, and I pursue it.

ART AFICIONADO: Artist and junior Katie Phan works on a piece during art class. She said a lot of her art inspiration comes from anime shows.

Sophomore Jiwon Yu What piece are you submitting? I am planning to submit... a colored pencil piece, and it’s a famous portrait of Frida Kahlo, the hispanic artist.

Could you describe it? I am not doing it realistically, but this piece is—it’s like a different texture. I’m trying something new; the colors will be mixed up. I’m using a variety of colors to show how I view the portrait.

Why were you inspired to create this? I just thought about how hard it must have been for a girl who’s my age to go through such pain and know you won’t be able to bear kids. I think that’s really traumatizing, and I wanted to portray the confusion in her life and the feeling (of being) a little stuck.

What do you like about art? I like how (art) is independent, so I don’t have to depend on anyone else to work on art. I can just be by myself, listening to music in my room working on art. For example, in orchestra, you have to know that people know that parts and that you all harmonize together. With art, you’re responsible for your own actions, and it’s your own personal time.

What inspired you to start doing art? My sister, Kelly—she was a big influence on me. She was always getting awards and almost teaching me how to draw… She played a lot of influence on me, and I always thought I wanted to be like her or better than her. My mom, she likes to draw for fun, and she exposed me to art when I was young, but she had art shows on her own; it was a hobby.

CREATING KAHLO: Artist and sophomore Jiwon Yu uses colored pencils to work on her Frida Kahlo portrait. Yu said she added her own twist to the portrait in order to personalize it.

Sophomore natalie wells FINAL TOUCHES (LEFT): Artist and sophomore Natalie Wells colors in final touches with white chalk on one of her pieces. Wells said she tries to redraw pictures and express what she’s feeling at the moment.

Could you describe the piece you’re submitting? (The piece is) white and black charcoal pencil on toned paper. It’s supposed to be a subtle surrealistic landscape, and I chose a gas station.

Why were you inspired to create this? It was inspired as the project was “subtle surrealism.” I thought putting a bike at a gas station would be subtle enough that you wouldn’t notice it right away but after looking long enough, you SUBTLE SURREALISM: Artist and sophomore Natalie Wells is submitting her charcoal drawing of a gas station to the upcoming art show. Wells said the bike at the gas station is supposed to be ironic.

would wonder why it was there. I guess I’m trying to convey that even things that seem like they don’t need extra help could always use extra help.

What do you enjoy about art? Art is a nice way to express what I can’t in words... It’s a great way to be creative and express yourself. I like the fact that (art) is so diverse. There’s such a diversity of things you can try; when you find the one that suits you, its just really relaxing to do.

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As summer approaches, CHS students, faculty share tips on maintaining healthy lifestyles LIVVIE HURLEY | Q & A

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Coach Aaron bosket What do you think the best thing is for healthy living? “I’d say if nothing else, go for a walk. (They say) 30 minutes of cardio at one time. It doesn’t have to be that. There are some people that literally can’t do that. If you’re at work and you have a desk job, get up, go walk around the office a few times. Do that several times a day. It doesn’t have to be all at one time, it could be spread throughout a day. I know a lot of people complain, ‘I just don’t have time.” Well, you can. You just have to build the habit, like take the stairs instead of the elevator.”

In what ways have you seen students get into shape? “Certainly engaging in a sport is one way to do it. You don’t have to be in an organized sport to do that. I know some kids do take crosscountry or track, not to be super competitive since there’s so many kids on those teams, just (to) use those as an avenue to figure out how to get some exercise in. We have, even in (Advanced Physical Conditioning), you have kids that are in a sport, but I think they can take things from it that they

WARMING UP (RIGHT): Track team member and senior Alex Waples warmsup during practice at the CHS stadium on April 25. Waples likes to stay active throughout the year by playing sports and working out.

at least like and learn the basics of programming it and how to do it, then take that with (them). It comes down to (finding) things you want to do. If it’s your choice to do it, it’s going to be easier to find those things rather than a coach telling you to do them. Just find things that you like to do and make a habit of those everyday.”

What diet tips do you have? “First, probably eat regular meals. When you say ‘dieting,’ normal people say, ‘What should I cut out or what should

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COACH’S COUNSEL (ABOVE): Coach Aaron Bosket sits on a bench in the CHS weight room. Bosket said the best way to keep a healthy lifestyle is by eating healthy, getting enough sleep and participating in small amounts of physical activity.

I not eat?’ First of all, no ‘cutting’ really anything, but eat regular meals, but control your portion sizes that you do eat. Everyone wants to eat a big dinner. Just control the amount you eat, but eat regularly. Eat breakfast, lunch, dinner. You can have snacks in between, but just control how much you eat. I would say (to probably eat) enough fruits and vegetables, too. That’s the one thing I don’t think people get enough of: lean meats and fruits and vegetables. Include those in your diet.”

The USDA adopted the “Food Pyramid”.

1992

The USDA used a five-group “Food Wheel” for its recommendations.

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2011 The USDA adopted MyPlate, which places more emphasis on personalization and a new shape of the guideline.

Senior Alex Waples “I would try to stick to something that you like. I feel like it’s always personal because some people don’t like eating things like kale or the things that you should eat like the superfoods. I would stick to the things that are pretty simple. There are a lot of really easy things you can do, snack-wise, to get in your daily requirements. If you’re trying to get in a certain amount of greens, it’s really easy to put a salad in there, especially after school, or even for dinner, just putting chicken and salad down. I usually just pack a bunch of snacks, so I’ll get almonds in, amounts of fruits in, especially dried fruits; that’s always helpful to pack before track meets and stuff. I’m always thinking about what’s going to prepare me for that. If you’re an athlete, you’re probably thinking about the amount of protein you need and the amount of carbs you need. I think diet is mostly based on how you’re trying to live.”

Sophomore jacob mahon “My mom’s a dietician, so I usually eat pretty healthy, but I would say don’t always try to eat super healthy. If you always try and eat really healthy and you never eat anything unhealthy, sometimes you’ll eat too much. You’ll fall back into eating unhealthy, so don’t overdo it and try to eat everything (healthy). (For exercise), I’d say you should go exercise three times a week. It doesn’t really matter what you do, just do something you like.”

WORKING WITH WEIGHTS: Sophomore Jacob Mahon lifts weights in his Advanced Physical Conditioning class. Before heading to the weight lifting room, the class warmed up in the gym.

AN APPLE A DAY: Alex Waples, track team member and senior, eats an apple before practice on April 25 at the CHS stadium. Waples likes to keep a balance of eating healthy and exercise in her daily life.

DID YOU KNOW? Exercising releases endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that boost your mood. LIVESTRONG.COM | SOURCE

MY SPINE DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T HOLD ME BACK

CHS students discuss scoliosis, lack of awareness, impact on their daily lives ANUSHKA DASGUPTA | STORY APURVA MANAS | PHOTO

all measures, senior lauren Salmon is very good at the viola. Salmon currently plays in the Camerata and Symphony orchestras at CHS and will attend the IU Jacobs School of Music in the fall to continue her education. However, her journey into the instrument has been, at the least, unconventional. In fourth grade, Salmon was an active soccer player when she suddenly experienced extreme stomach pains and her parents took her to get a computed axial tomography (CAT) scan. Doctors discovered a curvature throughout her entire spine, leading to her scoliosis diagnosis. Because of this, Salmon gave up soccer and took up the viola. While some may have been discouraged by the diagnosis, Salmon said it ended up being a positive experience. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would definitely say that (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful that because of my scoliosis, I was able to explore the viola). Whereas I was competing through competitions through soccer but now (I've) become a musician instead, and I (developed) a skill I (can)

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probably use until I'm super old, whereas an athlete would play their sport for maybe 30 years or so.” June is Scoliosis Awareness month, and its goal is to highlight early detection and awareness of the condition. Diagnoses of scoliosis are not uncommon, with more than 4 million cases reported by the National Scoliosis Foundation. Rick Sasso, spine surgeon at the Indiana Spine Center, said scoliosis is defined as a curvature in the spine, usually occurring in teenage girls during puberty. Treatments vary, depending on degree of curvature and time of diagnosis, but can consist of spinal fusion surgery or spinal tethering through a brace. “We don’t know (why scoliosis is more common in girls); some genetic predisposition may be a factor or some hormonal difference, like estrogen receptors in certain areas of the body can kick in, in females obviously but also males,” Sasso said. Salmon said she wore a Boston brace for four and a half years—a type of plastic body jacket—wearing it up to 24 hours a day when she was in fifth or sixth grade.

“In the beginning it was really uncomfortable. I couldn’t eat as much. I couldn’t exercise or tie my shoes. I could only wear baggy clothes and it wasn’t really flattering. But eventually, it became second nature to wear it. I didn’t feel as uncomfortable to wear it. (When I started, however,) it was a new sense to me, having to put it on and take it off,” Salmon said.

HURDLING THE OBSTACLES: (TOP): Sophomore Reagan Smiley completes her workout during women's track practice. Smiley said she has a 50-degree curve in her spine and plans to undergo surgery this summer. (LEFT): Prior to surgery, Senior Alex Crookshanks had a 50-degree curve in her spine. This was dangerous to her health. (RIGHT) Crookshanks had spinal fusion surgery in December of 2016. She said while her recovery was fast, she still cannot bend her back.

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO ALEX CROOKSHANKS | SUBMITTED PHOTOS

While Salmon discovered her scoliosis at a young age, senior Alex Crookshanks was diagnosed with scoliosis relatively late. When she was 16, her sister was diagnosed with scoliosis as a result when a trainer for her soccer team noticed the abnormality in her sister’s spine. The same year, Crookshanks got a new doctor, and after a simple test of bending down and touching her

toes, the doctor was able to notice the scoliosis in her too. “We expected it to be just like my sister’s (case)—she walked into the doctor, she had a 10 percent curve and they’re like, ‘Cool, come back in six months’—but what happened to me is we went in and they sent me down and they were like, ‘Listen,’” Crookshanks said. “I had a 50-degree curve. It was a lot of pain, just every day, pain. My whole back ached, my shoulders ached, it gave me a headache, I was tired all the time, I couldn’t sleep. The bones don’t hurt; it’s just the way that it twists your muscles along with it, because not only is your spine an Sshape, it’s twisting.” As a result of her high degree of curvature and late diagnosis, Crookshanks underwent spinal fusion surgery in the December of her junior year. She said her recovery was fairly quick, but the pain immensely affected her mood and school work since she got surgery during finals week. She said, “I was tired; I was upset all the time. For a really long time I was just really angry, and then I ended up getting surgery in December, which is probably the biggest impact it had. (My recovery) was awful, but it was actually pretty fast if you think about back surgery.” After surgery, Crookshanks eased back into school, attending half days for two weeks, and then resting at the nurse’s office for certain periods. Similar to Crookshanks, Reagan Smiley, track athlete and sophomore, has a 50-degree curve and she said she plans to get surgery this summer. She said, “I don’t think scoliosis has really impacted my track career more so than track has impacted my scoliosis because running and exercise does aggravate the back pain that I have.” Smiley was diagnosed during her freshman year and wore a brace for most of that year. She said wearing the brace was a hassle, was uncomfortable and limited choices on the clothes she could wear. Likewise, Salmon said wearing the brace also presented many challenges. She said, “(It was hard) not giving up, because there’s so many times I would just come home and refuse

SLANTED SPINE: Senior Alex Crookshanks lays on her hospital bed following spinal fusion surgery. Crookshanks said, “I spent two days in the hospital. I mean, I was walking the second day, going up the stairs, I was just super slow."

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to wear it, and I’d have to talk myself into doing it, thinking I’d regret it if I quit and I’d have to do the surgery if it progressively get worse. So looking at the benefit, the future versus the present, was a big challenge for me. Especially when you’re ten or nine.” Additionally, Salmon said she often felt a lack of understanding from her classmates because many of them didn’t understand what scoliosis was, or why she wore a brace. However, she said her experience through it has made her a stronger person, and she has learned to not care and to look toward the future. For instance, Salmon was unable to participate in gym in middle school. Salmon said, “I felt like an outsider in that case, but I learned to look past it. It never made me depressed or sad or anything, it just really tested my confidence and how I looked— my perseverance through it.” Crookshanks said she also ran into challenges with a lack of understanding from the school. “Last year, I applied for a parking pass because I was havAMBERLY XIE | GRAPHIC MAYFIELDCLINIC.COM | SOURCE

A DIAGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS

A brief look into scoliosis and the basic anatomy of the spinal system What is it? Scoliosis is the sideways curving of the spine that happens most often right before puberty

Spine structure

intervertebral discs

Vertebrates: the 33 bones that interlock to form the spinal column

They cushion and prevent the discs from rubbing together. Vertebral body

Cervical: supports the weight of the head

Intervertebral foramen

Thoracic: holds rib cage and protects the heart and lungs

Anulus fibrosus: has crisscrossing fibrous bands

Lumbar: bears weight of the body and provides flexibility to trunk region

Nucleus pulposus: the gel-filled center

When did you learn you had scoliosis? I learned I had scoliosis about a year and a half ago. My mom and I went to a store to try on dresses for Homecoming. I was trying on a dress and I looked in the mirror and my right rib cage was sticking out, so we went to the doctor.

Are you planning to get surgery? I wore a brace for most of my freshman year. Since my (50-degree) curve was already pretty bad, (the brace) couldn’t help very much. It was to the point where I needed surgery, so I’m getting spinal fusion over the summer.

How has scoliosis impacted you as a person? I’m still the person I was but I’ve learned that people have stuff going on that no one knows about really, so I’ve learned to be more considerate of people’s situations, because you’ll never know what going to happen to them or what’s happening to them now.

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Q&A WITH A scoliosis-diagnosed ATHLETE Track and Field athlete, scoliosis patient and sophomore Reagan Smiley

ing a lot of pain; I was having a really hard time walking up the trail with my backpack, and I got denied. I had a doctor’s note and I tried to tell them, but I got denied, and I think that was a really big setback, just feeling that it was everything against me, like I got dealt this really bad card, but then the school wasn’t even helping me,” Crookshanks said. “What it took for me to get a parking pass was the ac-

tual surgery, when I couldn’t walk, when I couldn’t carry my backpack.” It’s not all bad, however; for her part, Smiley said she feels scoliosis has given her a greater worldview. “I’m still the person I was, but I’ve learned that people have stuff that’s going on that no one knows about really, so I’ve learned to be more considerate of people’s situations, because you’ll never know what going to happen to them or what’s happen-

STRING SESSION: Senior Lauren Salmon warms up before orchestra rehearsal. According to Salmon, she started playing viola because of her scoliosis.

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Curves in all the wrong places Here’s how different treatment options help scoliosis patients’ backs become normally aligned

What are treatment options?

As children continue to grow, their backs will likely become more curved Children Age Angle of curvature Severe Curve angle Moderate >40°

Angle of curvature

Adult cases of scoliosis usually won’t get worse Adults

Curve angle 26-40°

Mild

BACK BRACES:

LOW RISK

HIGH RISK

Who is most likely to need treatment?

Curve angle 10-25°

Braces are formfitted for each patient Prevent curves from getting bad enough to require surgery Can’t permanently fix spine Must be worn 16-23 hr a day to be effective Once brace is no longer worn, spine will return to original curvature

BACKPACKS

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Take a look at some effects of heavy backpacks and ways to minimize the impact

the effects of a heavy backpack Strains the neck & shoulders causing headaches Damages the spine which can cause scoliosis Reduces breathing capacity because of poor posture Causes back pain and muscle spasms

how to lessen these effects ing to them now. So, just taking that into consideration,” she said. Sasso said he doesn’t think there’s enough general public awareness about scoliosis, but most doctors are good about checking patients. “There’s probably not (enough public awareness), but I think that pediatricians are really good at looking at young girls and making sure they don’t have a curve and getting them to the appropriate place if they

do,” he said. “The big, important part Use wide and padded straps to prevent is in young girls especially in middle them from cutting into your shoulders school to make sure their doctor Always use both straps to checks them, and it can be done with evenly distribute the weight a simple physical examination.” Crookshanks, Salmon and SmiPlace the heaviest items ley said they all agree there needs closest to your back to to be more awareness for scoliosis. reduce backpack strain Initially noticing the curvature can Keep the backpack above simply be done by bending over. the hollow of your back Salmon said, “Back when my mom was in high school, they would make all the kids bend over much, it’s going to fall. Then you inand touch their toes and the gym crease the risk of it getting a lot worse ORTHOINFO.AAOS.ORG, OUTHFLORIDASCOLIOSISCENTER.COM | SOURCES teachers would feel their backs to to the point where it starts messing CARSON TERBUSH | GRAPHIC see if there was a hump on it. But with your lungs, your heart, so there I was never tested as a child, and is a lot of danger involved with scoMild cases of scoliosis usually don’t require that was probably not for the best. liosis even though it just sounds like, treatment unless they progress into I had to find out the hard way, ‘Oh, a twisty spine.’ But I didn’t moderate or severe cases through an X-ray. Even some of get checked, nobody thought about my friends that have scoliosis, they it, my doctors didn’t check me. My SURGERY: never caught (it) when they were brother, my sister, all of us have scoMetal rod Spinal Fusion Surgery (SFS) young enough and they had to get liosis. It’s just one of those things, like Metal rods hold the surgery, and I feel really bad for you get vaccines: check for scoliosis.” spine in place them. If they caught it when they Additionally, checking for scoBone grafts fuse were younger, then they could have liosis earlier can prevent the need for vertebrae together prevented the surgery and could getting surgery, which prevents sevPatients are left have had their natural spine.” eral additional costs and pain. Bone graft with stiff backs Furthermore, the need for scoCrookshanks said, “If they Extremely invase liosis awareness is increasingly necchecked me when I was 13 and saw Vertebral Body Tethering Procedure (VBT) essary, as the progression of the disthat I had just a ten percent curve, Screws attach nylon ease can be drastic. they could’ve put me in this brace tethers to spine Crookshanks said, “I didn’t know and it would not have gotten worse. Tethers keep I had scoliosis until I was 16 and I My brother has it, he wears it at Screw curve from had a 50-degree curve. They start night and it prevents it from getworsening looking at surgery when you hit ting worse. But (for me) since they Similar to braces 40 to 45 (degrees). One thing they found it so late, it was too late; they for your teeth always told me is when you leave a couldn’t do anything about it. So Nylon tether Less invasive curve that’s over 40 to 45, it’s like a it can’t be 100-percent corrected at H than SFS Jenga tower: when it starts to tilt so all, but it can be prevented.”

MAY 18, 2018 | SUMMER CAMPS

SERENADING SONG: Junior Sydney Greene and senior Ben Heber practice for the spring musical. Greene said being able to go to a summer camp allows her to learn many new things that she can apply when she comes back to CHS.

of skills, learn about performing arts or just be motivated to perform. Not only do students enjoy the workshops, but they also help develop their skills for choir the following year. “The workshops can help benefit you in choir because they teach you different things, like some of them are more personal and others are more lectures about life, and it’s really opening to come back to choir (at CHS) and see how it applies,” Plotkowski said. “Some of the workshops are just really fun, just to get you loosened up and excited for what’s to come.” “There are so many different workshops like singing and dancing and auditions and stuff. So all of the workshops teach you something, and some of the workshops help you pick up choreography faster

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because you learned different styles, or the music ones that help you get used to working with (a) different director,” Greene said. Hargis said she greatly benefits from the workshops. “Throughout the week we have many workshops to participate in, from tricks and lifts to audition workshops. It’s so nice to choose the ones you want and build your schedule for the week. Most, if not all, of the skills learned through these workshops can be applied to choir. You come back from camp with new moves and better vocal technique,” Hargis said. The students who attend the camp all said they come back with new and closer friendships. Kouns said she hears about their new friendships, and they come from all over the world.

To learn more about the CHS choirs and their multiple activities throughout the year, visit: hilite. org/ ?s=choirs

“Every student that I’ve ever sent has come away from camp with great friendships. (They’re) meeting people just like them from all over the country,” Kouns said. Due to this school’s proximity to the camps, CHS typically has a large number of participants. Still, Greene said she had the opportunity to meet people from all over the country and that there was even a group from Japan there. She was able to share the experience of SCA with these people from around the country and globe. Greene said, “My favorite part is probably that you get to meet people around the country and the world that all share a common interest that you do. You spend a whole week with some of your fellow choir students that go H with you from your school.”

DA-HYUN HONG, KAREN ZHANG | SPEAK UPS, PHOTOS

Do you think going to musical summer camps is beneficial to you in the next year? “For me, it’s important (to practice during the summer) because if I wanna be better, I need to keep practicing and not stop.”

Sophomore Madalyn Sailors

“Not being in orchestra over the summer, it’s draining, so I go to summer camp, because I really enjoy music.”

Senior David Wang

“The summer camp that I went to really helped me. I think if I didn’t go, I wouldn’t be in the same spot vocally and choreographically.”

Sophomore Jack Martin

MAY 18, 2018 | SUMMER CAMPS

SPEAK UP!

To learn more about the CHS choirs and their multiple activities throughout the year, visit: hilite. org/ ?s=choirs

DA-HYUN HONG, KAREN ZHANG | SPEAK UPS, PHOTOS

Sophomore Madalyn Sailors

“Not being in orchestra over the summer, it’s draining, so I go to summer camp, because I really enjoy music.”

Senior David Wang

“The summer camp that I went to really helped me. I think if I didn’t go, I wouldn’t be in the same spot vocally and choreographically.”

Sophomore Jack Martin

FASHION TRENDS | MAY 18, 2018

bringing it back

As summer months near, CHS students discuss how ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s fashion trends are resurfacing HANNAH GRETZ | STORY VERONICA TEETER | PHOTOS

OVER

the past century, each decade had it’s own distinct style. However, the style of the past years have had a mixture of several different time periods’ influence. Clothing trends from the 1970s to 1990s are finding their way back into the closets of teen girls around the nation, especially at CHS. One student who channels this type of mixed style is sophomore Madeline “Maddie” Morton.

“I love mom jeans because they are not skinny jeans. The clothing (from previous decades) is all just different and something that stands out,” Morton said. “The whole thing depends; you can wear mom jeans with anything, same with chokers. I don’t always realize it’s a mix, I just have a lot of clothing that reflects the trends.” Another student who said she plans her day-to-day outfits around the trends is Mia Holtzman.

DID YOU KNOW? The average American woman will spend around $125,000 on clothes and buy over 3,000 articles of clothing in her lifetime. FASHIONANDTIPS.COM | SOURCE

“I love wearing clothes that look like they are from the ’80s or ’90s,” Holtzman said. “They are just so fun.” Katie McLennan, apparel merchandising and business major at Indiana University, said via email, “Fashion is cyclical, so everything is always coming back around. Even if it gets reinvented with new fabric innovation or technologies, certain things like color and silhouette will always cycle through. Right now I think the campy ’70s vibe is really strong, especially since it’s festival season. I see influences of groovy typography, crochet pieces, and rainbow graphics and colors.” McLennan said many trends that have re-emerged include mom jeans, scrunchies, fanny packs, chokers, oversized T-shirts, checkered shoes, flowy pants, overalls and bomber jackets. With the summer months approaching, music festivals in and

BROWSING THROUGH THE RACKS: (LEFT) Sophomore Madeline “Maddie” Morton browses at Goodwill. Morton said her style was a mix of different time periods. NEW FINDS: (BOTTOM) Sophomore Mia Holtzman looks at a red skirt in the rack. Holtzman said the different time periods’ styles were really interesting and she looks forward to incorporating them into her wardrobe.

MAY 18, 2018 | FASHION TRENDS

QUESTIONABLE CHOICE Sophomore Mia Holtzman contemplates whether she wants to buy a shirt. Holtzman said that while thrift stores are great places to find different styles of clothes, sometimes there are not always the best things that she can incorporate to fit her style.

festival fashion Take a look at the evolution of music festival fashion

Hippie 1960s

Festival: Woodstock Clothing: Tie-dye, suede, kimonos, flares and scarves Music: Jimi Hendrix and Santana

Punk 1970s

Festival: 100 Club Punk Special

Music: The Clash and Sex Pistols

Glam

1980s

Festival: Live Aid 1985 Clothing: Legwarmers, shoulder pads, velvet and tartan Music: Madonna and Bon Jovi

Grunge 1990s

Festival: Reading Festival 1992 Clothing: Flannel, bleached denim, converse and polo shirts Music: Nirvana and Pearl Jam

Indie Festival: V Festival

2000s

boho, floral, revealing and denim.” McLennan also said she believes the ’80s will come into play this summer. “I think we will see many highleg one-pieces, bright neon colors, fanny packs and Miami Vice influence,” McLennan said. Year ’round, however, both Morton and Holtzman said they tend to channel past fashion trends into their everyday outfits. They each said they use Pinterest and social media to find new outfits. “I have a Pinterest board with 500 pins,” Holtzman said. “I just love all of the ideas.” Aside from the style each trend brings, the color palette of the time period helps to advance the reemergence of trends as well. “I wear a lot of bright-colored shirts. One of my favorites is bright yellow,” Holtzman said. “They are all shirts that look like someone bought 20 years ago on vacation.” With summer break only nine school days away, many summer trends will quickly be brought out, in reflection of the ’70s to the ’90s. (McLennan said) “We’ve started to see that sweet, flouncy, European look with matching sets and summer dresses. I think this will boom over the summer along with accessories like low, chunky heels H and straw purses.”

Clothing: Denim shorts, skinny jeans, beanies and aviators Music: Arctic Monkeys and The Killers

Bohemian Festival: Coachella

2000s

out of Indiana are bringing people in with fashion reflecting a mixture of trends of the ’70s to ’90s. “I would describe festival and concert clothes as bohemian and very vintage,” Morton said. “(In the ’70s) concerts were popular and music really became a huge part of people’s lives and it’s reflected in their clothing style.” Holtzman said she believes that summer concert trends and clothing tends to be restricted to the event in which it is worn and should not be worn outside of it. “I think it’s cool, but I think (the concert clothing) is specific and revealing. It fits the purpose of the event, but is not and should not be carried outside of the event,” Holtzman said. Anna Borer, Apparel Merchandising student at Indiana University, said via email she believes some of the fashion trends that are reemerging are pastels, check prints and sheer garments for the upcoming spring and summer time. “I am very excited about some of the re-emerging trends, especially pastels for spring. I also feel that check prints for summer will be a very fun change-of-pace. Fashion is moving in the right direction,” Borer said. “If I had to describe music festival fashion, I would use the words vintage, breezy, fringe,

Clothing: Distressed denim, combat boots and leather

Clothing: Bomber jackets, kimonos, crop tops and chokers Music: Drake and Beyoncé JACKIE HUR | GRAPHIC REDBULL.COM, POPSUGAR.CO.UK | SOURCES

PRIDE PARADE | MAY 18, 2018

pride and prejudice

With upcoming Indy Pride Festival, students discuss how LGBT+ community is represented in media KASSANDRA DARNELL | STORY

DA-HYUN HONG | GRAPHICS

the

indy pride festival will occur on june 9 in downtown Indianapolis, and according to Chris Handberg, executive director of the pride festival, it provides the LGBT+ community a place where they can feel safe, accepted and represented. Events like the pride festival also shed light on the LGBT+ community within pop culture and the media and the importance of representation. Handberg said big events like the festival provide not only a feeling of solidarity and a sense of family, but they also give the community a place where they can feel recognized. “We need to celebrate who we are, to not be ashamed of our sexual identity or gender orientation, and we need a place to do that which is safe,” Handberg said. “We still live in a red state where there are hostile attitudes towards LGBT+ people, and this is the one day a year where people come from all over the state and all over the region to celebrate pride with us.” Kiley Gardner, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) president and senior, said the history of LGBT+ pride adds to the importance of events like parades and festivals. The Stonewall Riots are considered to be the first pride event because police were raiding a bar that catered to the LGBT+ community and those in the bar fought back. The Pulse nightclub shooting, which happened nearly two years ago in Florida, was another devastating event that adds into the importance of acceptance and tolerance for this community. “It’s kind of like we went through a time where you couldn’t be openly gay without being arrested, harassed, beaten or even killed,” Gardner said. “So to have a space or just a month in the year where you can be openly gay and march in a parade that celebrates who you are and what you’re proud of, I think that’s really important.” Sophomore Luke Vreeman, who is attending the pride festival and has attended in the past, said he enjoys pride events because he is able to see people being proud of who they are and being comfortable with themselves

a prideful history

The first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, is established

1924 Take a look at important past LGBT+ hate crimes and milestones.

LGBT+ artists Learn about the most influential and most popular LGBT+ artists mentioned in the story

Kevin Abstract

Abstract explores his sexuality by making statements on awareness and acceptance with music

Regarding her 2015 single, Kiyoko said, “I wrote for the first time how I truly feel about girls”

Haley Kiyoko

Bowie’s gender-bending performances and cultural fluidity inspired a generation of LGBT+ people

David Bowie

BY THE NUMBERS

percent of LGBT+ youth are bullied

64 percent of LGBT+ youth are out HRC.ORG | SOURCE

The Supreme Court rules in favor of gay rights

In an interview with V Magazine, Sivan said, “‘My My My’ is a song of liberation, freedom and love”

Troye Sivan despite how much political conflict has surrounded the community in recent years. “It’s just about people being more accepting, and I feel the event is really helpful in getting more attention to it, and I think the more attention and representation there is, the more accepting people become of themselves and of others,” Vreeman said. Handberg, who used to work with domestic violence victims, said pride events that feature performances and entertainment centered around the community are also important because LGBT+ people are not often represented in a positive light within pop culture and the media. This representation is important not only because the community sees themselves reflected in daily life, but also for seeing healthy LGBT+ people and relationships.

The Stonewall riots spark the beginning of the LGBT+ movement

1958

PRIDE.COM, NYTIMES.COM, DJBOOTH.NET | SOURCES

1969

First National March in Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights takes place

1973

Homosexuality is no longer declared a mental illness

1979

1997

The patio of a lesbian bar in Atlanta is hit by a nail bomb and five people were wounded

MAY 18, 2018 | PRIDE PARADE

“There were no role models for a lot of us growing in music or musical theatre, is LGBT+ or lives a differup of what a gay relationship should look like. There ent lifestyle,” Vreeman said, “but I don’t think there’s were no role models for what it means to be transgenthat much representation.” der,” Handberg said. “Because of that and because of the Along with more LGBT+ musicians and members of shame that was kind of put on us by different elements the music community comes seeing more representation of of society, we are more at risk for dating abuse, domestic the LGBT+ community in movies and television. Gardner violence and sexual assault.” said with recent movies like “Love, Simon,” people are seeGardner said she listens to LGBT+ artists like Haying a more positive perspective of characters attracted to ley Kiyoko, Troye Sivan and Kevin the same sex, but she wishes there were Abstract. When it comes to musimore storylines that did not focus on cal representation, Gardner said it’s that part of a character. DID YOU KNOW? important when people in the com“We need to have stories about gay munity are growing up and learning characters who just exist and do the Singer Elton John is considered more about themselves and their same things as their straight counterto be one of the most influential sexuality, it helps to have love songs parts,” Gardner said. “I know in like LGBT+ artists for founding the about same sex couples. sci-fi, there’s been minor gay characters Elton John AIDS Foundation, “I think right now, in the music and villains. It’s a start, but I would rethe nation’s largest funder of scene, with Hayley Kiyoko and Brockally like to get to a point where the LGBT+ health programs. hampton coming out with new music, main character, the main hero is gay, it’s becoming more acceptable, but and no one bats an eye.” ADVOCATE.COM | SOURCE there’s still obviously a lot of homophoVreeman said a significant amount bia and we could definitely be better of representation is present in pop culabout that,” Gardner said. ture and the media, but he likes events Vreeman said he believes mainstream music should like the pride festival because the LGBT+ community is feature more flamboyant artists like David Bowie because able to go out into the streets and tell everyone who they it can help members of the LGBT+ community come to are and show they’re proud of that. better accept themselves. Vreeman said, “It’s just so much more to see it all cul“I think it’s just that we need to stop ignoring minated into that event. I think if people see things like LGBT+ artists. There needs to be more representation this, they’ll realize it’s not something you should judge H because I feel a lot of the artistic community, especially people for, something to be mad about.” A gunman targeting gay people in Virginia opens fire at a bar, injuring seven people

2000

President Obama signs Hate Crime Prevention Law

2004

The first legal same-sex marriage in the U.S. takes place in Massachusetts

2009

A gay-friendly bar is firebombed and spray-painted with swastikas in Armania

2011

President Obama revokes “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” law

2012

A shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub, in Orlando takes place and 29 people die

2015

Same-sex marriage is declared a Constitutional right nationwide

2016

INDY PRIDE: LGBT+ supporters march at last year’s Indy Pride Festival and Parade. This annual event is held at Historic Military Park near the IUPUI Campus. In 2017, there were over 50,000 spectators at the parade.

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Read a story about transgender students at CHS online: https://hilite. org/56363/

TEENVOGUE.COM, CNN. COM | SOURCES

2018

“Love, Simon” becomes the first studio teen film to feature a gay protagonist

BAND PLACEMENT | MAY 18, 2018

The (band) purge

Band program should consider adding another band to accomodate for unfair placement AMY ZHOU | COLUMN

having

been in the Carmel High School band program for all four years, I’ve seen a lot of changes take place. Before high school, you can choose to audition to be placed into a higher group right out of the gate. However, one trend I’ve noticed is that the band program is becoming significantly larger. For those who may not know, the band program is separated into four wind ensembles and two freshmen bands, and generally, people audition and are placed into the wind ensembles after freshman year. However, once you are placed into an ensemble, you either stay in the same group or audition again the following year for a chance to test into a higher ensemble, which means that once a certain number of people fill up the spots in the higher bands, it’s pretty difficult to squeeze more in. This may sound pretty standard; however, as more people join the band program, the more difficult it becomes to place into the higher groups such as Wind Symphony I or Wind Symphony II. I think about this now, after competing at the ISSMA competition, where one judge noted it

TUNING OUT

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Take a look at a comparison of open spots in each section of Wind Symphony I from 2017-2019.

French Horn

Oboe

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Euphonium

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Tuba

Bass Clarinet

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would take a little more work for us to play softer due to our size. There’s nothing wrong with having to refine our sound, but it is true that it can be a little difficult to play quietly when there are nine flutes all playing the same high note. A solution to this would be for the band program to seriously consider expanding and creating another ensemble or freshman band. The addition of a third freshman band or fifth wind ensemble would ensure the groups are more evenly distributed, and the ensembles aren’t ridiculously large. As the program becomes more competitive, wouldn’t it make more sense for everyone to have an equal chance at auditioning into any of the ensembles, regardless of group size? Players shouldn’t be sorted

Saxophone

Clarinet

2017-2018 Wind Section Key

2018-2019* *This data does not take into account of the incoming freshmen for next year

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19 number of juniors in 2018-2019 Wind Symphony I

43 number of seniors in 2018-2019 Wind Symphony I MICHAEL POTE | SOURCE

ALINA YU | GRAPHIC MICHAEL POTE | SOURCE

into ensembles based on space availability, but rather, their true potential and skill level. I hope fellow performing arts members understand where I’m coming from. While the current audition system does guarantee a sort of security for those who place into their desired groups, it can leave others out and therefore gives them a tougher time to work their way up the ladder. Creating new bands would open up more opportunities for students whose goals are to place into higher bands, regardless of seat availability determined by the grade levels of H each student already in it. The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Amy Zhou at azhou@hilite.org.

MAY 18, 2018 | ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

entertainment briefs

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National music festivals lollapalooza Dates: Aug. 2-5 2018 Line Up: The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys and more Location: Chicago Average Ticket Price: Price Change Year Over Year:

$423 +3%

Pictured: Senior Grace Eaton (right) and senior Brooke Spencer (left)

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local music concerts Imagine Dragons Date: June 22 Average Ticket Price: Logic Date: July 1 Average Ticket Price: Kesha and Macklemore Date: July 19 Average Ticket Price:

$82

Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

$46

$170

Pictured: Why Don’t We at WZPL’s 2017 Jingle Bash JULIA AMMONS | SUBMITTED PHOTO

Harry Styles Date: June 27 Average Ticket Price:

HAMILTON COUNTY MARION COUNTY White River State Park

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Bon Iver Date: June 5 Average Ticket Price:

$50

$65

Panic! at the Disco Date: July 13 Average Ticket Price:

$50

Portugal the Man Date: July 28 Average Ticket Price:

$270

cincinnati music festival Dates: July 26-28 2018 Line Up: MC Lyte, Charlie Wilson, Jill Scott, Fantasia, After 7, Keith Sweat and many more Location: Cincinnati Average Ticket Price: Price Change Year Over Year:

WZPL Birthday Bash Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum Line Up: Alessia Cara, Liam Payne, Average 5SOS, Bazzi Ticket Price: Date: June 22 JULIA AMMONS | SUBMITTED PHOTO

$55

$168 -6%

SPORTS

TURF | MAY 18, 2018

a different type of game changer CHS lacrosse coaches, players discuss differences of playing on various surfaces ADAM SPENSLEY|STORY

often overlooked aspect of sports is the type of field or court upon which they are played. However, when field conditions are bad, people do notice. In 2016, the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game at Tom Benson Stadium between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers, was canceled due to the field conditions being poor. The field was described as “like cement” by some players and was deemed unplayable. Playing surfaces can definitely have an effect on both quality of game play and player safety. At CHS, both men’s and women’s lacrosse teams have experienced firsthand, how the playing surface can affect a game. Maddie Dumke, lacrosse player and junior, said there are a lot of differences among lacrosse fields in the schools in Indiana. “One of the main differences is Carmel has nice enough facilities where we are able to have turf fields, but we have been to schools where we have to play on grass, which is a big difference because we don’t get to practice on it very often, and it changes the way the ball moves when it hits the ground,” Dumke said.

THE TURF: Lacrosse teams play their home matches at Murray Stadium, covered by turf. Throughout the lacrosse season the department has abided to all IHSAA field standards. The athletic department made the switch to turf in 2013.

REBECCA QIN| PHOTO

A year in Review

A difference Dumke described is the way the ball moves on turf versus on grass. The long blades of grass of a grass field cause the ball to bounce and roll less, while the harder turf causes the ball to bounce, roll and redirect more often. “Turf is a lot bouncier, for one, so if someone misses a pass or the ball hits the ground, it’s (going to) bounce a lot differently on turf than if it’s in grass,” she said. “If it’s in grass, (the ball) sort of just stops where it is, so there is a lot more running involved because you’re not

TURF COmposition Take a look at the layers underneath a turf field

AGRAYAN GUPTA | GRAPHIC MATRIX-TURF.COM, SAFEHEALTHYPLAYINGFIELDS.COM | SOURCES

The surface is made of synthetic fibers The infill, made of sand and rubber, provides shock absorption The backing provides durability to the fibers The drainstone allows the turf to drain easily Men’s tennis wins their first match against Hamilton Southeastern High School

AUG. 15 Varsity highlights from the 2017-18 school year UDAY LOMADA, KELLY TRUAX | GRAPHIC CCS.K12.IN.US | SOURCE

Jack Hettiger, women’s lacrosse head coach, said most of the Indianapolis-area schools have turf fields, but Brownsburg, Avon and Center Grove don’t. Besides the type of field, the size of the field is also a difference between fields around the area. “(Brownsburg, Avon and Center Grove’s fields) are going to play smaller; they’re going to play more like the men’s size fields, whereas the rest of the schools like Cathedral, Carmel, North Central and Fishers are all playing on the larger-size fields,” he said.

AUG. 26

AUG. 28 Men’s tennis wins John Shirley Invitational

Women’s golf wins the MIC Champsionship

SEPT. 9 Women’s golf wins the Miller Invitational

MAY 18, 2018 | TURF

just waiting for the ball to get out of bounds. You have to get to it.” Jacob Mahon, lacrosse player and sophomore, said he has noticed the same differences in the way that the ball bounces on turf versus grass. “If someone doesn’t catch a pass (on turf), it can bounce more and you can lose the possession, or it can go out of bounds,” Mahon said. Although it may seem harmless, differences in fields can have a larger effect on the game than what some may think. Hettiger said he considers playing on grass more difficult than playing on turf. “(Playing is) always a challenge on grass compared to turf because the ball rolls differently, and it’s going to play differently,” Hettiger said. That difference has even affected games Hettiger’s team has played in the recent past. Dumke said she has experienced these differences and how much more difficult it made to play the game. “When we used to play at Culver, the grass was really bumpy and really thick, so the ball just sort of sits wherever it gets dropped, so (the game is) definitely harder,” Dumke said. The size, shape and type of field is not regulated by the IHSAA, which does not provide guidelines on field size and type. Most of the lacrosse teams in Indiana and the United States follow the guidelines set in place by U.S. Lacrosse, the national governing body for lacrosse in the United States. The guidelines state that a unified youth and high school field should be 120 yards in length, for both (women’s and men’s) lacrosse. Hettiger said his team, like others in the area, follow these guidelines. “We use the U.S. Lacrosse regulation, so U.S. Lacrosse is kind of the governing body of lacrosse around the United States, so we use the fields in the requirements that U.S. Lacrosse has

BY THE NUMBERS

80,000 average size in square feet of a turf field

4.75 average cost per square foot of turf

4.00 average cost per square foot for the drainage material placed under the turf

750,000 average cost of a “FieldTurf” field FIELDTURF.COM | SOURCE

HARD FIGHT: Victoria Simmons, lacrosse player and junior, fights for control of the ball. Athletes are able to better pick up the ball on turf fields.

APURVA MANAS | PHOTO

set forth and a few other schools do as well,” Hettiger said. The lack of IHSAA regulation can cause differences among the playing surfaces in lacrosse. Hettiger said, “From a play stand-

Women’s golf places second in Sectionals

SEPT. 15

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point, it’s always (going to) be about the players first, obviously, but I think a field—turf or grass—can have an impact on the game. We’ve had some poor conditions where the field was definitely a factor. H

Men’s cross country places first in the MIC Championships

SEPT. 23 Men’s tennis places first place in MIC Championship

SEPT. 23 Women’s cross country places first in the MIC Championships

COACHING | MAY 18, 2018

Coach Representation

For more on the coaches of CHS and what they do, visit: hilite.org/coaching

CHS athletics discuss different IHSAA coaching rules, how coaches follow them CALEB SHAFFER | STORY

The

TIME TO TALK: Head Baseball Coach Matt Buczkowski talks to his team during practice. Buczkowski said interactions with players during a game are different than how they are as people.

VERONICA TEETER| PHOTO

ihsaa is home to over municate directly with our student 410 schools, each with nuathletes, parents and other people asmerous high school sports teams; howsociated with the program has served ever, each high school coach runs his or our programs pretty well.” her sport teams in different ways that Baseball Head Coach Matt Bucmust still abide by IHSAA rules while zkowski said during games it’s imrepresenting his or her portant to keep his school in a positive way. self control while Editor’s Note Athletics Director still being passionJim Inskeep said there ate about the game. are certain factors that Buczkowski said, This story was affect the school’s de“It’s very important written prior to the cision-making process events involving Tod to keep your compowhen looking for new sure during games. Windlan, former head coaches, includYou want to be paswomen’s basketball ing the prospective sionate, but there’s coach’s ability to comcoach. Quotes in the a certain line you municate with people. story from Athletics can’t cross, but you “Every coach takes Director Jim Inskeep always want to show on their own personalyou care about what’s were compiled prior happening during ity when the ball gets to that incident. put into play; how games. It’s important they are perceived durInskeep has declined to keep my compoing the game and in to comment on issues sure so I can properly their interactions with lead my team.” regarding Windlan their players are differInskeep said since then. Windlan it’s important for ent than how they are did not respond to as people- that’s just coaches to maintain the nature of coaches,” a good attitude durinterview requests. Inskeep said. “One of Coverage on this topic ing games because the biggest attributes can be found online. while the coaches the athletic departare not only reprement tries to look for senting their school in any of our coaches and team, their attidoesn’t necessarily deal with their tudes may impact potential student knowledge of the game as it does athletes who are considering enrollwith their ability to communicate. ing at CHS. We have found over the years that Inskeep said, “The way coaches our head coaches’ ability to comportray themselves during game situ-

Women’s golf places seventh at State Championship

OCT. 7

Men’s tennis wins State Championship against Jasper High School

OCT. 14 Women’s cross country finishes first at Sectionals

OCT. 28 Men’s cross country place first at State Championship

MAY 18, 2018 | COACHING

ations may be the only snapshot that other prospective families of student athletes in the community get of them. They don’t get to see the coaches interacting in the hallway with the students or other faculty; they only get to see them during their games against other schools.” Kiersten Carlson, varsity tennis player and senior, said her coaches’ attitude affects the way her team comes out to play. Carlson said, “When Coach

(Spencer Fields) is motivated, he really pumps (us) up. If he’s in a quiet mood we’re in a quiet mood but when he’s hyping us up, I think it really gets us ready to play our match. I think his attitude almost directly affects the players.” Buczkowski said during games he has had to control his emotions in intense situations and it is very important to do, because he can then coach his team well and be able to communicate well with his players.

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TEAM HUDDLE: The baseball team huddles up around Head Baseball Coach Matt Buczkowski as he talks to the team at the end of practice. The team holds their home matches at Harman Field.

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

number of coaches at CHS

19 number of IHSAA varsity sports offered at CHS

PITCHING PRACTICE: Baseball Head Coach Matt Buczkowski helps Jackson Adams, baseball player and junior, with his pitching form. A correct form increases the performance of a pitch.

roughly the number of CHS student athletes

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

CCS.K12.IN.US | SOURCE

68 number of teams in the CHS athletic department

1400

“I have to calm myself down during games when it gets intense, but most coaches do. When the game is on the line, emotions are high but you have to remember that you have a game to play and you have to do that in the right mindset,” said Buczkowski. “It’s very important to maintain a good attitude with your players because it’ll allow you to communicate well with them and they’ll trust you during tough game situations and frankly in general too.” Carlson said she finds it easy to communicate with her coach during practice and games when he has a positive attitude. Carlson said, “I feel like it’s really easy to reach out to our coach especially when he has a positive attitude because he’s really easygoing and it makes it easy to talk to him when he is communicating well with us.” H

Football defeats Jefferson High School in Sectionals

Women’s cross country finishes third at State Championship

OCT. 28

BY THE NUMBERS

NOV. 3 Women’s basketball wins first game against Lawrence Central High School

NOV. 4 Varsity Cheer wins two state championships at State competition

OFF-SEASON TRAINING | MAY 18, 2018

playing off the field

Students reflect on importance, benefits, trade-offs of off-season training SAMEEN SIDDIQUI | STORY

For

many sports, off-season training has been a vital part for student athletes to help prepare for their regular seasons. According to Joey Schmidt, varsity football outside linebacker and junior, off-season training is important because it helps athletes build their strength and speed for the following season. He said the football team has recently started its Red Dawn practices to help build athletes together as a team. Zach Ullom, men’s track runner, cross-country runner and junior, said, “Off season training helps keep us in shape. One of the things that Coach Altevogt says the most is that, ‘If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.’ You run just to kind of keep yourself going and keep yourself from losing what you have. One day you’ll go and run three miles as opposed to a normal season day which would run more like six to seven miles, at least for me. It helps keep us in shape.” Keelan Grant, men’s track runner, cross-country runner and senior, said off season training has helped him grow as a runner and improve his times earlier. He said he will be running at Indiana University next year and will be training in the preseason with the team. According to track and field coach Colin Altevogt off-season training helps the track and cross-country teams get ready for the season as well. He said over the summer there will be around 100 runners for off-season training for both sports. Altevogt said there will be a lot of distance running

and off-season training for team sports over the summer. Grant said off-season training not only helps athletes prepare for the upcoming season, but it also allows them to recover from injuries. “Injuries are a difficult thing to have no matter when it is but during the offseason it feels like you have more time to recover. Everyone wants to jump right back into things right after they are cleared from injury during in season but in the summer they can really take their time and make sure they are healthy for a safe return,” he said. Altevogt said athletes from a variety of sports use off-season training to their advantage. “The runners are going to be doing a lot of conditioning. (Off-season

DEC. 1

weeks is the maximum time athletes should spend in offseason

percent of inseason fitness is should be maintained during the off-season SPORTFITNESSADVISOR.COM | SOURCES

training) is not necessarily your sportspecific stuff; so for basketball, I’m guessing, they’ll be doing some running and lifting, but for track it’s just all conditioning. There’s no plays that we work on during the season, so it’s all pretty much the same stuff that we do during the regular part of the season, but the weather dictates what we’re able to do,” Altevogt said. Ullom said the runners work on heat training, since training is in the morning and it tends to be humid and because it’s hotter than usual, which makes being able to run harder. Schmidt said the football players practice three times a week for offseason training: four-hour practices on Monday and Wednesday and a twohour practice on Thursday. He said

RUNNING HARD: Colin Altevogt, assistant coach for CHS track and head cross-country coach, helps runners analyze their form. Altevogt said both students and coaches use the off-season time to recover from injuries and prepare for the upcoming season.

APURVA MANAS | PHOTO Girl’s swimming and diving has first win of the season

Football defeats Fort Wayne Snider High School in Regionals

NOV. 10

BY THE NUMBERS

DEC. 5 Men’s basketball wins against Lawrence Central High School

DEC. 5 Men’s swimming and diving has first win of the season

MAY 18, 2018 | OFF-SEASON TRAINING

common injuries

Here are some common injuries that affect athletes

Concussion Impact

Men’s basketball Shift

Skull

On impact, brain collides with skull, tearing brain tissue and causing bruising and swelling

Women’s basketball

Blood Flow When athletes continue playing before recovering, subsequent collisions can be fatal

Men’s soccer Women’s soccer Football 1

Femur ACL

Torn ACL

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia and provides stability to the knee

Number of annual high school concussions nationally (in thousands)

Tear

If an athlete lands incorrectly, the bones in the knee can twist in opposite directions on impact and the ACL can tear

Tibia

Men’s basketball Men’s soccer Women’s basketball Football

Tendinitis The Achilles tendon allows ankle and foot mobility, but when overused, it can become inflamed

If an athlete with tendinitis does not lessen their playing time or otherwise rest, the tendon can rupture

during practice, the players start off with individual practice, where everyone goes to their position, and then later comes together to do a competition period. Schmidt said before the season starts, the team will scout other teams. To comply with the off-season training during the summer, Schmidt said he has to adjust his summer schedule to meet his football needs. “(My family) schedules our vacations around the football schedule,” he said. “Football always comes first, and

my friends know that. It’s not too bad, but I can always still see my friends. I think I may miss out on swimming and being with my friends, but it’s all worth it because what we do in the off-season effects our actual season and how prepared we are.” Altevogt said he has had to make sacrifices for off-season training as well. He said training is usually two to three hours a day, but it is part of the job to get ready for the season. He said the men’s track and field and cross-country

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Rate of ACL injuries per 1000 Athlete Exposures CARSON TERBUSH | GRAPHIC NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV, YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY ALLIANCE | SOURCES teams have been successful for the past few years, and if the runners didn’t meet until the first day of the season they wouldn’t be any good. Ullom said, “You get the hard part out of the way, so you can do great during the season. The hardest part is trying to get where you can improve, trying to get back up to your (personal record). That’s the goal during the off season, and during the season it’s just taking what you’ve got and getting back up to where you should be.” H

DID YOU KNOW? Off-season training tends to focus on building strength rather than teaching skill. IYCA.ORG | SOURCE

Men’s swimming and diving places first at State Championship

Wrestling places second at MIC Championship at Warren Central High School

JAN. 13

FEB. 24 Girl’s swimming and diving finishes first at State Championship

MARCH 2 Girl’s lacrosse wins against Evansville North High School

FUNDRAISING | MAY 18, 2018

Fundraising for the team Players, coaches identify benefits of having team fundraisers SATVIK KANDRU | STORY

many teams’ sports seasons come around, players help to raise money for certain necessities such as uniforms and equipment. Currently, the women’s lacrosse team is hosting a fundraiser in conjunction with local restaurants such as Dominos and the Indianapolis Indians baseball team to raise money for certain extracurricular activities and events. “We raise money for our (lacrosse) program so that if we need to we can spend it on whatever we need,” Kelly Csenar, varsity lacrosse player and senior, said. Csenar said it is vital that sports have funding because a playing a sport is never cheap. The women’s lacrosse team has fundraised and hosted public events to raise money for their team. “In the past, we have had a lot of fun fundraisers,” Csenar said. “We have sold pizza coupon cards for Dominos, done the canned food drive at lacrosse games, and we have had arrangements with local restaurants.” The lacrosse team isn’t alone in hosting fundraisers, however. The baseball team also hosts events such as breast cancer awareness campaigns to raise money for their team. “Obviously, it’s always a good feeling to give back to the community and at the same time we host other activities to help fund the stuff we need because baseball can be expensive at times,” Robbie Levine, varsity baseball player and senior, said. Even with fundraising, many said playing a competitive sport is costly.

“School lacrosse is expensive,” Csenar said. “We have to get certain equipment like goggles, mouthguards and lacrosse sticks. Fundraising only covers some of it.” Levine also said playing a school sport is not cheap. “Everybody has cleats, bats, and our team uniforms. It can be expensive at times,” Levine said. According to CHS Athletic Director Jim Inskeep, the school provides a large amount of amenities for each sport such as facility, transportation to events, uniforms etc.

MARCH 16

UDAY LOMADA | PHOTO

“Different programs are fundraising for different needs. Some are trying to offset the costs of their player practice package which can include items necessary to compete in the sport. Other programs are fundraising for other items which either enhance the experience,” Inskeep said. Csenar said fundraising will be common for many other sports as well. Csenar said, “I just think it’s great to fundraise because of the value it has for a sports program, I hope teams consider it in the future because it really H helps a lot.”

Men’s basketball wins Semi-State versus Jefferson High School

Women’s track and field places first at MIC indoor meet

MARCH 3

QUICK DRAW: Kelly Csenar, varsity lacrosse player and senior, takes the draw. Csenar said the team helps to support themselves every year in a variety of ways, such as sponsored dinners at local restaurants.

MARCH 17 Men’s lacrosse wins first game against Zionsville High School

MARCH 20 Women’s lacrosse defeats Park Tudor High School 22-7

MAY 18, 2018 | RUGBY TEAM MERGE

Rugby Basics

Learn the fundamentals of rugby union

Carmel’s Conversion

Women’s rugby team merges with Westfield, becomes Hamilton United

A team consists of 15 players who can only pass backward or kick forward, though kicking usually results in lost possession

BEN TRAYLOR | STORY

At the beginning of the game, a coin toss determines who kicks the ball first.

With

If the ball is dropped or out-of-bounds, eight players from both teams will fight for it using their feet in a scrum. If a team receives a penalty or is beyond the 22-meter line, they can try to make the ball into the goalpost for three points. If ball reaches the JESS CANALEY, “end zone” and make UDAY LOMADA | the kick, it’s worth seven points total. GRAPHIC

Team 1 Team 2 Ball

ODD BALL: Maddie Schultz, rugby player and junior, catches the ball during a drill. Practices are held at Monon Trail Elementary School.

VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

a 0-9 regular season for the Carmel women’s rugby team, the team, along with Westfield High School’s program, struggled to recruit enough athletes to compete in the 2018 season independently. Westfield finished last season with a 1-6 record, securing their only victory against Carmel. As a result of insufficient numbers, the clubs this year opted to merge the programs in hopes of creating a team best suited to compete. “We knew during the fall that we lost a lot of seniors that had graduated so (we) would have to work to recruit new people,” Dariana Paz, Westfield High School rugby player and junior, said. “Carmel didn’t have many girls looking to join (rugby) either, so we saw it coming in a way.” Working together creates a unique scenario for the athletes formally accustomed to competing against each other. “Since we’ve always played together as one (team) in the fall, it would feel weird playing against them in the spring season,” Alyssa Pisano, rugby player and junior, said. “Combining with Westfield has been awesome because we are all already so used to each other from years of playing together.” With Carmel and Westfield’s departure from the North Conference at the end of last season, Rugby Indiana realigned the teams over the off-season. Conferences in Indiana now better reflect geographical boundaries.

Men’s track and field wins first meet versus Hamilton Southeastern High School

MARCH 27

APRIL 7

As a result of recent changes, programs in the northern part of the state were joined by Culver Academy and Carroll High School to fill the gaps in the North Conference. “There are three divisions in Rugby Indiana for high school girls: Super League, D1 Varsity and Developmental,” Assistant Coach Enrique Yrigoyen said. “Our team, while it is (officially) Westfield, is Hamilton United and competes with other D1 teams.” D1 Varsity is an intermediatelevel of rugby, falling short of Super League teams such as North Central. The joint Carmel-Westfield team now operates within the South Conference, offering competition to Greater Indianapolis squads such as Avon and Noblesville. “The team agreed to call themselves Hamilton United after we (joined Westfield),” Yrigoyen said. “We have eight girls from Carmel, one girl from Kokomo and some from other schools.” Yrigoyen has transitioned from Carmel’s Head Coach last year to assistant coach in 2018, working alongside former Westfield Head Coach Mark Behrens. This change was made to appeal to as many athletes as possible and allows the knowledge and experience of both teams to merge seamlessly. “This (change) has truly been for better because all the new girls have an opportunity to learn the stuff from each other,” Paz said. “It’s made us a better team right now H than we were last year.”

Men’s golf places first at Hall of Fame Tournament

APRIL 7 Baseball has first win of the season against Penn High School

APRIL 11 Women’s tennis defeats Sacred Heart Academy (KY)

PERSPECTIVES

ONLINE COURSES | MAY 18, 2018

Learning in Digital CHS students should reconsider taking online courses during summer HILITE STAFF | EDITORIAL

light of the addition of tain limited to nonexistent contact AP Government as an online with students rather than actually course this summer, many students teaching the course material and have been eagerly seizing the opensuring complete understanding portunity to add the class to their of the topic. In fact, the majority of schedule. The combination of a flexteachers rely on outside sources to ible schedule, a guide students in full-weight credit what is essentialOUR VIEW and the ability ly self-studying. to work from the Furthermore, CHS students should not comfort of one’s take online courses during many online inown home seems structors simply the summer because of to make for an provide outside the lack of regulation and reading materials ideal scenario. However, there to students to selfcontact with teachers. are other aspects study instead of one must consider creating detailed when enrolling in a digital classroom. lesson plans with scheduled progress Although online courses offer a quick checks. Specifically, Indiana Online and convenient way to earn credit Academy (IOA) has a 20-percenthours, they also present several pocomplete deadline for their online tential setbacks to one’s learning. courses but has very little regulation For one, the absence of a trafor the remainder of the coursework ditional classroom environment regarding time and pace. stunts interaction with not only the Lack of regulation also leads to teacher but also one’s peers. In most another issue with online schoolonline courses, instructors maining: cheating. Currently, IOA has

SPEAK UP!

BY THE NUMBERS

2005 was the year CIESC acquired IOA

90 online courses offered by Indiana Online Academy (IOA)

percent of students prefer to take quizzes and tests online INDIANA ONLINE ACADEMY | SOURCE

imposed restrictions designed to prevent cheating upon only the final exam. But for any other quiz or test within the course, students can easily use another student’s answers or even search up answers in another tab. While in the moment this may seem a convenient and easy path to a high grade, in the long run it means students can find themselves unable to retain the information from the class. In particular, students who plan on taking the AP exam for online courses taken during the summer may have to essentially re-learn the entire course come May. We understand the appeal of the “easy A” seemingly guaranteed by online classrooms, as well as the convenience and flexibility they offer. However, we still believe students should be weary when enrolling in such courses, and truly consider the implications upon their own education before foregoH ing in-class instruction.

MISHA REKHTER | SPEAK UPS, PHOTOS

Do you plan on taking an online course this summer? Why or why not?

“I’m taking Economics and Government over the summer so that I can do senior schedule (transition to college program) and I need those classes to graduate.” Junior Josie Siegel

“I’m taking online Government to open up a period so that I can be on TCP (Transition to College Program) next year. I like online classes because I then have more choices in making my schedule. Junior Tim Metken

“I’m not taking an online class because I don’t need to. I have already taken all the classes that are being offered so there’s no reason for me to take any online classes.” Junior Tyler Bartling

MAY 18, 2018 | PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

NO MORE LIP SERVICE CHS couples should be more respectful, stop displaying affection in public places, hallways HEIDI PENG | COLUMN

love is in the AIR

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BRIAN ZHANG | GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE

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I’m

no expert on romance or the dynamic of a high school couple, but there’s one thing I know very well as a high school student: public displays of affection (PDA) are unnecessary. Affection encapsulates a broad range of actions among couples: holding hands, hugging and kissing are included in that list. It’s not so much the hand-holding that bothers me, but the hugging and kissing can be particularly uncomfortable to witness. Walking through the hallways during passing period, one can see a barrage of these actions on display. I try my best to ignore them — the sound of lips smacking together and muffled giggling — but sometimes I just can’t, and this can definitely put a damper on my day. It’s uncomfortable, awkward and, honestly, unnecessary. Furthermore, in looking at PDA from a workplace perspective, it’s also highly unprofessional and inappropriate. According to Corrie Russell, a reporter at The Grindstone, there are several unwritten rules of the office; this list includes not flirting at work and resisting PDA in the office.

I NEED A NAP In addition to being unprofessional, Russell also claims it to be just plain gross. On that note, students should treat being at school like being at work and try to act appropriately and, at the very least, keep PDA at a tolerable level. For the seven hours and 15 minutes we’re at school, I ask of you to hold off on the PDA. Before school and after school is your time, but during school, it’s everyone’s time. Couples should be a little more considerate of the people who don’t care for a bombardment of PDA at 7:50 a.m. This isn’t about being single or being in a relationship either; it’s about respecting other people’s

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comfort at school and practicing for life in a work environment. There’s a time and a place for everything, and PDA doesn’t belong at school. I’m merely asking for couples’ consideration. I just want to walk through the hallways and complete my entire day without seeing any PDA. I’m sure the majority of the student body would appreciate that, too. There’s also a general rule of thumb you can follow in case you need some extra confirmation: If you wouldn’t do it in front of your grandmother, don’t do it at school. H The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Heidi Peng at hpeng@hilite.org.

DID YOU KNOW? Holding hands in the halls is not considered objectionable, but kissing and petting is objectionable and can lead to disciplinary action. CHS PATHWAYS | SOURCE

JUULING | MAY 18, 2018

Don’t Do the juul

CHS students should recognize dangers of JUULing, understand potential consequences EMILY WORRELL | COLUMN

I’M OUT

drugs, is that the appeal of JUULs to youths has led to many users who are uninformed of the true risks of using them and many people who use their JUULs at school inappropriately despite the policies in place. It’s no secret that the JUUL’s popularity has been most prevalent among teens and young adults, even though many teenagers are under 18 (the age at which you can buy JUULs). This age group also uses social media the most, making the spread and popular association of JUULs almost instantaneous. This has also resulted in many users being misinformed, only hearing what their friends and the people they follow on social media have to say. The facts of JUULing are as follows: JUULs are often viewed as a safer alternative to actual cigarettes since they deliver nicotine but do not contain tobacco, which can result in lung cancer. However, according to the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund, JUULs and other e-cigarettes contain many of the same harmful chemicals (excluding tobacco) that are found in cigarettes. Additionally, no studies have proven that the vapor from JUULs is any less harmful than cigarette smoke. Although JUULs may not contain tobacco, that does not make them the

ALARMING rATES

ADHI RAMKUMAR | GRAPHIC

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What do teens think is in a JUULpod? 70%

30% 20% 10%

2012 2013 2014 2015

1.4%, 4.7% 2.4%, 10% 3.1%, 12.1%

Nicotine

40%

Marijuana

50%

Only Flavoring

60%

What’s actually in JUULs? One JUULpod is equivalent to...

200

pack of cigarettes

puffs of a cigarette

One JUULpod contains...

41.3

mg of nicotine

31.5

mg of benzoic acid

DRUGABUSE.COM, JUULVAPOR.ORG | SOURCES

HHS.GOV | SOURCE

Here are percentages of high school, middle school students who used e-cigarettes in U.S. 2011

DA-HYUN HONG | GRAPHIC

Here is the difference between what is believed to be and what is actually in JUULs.

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have never considered myself anti-drug. While I believe many drugs can be harmful, it’s ultimately up to the individual to make an informed decision whether or not using a particular substance is worth it. However, I find the prevalence of one particular drug among high school students disturbing. I am, of course, referring to JUULs, the discreet, USB-shaped ecigarettes it seems everyone is using. I can barely open my Instagram or Snapchat anymore without a bombardment of videos of fellow students JUULing in the bathrooms or asking if anyone is selling JUUL pods. The reason I find this troublesome, despite my rather moderate stance on

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= Percent Middle School Students = Percent High School Students 10%, 27.1% 13.5%, 37.7%

“Although JUULs may not contain tobacco, that does not make them the perfectly safe alternative people make them out to be. In fact, they actually contain more nicotine than cigarettes do.” Perspectives editor Emily Worrell

MAY 18, 2018 | JUULING

DA-HYUN HONG | GRAPHIC OFFSPRING.LIFEHACKER.COM, DRUGABUSE.ORG | SOURCES

Juuling up a storm Take a look at the dangers and long lasting health problems of juuling. Brain Development

percent of e-cigarette users who started smoking

Cerebrum Abuse of JUULs can lead to difficulties in learning abilities.

percent of nonsmokers who started smoking

Pre-frontal cortex Excessive JUULing leads to difficulties with concentration.

8.1%

25% 50% 75% 100% Respiratory Symptoms Phlegm By remaining in the lungs and clogging airways, phlegm can cause infections and constant coughing.

Amygdala People accustomed to doses of nicotine, nicotine withdrawal becomes painful and miserable for

Irritation Blowing vapor out of the nose exposes the sensitive nasal skin to harmful chemicals, often leading to frequent nose bleeds and dry skin.

Hypothalamus Nicotine causes damage to a part of the brain that controls one’s memories. Damage to the Hypothalamus also leads to problems with behavior and emotions. perfectly safe alternative people make them out to be. In fact, they actually contain more nicotine than cigarettes do. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, one JUUL pod can contain the same amount of nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. This fact is what I found most shocking, as many people including fellow students go through multiple JUUL pods every day, not realizing just how detrimental it is to their health. According to Medical News Today, excessive consumption of nicotine has a proven linkage to heart disease, high blood pressure, increased blood clotting tendency and even a higher risk of strokes or heart attacks. Additionally, nicotine is highly addictive, and once the body becomes dependent on it withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, depression, cravings and difficulty focusing. While students who are over 18 have every legal right to JUUL as much as they want, and I have no objection to that, they should still educate themselves and be fully aware of what they are doing to their bodies in order to make an informed decision. However, for the students who

30.7%

Bronchitis E-cigarettes can worsen respiratory diseases such as Bronchitis, leading to incessant coughing.

BY THE NUMBERS

33 percent of e-cigarette market is constituted of JUULs, as of 2017

224.6 million dollars of revenue gained by JUUL in 2017 IB TIMES, BUSINESS INSIDER | SOURCES

choose to JUUL despite the negative health effects, doing it at school is just obnoxious, distracting, harmful to classmates and against school rules. Even though you may be 18 and it may be legal for you to JUUL, drugs are not allowed on school property no matter what your age. If you really feel like you can’t go a full school day (around eight hours) without JUULing, then you probably have an addiction and need to seek help. If you can go without your JUUL and just choose not to, there are better ways to rebel that do not involve damaging your health. Not only that, but the JUULing problem affects those who do not JUUL as well. As stated before, there is no evidence that JUUL vapor is less harmful than cigarette smoke. That means that the secondhand JUUL vapor one gets when in a confined area with JUUL users, like a bathroom, can have health effects that are just as detrimental as inhaling secondhand smoke. All students have to use the bathroom at some point or another, and if those bathrooms are constantly being JUULed in, students end up having to sacrifice their health

to an extent just to do so. Additionally, no one wants to come out of the bathroom smelling like whatever pod flavor was being smoked around them. It’s distracting and annoying. Plus, the risks and potential consequences of being caught with a JUUL far outweigh the benefits of feeling rebellious and getting a hit of nicotine in the middle of the day. For the sake of yourself and your fellow students, if you really want to JUUL despite how bad it is for you, just wait until you get home. It’s a matter of respect for your fellow students and creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for everyone. H The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Emily Worrell at eworrell@hilite.org.

DID YOU KNOW? 8 percent of 8th graders, 16 percent of 10th graders, and 19 percent of 12th graders reported vaping nicotine in the past year. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE | SOURCE

WEIGHTING PRECALC | MAY 18, 2018

equal weight At end of year, CHS administration should reconsider regular weight of Precalculus RIYA CHINNI | COLUMN

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into precalculus, i was prepared for a challenging year. However, I did not expect such a shift in mathematical thinking. I knew what I signed up for when I chose regular precalculus— a difficult class that wouldn’t provide much help to my GPA. While choosing math courses for the upcoming year during my freshman year, I was faced with a difficult decision: I could either take fully-weighted honors precalculus or regularly-weighted precalculus. I chose the latter, deciding that the additional stress of honors precalculus wasn’t worth the full weight. However, because it is fully weighted, honors precalculus is more appealing to many students, but the added stress of a more demanding math course pushed me to take regular precalculus. CHS should consider converting regular precalculus to a partial weight in order to incentivize it for those students like me who are hesitant to take regular precalculus due to the lack of a GPA boost but do not want to take the honors course. Though regular precalculus isn’t weighted, it still is the middle ground between intermediate and honors precalculus. A common opinion, as well as a strong belief of mine, is that regular precalculus should be partially weighted. CHS determines course weight based off of how difficult a course is, and science and English courses follow a three-class model where weight is regular, partial and full, respectively. Since CHS of-

BY THE NUMBERS

121 of CHS courses are fullyweighted CHS PROGRAM OF STUDIES | SOURCE

A HOT MESS

fers precalculus at three different difficulty levels, shouldn’t these classes follow the same model? Some might argue the class is not difficult enough to earn the partial weight, but it is important to take into consideration that most regular precalculus students are sophomores and juniors taking a course that is already beyond their grade level. The course has been extremely strenuous at times, as it demands a lot of time and effort from students. Even going into regular precalculus from an honors Algebra II background, the transition to the “precalculus mindset” was tough. It required a great deal of dedication that I was not used to having to put into math. Even after I became accustomed to the precalculus-style thinking and grasped a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, the content still proved challenging. Regular precalculus students do not have the comfort of knowing their GPA will not plummet if they don’t do as well in the class. The fear of a lower GPA pushes precalculus students to put in more time and effort and deal with more stress in order to keep their grade up. While more effort is never a bad thing, it should be rewarded with a little breathing room for regular precalculus students H in the form of a partial weight for the class. The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Riya Chinni at rchinni@hilite.org.

lights out BRIAN ZHANG | GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE

sorry guys we forgot to pay the light bill

MAY 18, 2018 | COLLEGE EMAILS

stop the spam With students receiving barrage of notifications, colleges should stop sending unnecessary, misleading emails JESSICA KONRAD | COLUMN

BRIAN ZHANG | GRAPHIC NCAA.ORG | SOURCE

COLLEGE CONTROVERSY Take a look at some statistics of colleges and their revenues through applications

1 of 2

University of California-Los Angeles

4 of 5

IU 1

revenue (in millions of dollars)

colleges attribute email as of considerable importance in recruitment

“Dear

jessica, we’d like to encourage you to consider Harvard,” read the first line of an email I received earlier this year. After I finished reading, I felt elated. To learn a university as prestigious as Harvard was courting me specifically made me feel special and important. However, as I later found out, when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Upon further research, I discovered many colleges send promising letters and emails like the one I received as part of a process to lower their acceptance rates, making the university seem to be more selective and to extort application fees from unknowing students. By sending emails to thousands of students who may not have previously considered applying, universities garner greater numbers of applications than might typically be expected in a year, thus lowering the college’s acceptance rate and making it appear to be more selective. For example, according to CBS Broadcasting Inc., Stanford University’s acceptance rate reached an all-time low this year: 4.29 percent. And according to The Harvard Crimson, other colleges are not far behind as every Ivy League school, with the exception of Yale University, achieved record-low acceptance rates this year as well. Clearly, these selective colleges have an overabundance of applicants, evident by the vast number of rejected candidates. According to The New York Times, the College Board sold about 80 million names and contact information to around 1,200 colleges in 2010 with each name costing approximately 32 cents. Putting aside the disconcerting accessibility and affordability of students’ personal information through

revenue from accepted applications

Purdue

Harvard University

colleges attribute mail as of considerable importance in recruitment

revenue from declined applications

Stanford University

I’M OUT

Check out the full column online at hilite.org/ stopthespam

the College Board Search, the manner in which colleges use these names to gather applications from students for financial gain is concerning. The monetary benefits colleges reap from this “recruit-to-reject” process are simple to observe when examining the revenue colleges earn each year from rejected applications. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Stanford, Harvard and Yale all made upwards of $2 million from rejected application fees in 2016. I admire an efficient and effective business model; however, I am not in favor of economic gain at the cost of students’ and their families’ well-being. Most application fees for upper-tier colleges fluctuate between $70 to $90. At such a high cost, application fees are yet another financial burden to students’ families already preparing to cope with the cost of an expensive tuition. In addition to this, the practice of creating a surplus of applications through raising kids’ hopes of acceptance in deceptively promising letters is one of dubious morality. Although the clear solution to this issue would be for colleges to stop employing these predatory recruiting policies, that’s probably not something we can expect in the near future. I would encourage students who receive these seemingly congratulatory letters from colleges to perhaps skim the email if it’s a school of interest, but to ultimately hit the delete button and save their $80. I’m sure there are some emails from colleges actually worth applying for, but if the only reason you’re applying to a school is because it H sent you an email, maybe think again. The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Jessica Konrad at jkonrad@hilite.org.

15 MINUTES

BAKING BUSINESS | MAY 18, 2018

SUNSHINe Of YOUR DAYS, It’s Junior Rachel Morrison, Sugar Ray’s Sweet Shop owner, talks about her baking business

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CHRISTINA YANG | Q&A, PHOTO Where does your passion for baking come from? Growing up, I always loved watching “The Cake Boss;” that’s really where it came from. I just thought it was so cool that you could make something that means so much to people. You can make anything that goes with (your) passions, and you get to eat it. My grandma also baked a lot for my dad and my uncles, so I don’t know if I inherited a baking trait from her, but that’s something that we share together. Where did the idea of a baking business come from? I made a lab coat cake for my dad. I posted it on Instagram, and someone messaged me and said, “That cake is so cool; where did you get it?” and I was like “Oh, I made that.” That’s where the idea of making cakes and selling them came from.

SUIT UP: Morrison displays the cake that inspired her to start her business. Morrison said this cake is one of her favorites because it made her father happy; baking became a true passion at that point.

RACHEL MORRISON | SUBMITTED PHOTO

What are the benefits of running a baking business? I feel more comfortable talking to adults, especially with people I don’t know that well. I’ve also learned how to make a website. I’ve wanted to get more into photography because I want to take good pictures. I still think it’s cool how different passions can lead to other interests. I love to keep learning, so it’s really helped me find different things to learn. What are some challenges of running a business? (Running the business) around homework and other commitments has been difficult; it’s really taught me how to

Check out the entire Q&A, more photos and a video on how to make Morrison’s chocolate cupcakes with frosting with the QR code below:

RAY’s! manage my time. There are times when people asked me to do something, and I can’t. They seem to come in groups. I won’t have any cakes to do, and then all of a sudden I have three cakes, and I’m like, ‘I can’t do this; I have to study for this test.’ I learned how to manage my time and how to say no when I know I have reached my limit. What makes you continue this baking business despite all of the challenges? I’ve especially noticed when I don’t have (orders) for a while, I’m like, ‘Wow, I forgot how much I love doing this.’ When I show the cake to whomever I’m giving, I love seeing their face when they first see it. I like hearing about it if they enjoyed it after they’ve eaten it. Just being able to see my improvement over the years, I’d like to think I’ve improved. What is your advice for anyone who is thinking about starting a baking business or a business based on their passion? I think it definitely needs to be something you’re passionate about because if you’re not passionate about it, and you’re already a high school student, it’s going to become a chore and (you’ll start) to use up time that is already limited. I also think knowing what your limit is (is important): You don’t want to be stressed all the time, so learning how to limit yourself (is important). Everyone wants to do everything, but it’s not always the best thing to do. I (also think to) keep learning and researching (is important) H because that’s just how you improve.

DID YOU KNOW? Morrison donates 50 percent of her revenue from the Sugar Ray’s Sweet Shop to Global Interfaith Partnership. RACHEL MORRISON | SOURCE

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PRACTICE BLOCKS | MAY 18, 2018

L I TEBOX

PRACTICE BLOCKS Maddie Schultz (right), women's rugby team member and junior, and Dariana Paz (left), women's rugby team member and Westfield High School junior, block an ‘opponent’ during a practice. This year the team combined with Westfield's team due to lacking numbers. VERONICA TEETER | PHOTO

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