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Graphic Perspective: The Silent Killer
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Cashing in on Cold Brew: Coffee shops, both big, small, take consumers along...
These days, a four or five dollar cup of coffee has become commonplace across most of America. I myself am guilty of making frequent Starbucks runs and stops at local coffee shops where I find myself...
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Make Carmel Musical: CHS students should support “Rebirth” concert series,...
On March 10, Shark Mouth Productions launched their “Rebirth of a Music Scene” concert series at the Carmel Apprentice Theatre (CAT) in downtown Carmel. As someone who has always wanted to go to...
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Respect The Game: With the start of golf season, CHS students should...
I have played golf since i was seven years old and developed a passion for the sport over the years. However, I endured a wide amount of criticism. I have learned how society perceives golf not as a...
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Your Classes, Your Choices: CHS students should choose courses based on...
It’s now that time of year when everyone starts preparing for the year ahead, whether that means preparing for your final days at this school or just a well-needed summer break. It is also that time of...
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No Regrets: Students should strive to have a high school experience they will...
As I look back on my high school experience, an overwhelming number of memories floods my brain, both good and bad. Of course, I remember all the late-night cramming sessions, near mental breakdowns,...
View ArticleFree Yourself
In high school, it can seem like everyone has their life figured out. But I can tell you at 18, I’m still not completely sure of my place in this world. Believe it or not, the world expands beyond the...
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Replace the Replacement: Although all-school convocations have been replaced,...
Last month, I was one of several athletes who walked in the Walk of Champions, a replacement tradition for the previous all-school convocations. However, what I thought would be a fun, stress-free...
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Convocations, Goodbye Forever: Administration’s decision to remove all-school...
I don’t think I’ve talked to anyone at CHS who looked forward to all-school convocations. In all my years at this school, I’ve gone through the motions time after time—suddenly you find yourself...
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Football Fanatics: Casual fans should be more open to participating in...
An ever-growing industry, fantasy sports have reached a fever pitch in the past few years. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, an organization that has provided fantasy sports news and...
View ArticleWorking to #BeHeard: Former Acumen editor-in-chief reflects on involvement in...
I was part of New Voices Indiana back in the 2016-2017 school year. It was exciting to help put together and advocate for a bill to protect student journalists and their advisers. We started by meeting...
View ArticleFamily First: People should spend more quality time with their families
Like many students, I traveled over Thanksgiving break to visit family. But this family was my mom, and it was the first time I’d seen her in months. My sister came home from college, and we were all...
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A Timeless Classic: Classic Christmas carols offer listeners feelings of hope...
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” “Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.” “Chains shall He break for the...
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Popping Into Holiday Music: Upbeat nature of pop-style holiday music is...
From November to January, holiday music is and will be heard everywhere you go. Department stores, car radios, grocery stores, you name it. But, while classic holiday songs are festive and enjoyable, I...
View ArticleBe Ethical: Students should research brands to encourage fair labor...
The holiday season is all about love, food, snow—and best of all: gifts. ‘Tis the season when Santa comes to town and we show our love for each other through a pile of presents underneath the Christmas...
View ArticleFrom the Heart: In face of excessive consumerism, students should consider...
As a 16-year-old girl, one might assume I spend countless hours on end shopping and going to the mall, as many of my peers do. To be fair, I was once in a similar place to those people, sleeping...
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Stop Copying Me: Students should follow their own passions instead of copying...
As I was growing up, I always followed in the footsteps of my brother who was four years older than me. When we were younger, if my brother did well in an activity, sport or class, my parents would...
View ArticleMusical Genius: Students should consider benefits of listening to music while...
icAnother boring day in algebra. Staring at the clock, I wondered how much longer we could possibly go on about parabolas. Who would have thought a curved line could be so complicated? Accustomed to...
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Deli Dilemma: Students should be aware of deli meat’s negative effects
January means New Year’s and New Year’s resolutions, where the cliché resolution of eating healthier seems to be common. In our school, our cafeteria offers us a wide variety of lunch choices— some may...
View ArticleAthletes and Precedents: Fans, media often put too much pressure on athletes,...
As an avid fan of professional sports, I have always observed how the media, or even the public as a whole, scrutinizes athletes when they make a certain wrongdoing. Today, professional athletes are...
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