02.29.08


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New website receives mixed reviews
In this new age of technology, the emphasis on a school’s “online look” is greater than ever. A recent study by the National School Public Relations Association showed that 10 years ago, most people’s impression of a school was its physical appearance. Now, the research shows that the first impression of a school is its Web site. With this new perception of the school, comes the responsibility of a better Web site, and Carmel Schools, including the high school, have updated their sites to reflect a more unified look. Read more.

News
New Web site receives mixed reviews
District seeks AdvancED accreditation
TechHOUNDS gears up to compete in St. Louis
Students decide if unweighted classes, co-curriculars worth the time
Teacher of Year nominations due March 3
(Beat) Carmel Clay Public Library community reading program
(Beat) Annual “Minumental” Art Exhibit provides creative opportunity
(Beat) New dodgeball tournament to coincide with basketball season
(Beat) Senate begins preparations for annual Brain Game competition
(Beat) Students audition for upcoming spring musical ‘42nd Street’
(Beat) ComedySportz Team starts off season with a home match win
(Beat) DECA students prepare for State Conference, sell candy to raise money
(Beat) Benefits of softball complex outweigh potential costs, school board approves hearing
(Beat) Key Club prepares agenda, members assist with elementary school carnivals
(Beat) WRAP to hold meeting next Thursday
(Exclusively Online) Answers to “Where have you seen this before”
(Exclusively Online) Sudoku Solution for 02/29/08

Entertainment
Indy State of Mind
Aesop’s Tables offers savory cuisine, less than savory atmosphere
Luna exhibits diversity, unique setting
Hoaglin Café quaint, welcoming
Global Gifts offers fair trade, handmade, eco-friendly products
Best Chocolate in Town lives up to name
Silver in the City good alternative to Broad Ripple boutiques

Feature
Taking it to the next level: Competition ‘08

Cell phone policy varies between teachers
Q&A with Nicholas Strohl, assistant director of admissions at Yale University

Underground music becomes mainstream

Study to the music

Sports
Women’s basketball team advances to State
Splashing into the record books
Gymnastics Sectional nears, might be last for head coach
(Beat) Men’s swim team finishes fourth at State

Student Section
The cost of staying current
The Internet, it’s all the rage

Perspectives
Election time: How to choose

School response to deaths exemplifies respectful grieving

Tradition, excellence, but no fight song

Movies still worth the buck

Hectic life makes procrastination the norm

Distinguished Grad emphasizes quantity over quality

15 Minutes of Fame
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Band members look ahead to Jazz a la Mode after concert