As we approached the end of the school year, the HiLite staff wanted to explore nontraditional ways to tell journalistic stories. Inspired by other high school newspapers, we decided to develop a themed issue, focused specifically on one subject. Practically unanimously, we agreed upon our theme: the environment.
When developing the issue, we decided to write stories about the environment while maintaining traditional news sections. This allowed us to develop unique stories that explored aspects of climate change and environmentalism that weren't typically touched upon. Explore the many stories below.
Virtual Issue: The Environmental Issue
Tiny House, Big Help
See components of tiny house, environmental aspects, benefits
Fair Game
Hunting should be recognized as human right for indigenous, tribal people
Heinous Hunting
Large scale hunting is threat to ecosystems, should be regulated
All an Act
Performative activism unconstructive, prevents progress in climate movement
Free Food Fallacy
Dietary criteria in school lunches should be updated to students’ needs
Plant a Garden
Student, CCPL librarian, Master Gardener of Hamilton County discuss free seed program at the CCPL Seed Library
Stayin' Alive
AP Biology students, teacher, discuss self-sustaining ecosystem project
Handmade
Students craft clothes for sustainability, against fast fashion
Racing With Fashion
People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses
Public Life
As public figures become more prominent in student’s lives, we should review their impact on environmentalism
Everyday Environmentalists
In environmentally cautious efforts, students increasingly use sustainable alternatives rather than single-use plastics, trash
Green Thumb
Students, teacher enjoy benefits of gardening
GAC to the Future
Members of Green Action Club address ever-changing environment, climate change
Shift to Thrifts
Students, teacher consider environmental implications of thrifting
Suburban Sprawl
Students, city officials discuss effects of suburban expansion on environment
Waste Not
Student, staff discuss implications, solutions to school food waste
Pinky Promise
Students call for implementation of Carmel’s Climate Action Plan
Creation Care
Students, activist are inspired by religion to improve environment, engage in activism
Out of Steam
Sports investigate impacts of sport racing on environment
Too Hot to Handle
Athletes discuss their concern of extreme heat during their seasons
Shoe Shrine
Q&A with junior Brandon Trinh on shoe collection, collecting refurbished shoes