Voter ID laws protect elections
Elections. They are the beating heart of the democratic system, the means by which citizens direct the path of their country. They must be safeguarded against fraud and deception and must not be tampered with. In this vein, despite claims of discrimination, voter ID laws are an effective tool. The crusade for voter ID laws, […]
Why Academic Freedom Matters
Over the summer, Purdue President and ex-Governor Mitch Daniels reentered the national spotlight for his attempts to force the works of historian Howard Zinn out of classrooms. A series of emails requested by the Associated Press revealed that Daniels referred to the then recently deceased historian as a “terrible anti-American academic.” Beyond simply rejoicing in his death, […]
Voter ID Laws are undemocratic
In 2005, Indiana passed a law that required all voters to show a form of photo ID before casting their ballots. This was one of the United States’ first voter ID laws, and it is one of the nation’s strictest. Though the law is relatively new, its intent is familiar to anyone who has heard […]
Senior Photos over the top
For many, one of the most exciting and stressful parts of being a senior are senior pictures. Where will you go? Who will do them? And most importantly, what will you wear? Many people find it necessary to dress in six or seven different ensembles in ridiculous scenery. This is simply not needed. I do believe that […]
Grinding not a big deal
The following is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of others on the staff of The Scarlette. Since the junior high formal in the seventh grade, this new phenomenon called “grinding” has caused a lot of controversy. It has created awkwardness between students, teachers and parents alike. But honestly, is […]
Complimenting is not flirting
The following is a Letter to the Editor written by Chris Zhang ’14. For those who know me, I come off as an awkward person who, in midst of his strange gestures, has purely good intentions. For those who aren’t quite familiar with me, however, I cross a line of knowing when or when not […]
New state legislation absurd
The following article is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of any other member of the staff of The Scarlette. Indiana can’t just ignore the federal government. It takes a certain type of political logic to champion a bill defending the Constitution and shooting down federal gun laws even if […]
Grinding is uncomfortable
The following article reflects the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the view of any other member of the staff of The Scarlette. When we think of Prom, images of couples in spiffy attire come to mind along with pictures of blaring music, cheesy pictures and… dancing? What schools across the nation have seen […]
Seniors say farewell
As much as we claim to be thrilled by leaving this school behind, there will be people and experiences we will miss. When we first sat in the auditorium for our freshman orientation, our guidance counselors told us to make good decisions, take hard classes and be focused on academics. What they didn’t tell us […]
Brad Paisley tackles racism, fails
Country music star Brad Paisley chose to discuss the weighty topic of racism in his new song “Accidental Racist.” The song is a complete mess both musically and in addressing the subject matter. Released on his new album Wheelhouse, it deals with racial tensions boldly and clumsily, cementing the song’s title as a label for Paisley himself. […]
