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Senate Bill 189 allows this school to explore independent study options

Senate Bill 189 allows this school to explore independent study options

feature August 14, 2013

Sitting in a sparsely populated, teacher-less practice room for an hour and a half, senior Sasha Scott practices both her viola and how to be her own teacher. Scott, who has been in orchestra throughout...

Construction workers work on the new fitness center. The recently completed addition to the school will include a new weight and cardio training room and a new basketball court with a track. SCOTT LIU / PHOTO

New fitness center provides new technology and opportunities for physical education

News August 14, 2013

“With the iPads on the walls, things will move a lot faster,” John Lampe, football player and senior, said of the high-end technology in CHS’s newly constructed fitness center. While there will...

Art Club president Alex Mikev works with art teacher Jennifer Bubp in the new ArtsGarden. The garden contains a mural, arbor and many plants.

ArtsGarden completed, open to staff and students

News August 14, 2013

Art teacher Jennifer Bubp’s dream is now a reality. CHS Art Club’s main goal for last year was to complete its yearlong project, the ArtsGarden. Bubp described the CHS ArtsGarden as a truly beautiful,...

Foreign-born students balance American and immigrant identities

Foreign-born students balance American and immigrant identities

News May 23, 2013

Senior Victor Rodriguez said he took his favorite vacation in the summer of 2007: a road trip through Mexico, from Mexico City to the Yucatan Peninsula. He and his family spent time exploring Mayan ruins,...

Senior Meredith Baranowski prepares for several events as her role of Speaker of the House. Student government is one avenue that improves the well being of students which, in turn, improves the school. NIVEDHA MEYYAPPAN / PHOTO

CHS ranked fifth school in state, 622nd in nation

News May 23, 2013

On May 6, junior Amanda Bannourah said she walked out of her AP Environmental Science exam feeling mentally drained. Bannourah, along with many other students at this school, has taken multiple AP classes...

Sophomore Yash Bharatula presses the buzzer to get into the school. Administrator recently enacted a new buzzer system to enhance security. SCOTT LIU / PHOTO

Administrators enact buzzer system for progressive outlook on providing security

News May 23, 2013

On April 15, the administration activated a new buzzer system for all students and visitors entering this school. Now, all school doors will be locked throughout the school day, and students may enter...

Sophomore Diana Gorin rides her bike on a local bike path. Legislators are drawing up a plan to cut back on new bike paths which would affect the safety of bike riders. HEEJUNG KIM / PHOTO

City discussions could restrict new bike paths

News May 23, 2013

Carmel legislators are currently reviewing city plans on the placement and construction for new bike paths. City council member Luci Snyder said via email the Land Use committee members are currently working...

Pending cyber regulations elicit privacy concerns

Pending cyber regulations elicit privacy concerns

News May 23, 2013

Despite being defeated for two consecutive years in Congress, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) passed in the U.S. House on another attempt on April 18 by a 288 to 127 vote. The...

Carmel Farmers Market features new vendors

Carmel Farmers Market features new vendors

News May 23, 2013

The Carmel Farmers Market opened last Saturday and will continue until Oct. 5. The market is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday. Ron Carter, founding member of the Carmel Farmers Market and president...

Juniors Andy Dugan and Daniel Kahn have pioneered the sport of ultimate frisbee at this school through Ultimate Frisbee Club

Juniors Andy Dugan and Daniel Kahn have pioneered the sport of ultimate frisbee at this school through Ultimate Frisbee Club

15min May 23, 2013

What has been your role in Ultimate Frisbee Club? Andy: My role in UFC has been, well firstof all, I helped to establish the  competitive team. I got us in the league that we played in the last year,...

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