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Customers gather at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show on March 9. The final day of the Indiana Flower and Patio Show is March 17th. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

2024 Indiana Flower, Patio Show to close soon, highlights the importance of gardening

Jasmine Y. Zhang March 14, 2024

The 2024 annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show will remain open at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day through March 17. According to Zachary Rife, member of the Gardening Together...

Students, child psychologist explore impact of religious, political traditions on teenager’s value system

Mahitha Konjeti and Asini Jayarapu January 30, 2024

For sophomore Joseph “Joe” Kim, his relationship with his family significantly influences his belief system. Kim said his family traditions and environment have notably influenced his views of society.  “I’m...

The Masters

Ali Persinger April 30, 2023

Ashlyn Walker, co-executive director of Confront the Climate Crisis and junior,
speaks during a climate rally at the Indiana Statehouse. Walker said, “I think climate change is a bipartisan issue...It affects everyone in the world.”

New climate education requirements may draw more students to consider their environmental impact, engaging in advocacy

Chenyao Liu March 6, 2023

Last year, senior Elise Varhan had a choice to make. As an IB student, she needed to complete a science credit. Instead of going with the traditional branches of science, she decided to take an environmental...

Students, teacher consider environmental implications of thrifting

Students, teacher consider environmental implications of thrifting

Lorna Ding May 20, 2022

Sophomore Christine Hu has been thrifting since she was 3 years old. Thrifting, which first became popular during the Great Depression, is the process of shopping at stores that sell secondhand clothing.  “It’s...

helpful hat

Students craft clothes for sustainability, against fast fashion

Christian Ledbetter and Grace Guo May 19, 2022

Senior Victoria Simich has always been in the hobby of homemade goods, be it making books with their grandma or sewing as a means of expression, however, their relationship with handmade goods changed...

Elsa Barron,
community
organizer
with Hoosier
Interfaith Power
and Light (HIPL)
and Christian,
speaks at a
climate rally
in the Indiana
Statehouse.
Barron said,
“The good
work that is
happening
through things
like creation
care is still good
work, and it is
important to
continue it.”

Students, activist are inspired by religion to improve environment, engage in activism

Sumedha Kota and Claire He May 19, 2022

Senior Luca Kim, who identifies as a Christian, said she believes there exists an important intersection between Christ and the environment. According to Kim, faith has helped her connect with the Earth.  “Church...

Green Action Club Members

Club Spotlight: Green Action Club

Siri Surapaneni May 17, 2022

Club sponsor Carey Anderson  Q: What has been your favorite event you’ve put on this year? A: There’s just too many. So I’m a district representative for our district and I come back...

Given uncertainties surrounding recycling industry, students should reconsider recycling

Given uncertainties surrounding recycling industry, students should reconsider recycling

Alivia Romaniuk March 21, 2022

We are all aware of the implications of disposable plastic. We’ve seen the sea turtles trapped in it, the whales who accidentally ingest it, the landfills that are full of plastic wrappers, straws and...

Junior Ali Schuman takes her gecko out of its cage. Schuman said
even though her gecko is confined to staying
inside, having
pets has helped
her connect to wildlife and understand the difficulties associated with taking care of pets.

Students, teacher discuss wildlife protection, ways to help environment

Eddie Sun, Student Section Writer December 6, 2021

World Wildlife Conservation Day, which is on Dec. 4, has been around since 2012. Its purpose, based on a pledge by the U.S State Department, is to protect wild animals by encouraging protection for species...

Green Action Club sponsor and CCS Green Team representative Carey Anderson hangs a poster for the club on her wall. Anderson said she helps students increase awareness of environmental issues.

On eve of National Public Lands Day, students volunteer to help protect public lands in Carmel

Sumedha Kota September 23, 2021

National Public Lands Day is this Saturday, and volunteering for public lands lends more attention to environmental groups at this school. CHS has a variety of opportunities for students to get involved...

Polar Un-Freeze

Polar Un-Freeze

Edward Dong February 18, 2021

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