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Curriculum changes in English, history departments inspire alterations in content representation for teachers, students

Curriculum changes in English, history departments inspire alterations in content representation for teachers, students

Archit Kalra and Raghav Sriram September 23, 2021

For junior Laura Martens, taking the AP Literature course last year was an eye-opening opportunity to read an array of different books. “We read The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein (and) As I Lay Dying...

Students, teachers face unique challenges as they resume a normal schedule this year

Students, teachers face unique challenges as they resume a “normal” schedule this year

Cady Armstrong and Raghav Sriram August 12, 2021

Before the pandemic, juniors Abby Burnham and Nyah Lam said that they were inseparable.  “Previously, we always hung out during cross-country. We always had sports together and we went to the...

In retelling paranormal experiences, students, teacher debate importance of age, persona, role models in regard to believing in paranormal activity

In retelling paranormal experiences, students, teacher debate importance of age, persona, role models in regard to believing in paranormal activity

Sam Hawkins and Kiersten Riedford May 24, 2021

Tiny shells strung on a thin thread, the ends fastened together by a metal clasp. This necklace, while seemingly brand-new, was the first and last object senior Grace Comerford, then a third grader in...

Senior Mary Grace Jacko poses for a photo in her backyard before she starts filling orders for her business.

Student business owners take on benefits, risks of starting a business while managing school, personal life

Aniket Biswal, Leah Tan April 26, 2021

During her sophomore year, senior Mary Grace Jacko developed a newfound passion in her jewelry class. “After taking that class, I started making my own bracelets and necklaces throughout the entirety...

Sophomore Josie Paxton waters the plants in her windows. She said having plants is beneficial to her mental health.

With March 20 marking first day of spring, students, staff share benefits of gardening, spending time outside

Cady Armstrong and Tessa Collinson March 23, 2021

According to sophomore Josie Paxton, the changing seasons means she can once again go on long hikes and sit outside. Paxton said, “I spend a lot of time outside when the weather is nice... I go...

Digital technology opens doors to new possibilities for self-expression

Digital technology opens doors to new possibilities for self-expression

Maddie Misterka and Wendy Zhu February 20, 2021

Yellow is sophomore Tatum Siebert’s happy color. For her, wearing the color makes her feel like a ray of sunshine, and it’s how she expresses happiness and contentment. She said fashion has always...

Sophomore Avery Guo poses with a sword in her dojang. Guo said the instructors at her dojang have taught her how to properly defend herself both with and without weaponry.

25 years after International Fighting Championship 4, instructors, female martial arts students evaluate female participation in martial arts

Saumya Somasi, Sam Hawkins January 16, 2021

Sophomore Avery Guo puts on her uniform for the third time this week. She fastens her black belt to her waist, sets her shoes aside and steps into her dojang—a term used in Korean martial arts to refer...

A woman holds her phone, taking a photo of a protest on June 1. The protest was led by sophomore Klay Gabriel, she said it was the first event she ever organized.

Nurses, economists, student workers, activists, family members review 2020, pandemic effects

Cady Armstrong and Christian Ledbetter December 17, 2020

    Editor’s Note: This issue’s Cover Story is a compilation of follow-ups on previous stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were published by the HiLite staff in 2020. Scan the...

With CHS’s large, competitive environment, students assess how pressures foster imposter syndrome

With CHS’s large, competitive environment, students assess how pressures foster imposter syndrome

Sowmya Chundi and Leah Tan November 21, 2020

This past summer, sophomore Celia Watson moved to Carmel two weeks before the start of school with only a suitcase full of clothes and her guitar in her hand. Watson moved here from São Paulo, Brazil,...

Volunteers for Indiana senator Victoria Swartzs congressional campaign pose with campaign signs at Spartzs campaign headquarters.

Politicians, students advocate importance of teens in local politics

Cady Armstrong and Christian Ledbetter October 23, 2020

As the election gets closer, the bids for presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden come up in most everyday conversations. Debates between candidates have become heated as have debates between...

With additional COVID-19 regulations, staff members find themselves working harder during school hours

With additional COVID-19 regulations, staff members find themselves working harder during school hours

Archit Kalra and Aniket Biswal September 25, 2020

Before COVID-19 shut this school down in March, French teacher Lisa Carroll already had her lessons planned out for the upcoming year. She knew she could use materials from past years to help her teach...

Students assess how family dynamics, roles have changed due to COVID-19

Students assess how family dynamics, roles have changed due to COVID-19

Leah Tan August 13, 2020

Prior to March 14, senior Alana Blumberg’s daily life would often consist of staying at her dad’s house with her younger sister while bearing the same responsibilities most students have—homework,...

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