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The Carmel High School Speech & Debate team discuss American politics and government at a meeting on April 20. Junior Maxwell Goatee said “Voting is an essential part of American democracy and needs to be pushed more for the youth.”

Students bring up youth voting, a decrease shown overall

Kate Loper May 15, 2024

Two years ago, The New York Times reported that less than 50% of 18 to 24 year olds did not vote. This created a nearly 15-point difference when compared to the turnout. Younger people don't vote because...

Statistics and Mathematics teacher Matthew Wernke passes out an experiment paper during his AP statistics/AP research block class on April 26. “Mathematics is not just about numbers; its a tool that empowers critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in various aspects of life,” Wernke said.

Math teachers work to make subject more relatable, overcome stigma

Saahas Kandru April 30, 2024

In the crowded halls of high schools across the nation, the subjects of mathematics and statistics often find themselves at odds with student enthusiasm. As April unfolds, so does Mathematics and Statistics...

Sophomore Naaman Duckworth’s father stationed in Kuwait with other military members. “My dad joined the army later in his life at the age of 39 as a chaplain,” Duckworth said. “He spent nine months in Kuwait in 2019 and left shortly after that, totaling over six years as a chaplain in the army national guard.” (Submitted Photo: Naaman Duckworth)

Students, military recruiter reflect on difficulties of family connection while being a part of a military family

Emma Hu and Mahitha Konjeti April 29, 2024

Growing up with a parent in the military, sophomore Addison “Addie” Smith said her childhood looked very different from many of her peers.  “My father was (active) in the Air Force and special...

Sophomore Daphne Uche-Ejekwu (right) tries to pick up her sister, Abbie Uche-Ejekwu (left) on April 4th.  “I would miss going to school with (Daphne) when I go to college next year,” said Abbie.

Students, counselor reflect on having strong college relationships

Asini Jayarapu April 29, 2024

Once again, that time of the year arrives. The end of the school year creates a sense of anticipation among seniors as they gear up for their new adventures. Concurrently, family dynamics shift as the...

Chinese teacher Tungfen Lee prepares her students for the AP Chinese exam on May 9.

Chinese language day April 20: Bilingual students, Chinese teacher discuss importance of retaining fluency in native languages

Aidah Brown April 23, 2024

Many people in the United States speak another language at home. According to WordsRated, 3.40 million people in the United States spoke Chinese at home as of 2024. This significant number allows for ties...

Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 

Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities

Pahal Sehgal and Avery Carlisle April 3, 2024

 Chloe de Leon, USA Rugby team member, former wrestler and senior, has a deep passion for and connection to the rugby and wrestling communities, playing in a more masculine-driven sport as a feminine-identifying...

Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.

Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions

Matthew Du March 21, 2024

World Water Day on March 22nd, marks a day that highlights the importance of maintaining freshwater systems, but according to an analysis of the Clean Water Act (CWA), Indiana has the “most total miles...

Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life

Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life

Mahitha Konjeti March 20, 2024

For senior Robyn Viall, crochet is a yarn-based art form that has acted as an outlet to relieve stress.  "Crochet is a form of fiber arts using yarn and a hook. It gets confused with knitting, except...

READY TO REMINISCENCE: Seniors Sandra Yang (left) and Pragathi Arunkumar (right) discuss their plans to travel together during summer break on Nov 20th, 2023. “We really wanted to go on a senior trip this upcoming summer so we can make the most of our summer because it is very likely we will go to different colleges,” said Arunkumar.

Students, counselor discuss impact of high school friendships, staying in touch after graduation

Emma Hu March 1, 2024

When senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang moved to this school for her sophomore year, she said she struggled to fit in at first. Yang said her friendships played a big role in helping her through the transition. “I...

Junior Tenise Machaya (left) studies during SRT. “Having a designated study period really helps with my time management and I try to use it as best as I can.”

Students, teacher reflect on inclusivity of educational spaces for Black students

Aidah Brown February 26, 2024

Junior Tenise Machaya said there can be many obstacles presented by being a Black student. "Being a Black student in educational spaces can be a little hard sometimes," Machaya said. "When I'm learning...

Senior Kevin Hu looks over his FAFSA forms with his dad on Feb 15th, 2024. Hu said his dad helped him a lot while applying for the program.

College coordinator, students share concerns about current financial aid system, promote financial transparency and literacy

Mahitha Konjeti February 22, 2024

For senior Sara Standish, the financial aid system in America is unfair. “Personally, I didn’t apply for financial aid because I wouldn’t receive any money. I feel like people in the middle (class)...

Senior Nick Stitle works on his next book on at the CHS Media Center on Feb 8th, 2024. The next book of Stitles The Stormless series is set to release sometime in 2024.

In honor of Library Lovers day, students, media assistant discuss the spiking trend of self-publishing

Aidah Brown February 15, 2024

The first of three annual book publishing seasons may have begun, but media assistant Terri Spilman said those processes can differ because of the varying ways of publishing. "There are a lot of different...

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