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Juniors Nate Ventura and Tysen Pauwels look over postcards on Nov. 16, 2024 at the Carmel Arts Council Children's Art Gallery. They viewed all of the artwork done by children from around the city and learned about the history of the art gallery. “It was cool to see all of the things created by little kids and find out more about Carmel,” Ventura said.

Carmel Clay History Museum to have their grand opening on Nov. 20, emphasizes importance of historical preservation

Areeba Mahbub November 19, 2024

The Carmel Clay History Museum will have its grand opening on Nov. 20. The Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) had their monthly meeting on Nov. 14 at City Hall. The commission was formed to protect...

An early voter is entering the information required to cast a ballot at the CCPL on Oct. 30 for the 2024 election. Nie said people being more bipartisan and willing to listen to each other will help the partisan divide.

As the presidential election concludes, students question partisan political climate

Mahitha Konjeti November 18, 2024

The U.S. presidential election took place on Nov. 5. In  the end, former President Donald Trump ended up winning the election by a supermajority. The Senate and House of Representatives are also both...

English department expands course offerings, integrates new teaching strategies

November 13, 2024

The English department at CHS has several new courses and teaching methods for this school year. Kim Walker, head of the English department, explained the changes which included splitting the U.S. History...

Junior Sophia Tahir tries out the new sunscreen dispensers at the Westermeier Commons Playground and Splash Pad on October 25th. 2024. Carmel Clay Parks had only recently implemented these in order to help and raise awareness about sun protection. “Sunscreen is a need to protect against skin cancer,” said Tahir.

Installation of sunscreen dispensers in Carmel parks amplifies Carmel’s public skin health efforts

Anthony Pho November 12, 2024

According to a 2022 Skin Cancer Foundation article, using sunscreen can lower the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 40% and the risk of melanoma by 50%. In order to promote sunscreen use in the community,...

2024-2025 Accents posing for their professional photo. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “Most of November is spent preparing for Holiday Spectacular.” (Submitted photo: Carmel Choirs)

Accents to attend Butler Treble Choir Festival on Nov. 18

Aida Karim November 12, 2024

Carmel Choirs' competitive, all-girls choir Accents will be visiting Butler University for a workshop-type event for advanced choirs. The visiting choirs will watch performances by Butler choral ensembles...

 Key Club class officers hold their craft pumpkins they made at a Carmel Key Club meeting on Nov. 2. Key Club officer Vritika Arya said Carmel Key Club makes it a priority to give back to the community.

Carmel Key Club celebrates Halloween through crafts

Mahitha Konjeti November 11, 2024

For Halloween this year, Carmel Key Club hosted a meeting where everyone made ornamental paper pumpkins for donation to various charities. Carmel Key Club will be meeting every late start Wednesday in...

Artist’s Association arranges meeting on Nov. 12

November 10, 2024

Artists Association’s next meeting will be on Nov. 12 in Room C125, according to Andrew Murray, club sponsor and visual arts teacher. The co-presidents plan to do a speed drawing exercise and activity. Co-president...

Superintendent Michael Beresford dresses up as a minion for Halloween on Oct. 31, 2024. Beresford said the budget process is timely and time-consuming.

Carmel Clay Schools announces board approval for 2025 budget

Helena Wang November 9, 2024

Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) announced the board's approval of the CCS 2025 budget. According to CCS, “The 2025 budget maintains a level tax rate for community members while utilizing additional funding...

Math Club sponsor Peter Beck works with students during SRT on math problems. Outside of Math Club hours, Beck discusses math problems with students.

Math Club to compete in annual Rose-Hulman Math Competition

Ella Guo November 8, 2024

Math Club did not meet on Oct. 30 after school as they met that day during SRT instead. However, they will be meeting in Room A331 on Nov. 13 and will continue to do so every Wednesday after school. Math...

Counseling department helps students schedule for the next school year

November 7, 2024

The Counseling Department opened the Online Course Request (OCR) on Friday, Nov. 1, and students have until March 1 to change their schedule by messaging their counselor. During these four months, counselors...

Senior Chris Tichindilean reviews his creative writing piece he prepared for the creative writing club.

CCPL to host student led creative writing club

Pahal Sehgal November 6, 2024

Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) will host a creative writing club geared towards students in high school. This event will occur on Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Teens Program Room at the library’s...

Senior and varsity member of the Esports Smash Ultimate Team, Jacob Hilbert, poses for a photo. This will be his fourth year competing at Manchester University’s 2024 Spartan Showdown, and he expresses his eagerness to meet new competitors and recognize old faces.

Esports Team prepares for the Spartan Showdown Solo Tournament

Eileen Roh November 4, 2024

Esports Team members interested in participating in the annual detail Spartan Showdown solo tournament have been preparing for the match by practicing and discussing game strategies with fellow teammates....

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