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Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
GKOM council member Zack Sears views the presentation for the upcoming meeting. According to Sears, different members of the GKOM council are assigned topics to create presentations over.
GKOM continues planning for next year, prepare for final meeting with freshmen
Joseph Broman, Mu Alpha Theta sponsor, grades tests for his honors precalculus/trigonometry class. Broman said, “I’m retiring from the Math Club next year and I’m just going to do Mu Alpha Theta so I can focus on that one and we can do more [speaker series] first semester.”
Mu Alpha Theta continues to host speaker series
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
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
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
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Ani-Mania!
Ani-Mania!
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Sophomores Luke Boyce and Hannah Sevening rehearse for their duo musical act on Jan. 17. They prepared for the upcoming Indiana State Thespians Conference on Jan. 19-20.
Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: “One Day” broke me for the second time, but this time it hurt worse [MUSE]
Review: “One Day” broke me for the second time, but this time it hurt worse [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: When I Fly Towards You, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: Hidden Love is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: Heartstopper is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
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Photo from @carmelwbb instagram. Player and senior Hannah Lach competes against North Central High School on Dec. 16. Teammate and junior Jamie Elliot said her teammates help to encourage and motivate her during games.

Varsity women’s basketball prepares for first Sectional game at Noblesville High School Jan. 31

Maggie Meyer • January 31, 2023

The varsity women’s team competes in the first Sectional game on Noblesville High School’s court on Jan. 31. Player and junior Jamie Elliot said she is excited to compete in the Sectional game but...

Aaron Shackell, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Warrior Invitational on Jan. 20

Saahas Kandru • January 18, 2023

The men’s swim and dive team will compete in the Warrior Invitational on Jan. 20. The Sectional will be Feb. 18. Noah Meroueh, swimmer and senior, said he is expecting a lot from himself and others...

Photo from @carmelwbb instagram. Player and junior Jamie Elliot competes against Westfield High School on Dec. 6. Elliot said her teammates help support her and motivate her during games.

Varsity women’s basketball prepares for home game against Fishers on Jan. 17

Maggie Meyer • January 17, 2023

The varsity women’s team plays on their home court on Jan. 17  against Fishers High School. Player and junior Jamie Elliot said she prepares for games by envisioning her gameplay. “While we are...

Men’s wrestling team adjusting to changes, competes in Sectionals Jan. 28

Men’s wrestling team adjusting to changes, competes in Sectionals Jan. 28

Eddie Sun • January 15, 2023

The men’s wrestling team will compete against Hamilton Southeastern on Jan. 18. The team is preparing for Sectionals on Jan. 28.  Cole Abbot, men’s wrestler and sophomore, said he has high expectations...

Junior Chloe de Leon wrestles against Penn on Nov. 19. De Leon said, “Everyone [on the team] is a surprise. I’ve had really low expectations for myself going into this season. I can do in practice, any moves I can learn in practice and actually execute well in a match, thats a win for me. I don’t really have to win to feel proud of myself.” Photo submitted by source.

Womens Wrestling prepares for State Finals

Katie Maurer and • January 13, 2023

Women's Wrestling is preparing to wrestle on Jan. 13 for their State Final. The match begins at 11:00 a.m. Junior Chloe de Leon has advanced to the State Finals alongside junior Zentavia Coatie. De Leon...

Aaron Shackell, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Burchill said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Tiger Claw Dive Invite on Dec. 10

Saahas Kandru • December 8, 2022

The men’s swim and dive team will compete in the Tiger Claw Dive Invite on Dec. 10. The Sectional will be Feb. 18. Vincent Chia, swimmer and sophomore, said he practiced forcefully in the offseason...

Ryan Roop, swimmer and junior, swims against Hamilton South Eastern in a meet. Coach Plumb said that the team has a great chance to be a top contender for the State championship in early April.

Men’s varsity swimming team adjusting to changes, competes in State on Feb. 25

Eddie Sun • February 19, 2022

The men’s varsity swimming team will compete in State on Feb. 25. The team has been denied approval to compete in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference (HCC). Ryan Roop, men’s swimmer and junior, said...

The womens dive team competes against Hamilton Southeastern on Dec. 13. They prepare for their meets by practicing and visualizing their dives.

Women’s diving prepares for State meet on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12

Maggie Meyer • February 11, 2022

The women’s diving team competes in the State meet on Feb. 11 and 12. Diver and sophomore Melaina Munson said she prepares for big meets by mentally preparing herself. “I like to visualize my dives...

The women’s swim team won the Sectional title on Feb. 7 with 577 points, 205 points ahead of runner-up Westfield. Photo from @SwimDiveCHS on Twitter

Women’s swim team to compete in State Final Feb. 11-12, looks to achieve 36th consecutive state title

Alivia Romaniuk • February 10, 2022

After sweeping every individual event and winning every relay at the Sectional, the women’s swim team will compete at the State final at IUPUI. The preliminary round will occur on Feb. 11 and the finals...

Women’s swim team to compete in Sectional Championship Feb. 7, looks forward to tournament season

Alivia Romaniuk • February 7, 2022

The women’s swim team will compete at the Sectional Championships on Feb. 7 at Noblesville High School. The preliminary round was postponed to Feb. 5 due to inclement weather conditions, which postponed...

Guard and freshman Alex Couto practices his jump shot during a practice. Head Coach Andrew Foley said the JV basketball team will focus on playing well from the beginning to the end of a game and limiting mistakes as they progress through their season.

Junior varsity basketball team to play at Ben Davis on Jan. 28, host Snider on Jan. 29

Austin Guo • January 27, 2022

The junior varsity basketball team will travel to Ben Davis on Jan. 28 for an away game at 6 p.m. The team will then host Fort Wayne’s Snider for a home game at 6 p.m. the next day in the Eric Clark...

Charlie Williams, basketball player and senior, gets by the defense and dunks the ball for two points. Coach Conley said the team has a great chance to be a top contender for the State championship in early April. Photo Credits: Luke Miller

Men’s varsity basketball to compete against Westfield on Jan. 8

Saahas Kandru • January 9, 2022

The men’s varsity basketball team will play at Westfield on Jan. 8. The Sectional in Noblesville will be March 1. The team is still awaiting approval to compete in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference (HCC). Sam...

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