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Aden Burke (left), Bryant Burke (middle) and Chase Burke (right), triplets and seniors, discuss their childhood growing up. Aden said the triplets wore different colored shirts as children to differentiate themselves.

Q&A with Aden, Bryant and Chase Burke on experiences being triplets

Evelyn Foster March 2, 2024

What was it like growing up with triplets as a whole? Chase Burke: I like to say (having triplets is) like a (built-in) friendship; that’s usually my go-to. As kids, we were basically inseparable....

Sophomore Lilliana Cate works on ideas for her business, “Pink Lemon Boutique.” Cate worked on her business regularly at school on her computer and phone. Cate’s business can be found at @shoppinklemonboutique on Instagram and TikTok.

Students, teacher discuss experiences, benefits of student-owned small businesses

Evelyn Foster November 26, 2023

This school offers an array of business classes, but sophomore Lilliana Cate took her passion for business a step further. After taking Principles of Business Management during her freshman year, Cate...

Students, Work Based Learning Coordinator discuss benefits of unorthodox jobs

Students, Work Based Learning Coordinator discuss benefits of unorthodox jobs

Evelyn Foster September 25, 2023

Junior Vivian Vreeman spends her Saturday mornings surrounded by birds, snakes and African tortoises. It’s been this way since June, when she first got her job as a junior naturalist at Cool Creek Park...

Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

Sophia Zhang March 9, 2023

Many students at this school have been in the district since their elementary school years and are accustomed to Carmel’s academic and social traditions. But each year, students from across both this...

With World Scouts Day on Feb. 22, Scouts, Scout leader believe scouting is one of most rewarding experiences in their lives

With World Scouts Day on Feb. 22, Scouts, Scout leader believe scouting is one of most rewarding experiences in their lives

Maddie Misterka February 23, 2023

Alec Zeitlin, Eagle Scout and senior, joined Cub Scouts in first grade after hearing his dad tell him stories about his time in Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and said he thinks scouting has been a life-changing...

Valentines Day is starting to have an impact on mental health, especially among men

Valentine’s Day is starting to have an impact on mental health, especially among men

Saahas Kandru February 14, 2023

Valentine's Day is an occasion for romance, a day in which we celebrate and remind ourselves of the supreme importance of love. In opposition to what some may think, Valentine's Day is a bonanza for marketers...

Students, teachers discuss benefits of humor in light of National Humor Month

Students, teachers discuss benefits of humor in light of National Humor Month

Eddie Sun and Helena Wang April 26, 2022

National humor month was conceived as a means to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy, the benchmarks of humor, lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased...

Students discuss support from teachers, learning skills vital to success

Students discuss support from teachers, learning skills vital to success

Eddie Sun, Student Section Reporter March 22, 2022

The International Day For Achievers, March 24th, is an annual holiday for celebrating achievers and their strong sense of purpose and confidence. It honors any major or minute achievement someone might...

Students, teacher reflect on changes of seasonal depression in their lives

Students, teacher reflect on changes of seasonal depression in their lives

Eddie Sun, Student Section Reporter February 9, 2022

Seasonal Depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, these mood changes...

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...

Q and A with first responder Brian Hammet, daughter

Q and A with first responder Brian Hammet, daughter

Michelle Wan, Student Section Reporter October 22, 2021

Name: Brian Hammett What is your role? Or what do you do in the first responder's department?  I’m a captain on a ladder truck in an apraxia operations house for the Indianapolis Fire Department. How...

Senior Sneha
Srivasta poses
with traditional
Indian food
from her culture.
She says that
although she
has adapted to
the differences
in culture in the
United States, her
family still eats
traditional food
like dosa which is
an Indian bread
that has been
incorporated as
the United States
diversifies its
culture.

Students and teachers both see challenges, positives and negatives of immigration

Matthew Du, Student Section Reporter October 22, 2021

National Immigration Day, which will occur next Thursday, is a day geared to reflect on the numerous cultures that make up the melting pot culture that makes up the United States.  However, according...

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