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Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy
Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy
Megan Xia & Abigail Lee
Stereotypes faced by twins shape expectations, identity
Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras
Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras
Indy 500
Indy 500
Bank on It
Bank on It
Zombie Watch
Zombie Watch
Cyber Crisis
Cyber Crisis
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Reflection after a trend: The USC Ice Bucket Challenge
Reflection after a trend: The USC Ice Bucket Challenge
Graphic Perspective: Fall vs. spring ACEs
Graphic Perspective: Fall vs. spring ACEs
Staff Editorial: The current prom date needs to change
Staff Editorial: The current prom date needs to change
Opposing Column: Digital exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Digital exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Paper exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Paper exams are more beneficial for students
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration will continue to work towards excellence at CHS.
Administration to prepare for next year
History teacher William Ellery helps a student revise an exam. Ellery said working with students is the fulfilling part of teaching.
CCS school board presents service awards
Content gatherer and sophomore Avika Rajmane looks over a spread during SSRT on May 1. Rajmane said, “Even though the yearbook is done. We are putting the final touches on the spring supplement.”
Pinnacle staff closes out production cycle with end of year party
Science Olympiad participants compete in an engineering event at the Regional competition on Feb. 22 hosted by Butler University. Participants said their events were going well.
Science Olympiad team prepares to compete at Nationals on May 23-24
Aneesha Singh (left), TASSEL co-president and senior, and Christopher Tichindelean (right), TASSEL vice president and senior, lead a TASSEL meeting. Singh said, "We hope to provide more vocational opportunities for (our students) in the future. Learning English in addition to their native language Khmer can open a lot of doors in receiving higher education. "
Club Spotlight: TASSEL
Sophomore Elon Yuckman works on Chemistry homework at the CHS library on April 26, 2025. “(To keep up with my classes) I spend a lot of time in SSRT doing homework and prioritize the most important classes first,” Yuckman said.
Academic hierarchies play a role in student course decision, academic pressure
Teen Services Librarian Zach Reynolds works at Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) and shelves books at the local library on March 26, 2025. Reynolds has an education of a Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Children and Youth Library Services from Indiana University Indianapolis. This master's has allowed Reynolds to work as a Carmel Clay schools Library Media Center Assistant as well as a CCPL Teen Librarian.
Students benefit from evolving role of libraries as community centers
Sophomore Isabella Duffy talks into her microphone and practices her script on April 21. Duffy said she tries to remain objective when reporting the news but can sometimes let her opinions influence her reporting.
Journalism’s fine line: objectivity vs. perspective
Best Buddies president Cora Lammers strikes a pose with her buddy Alyson Barnett on Sep. 26, 2024. Barnett and Lammers participated in the Best Buddies match party. Lammers said the match party allows all one-on-one matches to meet and hang out with each other.
Autism Awareness Month plays crucial role in reducing stigma, promoting inclusivity
In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech
In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech
Erica Lai trains indoors for inline speed skating. Lai said she wants to continue skating after high school. (Submitted: Erica Lai)
Athlete Spotlight: Erica Lai on speed skating
Senior Briggs Griffin, a Carmel varsity Lacrosse player circles up with the team before facing Hamilton Southeastern on May 2nd.
Photo Essay: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs HSE
Going Pro After High School: Risk or Reward?
Going Pro After High School: Risk or Reward?
Senior Amanda Ailes signs with the Huntington Foresters volleyball team on Feb 22. Ailes said one of the ways she’s been continuing with her commitment to Huntington is by communicating with her future coach and attending the games of her future team. (Photo: Submitted)
Student Athletes, College Counselor evaluate differences in paths of athletic collegiate commitments
Senior Sophie Mock gives her team a pep talk before the varsity Lacrosse game starts on April 17. (Submitted Photo: Sophie Mock)
CHS students navigate recruitment gap in sports
Book-to-screen adaptations should enhance stories, not change them completely
Book-to-screen adaptations should enhance stories, not change them completely
Banned Books Club founders, media specialist discuss importance of reading banned books
Banned Books Club founders, media specialist discuss importance of reading banned books
Jazz a La Mode Photo Gallery
Jazz a La Mode Photo Gallery
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet (opinion)
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet (opinion)
What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]
What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]
Q&A with Will Spence on Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Q&A with Will Spence on Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Q&A with sophomore Atharva Sahu on National Alliance for Mental Illness 5K
Q&A with sophomore Atharva Sahu on National Alliance for Mental Illness 5K
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Juniors Anya Stephenson and Maggie Miller smile for a selfie. Stephenson and Miller created Patchwork Promise, an initiative to donate upcycled tote bags.
Q&A with juniors Anya Stephenson and Maggie Miller on Patchwork Promise
Statpad, the SAT practice site, is available both as an app and as a website. “We’re working to get it unblocked (on Chromebooks),” Junior Derek Yang said.
Q&A with juniors Derek Yang and Brandon Li on SAT practice app
Junior Veronica Farrell interacts with a Carmel Elementary School student at her after-school job on April 30. Farrell said one of her favorite parts of her job is helping kids make crafts.
Q&A with junior Veronica Farrell and senior Zoey LaFollette on experiences working with elementary school students
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
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Month In Review: April 2025
Month In Review: April 2025
Month In Review: March 2025
Month In Review: March 2025
Litebox Special Feature: Mr. Carmel 2025
Litebox Special Feature: Mr. Carmel 2025
Ambassador members perform their show, 'Road to El Dorado', at the dress rehearsal for 'An Evening of Show Choir' on Mar. 3. The show will take place Mar. 6.
Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Month In Review: February 2025
Month In Review: February 2025
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 2
Wordle: May 2
Connections: May 1
Connections: May 1
Word Search: April 30
Word Search: April 30
Mini Crossword: April 29
Mini Crossword: April 29
Connections: May 1
Connections: May 1
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 6
Connections: April 6
Connections: April 3
Connections: April 3
Connections: April 2
Connections: April 2
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: September 9
Mini Crossword: April 29
Mini Crossword: April 29
Mini Crossword: April 14
Mini Crossword: April 14
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 6
Mini Crossword: March 6
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 2
Wordle: May 2
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 22
Wordle: April 22
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: April 2
Word Search: April 30
Word Search: April 30
Word Search: April 18
Word Search: April 18
Word Search: April 3
Word Search: April 3
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: March 7
Quiz: What Snapple tea are you?
Review: A return to mediocrity: “Back in Action” is a clumsy attempt at spy comedy [MUSE]
Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible
Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible
Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]
Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]
Review: "Dog Man" is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]
Review: “Dog Man” is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]
Review: "Ne Zha 2": The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [MUSE]
Review: “Ne Zha 2”: The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [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]
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie's Carmel the new place to go?
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?
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Aida Karim

Aida Karim, News Reporter

Hey! My name is Aida and this is my first year on staff as a news reporter! I’m so excited to be more involved in the school and to get to know everyone on the team. Outside of school, I like to bake, hang out with my friends, and take care of my quails! Check out my work below!

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Aneesha Singh (left), TASSEL co-president and senior, and Christopher Tichindelean (right), TASSEL vice president and senior, lead a TASSEL meeting. Singh said, "We hope to provide more vocational opportunities for (our students) in the future. Learning English in addition to their native language Khmer can open a lot of doors in receiving higher education. "

Club Spotlight: TASSEL

Aida Karim
April 30, 2025
Best Buddies president Cora Lammers strikes a pose with her buddy Alyson Barnett on Sep. 26, 2024. Barnett and Lammers participated in the Best Buddies match party. Lammers said the match party allows all one-on-one matches to meet and hang out with each other.

[Photo] Autism Awareness Month plays crucial role in reducing stigma, promoting inclusivity

Drithi Raipet
April 22, 2025
Ina Van Duyn and Kelly Meyer enjoying breakfast together. Meyer said, “We'll go to breakfast together and people will say things like, 'Oh my gosh, I had you [Van Duyn] in kindergarten,' and they remember stories and stuff about her. I hope when I retire that people will be like that with me, and I think I picked that up from her.” (Submitted photo: Kelly Meyer)

The legacy of a classroom superhero: Q&A with retired CCS kindergarten teacher, Mohawk Trails Elementary School teacher and student

Aida Karim
April 18, 2025
Co-presidents of Ambassadors, Senior Sully Symmes (left), Senior Ellie Andrews (middle), and Senior Luke Curry (right) pose with their first place trophy on March 22 at Show Choir Nationals in Nashville, Tenn.

Ambassadors win Grand Champion at Show Choir Nationals 2025

Aida Karim
March 26, 2025
Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people

Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people

Aida Karim
March 21, 2025
Seniors Thea Bendaly and Christopher Tichindelean participate in a round of Brain Game during SSRT. Luke Boyce, Brain Game chair and junior said, "Students learn a lot about teamwork from Brain Game because they have to have trust in their other teammates and trust that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses."

Annual ‘Brain Game’ competition fosters teamwork in a unique setting

Aida Karim and Areeba Mahbub
March 13, 2025
Choir members audition for Select Sound call-backs on Feb. 25 during SSRT.

Show choirs to compete in the ongoing competition season

Aida Karim
March 12, 2025
Junior Luke Boyce performs a dance move during rehearsal. The show choir Ambassadors rehearse the choreography for their competition piece “El Dorado” on Feb. 13 in room E153.

[Photo] Stereotypes faced by twins shape expectations, identity

Evelyn Foster and Avani Gupta
March 11, 2025
Month In Review: February 2025

Month In Review: February 2025

Yeonwoo Cho, Kodai Fujita, Aida Karim, Roman Gralak, Lucy Han, Elsie McAndrews, and Megan Xia
March 1, 2025
A member of the Accents lets out a heartwarming vocal during the final song at the Holiday Spectacular dress rehearsal on Dec. 4.

Choirs to perform at the annual Choral Showcase amid preparing for competitions

Aida Karim
February 19, 2025
Ivy Wei, CMYC member and female leader, demonstrates how to create a craft to members of the Gardening Together club on Feb. 11. Wei said, “Giving young women the opportunity to be leaders in the community has a wide range of positive effects, from being more confident and speaking up about problems they might see to knowing how to delegate tasks and work in a cohesive and productive group.”

Mayor and community leaders share the importance of female empowerment and leadership

Aida Karim
February 19, 2025
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[Photo] Students worry TikTok ban shows signs of decomposing democracy

Riva Jain and Wynne BruBaker
February 24, 2025
Senior Joely May Stupeck performs a solo during her dance competition. Stupeck said she practices five to seven times a week for competitive dance. (Submitted: Joely May Stupeck)

Athlete Spotlight: Joely May Stupeck on competitive dance

Aida Karim
February 13, 2025
Select Sound member vocalizes emotionally during Holiday Spectacular during the opening night of holiday spectacular.

Carmel Choirs begin auditioning for incoming choir members, choirs prepare for upcoming competitions

Aida Karim
January 29, 2025
New Year's resolutions: A pointless and ineffective method of goal-setting

New Year’s resolutions: A pointless and ineffective method of goal-setting

Aida Karim
January 28, 2025
Mary Strinka presents the potential effects of a House Bill on school corporations in Indiana at the Educational Services Center on Jan 27, 2025. The meeting also focused on the results of the districtwide community survey. Incoming Superintendent Thomas Oestreich said, “I wanted to reach as many community stakeholders as possible to provide feedback because I believe, and also our school board believes, that it's important to hear from our community on how we're doing and if there are areas that our community feels we need to improve on.”

CCS community survey to impact school district strategic plan

Aida Karim
January 21, 2025
Sophomore Stephanie Tan plays pickleball. on a court. Tan said, "You don't have to play for a long time to have a good game.”

The rise of pickleball among the youth

Aida Karim
December 30, 2024
Semester In Review: Fall 2024

Semester In Review: Fall 2024

Yeonwoo Cho, Caitlin Follman, Kodai Fujita, Anuj Gupta, Avani Gupta, Lucy Han, Anoushka Jena, Aida Karim, Abigail Lee, Ella Lu, Nora Mariano, Allie Thompson, and Jasmine Y. Zhang
December 30, 2024
Freshman Hayley Corsaro performs The Nutcracker at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Dec. 11. The event included four performances from local dance studios.

Teen Library Council members emphasize the importance of youth involvement at the Carmel Clay Public Library

Aida Karim and Ella Lu
December 27, 2024
Review: Celebrating its 15th season, “Bob’s Burgers” renders itself a fan favorite [MUSE]

Review: Celebrating its 15th season, “Bob’s Burgers” renders itself a fan favorite [MUSE]

Aida Karim
December 27, 2024
Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

Salima Sher and Aida Karim
December 15, 2024
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, "Celebrate the Season"

Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”

Abigail Lee and Aida Karim
December 5, 2024
Allegro members pose during their closing act during the fall concert on Sept. 26. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “I’m always so proud of the performances that our choir students are able to put on. These kids have accomplished so much.”

Carmel Choirs to perform at their annual Holiday Spectacular

Aida Karim
December 2, 2024
A Unified Cheer team coach guides members of the team through their chants in the Main Cafeteria on Nov. 19, 2024. They have been practicing and meeting a couple times a week after school.

CHS Unified Sports wins recognition for years of bringing the community together

Aida Karim
November 26, 2024
David Fronek, a finance and investment teacher, teaches the class different investment strategies on Nov. 7, at Carmel High School. “The internet provides access to significantly more information and knowledge about how to invest and what investments are available,” Fronek said.

Students, teacher evaluate the rise of youth participation in the stock market, positive effects

Riva Jain and Aida Karim
November 25, 2024
Virtual communication is undoubtedly detrimental to our social lives and mental health

Virtual communication is undoubtedly detrimental to our social lives and mental health

Aida Karim
November 18, 2024
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
A handful of members in Select Sound performed the National Anthem at Carmel International Arts Festival. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “Select Sound is a very small group of 20 kids that all sing acapella, pentatonix, and beat-boxing.” (Submitted photo: Carmel Choirs)

Select Sound to kick of the holiday season with Christmas caroling

Aida Karim
October 24, 2024
Mayor plans considerable changes to government spending

Mayor plans considerable changes to government spending

Aida Karim
October 23, 2024
It’s impossible to enjoy pop music amid its oversaturated popularity

It’s impossible to enjoy pop music amid its oversaturated popularity

Aida Karim
October 17, 2024
Senior Cole Dangler prepares to give his speech at the Carmel Clay Schools school board meeting on Aug. 26. Dangler was one of three students to provide a public comment.

Students voice their opposition to book censorship at a school board meeting and reflect on the outcome

Aida Karim
September 23, 2024
President of Accents Julia Peng (far left) and other Accents members rehearse on Sept. 12 for their upcoming fall concert on Sept. 26. Peng said, “We’re doing a ton of different performances, right now we’ve gotten really into the fall concert since it’s the soonest.”

Carmel Choirs prepare for their upcoming performances in September, December and March

Aida Karim
September 23, 2024
Carmel Ambassador members practice for the upcoming fall concert. The show will be on Sep. 26.

Carmel Choirs to perform their first concert of the year on Sep. 26

Aida Karim
September 1, 2024
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

Aida Karim
March 6, 2024
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