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Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times
Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times
Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views
Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
November Nurses
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
50 years of SNL
A Knight to Remember
A Knight to Remember
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Graphic Perspective: The "great" debate
Graphic Perspective: The “great” debate
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
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
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
Artist’s Association arranges meeting on Nov. 12
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
Seniors Amna Ahmad, Eesha Singh and Mahira Hafeez color in various Salvador Dali paintings at the Newfields Lume exhibit. The students were a part of the AP Spanish Language field trip to the art museum.
Students, teacher weigh the benefits of implementing field trips alongside classwork
School board candidate Jon Shapiro meets early voters at the polls to reach more voters and clarify aspects of his campaign at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Oct. 30. Shapiro decided to run for school board in the winter of 2023 and started knocking on doors during spring of 2024. “I'm committed to making sure that we're bringing the community's voice to the table and allowing our families and other members of the community to have some input and be able to provide feedback on how we are doing,” Shapiro said.
Partisan influences in school board election shape prospective policies for students, affect potential school board dynamic
AP European History teacher Jennifer Ellery mentors a student as she studies for an upcoming exam. Jennifer Ellery was awarded most influential teacher from the 2023-2024 school year.
Students, teacher consider the positive effects of having a mentor on personal growth
Sophomore Fahed Badreddine listens attentively in his AP African American Studies class as his teacher, Mr. Ziegler, discusses LatinX Heritage month for the class bellringer on Oct. 1, 2024. The class was designed to provide accurate representation by providing more nuanced and up-to-date historical analysis on African American history. “In this class, I've learned that (African Americans) they're a lot more successful than what society and what (typical) textbooks portray them as,” Badreddine said.
Misinformation of U.S. history shapes inaccurate student opinions, harms minority students
Sophomore Caroline Hulsey attends a Stone Temple Pilots and Live concert on Sept. 15. “Live music is just such a fun experience,” Hulsey said. (Submitted Photo: Caroline Husley)
Music, concerts play key role in students’, teachers’ life experiences
Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.
Basketball preseason training builds teamwork, sharpens skills
Senior Sophie Mock takes a swing at a golf ball during a tournament. Mock has been noted as one of three golfers to record a hole-in-one at the IHSSA girls final. (Submitted Photo: Sophie Mock)
Athlete Spotlight: Sophie Mock on making records at the ISSA girls golf state finals
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.
Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college
Sophomore Edward Chen hits a pickleball at the Pickle-Pong Club callout on Aug. 23 in the Fieldhouse gym. The club consisted of playing pickleball and ping pong games.
Q&A with sophomore Stephanie Tan and sponsor Fernando Yañez on pickle-pong club, racket sports
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
Senior Ethan Wu and freshman Jenna Kraus perform in the dress rehearsal of Studio One Acts. The show runs from Oct. 17 to 19 in the Studio Theater.
Q&A with director, first-time actress on Studio One Acts
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Senior Jessica Dinh films in the CHTV studio. Dinh said her favorite part of the filmmaking process is editing.
Q&A with CHTV member and senior Jessica Dinh on Emmy win
Senior Fern Comentale works on her Principles of Early Childhood homework on Nov. 7 during her SSRT. Comentale said her high school teachers have inspired her to pursue a career in education.
Students, teacher consider the implications of a career in education
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Senior Vritika Arya dissects a baby pig for her Biomedical Innovations class. "I realized I loved (the program), and then I did it all four years," she said. "Today we’re cutting up pigs and looking at their anatomy, and those little things excite me so much.”
Career Pathways provide targeted career experiences for students
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
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: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
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Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
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LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
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Month In Review: April 2024
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Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review in Print: “School of Chocolate” is an exciting, entertaining, binge-watch for everyone [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Masters of the Air” is a brilliant representation of the cruelty of war [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]
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?
Keeping up with Carmel EP 2: The Halloween Episode, Halloween traditions, and trick or truth?
Keeping up with Carmel EP 2: The Halloween Episode, Halloween traditions, and trick or truth?
Carmel Eatery EP 1: Review of Fat Dan's Chicago-Style Deli
Carmel Eatery EP 1: Review of Fat Dan’s Chicago-Style Deli
Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college
Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college
HiLite of the Week EP 2: Nov. 6 Weekly News Roundup
HiLite of the Week EP 2: Nov. 6 Weekly News Roundup
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Alina Yu

Alina Yu, Social Media Editor

Hello! I am a three-year staff member for the HiLite. I have been a Feature reporter and the Entertainment section editor, and now I am one of the Social Media editors. When I am not out and about reporting or taking photos for our monthly issues, I love supporting the kids at Riley Hospital for Children through Carmel Dance Marathon and Cabinet student government. I also love to paint canvases for my nonprofit, Canvas for a Cure, and cook delicious recipes for my blog/social media account, Food From Yu!
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A Real Tear-Jerker: HiLite staff member Alina Yu reviews Avengers: Endgame

A Real Tear-Jerker: HiLite staff member Alina Yu reviews Avengers: Endgame

Alina Yu
May 7, 2019
Accents rehearse a number from this past season’s competition set. Accents and junior Chloe Eades (far left) said she is proud of this past year’s accomplishments and looks forward to seeing where the seniors will end up after graduation.

Accents to end the year with awards ceremony, spring concert

Alina Yu
April 15, 2019
Accent and senior Semanti Naiken sings at afternoon rehearsal. Naiken was sick at the last competition at Jefferson High School so she said she will focus on maintaining her health for the final competition in Nashville, Tenn.

Accents perform at last competition this year this weekend

Alina Yu
March 21, 2019
Accents perform a song at the Center Grove High School competition this past weekend. The Accents swept the competition and will be traveling to Ohio this upcoming Saturday for another competition.

Accents move to next competition after successful first competition weekend

Alina Yu
February 26, 2019
'Snap' and Chat': Students should use Snapchat more efficiently by chatting with friends when sending photos

‘Snap’ and Chat’: Students should use Snapchat more efficiently by chatting with friends when sending photos

Alina Yu
February 22, 2019
Junior Lisa Warren prepares to sew the fabric for the scrunchie.

Q&A with junior Lisa Warren who uses personal business to fundraise for Dance Marathon

Alina Yu
February 22, 2019
The Accents rehearse in the evening and wait for instructions on blocking choreography. Accent and senior Semanti Naiken said this week the Accents began rehearsing with costumes for their first show choir competition on Feb. 16.

Accents to compete in first show choir competition of the school year

Alina Yu
February 2, 2019
Stella Dennett, Accents dance captain and senior, leads a small section of Accents through an evening rehearsal. During the first semester, Accents had one rehearsal per week; however, they will now begin two evening rehearsals per week in preparation for their first competition.

Accents start new year and semester with competition season

Alina Yu
January 18, 2019
Accents rehearse a choreographed number at an evening rehearsal. Sofia Rivera, Accents dance captain and junior, said she is excited for the Holiday Spectacular concert to come because of fun songs like “Sparkle Jolly Twinkle Jingle.”

Accents rehearse for upcoming Holiday Spectacular amidst preparation for competition season

Alina Yu
December 1, 2018
Senior Semanti Naiken looks over the choir poinsettia sale form with junior Aidan Mellor. The choir department started to sell the flowers prior to the holiday season four years ago.

Accents sell poinsettias along with whole choir department

Alina Yu
November 1, 2018
Accents practice a dance number at an evening rehearsal. Along with multiple solo or small group numbers, Accents have performed an ensemble number at the annual Cabaret show.

Accents pair up to perform at upcoming Cabaret

Alina Yu
October 15, 2018
Accents watch Director of Choirs Kathrine Kouns for further instructions on choreography. They rehearsed the song “Fire Under My Feet,” which is their only choreographed piece for the upcoming fall concert on Oct. 9.

Accents prepare for annual fall concert

Alina Yu
October 1, 2018
Accents sing and dance to new numbers in their choreographed set. In order to bond closely as a team, the girls had participated in camping activities and will continue to do so on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8.

Accents bond as a team at weekend campout

Alina Yu
September 3, 2018
Coloring in the lines: Movie “Crazy Rich Asians” to star all-Asian cast, emphasizes importance of representing minorities

Coloring in the lines: Movie “Crazy Rich Asians” to star all-Asian cast, emphasizes importance of representing minorities

Alina Yu
August 14, 2018
HiLite staff member Alina Yu plays the "Chef" minigame in "Job Simulator." Yu said that those not wearing the headset could also tune in to the action by watching what she sees from a nearby monitor.

Virtual Reality Mania: New arcade in Indianapolis provides thrilling experience in virtual reality

Alina Yu and
May 24, 2018
Accents rehearse a choreographed number during the choir season. Sophomore Chendi Liu said she had a very memorable year and is excited for the final performance of the year at the Spring Choral Concert.

Accents to end year with spring choir concert

Alina Yu
May 12, 2018
Accents perform a number in their competition set at the Solon High School Show Choir Invitational. The Accents performed in their last show choir competition in California this past weekend and this weekend will be their last performance of their competition set at Evening with the Accents and Ambassadors.

Accents prepare for upcoming Evening with Accents and Ambassadors concert

Alina Yu
March 21, 2018
Junior Mea McCormack takes a picture of a Patagonia sweatshirt to sell on Instagram. McCormack said she only posts clothing that is in good condition.

FashionInsta: CHS students take on online business using fashion apps, including Instagram, to buy, sell their clothing

Alina Yu and Kris Otten
February 23, 2018
Accents read and vocally rehearse songs at an evening rehearsal. Since the beginning of the year, the choir has learned and rehearsed music to be performed this competition season.

Accents start the year preparing for upcoming competitions

Alina Yu
January 17, 2018
Accents perform in a group number from last year’s Holiday Spectacular concerts. Senior Amelia Harrison said a favorite memory was when the Accents had to wear fat Santa costumes during their performance.

Accents perform at upcoming annual Holiday Spectacular concert

Alina Yu
December 5, 2017
Last year’s choir program rehearses one of the full group numbers. Every year, all the choirs come together to rehearse and collaborate on their group numbers.

Accents begin preparation for upcoming Holiday Spectacular concert

Alina Yu
November 10, 2017
Senior Anna Fagin reads music for her Cabaret performance. Fagin auditioned with Accents Alyssa Easton and Cory Steele for a spot in the show on Oct. 21.

Accents rehearse for upcoming Cabaret show

Alina Yu
October 21, 2017
Senior Kennedy Gallagher reads and sings her music at Accents rehearsal. Working since the summer, the Accents have been preparing for their upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.

Accents finalize touches on upcoming fall concert set

Alina Yu
October 2, 2017
Junior Julia Schmitz looks down at her music at an Accents rehearsal. This rehearsal was in preparation for the upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4.

Accents start year with preparation for upcoming concert

Alina Yu
September 15, 2017
The Future of Jobs: In an increasingly automated future, what will we do if robots take our jobs?

The Future of Jobs: In an increasingly automated future, what will we do if robots take our jobs?

Alina Yu and Amy Zhou
August 15, 2017
Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Alina Yu, Section editor
August 15, 2017
Senior Abby Leonard talks with counselor Cathy Patane about financial aid opportunities. Leonard recently committed to Yale University.

Loathing Loans: With the school year coming to an end, students puzzle over how to pay for college

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter
May 18, 2017
Sophomore Seth McLean reads a page from the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. McLean said he did not like the change in actors for the character Rodrick in the movies.

[Photo] #NotMyRodrick

Jacob Fecht, Entertainment Reporter
May 18, 2017
Sophomore Seema Dhungana reads her notes out loud to study for a test. Dhungana said reading the material and saying it at the same time helps her remember key points.

STUDYING, SERIOUSLY

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter
April 20, 2017
STUDENTS UNITED: Gordon Copee, AP U.S. History teacher, runs through a powerpoint presentation during his B3 class. They were discussing the events that unfolded throughout the course of World War II.

Proud to be… American? Recent surveys show some Americans see language as a key part of our culture. What do CHS students and staff think?

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter
March 17, 2017

Graphic Perspective. School Board Silence

Alina Yu, Reporter
January 27, 2017
Laney McNamar (center) reads the notes to the song “Flashlight” by Jessie J with her fellow Accents. The song will be included in one of the five medleys in the group’s competition set this year.

Accents start their competition season prepared

Alina Yu
January 11, 2017
Several Accents read the notes to the song “Flashlight” by Jessie J. The song will be included in one of the five medleys in the group’s competition set this year.

Accents prepare to begin competition season

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter
January 11, 2017
October: Depression Awareness Month

October: Depression Awareness Month

Alina Yu, Reporter
October 25, 2016
Celia Booher, Indiana program coordinator of the GIP, introduces the program and walks through the GIP’s main mission. Booher coordinated with CHS’s Kenya Club on its trip to Kenya and one of the schools this past summer.

[Photo] CHS students travel to Kenya to help orphans stay in school

Carson Terbush, Feature Copy Editor
September 16, 2016
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