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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
The new Gen Z love
The new Gen Z love
Personality typing systems impact self-discovery, decision-making
Personality typing systems impact self-discovery, decision-making
Cyber Crisis
Cyber Crisis
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
The Fathers of Innovation
The Fathers of Innovation
Taste the Season: Carmel Cafe
Taste the Season: Carmel Cafe
Picking Up on Pain Relief Interactive JAM
Picking Up on Pain Relief Interactive JAM
Lighthearted pranks are an essential way to preserve the spirit of fun
Lighthearted pranks are an essential way to preserve the spirit of fun
Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan
Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan
Should we separate the art from the artist?
Should we separate the art from the artist?
Nonchalance is holding us back
Nonchalance is holding us back
National Parks employees protect the environment, are more important than people acknowledge
National Parks employees protect the environment, are more important than people acknowledge
Carmel Key Club members play games and connect with senior citizens at their “Senior Game Night” event held on March 8. Key Club President David Jiang said it was a great event to foster interaction between students and elderly members of the community.
Carmel Key Club members volunteer at senior living facility and celebrate 100th anniversary of the club
Student-led nonprofit CardioCare to host 5K event on March 29
SROs Blake Lytle speaks to SRO Ashley Williams about this school’s safety procedures. Lytle said he always makes an effort to address the needs students bring to his attention.
SROs emphasize safety in parking lots, teenage driving
Junior Olivia Lim practices the piano on the keyboard in the Orchestra classroom. Lim said, "Seeing how musicians convey certain messages to the audience through their playing can shape one's own artistry in many ways."
Star pianist Lang Lang to perform at the Palladium on March 28
Seniors Fatima Idrees and Angelina “Lena” Orahood laugh as they decorate a book drive donation book during a National English Honor Society Meeting on March 19. “National English Honors Society allows me to connect with my peers and give back to the community,” Idrees said.
National English Honor Society to host school-wide book drive
Juniors Jafeth Gamez and Yilbert Pico converse with each other on March 6 during SSRT. Gamez and Pico enjoy each other's company and they both quickly become friends after moving to the ESL class.
Multilingual learners struggle against stereotypes, fight language discrimination
Sophomore Yoon Lee writes down a message in Korean on a piece of paper on Mar 12. Lee said that even though most students don’t necessarily understand Korean culture they still try to take in parts of it.
Immigrant students work to assimilate into American culture, still retain sense of cultural identity
Junior Anna Strines stretches a friend’s leg on Feb. 27, 2025. “(The) best part of my job is forming connections with players, seeing them grow as athletes and as people and helping athletes when they need it,” Strines said.
Students search for athletic training opportunities, develop lifelong career paths
Sophomore Avika Rajmane takes a call at her parent’s CPA firm on March 1. Balancing school and work, she assisted with bookkeeping, tax preparation, and client management.
Family businesses provide students lifelong lessons
Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful
Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful
As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans
As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans
Senior Ayla Abbasi completes a dive at a meet. Abbasi said she aims to complete as much of her homework as possible during school in order to balance her difficult coursework with her practice schedule. (Submitted: Ayla Abbasi)
Athlete Spotlight: Senior Ayla Abbasi on college diving and commended graduate award
Senior Elle Tomalia runs and catches the lacrosse ball during her match. She has a verbal agreement to go play Division one Lacrosse at Butler University. (Submitted: Elle Tomalia)
Students, coach reflect on challenges posed by unpredictable weather on sports
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Shane Phillips, varsity Valorant player and senior, focuses on a Valorant match on Feb. 24. The team beat Hamilton Southeastern 13-1.
Photo Essay: Esports Valorant team competes on Feb. 24
Beginning and Intermediate Dance students practice dance team skills during class on March 27. Junior Jenna Jarboe said, “My dance class is my B1 (class) so I start my day with it. It’s like a warm-up to being at school, and it just feels like a class that I’m not stressed about."
Dance classes offer more than just an opportunity to move
Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people
Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people
Comic Con JAM
Comic Con JAM
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
AI in films like "The Brutalist" is convenient, but shouldn’t take priority [opinion]
AI in films like “The Brutalist” is convenient, but shouldn’t take priority [opinion]
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?
Sophomores Luke Choi (left front), Michael Yuan (left back), Ruth Ahn (right back), Stephanie Tan (right center), Chelsea Meng (right center) talk about their investment strategy. They gathered at the weekly FinXed club to review their final report.
Q&A with sophomore Chelsea Meng on the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
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
Noblesville School Board At-large Laura Alerding presents senior Alyson "Ally" Swearingen with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor for being named the Daughters of the American Revolution Horseshoe Prairie Chapter Good Citizen. (Submitted photo: Ally Swearingen)
Q&A with senior Alyson “Ally” Swearingen on Daughter of the American Revolution honor
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: 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
Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project
Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project
Humans of CHS: Who is your favorite president?
Humans of CHS: Who is your favorite president?
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
Month in Review: January 2025
Month in Review: January 2025
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: April 2
Quiz: What Snapple tea are you?
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 24
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 20
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 12
Connections: March 12
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 3
Connections: February 3
Connections: January 22
Connections: January 22
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: August 12
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 6
Mini Crossword: March 6
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 3
Mini Crossword: February 3
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 13
Wordle: March 13
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 18
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 11
Word Search: February 11
Word Search: January 28
Word Search: January 28
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. 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?
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?
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PLAY BY PLAY: Senior Joe Pendl and sophomore Daniel Seed, varsity lacrosse players, race for the ball during a speed drill. Meachum explained that strategy and speed were important for success.

Strategy is Key: With State quarterfinals approaching, lacrosse players, coaches explain importance of strategizing, reacting during game

Caleb Shaffer
May 23, 2019

Greyhounds prepare for matchup against Center Grove

Caleb Shaffer
May 21, 2019

Greyhounds boys lacrosse team still finding their way

Caleb Shaffer
April 23, 2019

The Key to Recovery: Student athletes, local wellness center stress importance of cryotherapy, post-recovery treatment

Caleb Shaffer
April 19, 2019
The Basketball Bond: Students should appreciate the bonding experience that March Madness creates

The Basketball Bond: Students should appreciate the bonding experience that March Madness creates

Caleb Shaffer
March 22, 2019
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[Photo] A Cut Above the Rest: Track teams, others add harder tryout standards to previously no-cut sports

Sarah Kim
March 22, 2019
Greyhounds forward and senior Reagan Hune celebrates with her team after a win. Hune is averaging 11.5 points per game. "All season we've been working up to this point and I think we're ready to make a big impact," Hune said.

Greyhounds girls basketball team prepares for sectional matchup against Noblesville Millers

Caleb Shaffer
January 29, 2019
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[Photo] Keepin’ it Cool: Athletes, coaches explain decline of bad sportsmanship, reasons behind it

Jess Canaley
January 24, 2019

Greyhounds girls basketball team prepares to face the Anderson Indians tonight

Caleb Shaffer
January 10, 2019
Carmel Greyhounds head coach Erin Trimpe smiles at her players on the bench during their game against Fort Wayne Carroll. Trimpe said she is really enjoying learning new things in her first season as head coach, and getting great effort from her players. "The players have really bought in, and I'm lucky to have the coaching staff that I have helping everyday. The girls play hard every single night regardless of who we're playing or what the score is," Trimpe said.

Greyhounds girls basketball team splits games over the weekend, prepares for Lawrence Central

Caleb Shaffer
December 20, 2018
BALLING HARD: Cole Brady, varsity basketball player and senior, goes for a lay up during practice. Brady said even though many of the skills gained through practice are automated in NBA 2K and reflect the team chemistry of professional teams, the game still gives the sense of playing basketball with friends.

Digital Competition: Players reveal how sports video games simplify many parts of sport

Caleb Shaffer
December 13, 2018
Erin Trimpe, women’s basketball head coach, encourages her team before their first game against the Homestead Spartans on Nov. 3. Trimpe said she always wants to see her team be aggressive.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team benefits from strong role model coach

Jess Canaley
December 13, 2018
Guard and sophomore Kiara Gill drives across the floor during the game against Homestead High School. This is Gill's first year starting on the varsity team. Gill said, "The transition from starting JV to playing varsity has been an interesting transition. I really need to able to play on a bigger floor and make sure my basketball IQ and decision making are always on point."

Greyhounds on the right track after 69-59 win over Heritage Christian

Caleb Shaffer
November 11, 2018
Game Changers: In light of Nike campaign with Colin Kaepernick, influence means nothing without having good intent

Game Changers: In light of Nike campaign with Colin Kaepernick, influence means nothing without having good intent

Caleb Shaffer
October 25, 2018
GQ

[Photo] Despite controversial Nike ad, CHS sports uniforms stay with Nike brand

Sameen Siddiqui
October 25, 2018
Radio students explain process behind sports broadcasting

Radio students explain process behind sports broadcasting

Caleb Shaffer
September 21, 2018
Apc Work Ethic : CHS soccer player and senior Kate Donovan prepareas to power clean 65 pounds in APC. Donovan has been a varsity soccer player since she was a freshman. “APC helps me strengthen my arms and leg.” Donovan said.

[Photo] Students, teachers reflect on tremendous impact bodybuilding has on lifestyle, diet

Agrayan Gupta
September 21, 2018
CHS soccer player and senior Kate Donovan prepares to get ready for her soccer game against Lawrence North. Donovan is a team captain. Donovan said, "I think we're playing real well as a unit and constantly getting better," Donovan said.

CHS girls soccer team on a roll

Caleb Shaffer
September 9, 2018
Connor Weindorf, Unified Track member and junior, does a victory jump after completing an event at practice. According to Halle Throgmorton, Unified Track helper and junior, Unified Track provides a fun and competitive environment for participants.

Unifying a Family: CHS Unified Track members discuss connections, unity made through the club

Caleb Shaffer, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Column: The Pressure of High School Sports Recruiting

Column: The Pressure of High School Sports Recruiting

Caleb Shaffer
February 2, 2018
Custodian David Hays mops the wrestling mat. Hays said he sometime faces time constraints due to after-school activities. Agrayan Gupta | Photo

Custodians play an essential role in maintaining clean equipment for athletes

Caleb Shaffer
December 14, 2017
Cafeteria worker Edith Billingsley

Cafeteria Worker Edith Billingsley Discusses New Breakfast Cart

Caleb Shaffer
November 15, 2017
Jack Mueller, captain of the men's soccer team and senior, prepares to give a speech on Make Good Decisions Night. The tshirts helped raise money for charity.

Charitable Scores: Athletes discuss efforts to give back using sports

Caleb Shaffer
October 26, 2017

CHS Women’s Golf prepare for Miller Invitational

Caleb Shaffer, Staff Member
September 22, 2017
THROW DOWN: Junior Conrad Weindorf winds up to throw the ball. Weindorf is also involved in Unified Track, apart of Champions Together.

Players discuss Unified Bocce Ball and its growing interest among student body

Caleb Shaffer, Reporter
September 21, 2017

CHS Women’s Golf Preview: Sectional

Caleb Shaffer, Staff Member
September 18, 2017
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