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MAJORING IN THE MILITARY: Zach Rogers, Military Club member and senior, stands during a Military Club meeting while former club officer, Joseph “Joe” Fletcher ‘16 watches on. Rogers said his parents are proud of him for wishing to join the Marines. NYSSA QIAO // PHOTO

Students consider alternative options to a traditional college education

August 17, 2016
Students reflect on CHS Wi-Fi bans of certain apps, websites

Students reflect on CHS Wi-Fi bans of certain apps, websites

May 19, 2016
Women at CHS achieve leadership positions in religious organizations

Women at CHS achieve leadership positions in religious organizations

May 19, 2016
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: Spanish teacher Gabriela Mendoza works on a class exercise. She said while many Americans who celebrate Cinco de Mayo don’t celebrate for the Mexican victory at Puebla, the CHS Spanish curriculum teaches the true story behind the holiday. SHREERAM THIRUNA-VUKKARASU // PHOTO

Students, teachers find many don’t know true meaning of Cinco de Mayo, seek to spread awareness

April 21, 2016
Students and teachers reflect on advances in school safety since Columbine shootings

Students and teachers reflect on advances in school safety since Columbine shootings

April 21, 2016
Liberalism appeals to many young people despite Carmel’s conservative tendencies

Liberalism appeals to many young people despite Carmel’s conservative tendencies

March 18, 2016
Students use social media, websites to facilitate marketing, self-branding

Students use social media, websites to facilitate marketing, self-branding

March 18, 2016
NOT JUST A GAME: Senior Morgan Strohm watches a video game on her computer. According to her, there is a social disconnect between women who game and those who label themselves as “gamers.” CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Recent studies find disconnect in number of women in gaming who identify as “gamers”

March 18, 2016
THE REAL DEAL: Tracy Hadden, AP European History teacher and social studies department chairperson, takes her students on a virtual tour of Moscow. According to Hadden, virtual reality allows for more in-depth lessons. SHREERAM THIRUNA-VUKKARASU // PHOTO

With upcoming release of Oculus Rift, students, teachers reconsider use of virtual reality in classes

March 18, 2016
Despite growing international threats, Carmel residents still feel safe

Despite growing international threats, Carmel residents still feel safe

February 19, 2016
PUTTING THE PAST BEHIND: Sophomore Catherine Baker reads as a hobby. Baker said while the cyberbullying she experienced left mostly emotional memories, she immerses herself in activities she enjoys to avoid dwelling on the incident. SARAH LIU // Photo

CHS students who experienced, witnessed cyberbullying encourage others to speak up

February 19, 2016
CHECKING IT OUT: Mobile librarian Kasey Courter replaces a book from the mobile library’s collection. The mobile library carries best-selling books, as well as those most checked out at the main building. SHREERAM THIRUNAVUKKARASU // PHOTO

New mobile library to deliver books to Carmel’s West side, encourage teens to read more

February 19, 2016
MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER: Senior Joe Philleo plays chess at Chess Club. Philleo said he hopes the college he ends up going to will have many opportunities to play chess both competitively and for fun. VISHNU VAID // PHOTO

Low college acceptance rates pressure students to look into personal fit with schools

January 21, 2016
Students, teachers compare American education system to foreign counterparts

Students, teachers compare American education system to foreign counterparts

January 21, 2016
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: Quinn Gordon, Model U.N.co-president and senior, facilitates a Model U.N. debate. Gordon said even though over 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 don’t vote, he thinks it’s a necessary process. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Fewer high school students vote nationwide, but current election interests CHS students in politics

January 21, 2016
ON THE WAY: Senior Heather Roser uses a Carmel-area Uber. Many people have concerns about unfamiliar drivers when using Uber, but Roser said she isn't worried. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students, Uber drivers consider safety, convenience of rideshare services

December 14, 2015
Despite ubiquity of certain holiday foods, many families still eat variety of distinct traditional dishes

Despite ubiquity of certain holiday foods, many families still eat variety of distinct traditional dishes

December 14, 2015
In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

December 14, 2015
ADDING IT UP: Frances Rafferty, server at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream, collects a customer's check with tips. While many U.S. restaurants have stopped accepting tips, Rafferty said she thinks tips show how well a server did his or her job. DIVYA ANNAMALAI // PHOTO

Students in service industry find tips to be necessary, reflection of good work

December 14, 2015
Students consider value of driver education in spite of documented increases in participation

Students consider value of driver education in spite of documented increases in participation

November 13, 2015
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Sophomore Ethan Saghir waits in line for lunch. Recent studies have shown long lines contribute to shortened lunch times across the country. Saghir, however, said CHS’s lunch lines are not a huge problem because they move relatively quickly. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students find longer lunch times benefit performance in classes afterwards

November 13, 2015
CHECKING OUT: Christopher “Chris” Coraggio, independent study student and senior, works on his laptop for his independent study in the media center. Coraggio said he has seen a notable increase in the use of electronic resources instead of physical books.

Students reflect on evolution of library usage from books to online resources

November 13, 2015
Recent lawsuits bring to light importance of recognizing copyright

Recent lawsuits bring to light importance of recognizing copyright

November 13, 2015
Students assess importance of food safety in healthy decision-making

Students assess importance of food safety in healthy decision-making

October 9, 2015
Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

Students, teachers evaluate benefits of project-based learning over traditional systems

October 9, 2015
GOING GREEN: Junior Vivian Guo waters a plant at her new home in the recently constructed Westmont Estates neighborhood. To build it, workers had to clear the land for housing developments, rendering the habitats of plants and animals there uninhabitable. Guo said the benefits of new housing outweigh possible destruction of the environment. SARA YUNG // PHOTO

CHS students evaluate effects of neighborhood construction on environment

October 9, 2015
GETTING THE VOTE: Senior April Johnson expresses her liberal views in class by explaining the “majority rules” voting system. The government operates on a similar system, making decisions based on the preferences of the majority. To demonstrate the system, Johnson asked her classmates to show their opinions by raising their hands in a class vote. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students recognize division in politics due to different genders’ political values

October 9, 2015
GETTING THE VOTE: Senior April Johnson expresses her liberal views in class by explaining the “majority rules” voting system. The government operates on a similar system, making decisions based on the preferences of the majority. To demonstrate the system, Johnson asked her classmates to show their opinions by raising their hands in a class vote. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students find women to be more politically open, liberal than men

October 9, 2015
Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

September 16, 2015
Students, teachers evaluate relative importance of classroom size on achievement

Students, teachers evaluate relative importance of classroom size on achievement

September 16, 2015
CHS students find funds allocated to curriculum and extracurriculars efficient

CHS students find funds allocated to curriculum and extracurriculars efficient

September 16, 2015
Q&A with English 11/U.S. history block teacher Matt Dillon

Q&A with English 11/U.S. history block teacher Matt Dillon

September 16, 2015
Sophomore Carly Colbert plays one of her vinyl records. Vinyl records have risen in popularity in recent years since they’re seen as ‘vintage’ and ‘hipster.’’ REBECCA QIN // PHOTO

CHS students listen to vinyls as old trends become popular again

September 16, 2015
Senior Mehar Athar looks at her collection of Islamic religious texts which outline the beliefs of her religion. While identifying as a Muslim, Athar said she believes people should make conscious social decisions based on their own beliefs before integrating their own beliefs. Swetha Nakshatri / Photo

Students recognize changing effect of religion on social views

August 11, 2015
Sophomore Ethan McAndrews presents a piece of artwork in the Carmel Arts Council’s Children’s Art Gallery. This summer, McAndrews will participate in the Emerging Curators Program, which he said complements his interests in art.

Many students enjoy participating in enriching activities during summer break

May 21, 2015
Junior Shriya Vinjimoor discusses her questions after class with her French teacher Andrea Yocum. In addition to learning French at school and Hindi at home, Vinjimoor is also fluent in Tamil and English.

Students, teachers consider importance of multilingualism in society

May 21, 2015
Q&A with social worker Jane Wildman

Q&A with social worker Jane Wildman

April 23, 2015
Sophomore Abby Leonard (second from left) attends a Cru meeting. Leonard said she has shared and spoken about her experience at church many times.

Rape culture becomes more prevalent as number of rapes decreases across country

April 23, 2015
CHS students and teachers show greater interest in cooking at home

CHS students and teachers show greater interest in cooking at home

April 23, 2015
CHS students experience negative effects of loneliness

CHS students experience negative effects of loneliness

April 23, 2015
CHS students travel more with multiple generations, extended family

CHS students travel more with multiple generations, extended family

March 20, 2015

CHS students feel the effects of excessive smartphone use taking a toll on their eyes and mood

March 11, 2015

CHS students find ways to utilize art as method to give back to community

March 11, 2015
CHS Students Handle Their Chronic Pain, Avoid Overuse of Painkillers

CHS Students Handle Their Chronic Pain, Avoid Overuse of Painkillers

February 20, 2015
Wearing a Kate Spade top, senior Carley Lanham stands in front of a display in the Kate Spade at the Fashion Mall where she works. Lanham said she has seen more upperclassmen at CHS wearing affordable luxury pieces. MICHELLE DAI / PHOTO

Affordable luxury brands increase in popularity at CHS

February 20, 2015
Counselors and students question effect of requesting individual student files

Counselors and students question effect of requesting individual student files

February 20, 2015
MAKING HISTORY: Katie Kelly, AP World History teacher, teachers her class about the Aztecs. Kelly said bias in history is inevitable.

Students, teachers realize bias in history, want to hear both sides of the story

November 14, 2014
Sophomore Tommy Roberts plays League of Legends. He said an e-sports scholarship is a good supplementary, but still considers academics first.

New e-sports scholarship requires students to play well and study well

November 14, 2014
Trend of self-diagnosing may come with risks

Trend of self-diagnosing may come with risks

October 10, 2014
Online shopping takes toll on malls

Online shopping takes toll on malls

September 11, 2014
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