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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
Election results reveal shift in Carmel politics toward liberal candidates
Election results reveal shift in Carmel politics toward liberal candidates
Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
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
Spec-tacular! Interactive JAM
Spec-tacular! Interactive JAM
Squid Game
Squid Game
In increasingly political times, world leaders should emphasize fostering empathy, unity
In increasingly political times, world leaders should emphasize fostering empathy, unity
CHS should rethink new bell system during SSRT
CHS should rethink new bell system during SSRT
Graphic Perspective: Presidents' Day, a day for all presidents or just a select few?
Graphic Perspective: Presidents’ Day, a day for all presidents or just a select few?
Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Physical Touch
Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Physical Touch
Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Quality Time
Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Quality Time
Family and consumer science department chair Nancy Spencer works on her computer on Feb. 23 in B101. Spencer said, “(Fashion dual credit) courses will all be fully weighted and the kids will all get Ball State credit.”
Family and consumer science department to add dual credit fashion pathway
Hamilton County Health Department and CredibleMind partnership provides novel mental health resources
Hamilton County Health Department and CredibleMind partnership provides novel mental health resources
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration will continue to work towards balancing these requirements with university expectations.
Administration to continue working on new diploma requirements
Seniors Ellen Jiang and Ethan Schalliol search for legos to build their sets. Amos said, "(Lego Club) is just a way for kids to be able to come together once every other week to spend time together and do something that they love."
Club Spotlight: Lego Club
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
Senior Sara Perez Penaloza looks at the Colombian landscape as a child. “While the changes in immigration policy don’t directly affect my family, it still affects our opinion of the government,” Perez said. (Submitted Photo: Sara Perez)
Immigrant students, teacher reflect on struggles, future goals in the United States amid recent changes in immigration policy
Students worry TikTok ban shows signs of decomposing democracy
Students worry TikTok ban shows signs of decomposing democracy
Students in Mr. Conley’s biomedical science class learning about the process and terminology of autopsies. Principles of Biomedical Science focuses on hands-on learning activities, allowing students to explore different biological concepts.
Medical shadowing provides students opportunities to experience different healthcare careers
Junior Ismail Kheiri ends his prayer by asking Allah SWT to fulfill his wishes on Jan. 29. “Umrah is almost like a fresh start in Islam,” Kheiri said. “You get forgiveness for a lot of the sins that you’ve done, and you ask to be guided on the right path of Islam.”
Students strengthen faith through Umrah: the minor pilgrimage with major benefits
Freshmen Phillip Shin and Benjamin Holcomb work together for their genetic counseling project during biology class on Jan. 30. The pair was assigned to research breast cancer as part of a role-play scenario designed to simulate counseling an individual with disease. “Working on this project has made me realize the reality of breast cancer. And it has made me more aware of the habits that I make that might affect my health in the long-term.” Phillip said.
Widespread health literacy helps reinforce healthy habits amid rising cancer incidence in young adults
[VIDEO] Concussions in sports
Opposing Column: Sports shows remain predictable, decrease sportsmanship
Opposing Column: Sports shows remain predictable, decrease sportsmanship
Opposing Column: TV shows centered on sports humanize athletes, showcase struggles
Opposing Column: TV shows centered on sports humanize athletes, showcase struggles
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
Comparing Sideline & Competitive Cheer
Comparing Sideline & Competitive Cheer
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: Favorite Super Bowl Halftime Show
Humans of CHS: Favorite Super Bowl Halftime Show
Sophomore Monroe Melton perform in the dress rehearsal of Brainstorm. The show runs from Feb. 6 to 8 in the Studio Theater.
Q&A with actors, stage manager on studio theatre production “Brainstorm”
National Chinese Honors Society's Lunar New Year Celebration Photo Gallery
National Chinese Honors Society’s Lunar New Year Celebration Photo Gallery
Biopics should focus on accuracy, implementing new stories [opinion]
Biopics should focus on accuracy, implementing new stories [opinion]
Q&A with Kaelin Broad, Miss Carmel Teen USA and junior, on competition for Miss Indiana Teen USA
Q&A with Kaelin Broad, Miss Carmel Teen USA and junior, on competition for Miss Indiana Teen USA
Q&A with junior Tege Holt on music journey
Q&A with junior Tege Holt on music journey
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?
Q&A with senior Kathleen Williams on photography business
Q&A with senior Kathleen Williams on photography business
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: 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?
Humans of CHS: Favorite Super Bowl Halftime Show
Humans of CHS: Favorite Super Bowl Halftime Show
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Humans of CHS: What is your New Year's resolution?
Humans of CHS: What is your New Year’s resolution?
Month in Review: January 2025
Month in Review: January 2025
Semester In Review: Fall 2024
Semester In Review: Fall 2024
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, "Celebrate the Season"
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Month In Review: November 2024
Month In Review: November 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 28
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 24
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 24
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 18
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 13
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Connections: February 3
Connections: January 22
Connections: January 22
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Connections: December 13
Connections: November 19
Connections: November 19
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
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Crossword: September 9
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 3
Mini Crossword: February 3
Mini Crossword: January 28
Mini Crossword: January 28
Mini Crossword: January 9
Mini Crossword: January 9
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: December 3
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 12
Wordle: February 12
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Wordle: February 11
Wordle: January 30
Wordle: January 30
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 24
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Word Search: February 11
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Word Search: January 28
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Word Search: December 12
Word Search: November 26
Word Search: November 26
Review: Few biopics succeed, but “Better Man” does [MUSE]
Review: Few biopics succeed, but “Better Man” does [MUSE]
Review: “Transformers One” is a refreshing and exciting addition to the franchise [MUSE]
Review: “Transformers One” is a refreshing and exciting addition to the franchise [MUSE]
Review: “Journals” is the gift that keeps on giving [MUSE]
Review: “Journals” is the gift that keeps on giving [MUSE]
Review: “Sonic 3” does everything great from the past two movies, and arguably even better [MUSE]
Review: “Sonic 3” does everything great from the past two movies, and arguably even better [MUSE]
Review: Who should have really won season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars"? [MUSE]
Review: Who should have really won season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars”? [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. 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?
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
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Junior Joshua "Josh" Chang works with machinery in the engineering department. In their work, TechHOUNDS utilize the 3-D printer, which makes production easy and cheap while also raising several copyright and patent questions.

Increasing prevalence of 3-D printers raises concerns about copyright, patent law

James Streisel
March 22, 2013

Survey: Homecoming 2012, Give us your thoughts

James Streisel
September 18, 2012
HAND IT OFF: Juniors Megan Ernst and Ellen Schnmitz make an exchange during the trike race preliminaries on Sept. 15. The trike race finals took place on Sept. 16 at the stadium as part of Homecoming festivities where The Goodwilligans won. MARY BROOKE JOHNSON / PHOTO

Get your Homecoming information here

James Streisel
September 16, 2011

HiLite named NSPA Pacemaker finalist, several students earn individual recognition

James Streisel
September 8, 2011

Men’s cross-country Culver Invitational results

James Streisel
September 27, 2010

Th1rteen R3asons offers fresh approach to staid topic

James Streisel
September 21, 2010

Carmel High School newspaper earns top rating from Quill & Scroll

James Streisel
August 31, 2010

Women’s soccer stats 2010

James Streisel
August 16, 2010

Football stats 2010

James Streisel
August 16, 2010

CHS posts Week 1 schedule for 2010-11 school year

James Streisel
May 27, 2010

HiLite students earn online CSPA Gold Circle Awards

James Streisel
March 25, 2010

CHS news Web site named Pacemaker finalist in annual contest sponsored by NSPA

James Streisel
March 11, 2010

Several WHJE and CHTV students place in annual IASB contest

James Streisel
March 9, 2010

Moriarity leaves Carmel football to take job at IU

James Streisel
March 2, 2010

Men’s basketball opens Sectional against Fishers March 2, enters tournament without four seniors

James Streisel
March 2, 2010

Carmel newspaper student selected as member of international press rights board

James Streisel
February 27, 2010

Carmel High School newspaper Web site qualifies for Crown competition

James Streisel
February 17, 2010

Dance Marathon HQ

James Streisel
January 14, 2010

Injured Reserve: Frequent childhood injuries shaped junior Colin Kane’s rugby game today

James Streisel
September 24, 2009

HiLite staffers earn individual NSPA recognition

James Streisel
September 11, 2009

Your Homecoming 2009 HQ

James Streisel
September 10, 2009

CHS Spirit Shop goes online, physical shop open during Open House

James Streisel
August 26, 2009

PTO Open House Scheduled for Aug. 27

James Streisel
August 26, 2009

New SRT procedures highlight this week’s media center opening

James Streisel
August 20, 2009

Activities Day Aug. 26; clubs must submit attendance by Aug. 21

James Streisel
August 18, 2009

Late start scheduled for Aug. 12

James Streisel
August 11, 2009

Chair massages for staff 3/24

James Streisel
March 13, 2009
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