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Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Asini Jayarapu and Emma Hu
Culture influences continue to modernize ballet
Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving
Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving
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
Squid Game
Squid Game
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Wicked
The Wicked
November Nurses
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
50 years of SNL
Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope
Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable
Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip
Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip
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
The newly renovated natatorium has four types of pools: a competition pool, diving pool, warming pool and a therapy pool. Approximately one million gallons of water was used to fill the competition pool.
Sneak peek at newly renovated CHS natatorium
Junior Sean Bandy, member of the Smash Ultimate Team stated that he is honored and enthusiastic in being accepted to the varsity team of the eSports club’s second season.
eSports Team releases second semester roster
Club sponsor Matthew Cinkoske works at his desk. Cinkoske said the Quiz Bowl members have grown in their strengths. “Everyone works hard, they’re in high-level classes, and they want to do their best,” Cinkoske said.
Quiz Bowl prepares for second semester, reflects on end of semester
Sophomores Shambavi Muralidaren and Alex Mi practice their presentations about Endocrinology during their G4 human body systems class on Dec. 10, 2024 in Alyssa Ament's room. They successfully completed their practice and continued to review for the assessment. “We’ve been in the rigorous process of preparing our final slides presentation, I think we’ll do good,” Mi said.
Students, assistant principal wait for feedback on new ACE schedule, anticipate challenges, benefits
Sophomores Lorie Cai and Nikhil Muragan wrap a snow globe that Nikhil plans to gift one of his friends for Christmas in SSRT on Dec. 2. Murugan decided to participate in a Secret Santa event because he thought it would be a valuable bonding experience with his friends. During the holiday season, many extracurricular classes and individual friend groups engage in gift exchanges.
Holiday gift giving sparks conversations on personalization
Junior Marcus Grethen talks to a friend while wearing an ugly sweater. Grethen competes to create the ugliest sweater in his family’s holiday competition.
Ugly sweater tradition embraces the eccentric, encourages students to participate in wacky traditions
Sophomore Atharva Sahu poses with his younger brother and paternal grandparents in his grandparent’s rural village of Kathonda, India on Dec. 10, 2019. Sahu visited his grandparents’ old house, which they had left over 40 years ago. Sahu said, “You are able to get a sense of how other people in different situations and environments live.” (Submitted Photo: Atharva Sahu)
Communication plays an important role in distant family connections
Sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn volunteers at a small museum in Christkindlmarkt. Rozmaryn said this experience strengthened her connections to the community.
Christkindlmarkt volunteers build personal cultural awareness
Senior Feryal Haider uses ChatGPT to solve math problems on a whiteboard on Dec. 3. Haider said effective AI use has helped her perform better in school.
Teacher, students weigh benefits, drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in education
Carmel football looks to the future after former coach John Hebert steps down
Carmel football looks to the future after former coach John Hebert steps down
Q&A with tennis coach Daniel Brunette on tennis court remodeling
Q&A with tennis coach Daniel Brunette on tennis court remodeling
Photoessay : Women's Basketball Game Dec. 10
Photoessay : Women’s Basketball Game Dec. 10
Senior Ethan Zhang gets ready as he prepares for his state swim meet. In this meet CHS became the 2024 state champions. (Submitted photo: Ethan Zhang)
Athlete Spotlight: Ethan Zhang on committing to Columbia University
Keep the New Gloves: Fighter Safety Is Non-Negotiable [opinion]
Keep the New Gloves: Fighter Safety Is Non-Negotiable [opinion]
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Christkindlmarkt Review
Christkindlmarkt Review
Isaiah Henderson, Ambassador's member and senior, performs his solo for the song "The Greatest Snow" alongside Greyhound Sound members on Dec. 3 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium for the final rehearsal of Holiday Spectacular. Holiday Spectacular was split into two different acts with an intermission in between.
Holiday Spectacular Q&A with students
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, "Celebrate the Season"
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: What is your New Year's resolution?
Humans of CHS: What is your New Year’s resolution?
Snow more memories: Green Action Club members and sponsor unpack climate change’s effects on wintertime memories
Snow more memories: Green Action Club members and sponsor unpack climate change’s effects on wintertime memories
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
Humans of CHS: What's the best gift you've ever received?
Humans of CHS: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
Q&A with Maddie Arroyo and Julia Hohne on World Food Championships win
Q&A with Maddie Arroyo and Julia Hohne on World Food Championships win
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 New Year's resolution?
Humans of CHS: What is your New Year’s resolution?
Humans of CHS: What's the best gift you've ever received?
Humans of CHS: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
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
Month In Review: August/September 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
Wordle: December 18
Wordle: December 18
Connections: December 13
Connections: December 13
Wordle: December 12
Wordle: December 12
Word Search: December 12
Word Search: December 12
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: December 3
Connections: December 13
Connections: December 13
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Connections: November 19
Connections: October 30
Connections: October 30
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Connections: October 18
Connections: October 18
Connections: October 18
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
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Crossword: September 9
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Crossword: August 12
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 1
Crossword: April 1
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: December 3
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Mini Crossword: November 19
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Mini Crossword: November 12
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Mini Crossword: October 30
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Mini Crossword: October 23
Wordle: December 18
Wordle: December 18
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Wordle: December 12
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Wordle: November 4
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Wordle: October 15
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Wordle: October 4
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Word Search: December 12
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Word Search: November 26
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Word Search: November 15
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Word Search: October 31
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Word Search: October 23
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: "Wicked" is a worthy adaptation of a legendary musical [MUSE]
Review: “Wicked” is a worthy adaptation of a legendary musical [MUSE]
Review: “Wind and Truth” is the perfect ending [MUSE]
Review: “Wind and Truth” is the perfect ending [MUSE]
Review: Survivor’s 47th season cements itself as one of the greatest seasons of reality television [MUSE]
Review: Survivor’s 47th season cements itself as one of the greatest seasons of reality television [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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Seniors Nick Gemelas (left) and Amit Kannan (right) study in the library. Kannan said he is a proponent of self-studying for AP Exams because doing so gives students more independence, but acknowledges that such techniques may not be effective for all students.

Hitting the Books: Students, staff comment on the pros and cons of self-studying for AP Exams

Kalea Miao
May 16, 2018
Making the Cut: As students schedule for next year, classes at J. Everett Light prepare them for professional careers

Making the Cut: As students schedule for next year, classes at J. Everett Light prepare them for professional careers

Kalea Miao and Jessica Mo
January 25, 2018
Senators and juniors Connor Inskeep (left) and Tim Metken (right) plan for the winter dance during SRT. The winter dance serves as Senate’s only fundraiser for the year.

Senate Holds Winter Dance, Plans for Future

Kalea Miao
January 20, 2018
Senators and seniors Tess Nihill (right) and Dalton Thompson (left) fill out paperwork for Care to Share. Care to Share presents will be collected today and Wednesday during SRT.

Senate Plans for Care to Share Presents Delivery

Kalea Miao
December 7, 2017
Speak-ups: Green Beret Presentation

Speak-ups: Green Beret Presentation

Kalea Miao
December 6, 2017
Senator and senior Tess Nihill fills out a Care to Share sheet during SRT. Currently, Care to Share is Senate's top priority.

Senate Continues to Work on Care to Share

Kalea Miao, Reporter
November 20, 2017
Not Just Teens. Adults, teens alike should be aware of dangers of texting and driving

Not Just Teens. Adults, teens alike should be aware of dangers of texting and driving

Kalea Miao, Managing Editor
November 17, 2017
Student body president Ben Goldberg and Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and economics teacher, discuss Care-to-Share plans with Senators during SRT. Currently, Care-to-Share is Senate's main priority.

Senate Plans for Care to Share with New Donation Levels

Kalea Miao
October 24, 2017
Senators and seniors Dalton Thompson and Tess Nihill work during SRT. Currently, Senators are planning for Bus Driver Appreciation Week and Administration Appreciation Day on Oct. 16.

Senate Plans for Bus Driver and Administration Appreciation

Kalea Miao, Reporter
October 3, 2017
Senators work at the Blood Drive last Friday. Now, Senators are working on Homecoming and Custodial Appreciation Week, as well as Care to Share and other activities for the future.

Senate Continues to Work on Homecoming

Kalea Miao, Managing Editor
September 11, 2017
Senior Simrat Oberoi holds up her summer IB reading assignment. Her tasks were to read How to Read Literature Like a Professor, to apply what she read to other novels and to read a selection of poems.

Coming Together: IB Students Participate in World Conference, Show Growth of Program

Kalea Miao, Reporter
August 15, 2017
To Trade or Not To Trade: The Patriots’ decision not to trade Jimmy Garoppolo could have both positive, negative ramifications.

To Trade or Not To Trade: The Patriots’ decision not to trade Jimmy Garoppolo could have both positive, negative ramifications.

Kalea Miao, Management
August 15, 2017
The Ambassador boys practice their choreography in front of a mirror during afterschool rehearsal. Their performance at ISSMA will not involve choreography, but it is still important to practice.

Ambassadors Prepare for ISSMA on April 29

Kalea Miao, Entertainment editor
April 21, 2017
Jack McDougall, technical crew member and junior, glues a pipe to the prop organ. The organ is the Phantom's instrument of choice in the musical.

[Photo] Secrets of the Phantom: CHS tech crew works to bring spring musical to life

Emily Worrell, Entertainment Reporter
April 20, 2017
The Ambassadors practice their choreography in front of a mirror during afterschool rehearsal. Practicing in front of a mirror helps members match movements with each other.

Ambassadors Prepare for Evening with the Ambassadors and Accents on March 25

Kalea Miao, Entertainment editor
March 24, 2017
Members of the Ambassadors, Jazz Ensemble 1 and Camerata Orchestra perform and practice. These groups are comprised of the best musicians in the school.

Musical Madness: Check out some of CHS’s top performing arts groups and their upcoming events

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2017
Flags in Florida: World Guard to attend Southeast Power Regional in Orlando, Fla.

Flags in Florida: World Guard to attend Southeast Power Regional in Orlando, Fla.

Kalea Miao, Section Editor
March 17, 2017
The Ambassadors practice their choreography in front of a mirror. The mirror ensures that all the moves look precise and together.

Ambassadors Prepare for Competition in Chatham, IL for this weekend

Kalea Miao, Entertainment editor
March 2, 2017
Water You Doing: While citizens of Flint, Mich. fail to get clean water, Hollywood makes a movie out of the problem.

Water You Doing: While citizens of Flint, Mich. fail to get clean water, Hollywood makes a movie out of the problem.

Kalea Miao, Section Editor
February 23, 2017
Senior Jacob “Jake” Letts practices his audition music. Letts will be singing “My Defenses are Down” from the musical “Annie Get Your Gun.”

[Photo] Take Note: Students planning to pursue careers in musical theater audition for colleges

Jessica Konrad, Beats Editor
February 23, 2017
1.27 Entertainment Briefs

1.27 Entertainment Briefs

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2017
Junior Anna Fagin plays the piano. Fagin distributes her music primarily through SoundCloud, a popular music streaming website.

[Photo] Updates to Grammy nomination rules open doors to streaming-only artists

Hannah Glazier, Entertainment Reporter
January 27, 2017
December Entertainment Briefs

December Entertainment Briefs

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
December 12, 2016
Model and junior Claire Estabrook poses in front of a forest background. Estabrook began modeling when Helen Wells personally asked her to sign and model for her agency.

CHS students discuss the longevity of reality TV series

Jacob Fecht and Kalea Miao
December 12, 2016
November Entertainment Briefs

November Entertainment Briefs

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2016
Entertainment Briefs October 2016

Entertainment Briefs October 2016

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2016
Entertainment Briefs September 2016

Entertainment Briefs September 2016

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2016
Ambassadors learn choreography for their fall concert. This will be the group's second performance since the Open House, and will take place on Sept. 28.

Ambassadors to Perform on Sept. 28

Kalea Miao, Entertainment editor
September 13, 2016
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