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Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
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
Indy 500
Indy 500
Bank on It
Bank on It
Zombie Watch
Zombie Watch
Cyber Crisis
Cyber Crisis
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Reflection after a trend: The USC Ice Bucket Challenge
Reflection after a trend: The USC Ice Bucket Challenge
Graphic Perspective: Fall vs. spring ACEs
Graphic Perspective: Fall vs. spring ACEs
Staff Editorial: The current prom date needs to change
Staff Editorial: The current prom date needs to change
Opposing Column: Digital exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Digital exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Paper exams are more beneficial for students
Opposing Column: Paper exams are more beneficial for students
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration will continue to work towards excellence at CHS.
Administration to prepare for next year
History teacher William Ellery helps a student revise an exam. Ellery said working with students is the fulfilling part of teaching.
CCS school board presents service awards
Content gatherer and sophomore Avika Rajmane looks over a spread during SSRT on May 1. Rajmane said, “Even though the yearbook is done. We are putting the final touches on the spring supplement.”
Pinnacle staff closes out production cycle with end of year party
Science Olympiad participants compete in an engineering event at the Regional competition on Feb. 22 hosted by Butler University. Participants said their events were going well.
Science Olympiad team prepares to compete at Nationals on May 23-24
Aneesha Singh (left), TASSEL co-president and senior, and Christopher Tichindelean (right), TASSEL vice president and senior, lead a TASSEL meeting. Singh said, "We hope to provide more vocational opportunities for (our students) in the future. Learning English in addition to their native language Khmer can open a lot of doors in receiving higher education. "
Club Spotlight: TASSEL
Trump First 100 Days in Office
Trump First 100 Days in Office
Sophomore Elon Yuckman works on Chemistry homework at the CHS library on April 26, 2025. “(To keep up with my classes) I spend a lot of time in SSRT doing homework and prioritize the most important classes first,” Yuckman said.
Academic hierarchies play a role in student course decision, academic pressure
Teen Services Librarian Zach Reynolds works at Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) and shelves books at the local library on March 26, 2025. Reynolds has an education of a Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Children and Youth Library Services from Indiana University Indianapolis. This master's has allowed Reynolds to work as a Carmel Clay schools Library Media Center Assistant as well as a CCPL Teen Librarian.
Students benefit from evolving role of libraries as community centers
Sophomore Isabella Duffy talks into her microphone and practices her script on April 21. Duffy said she tries to remain objective when reporting the news but can sometimes let her opinions influence her reporting.
Journalism’s fine line: objectivity vs. perspective
Best Buddies president Cora Lammers strikes a pose with her buddy Alyson Barnett on Sep. 26, 2024. Barnett and Lammers participated in the Best Buddies match party. Lammers said the match party allows all one-on-one matches to meet and hang out with each other.
Autism Awareness Month plays crucial role in reducing stigma, promoting inclusivity
Erica Lai trains indoors for inline speed skating. Lai said she wants to continue skating after high school. (Submitted: Erica Lai)
Athlete Spotlight: Erica Lai on speed skating
Senior Briggs Griffin, a Carmel varsity Lacrosse player circles up with the team before facing Hamilton Southeastern on May 2nd.
Photo Essay: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs HSE
Going Pro After High School: Risk or Reward?
Going Pro After High School: Risk or Reward?
Senior Amanda Ailes signs with the Huntington Foresters volleyball team on Feb 22. Ailes said one of the ways she’s been continuing with her commitment to Huntington is by communicating with her future coach and attending the games of her future team. (Photo: Submitted)
Student Athletes, College Counselor evaluate differences in paths of athletic collegiate commitments
Senior Sophie Mock gives her team a pep talk before the varsity Lacrosse game starts on April 17. (Submitted Photo: Sophie Mock)
CHS students navigate recruitment gap in sports
Junior Harper Roan plays Sandra Templeton opposite senior Isaiah Henderson playing Edward Bloom. The show will run from May 15 to 17.
“Big Fish” Photo Gallery
Book-to-screen adaptations should enhance stories, not change them completely
Book-to-screen adaptations should enhance stories, not change them completely
Banned Books Club founders, media specialist discuss importance of reading banned books
Banned Books Club founders, media specialist discuss importance of reading banned books
Jazz a La Mode Photo Gallery
Jazz a La Mode Photo Gallery
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet (opinion)
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet (opinion)
Q&A with Will Spence on Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Q&A with Will Spence on Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Q&A with sophomore Atharva Sahu on National Alliance for Mental Illness 5K
Q&A with sophomore Atharva Sahu on National Alliance for Mental Illness 5K
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Juniors Anya Stephenson and Maggie Miller smile for a selfie. Stephenson and Miller created Patchwork Promise, an initiative to donate upcycled tote bags.
Q&A with juniors Anya Stephenson and Maggie Miller on Patchwork Promise
Statpad, the SAT practice site, is available both as an app and as a website. “We’re working to get it unblocked (on Chromebooks),” Junior Derek Yang said.
Q&A with juniors Derek Yang and Brandon Li on SAT practice app
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: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
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
Month In Review: April 2025
Month In Review: April 2025
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
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 7
Wordle: May 2
Wordle: May 2
Connections: May 1
Connections: May 1
Word Search: April 30
Word Search: April 30
Mini Crossword: April 29
Mini Crossword: April 29
Connections: May 1
Connections: May 1
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Connections: April 16
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Connections: April 6
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Connections: April 3
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Connections: April 2
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
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Crossword: September 9
Mini Crossword: April 29
Mini Crossword: April 29
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Mini Crossword: April 14
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Mini Crossword: March 24
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Mini Crossword: March 13
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Mini Crossword: March 6
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Wordle: May 7
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Wordle: May 2
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Word Search: April 30
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Word Search: April 18
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Word Search: March 18
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Word Search: March 7
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. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
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?
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September 16, 2016
New Year, New Ways

New Year, New Ways

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August 17, 2016
News Briefs August 2016

News Briefs August 2016

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August 17, 2016
Stopping the Stereotypes

Stopping the Stereotypes

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August 16, 2016
CHS students reflect on the implications of healthy versus excessive exercise

CHS students reflect on the implications of healthy versus excessive exercise

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May 19, 2016
IB program to expand from eight diploma students to over 40

IB program to expand from eight diploma students to over 40

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May 19, 2016
News Briefs: May 2016

News Briefs: May 2016

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May 19, 2016
Carmel Gearhounds to participate in Lincoln Tech Drag Race tomorrow

Carmel Gearhounds to participate in Lincoln Tech Drag Race tomorrow

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May 19, 2016
CHS students, teacher to escort veterans to war memorials in Washington, D.C. on April 23

CHS students, teacher to escort veterans to war memorials in Washington, D.C. on April 23

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April 21, 2016
Carmel Green Initiative to host annual art contest in celebration of Earth Day

Carmel Green Initiative to host annual art contest in celebration of Earth Day

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April 21, 2016
Environmental Action Club, STEM Club team up to host Earth Fair on April 23

Environmental Action Club, STEM Club team up to host Earth Fair on April 23

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April 21, 2016
National History Day (NHD) club members to compete in NHD state competition

National History Day (NHD) club members to compete in NHD state competition

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April 21, 2016
Finding the Perfect Balance

Finding the Perfect Balance

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April 20, 2016
TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

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March 18, 2016
Fellowship of Christian Athletes plans to donate proceeds from annual event to junior Matt Cooper

Fellowship of Christian Athletes plans to donate proceeds from annual event to junior Matt Cooper

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March 18, 2016
In order to uphold last year’s tradition, House of Books members plan to hand out books on April 10

In order to uphold last year’s tradition, House of Books members plan to hand out books on April 10

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March 18, 2016
Typography and Design Club makes pinwheels to mail to Syrian refugees

Typography and Design Club makes pinwheels to mail to Syrian refugees

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March 18, 2016
IU tuition increases to fund renovations for housing, higher salaries

IU tuition increases to fund renovations for housing, higher salaries

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March 18, 2016
CHS students to compete in Washington University in St. Louis Chemistry Tournament

CHS students to compete in Washington University in St. Louis Chemistry Tournament

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March 18, 2016
Service Above Self

Service Above Self

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February 19, 2016
New lunch options in cafeterias meant to appeal more to students’ preferences

New lunch options in cafeterias meant to appeal more to students’ preferences

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February 19, 2016
Several local establishments have recently opened in Carmel

Several local establishments have recently opened in Carmel

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February 19, 2016
CHS students to compete at Harvard-MIT Math Tournament in Boston

CHS students to compete at Harvard-MIT Math Tournament in Boston

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February 19, 2016
Freshmen, sophomores to take ISTEP+, sophomores to take ECA as well

Freshmen, sophomores to take ISTEP+, sophomores to take ECA as well

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February 19, 2016
Champions Together Club raises money for Special Olympics through Polar Plunge

Champions Together Club raises money for Special Olympics through Polar Plunge

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February 19, 2016
A Shoe-in for Business

A Shoe-in for Business

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January 21, 2016
Our Greyhound Story to create scrapbook for Principal John Williams with memories of school year

Our Greyhound Story to create scrapbook for Principal John Williams with memories of school year

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January 21, 2016
CHS Science Olympiad team to attend Wright State Invitational for first time on Feb. 6

CHS Science Olympiad team to attend Wright State Invitational for first time on Feb. 6

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January 21, 2016
In response to surveys, Carmel Clay school district plans to make technology a priority

In response to surveys, Carmel Clay school district plans to make technology a priority

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January 21, 2016
Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

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December 14, 2015
Design for CHS begins interactive program to encourage students to recycle during lunchtime

Design for CHS begins interactive program to encourage students to recycle during lunchtime

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December 14, 2015
CHS to offer collegiate schedule option for seniors to help prepare them for college transition

CHS to offer collegiate schedule option for seniors to help prepare them for college transition

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December 14, 2015
Science department receives grant to purchase new science equipment

Science department receives grant to purchase new science equipment

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December 14, 2015
New Give Your Hands to the Future Club will raise money to help children in Mexico

New Give Your Hands to the Future Club will raise money to help children in Mexico

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December 14, 2015
Media center to implement new program expanding the media center’s role at CHS

Media center to implement new program expanding the media center’s role at CHS

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December 14, 2015
DEALING WITH DIABETES: Brooke Eckl, Type 1 diabetic and sophomore, uses an insulin pump to regulate her blood glucose levels. Eckl said she has used an insulin pump for approximately eight years. SARAH LIU // PHOTO

Rethinking Diabetes

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November 13, 2015
Carmel hospital area’s first, only to implement new methods for breast cancer detection, care

Carmel hospital area’s first, only to implement new methods for breast cancer detection, care

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November 13, 2015
GOING GREEN: Samantha Wolfe, NHS member and senior, carries a recycling bin for the Ghosts and Goblins Run/Walk. NHS received a grant from Carmel Green Teen that they will use to set up recycling stations. SWETHA NAKSHATRI // PHOTO

NHS uses Carmel Green Teen grant to promote variety of recycling methods

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November 13, 2015
Assistant Principal Joe Schaller

CHS to put new finals schedule into effect this winter to give students more flexibility

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November 13, 2015
FAMILY MATTERS: Sophomore Ryan Cole works on his homework during SRT. To Cole, having an extended Thanksgiving break will be helpful in allowing more time for him to be with his family. SARA YUNG // PHOTO

The extension of Thanksgiving break to allow students more time with family

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November 13, 2015
CHS students choose to interpret Halloween in different ways based on their religion

CHS students choose to interpret Halloween in different ways based on their religion

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October 9, 2015
Carmel Police Department implements online vacation checks, focuses on residents’ safety

Carmel Police Department implements online vacation checks, focuses on residents’ safety

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October 9, 2015
TEDx club to host ‘Where You Least Expect It’ conference at Eleven Fifty Academy tomorrow

TEDx club to host ‘Where You Least Expect It’ conference at Eleven Fifty Academy tomorrow

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October 9, 2015
Principal’s Advisory Council to begin selling raffle tickets to increase attendance at sporting events

Principal’s Advisory Council to begin selling raffle tickets to increase attendance at sporting events

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October 9, 2015
More international students are studying in United States for diploma

More international students are studying in United States for diploma

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September 16, 2015
PLACING PLANS:

New CHS teachers illustrate discrepancy with article concerning Indiana teacher shortage

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September 16, 2015
HUDDLE UP: Head women’s volleyball coach, Matt Fishman, discusses strategy with his players. The women’s volleyball team is one of the many female teams at CHS with a male coach.

Recent developments in coaching gender equality causes Carmel to analyze its own coaching staff

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September 16, 2015
CHS football team implements new tackle techniques to reduce risk of concussions

CHS football team implements new tackle techniques to reduce risk of concussions

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September 16, 2015
CHS adopts new platform to help students with college applications

CHS adopts new platform to help students with college applications

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September 16, 2015
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September 16, 2015
Carmel Clay Public Library hires new director

Carmel Clay Public Library hires new director

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September 16, 2015
CHEMISTRY CONVERSIONS: Chemistry teacher Elizabeth Shafer teaches her Honors Chemistry students about conversions. Shafer switched to standards-based grading and said it allows students to master the topic. SARA YUNG / PHOTO

Several science teachers switch to standards-based grading with a four-point scale

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September 16, 2015
MAKER OF THE MAKERSPACE: Media department chairperson Theresa Ramos holds up an old electronic to be used in the new makerspace. According to Ramos, this makerspace, created with donated electronics, video games, and a grant the media center has received, will be a place for students to learn and express their creativity.

New textbooks for AP U.S. History, world language courses include improved features

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August 11, 2015
Media department chairperson Theresa Ramos holds up an old electronic to be used in the new makerspace. According to Ramos, this makerspace, created with donated electronics, video games, and a grant the media center has received, will be a place for students to learn and express their creativity. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Media center to build makerspace with grant, donated video games, electronics

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August 11, 2015
Graduation to take place at Indiana Farmers Coliseum May 30

Graduation to take place at Indiana Farmers Coliseum May 30

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May 27, 2015
CHS students view public more open to viewing gender as spectrum

CHS students view public more open to viewing gender as spectrum

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May 21, 2015
Sets of glass windows adorn the sides of the Indianapolis Indiana Temple. The installation of these exterior windows began in June 2014, and it was completed in September of that year. ANNIKA WOLFF / PHOTO

From July to August, the first Mormon Indiana temple will hold a public open house

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May 21, 2015
Maddie Adkins, Environmental Club co-president and sophomore, presents ideas for the club’s Earth Day event during a club meeting. Adkins said the event is aimed at raising awareness for the environment. SARAH LIU / PHOTO

Environmental Club to host Carmel Earth Fair

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April 24, 2015
During a meeting, Natalie Cotherman, Interact Club member and sophomore, discusses ideas and organization for the Hounds for Hounds event. Members will host Hounds for Hounds on Tuesday in the freshman cafeteria. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Interact Club partners with Paws and Think to host Hounds for Hounds

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April 24, 2015
Cover: CHS students define success in forms other than income

Cover: CHS students define success in forms other than income

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April 23, 2015
After recent government proposals, CHS students consider attending community colleges

After recent government proposals, CHS students consider attending community colleges

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March 20, 2015
Walt Buschbacher, recreational biker and junior, rides his bike on the Monon Trail. Buschbacher said he hopes Carmel’s new bike-share program will encourage more people to ride bikes. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Carmel implements new bike-share program

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March 20, 2015
(Left to right) Junior Jessica Tao, sophomore Michael Wang, business teacher Paul Clayton, sophomore Brendan Yap, senior Kevin Mi and junior Joe Philleo (not pictured) will participate in the 2015 Fed Challenge. Participating teams of three to five students will offer 15-minute presentations. DARA LEVY / PHOTO

Economics Club members to participate in Fed Challenge

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March 20, 2015
Hip Hop Club to host dance battle for charity

Hip Hop Club to host dance battle for charity

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March 20, 2015
Junior Olivia Wang eats during her lunch period. She said she thinks that the new guidelines may cause some confusion in regards to eating habits. LEVY / PHOTO

Cholesterol Confuses Consumers

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March 20, 2015
(Left to right) Jackie Hu, Kimaya Raje, Katy Voor and Claudia Shelbourne, STEM Club members and juniors, discuss computer science. Raje said club members are researching computer science in order to peer mentor other students and earn the Honda STEM grant. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

STEM Club applies for computer science grant

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February 20, 2015
Junior Troy Li buys cookies from Girl Scout and junior Alex Isler. With the new Digital Cookie program, most Girl Scout troops are selling cookies online instead of in person. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Girls Scouts introduce Digital Cookie Program

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February 20, 2015
HiLite staff members earn 2015 CSPA Gold Circle awards

HiLite staff members earn 2015 CSPA Gold Circle awards

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February 2, 2015
CHS students increasingly identifying themselves as politically Independent

CHS students increasingly identifying themselves as politically Independent

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November 14, 2014
Senior Corbin Flatford said the recent Supreme Court ruling to uphold the lift on same-sex marriage in Indiana will change families who, like hers, involve same-sex relationships. According to Flatford, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is long overdue. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Supreme Court upholds lift on ban of same-sex marriage

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November 14, 2014
Grace Miller, Living Hope club vice president and junior, designs posters for the the upcoming trunk shows. The shows will take place on Nov. 15 at the state fair grounds to raise money to stop sex trafficking and prostitution. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Living Hope Club volunteers at trunk shows

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November 14, 2014
outube Club member and freshman Justin Park films an umbrella fight video with fellow Youtube Club members. Every week, the members brainstorm a topic and film a video that they will upload. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

New clubs start in the 2014-2015 school year

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November 14, 2014
CHS students balance tolerance with tradition

CHS students balance tolerance with tradition

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November 14, 2014
Cover Story

Media polarizes opinion

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October 10, 2014
Plant-based dairy and protein products increase in popularity

Plant-based dairy and protein products increase in popularity

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October 10, 2014
Construction work continues near 136th Street. According to Eric Seidentsticker, Carmel City Council president, construction will cut down on the traffic around these areas. SARAH LIU / PHOTO

U.S. 31 Interchange Construction to continue on Main Street

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October 10, 2014
Tracy Hadden, AP European History teacher and social studies department chairperson, teaches her class. Veteran teachers such as Hadden may become more rare as the new REPA III law may put more inexperienced teachers into the classroom. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

REPA III changes teaching license requirements

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October 10, 2014
Elizabeth Baach, Carmel Green Initiative board member and junior, plants a plant near the construction. Baach said she opposes the Monon Lake construction plan due to its environmental impact. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Environmentalists take issue with Monon project

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October 10, 2014
Social media spurs a new form of activism

Social media spurs a new form of activism

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September 11, 2014
Cafeteria worker prepares food that adheres to new nutrition requirements. SARAH LIU / PHOTO

New nutrition standards limit bake sales, fund-raisers

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September 11, 2014
Mormon and junior Megan Armstrong tries to find a balance between evolution and her faith. Armstrong said she currently believes in literal creationism.

CHS students try to find balance between evolution and creationism

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September 11, 2014
Indianapolis to implement BlueIndy Car Share program downtown

Indianapolis to implement BlueIndy Car Share program downtown

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August 13, 2014
Sarah Tinaphong, House of Books co-president and junior, examines a book from a Free Little Library at West Park. Tinaphong said these libraries serve as a convenient source of new books. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Little Free Libraries spread throughout Carmel

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August 13, 2014
A view of an old chateau undergoing restoration

Studying abroad hosts benefits in the job market

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August 13, 2014
Sophomore Makela Kaopuiki plays the clarinet during band class. Director of bands Michael Pote said renovations will take place in the band room this summer. JASMINE LAM / PHOTO

Performing arts department to begin band room renovations

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May 22, 2014
Students at prom take Breathalyzer tests prior to the event, which was held May 3. The tests are taken as precaution during Homecoming and prom. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Changes in Breathalyzer policy require Breathalyzers on all field trips

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May 22, 2014
Sophomore Sophie Page sprays tanning oil onto her legs before tanning. Page said she has used a tanning bed before, but still supports the recent ban on the use of tanning beds for minors under the age of 16. SARAH LIU / PHOTO

Gov. Mike Pence signs bill to ban tanning bed usage for minors under the age of 16

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May 22, 2014
A bus part of the Indy Express service travels downtown and back everyday. The new mass transit bill will allow for more transportation around the central Indiana area. CHRISTINE FERNANDO / PHOTO

Central Indiana mass transit bill passes legislature, awaits referendum

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May 22, 2014
Indiana to replace Common Core with Indiana Academic Standards

Indiana to replace Common Core with Indiana Academic Standards

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April 24, 2014
SAT prep tutor Edgar Huang hosts an online class that trains students for the SAT. Huang said the biggest change is how the essay will be tested because it now requires evidence. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

College Board introduces reforms for spring 2016 including optional essay, different score

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April 24, 2014
CHS administration to allow students to take online summer school courses through Indiana Online Academy

CHS administration to allow students to take online summer school courses through Indiana Online Academy

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April 24, 2014
Officer Phil Hobson discusses the issues of safety brought up by the new law that allows guns in school parking lots. The bill was signed by Gov. Mike Pence on March 26 and will go into effect on July 1. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Indiana state law to allow guns in locked vehicles in school parking lots

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April 24, 2014
New FAA Regulations: Interactive Graphic

New FAA Regulations: Interactive Graphic

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March 31, 2014
U.S. 31 will close starting April 4 and will remain closed for most of 2014. The construction will affect students who work or volunteer at buildings along the road as well as affecting bus stop times. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

U.S. 31 road closing starts April 4, affects students’ jobs, bus routes

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March 27, 2014
Isabella Liu (right), TEDx co-president and sophomore, talks to sophomore and member Samantha Hunter (left) during a TEDx Club meeting. The April 19 conference will feature adult and student speakers and discuss simplicity in life. ALICE ZHU / PHOTO

TEDx Club to host TED conference on April 19

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March 27, 2014
Sophomore Joe Philleo uses his cell phone. Although people can’t use cell phones for voice communications on airplanes, the new FAA regulations will allow people to use electronic devices for other purposes. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

FAA’s new regulations allow passengers to use electronics during takeoff, landing

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March 27, 2014
Kimaya Raje and Max Jolly, House of Books members and sophomores, work on the computer during a club meeting. Raje and Jolly participate in many House of Books Club events including World Book Night. MILES DAI / PHOTO

House of Books members to participate in World Book Night U.S. on April 23

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March 27, 2014
Rich Taylor, president of the Rotary Club of Carmel, works at his office. The Rotary Club of Carmel participates in various service projects. ALLY RUSSELL / PHOTO

Rotary Club to present service award to CHS junior

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March 27, 2014

House of Books members and sophomores Max Jolly and Kimaya Raje give their first impressions of World Book Night U.S. novel Catch-22

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March 27, 2014
Meningitis vaccination requirements to come in 2014

Meningitis vaccination requirements to come in 2014

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February 27, 2014
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