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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
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
November Nurses
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
50 years of SNL
A Knight to Remember
A Knight to Remember
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Graphic Perspective: The "great" debate
Graphic Perspective: The “great” debate
Junior Sophia Tahir tries out the new sunscreen dispensers at the Westermeier Commons Playground and Splash Pad on October 25th. 2024. Carmel Clay Parks had only recently implemented these in order to help and raise awareness about sun protection. “Sunscreen is a need to protect against skin cancer,” said Tahir.
Installation of sunscreen dispensers in Carmel parks amplifies Carmel’s public skin health efforts
2024-2025 Accents posing for their professional photo. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “Most of November is spent preparing for Holiday Spectacular.” (Submitted photo: Carmel Choirs)
Accents to attend Butler Treble Choir Festival on Nov. 18
Key Club class officers hold their craft pumpkins they made at a Carmel Key Club meeting on Nov. 2. Key Club officer Vritika Arya said Carmel Key Club makes it a priority to give back to the community.
Carmel Key Club celebrates Halloween through crafts
Artist’s Association arranges meeting on Nov. 12
Superintendent Michael Beresford dresses up as a minion for Halloween on Oct. 31, 2024. Beresford said the budget process is timely and time-consuming.
Carmel Clay Schools announces board approval for 2025 budget
Seniors Amna Ahmad, Eesha Singh and Mahira Hafeez color in various Salvador Dali paintings at the Newfields Lume exhibit. The students were a part of the AP Spanish Language field trip to the art museum.
Students, teacher weigh the benefits of implementing field trips alongside classwork
School board candidate Jon Shapiro meets early voters at the polls to reach more voters and clarify aspects of his campaign at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Oct. 30. Shapiro decided to run for school board in the winter of 2023 and started knocking on doors during spring of 2024. “I'm committed to making sure that we're bringing the community's voice to the table and allowing our families and other members of the community to have some input and be able to provide feedback on how we are doing,” Shapiro said.
Partisan influences in school board election shape prospective policies for students, affect potential school board dynamic
AP European History teacher Jennifer Ellery mentors a student as she studies for an upcoming exam. Jennifer Ellery was awarded most influential teacher from the 2023-2024 school year.
Students, teacher consider the positive effects of having a mentor on personal growth
Sophomore Fahed Badreddine listens attentively in his AP African American Studies class as his teacher, Mr. Ziegler, discusses LatinX Heritage month for the class bellringer on Oct. 1, 2024. The class was designed to provide accurate representation by providing more nuanced and up-to-date historical analysis on African American history. “In this class, I've learned that (African Americans) they're a lot more successful than what society and what (typical) textbooks portray them as,” Badreddine said.
Misinformation of U.S. history shapes inaccurate student opinions, harms minority students
Sophomore Caroline Hulsey attends a Stone Temple Pilots and Live concert on Sept. 15. “Live music is just such a fun experience,” Hulsey said. (Submitted Photo: Caroline Husley)
Music, concerts play key role in students’, teachers’ life experiences
Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.
Basketball preseason training builds teamwork, sharpens skills
Senior Sophie Mock takes a swing at a golf ball during a tournament. Mock has been noted as one of three golfers to record a hole-in-one at the IHSSA girls final. (Submitted Photo: Sophie Mock)
Athlete Spotlight: Sophie Mock on making records at the ISSA girls golf state finals
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.
Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college
Sophomore Edward Chen hits a pickleball at the Pickle-Pong Club callout on Aug. 23 in the Fieldhouse gym. The club consisted of playing pickleball and ping pong games.
Q&A with sophomore Stephanie Tan and sponsor Fernando Yañez on pickle-pong club, racket sports
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
Senior Ethan Wu and freshman Jenna Kraus perform in the dress rehearsal of Studio One Acts. The show runs from Oct. 17 to 19 in the Studio Theater.
Q&A with director, first-time actress on Studio One Acts
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Senior Jessica Dinh films in the CHTV studio. Dinh said her favorite part of the filmmaking process is editing.
Q&A with CHTV member and senior Jessica Dinh on Emmy win
Senior Fern Comentale works on her Principles of Early Childhood homework on Nov. 7 during her SSRT. Comentale said her high school teachers have inspired her to pursue a career in education.
Students, teacher consider the implications of a career in education
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Senior Vritika Arya dissects a baby pig for her Biomedical Innovations class. "I realized I loved (the program), and then I did it all four years," she said. "Today we’re cutting up pigs and looking at their anatomy, and those little things excite me so much.”
Career Pathways provide targeted career experiences for students
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
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: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
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Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review in Print: “School of Chocolate” is an exciting, entertaining, binge-watch for everyone [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Masters of the Air” is a brilliant representation of the cruelty of war [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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Confessions of a TCP Student

Confessions of a TCP Student

Heidi Peng
May 23, 2019
Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, looks over the Senate elections rules and regulations. According to Foutz, these elections is the final event for current members of Senate.

Senate to end year with Senate elections

Heidi Peng
May 5, 2019
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[Photo] Graduation Schedule

April 24, 2019
Avengers Assemble

Avengers Assemble

Heidi Peng and Jackie Hur
April 19, 2019
What Are the Odds?: Boeing 737 crashes exacerbate consumer fears, despite other everyday events being more dangerous

What Are the Odds?: Boeing 737 crashes exacerbate consumer fears, despite other everyday events being more dangerous

Heidi Peng
April 19, 2019
cover photo final pls

[Photo] In Good Hands: In honor of International Day of Families on May 15, CHS students discuss additional responsibilities, resulting growth from unforeseen circumstances with parents

Angela Li
April 19, 2019
Managing editor Emily Dexter's dogs: Suzy and Lady

[Photo] Hounds of HiLite

April 16, 2019
Student body president Tim Metken drafts up an email announcing the March Madness bracket competition. According to Metken, this is a new initiative that will allow even kindergarteners to participate.

Senate to expand March Madness tournament bracket

Heidi Peng
March 24, 2019
Just Keep Shuffling: New Apple streaming service lacks innovation, adds to overabundance of TV

Just Keep Shuffling: New Apple streaming service lacks innovation, adds to overabundance of TV

Heidi Peng
March 22, 2019
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Student body president Tim Metken checks a Brain Game email during his release period. Metken said everyone in Senate must submit questions to potentially use for the Brain Game competition.

Senate to continue planning Brain Game, future events

Heidi Peng
February 26, 2019
Adjusted Late Start Schedule

[Photo] Updated Schedules

February 15, 2019
Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, checks her emails during SRT. According to Foutz, this year's biggest change with Brain Game is the addition of Transition to College Program (TCP) students into the competition.

Senate to plan Brain Game, new changes

Heidi Peng
January 31, 2019
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Here’s your guide for where to go for a perfect date this Valentine’s Day

Here’s your guide for where to go for a perfect date this Valentine’s Day

Heidi Peng and Riya Chinni
January 24, 2019
Jayana Hammonds, senate member and junior, Page Garcia, senate member and senior, and Maddie Heath, senate member and junior, sort the Winter Dance tickets into small piles. According to Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, the money raised from the dance goes toward funding student government's activities.

Senate to organize Winter Dance, plan Brain Game

Heidi Peng
January 17, 2019
A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

Angela Li, Raphael Li, Angela Qian, Carson Terbush, Heidi Peng, Rhea Acharya, and Calina He
December 13, 2018
Therapy Dogs

[Photo] Therapy Dogs on Friday!

December 11, 2018
Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule

Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule

Heidi Peng
December 2, 2018
Student body president Tim Metken, freshman Grace Rexroth and freshman Sean Grove, organize Care to Share information for SRTs. According to Metken, Senate needs to provide SRTs with their Care to Share person information as soon as possible to give each SRT enough time to purchase gifts.

Senate to assign Care to Share families to SRTs

Heidi Peng
November 22, 2018
All the Stars

All the Stars

Heidi Peng and Hari Patel
November 16, 2018
HERE'S THE (BUBBLE) TEA

HERE’S THE (BUBBLE) TEA

Heidi Peng
November 16, 2018
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Student body president Tim Metken compiles all the SRTs that agreed to participate in Care to Share on an excel sheet. According to Metken, while there were some changes made this year to the annual event, he said he still expects a great turnout.

Senate to match SRTs with families for Care to Share

Heidi Peng
November 11, 2018
K-Popularity: In light of BTS speech at United Nations, students should appreciate positive influence of music groups like BTS

K-Popularity: In light of BTS speech at United Nations, students should appreciate positive influence of music groups like BTS

Heidi Peng
October 25, 2018
Graphic Perspective: October Surprise

Graphic Perspective: October Surprise

Heidi Peng
October 25, 2018
Graphic Perspective: Friday Nights

Graphic Perspective: Friday Nights

Heidi Peng
October 25, 2018
Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, checks her email during SRT. According to Foutz, in addition to upcoming appreciations, Senate is starting to plan for Care to Share and even setting dates for future meetings.

Senate to work toward future events, fundraisers

Heidi Peng
October 11, 2018
Student body president Tim Metken looks over upcoming plans for Senate and writes down important dates for Homecoming. Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, said other than upcoming changes with the trike race, Senate is also looking for ways to allow the student body to watch the Homecoming parade.

Senate to reflect on blood drive, plan for Homecoming

Heidi Peng
September 21, 2018
Caption: (left to right) Nathan Milam, Senate member and junior, Eva Brungard, Senate member and senior, Tim Metken, student body president and senior, and Peyton Sandlin, Senate member and junior, discuss sign-ups for the fall blood drive during lunch. Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor and social studies teacher, said, "There are surgeries scheduled in area hospitals around this blood drive, so we're saving a lot of lives by doing this. It's one of the most important things that we do during the year."

Senate to prepare for upcoming blood drive, Homecoming changes

Heidi Peng
September 5, 2018

Class of 2018 Future Plans

Rachael Tan and Jai Sanghani
May 18, 2018
No More Lip Service: CHS couples should be more respectful, stop displaying affection in public places, hallways

No More Lip Service: CHS couples should be more respectful, stop displaying affection in public places, hallways

Heidi Peng
May 18, 2018
Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on sending an email to parents and students about AP exams. Information about testing dates and locations have already been released.

Counseling center encourages seniors to apply for scholarships

Rachael Tan
May 3, 2018
Your Own Choice: CHS students should overcome religious boundaries

Your Own Choice: CHS students should overcome religious boundaries

Heidi Peng
March 23, 2018

Graphic Perspective: Differing Deities

Heidi Peng
March 23, 2018
Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on her computer to check the list of applicants for the College Application Boot Camp. Students can sign up for the June 5 or August 1 sessions, and registration is a first-come-first-serve basis.

Counseling center offers college information opportunities to students

Rachael Tan
March 12, 2018
Confectionery Catastrophephe: As The Quirky Feather Confectionery closes, CHS students should find a new meet up place

Confectionery Catastrophephe: As The Quirky Feather Confectionery closes, CHS students should find a new meet up place

Rachael Tan, Reporter
February 23, 2018
Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on an email about counseling center updates. Most of the information from the counseling center will be sent via email, but students will still receive information during SRT.

Counseling center staff focuses on scheduling, preparing underclassmen

Rachael Tan
February 20, 2018

Chinese New Year Recipe – Fa Gao

Rachael Tan
February 15, 2018
What's in a Name? Students should appreciate the heritage, culture of others.

What’s in a Name? Students should appreciate the heritage, culture of others.

Heidi Peng, Feature Editor
January 25, 2018
Valentine's Day

[Photo] Buying Appreciation: CHS students, staff assess the correlation between Valentine’s Day, materialism

Darrell Cheng, Bryce Cheng
January 25, 2018
Melinda Stephan, College and Career Coordinator, works on an email about the Healthcare Majors & Careers Fair. The fair will take place in the freshman cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov 30.

Counseling center staff focuses on scheduling, financial aid

Rachael Tan
November 28, 2017
Aiza Syed, Academic Super Bowl Social Studies team captain and junior, checks a references page on the Academic Super Bowl tab on Canvas. Syed said, "I'm excited for this year because I want to work with my team and get a new perspective on history and the World Wars."

Academic Super Bowl captains to plan future practices

Heidi Peng
November 20, 2017
Sophomore Nathan Willman does household chores with Alexa by his side. Willman said he believes the new technology provides a new frontier of technology.

The Singularity: With technology becoming increasingly prevalent in the 21st century, CHS students and staff evaluate its effects on one’s privacy and security

Heidi Peng
October 27, 2017
Graphic Perspective. Interpreting Definitions

Graphic Perspective. Interpreting Definitions

Rachael Tan, Reporter
October 26, 2017
James Ziegler, Academic Super Bowl co-sponsor and social studies teacher, checks the Academic Super Bowl Canvas page. Ziegler said this year the club had many strong candidates for the captain positions.

Academic Super Bowl to announce team captains

Heidi Peng
October 24, 2017
 James Ziegler, Academic Super Bowl co-sponsor and social studies teacher, looks over two captain forms recently submitted to him. He said, "(After we complete interviews), we will empower the captains to start taking over scheduling meetings to try to get their team members prepared."

Academic Super Bowl to prepare for upcoming captain interviews

Heidi Peng, Reporter
October 3, 2017
James Ziegler, Academic Super Bowl co-sponsor and social studies teacher, looks at the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) website for any updates on how Academic Super Bowl will proceed this year. According to Ziegler, this year's topic will be World War I.

Academic Super Bowl to hold call-out meeting after Homecoming

Heidi Peng, Feature Editor
September 11, 2017
Sophomore Reagan Smiley practices "depth of field" photography during her G4 photography class. Smiley said she's loved photos since she was young.

[Photo] Through the Lens: With photos becoming progressively more prevalent in everyday life, CHS students and staff reflect on their purpose

Raphael Li, Feature Reporter
September 21, 2017
Real Talk: Head Coach Andy Dalton discusses recovery and training with senior and varsity runner Corrine Miller. Miller believes Dalton will bring many effective ideas to the program.

[Photo] New Coach, Same Goals: Cross country coaches and athletes discuss the legacy of old head coach and plans with the new one.

Ben Traylor, Sports Reporter
August 16, 2017
Junior Addi Milton wakes up for morning swim practice; she said she has to wake up at 4 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “I think the reason that (school) should be started later is so that people can get more sleep and not be as tired,” Milton said.

Waking Up is Hard to Do: While recent studies support later high school start times, what do CHS students, staff think?

Heidi Peng, Feature Editor
August 15, 2017
To Meme or Not to Meme. People should be wary of making light of serious issues with memes.

To Meme or Not to Meme. People should be wary of making light of serious issues with memes.

Rachael Tan, News Editor
May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Mixed Signals; Proposed Carmel ordinance may require turn signals on roundabouts, editor and junior Cory Steele advises against it

Cory Steele, Column
April 20, 2017
Raising Awareness

Raising Awareness

Heidi Peng, Feature Reporter
April 20, 2017
CAREFUL CONDUCTING: Sophomore Lucy Salter waits to make a left turn onto Main Street. Salter was in an accident in a roundabout last January.

[Photo] Mixed Signals; Proposed Carmel ordinance may require turn signals on roundabouts

Carson TerBush, Story
April 20, 2017
PRINCIPLE OF PRINCIPALS: Principal John Williams talks to senior Sarah Biette. Student Body President Mike Pitz said it saddens him to see him go, but he appreciates the time and leadership Williams provided.

[Photo] A Legendary Legacy; CHS prepares for Principal John Williams’ retirement, introducing his successor

Emily Dexter, Story
April 20, 2017

Profits vs People

Heidi Peng
March 17, 2017
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[Photo] Proud to be… American? Recent surveys show some Americans see language as a key part of our culture. What do CHS students and staff think?

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter
March 17, 2017
A few members of the Academic Super Bowl fine arts team, (left to right) seniors Abby Oliphant, Madison Goyke and Lauren Krieger, sit in the library after school on Feb. 23 to share presentations for next week's invitational as well as possible T-shirt designs. Goyke said she is excited for the season to begin and their first competition.

Academic Super Bowl to journey to first competition on March 2

Heidi Peng, Reporter
March 2, 2017
TEDx officers (starting from left) Selin Oh, Shubhi Sinha, Shae Rickel and Hannah Paul discuss poster designs for their upcoming event. The club said it plans on meeting with Wiseman for poster approval soon.

[Photo] Policing Policies: Students reflect on the challenges and strengths of new poster policy

Adhi Ramkumar, Entertainment Copy Editor
February 23, 2017
PATH FINDER: With her fellow ComedySportz participants, junior Sarah Lein (right) participates in an “Interrogation” activity with junior Eric Bembenek (left) and senior Chuck Burton (center). Lein joined ComedySportz to figure out what path she wants to take.

It’s Okay to be Lost

Heidi Peng, Story
January 27, 2017
Junior Eve Weifenbach (second from left) sits with fellow volunteers during a food truck load up to hand out groceries to the underserved. She said volunteering has made her more grateful for everything she has in life.

CHS community speaks up about lower volunteer rates in recent years

Heidi Peng, Feature Reporter
December 12, 2016
DEVIANT DERIVATION: Senior Jack Missler explains how he developed his method of predicting the election results by listing the statistics he used to help him derive his equation. He said he is disappointed with the results, but finds that it is an opportunity to grow.

[Photo] A Young President Predictor

Adhi Ramkumar, Story
December 12, 2016

Students, teachers contemplate the necessity of trigger warnings

Heidi Peng, Feature reporter
October 13, 2016

Club Spotlights 10/13

Emily Dexter, Adhi Ramkumar, and Rachael Tan
October 13, 2016
MILLENIAL POWER: Blair Scott, Black Student Union member and sophomore, shows her support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Scott has been a member of Black Student Union for two years. CAROLYN ZHANG | PHOTO

Despite controversial issues that continue to plague society, students turn to social media to express their views

Heidi Peng, Feature Reporter
September 16, 2016

Graphic Perspective: “Presidential Progression”

Rachael Tan, News Editor
September 16, 2016
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