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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
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
Cyber Crisis
Cyber Crisis
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
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
Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan
Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan
Should we separate the art from the artist?
Should we separate the art from the artist?
Nonchalance is holding us back
Nonchalance is holding us back
National Parks employees protect the environment, are more important than people acknowledge
National Parks employees protect the environment, are more important than people acknowledge
Graphic Perspective: Gulf of America?
Graphic Perspective: Gulf of America?
Carmel Key Club members play games and connect with senior citizens at their “Senior Game Night” event held on March 8. Key Club President David Jiang said it was a great event to foster interaction between students and elderly members of the community.
Carmel Key Club members volunteer at senior living facility and celebrate 100th anniversary of the club
Student-led nonprofit CardioCare to host 5K event on March 29
SROs Blake Lytle speaks to SRO Ashley Williams about this school’s safety procedures. Lytle said he always makes an effort to address the needs students bring to his attention.
SROs emphasize safety in parking lots, teenage driving
Junior Olivia Lim practices the piano on the keyboard in the Orchestra classroom. Lim said, "Seeing how musicians convey certain messages to the audience through their playing can shape one's own artistry in many ways."
Star pianist Lang Lang to perform at the Palladium on March 28
Seniors Fatima Idrees and Angelina “Lena” Orahood laugh as they decorate a book drive donation book during a National English Honor Society Meeting on March 19. “National English Honors Society allows me to connect with my peers and give back to the community,” Idrees said.
National English Honor Society to host school-wide book drive
Juniors Jafeth Gamez and Yilbert Pico converse with each other on March 6 during SSRT. Gamez and Pico enjoy each other's company and they both quickly become friends after moving to the ESL class.
Multilingual learners struggle against stereotypes, fight language discrimination
Sophomore Yoon Lee writes down a message in Korean on a piece of paper on Mar 12. Lee said that even though most students don’t necessarily understand Korean culture they still try to take in parts of it.
Immigrant students work to assimilate into American culture, still retain sense of cultural identity
Junior Anna Strines stretches a friend’s leg on Feb. 27, 2025. “(The) best part of my job is forming connections with players, seeing them grow as athletes and as people and helping athletes when they need it,” Strines said.
Students search for athletic training opportunities, develop lifelong career paths
Sophomore Avika Rajmane takes a call at her parent’s CPA firm on March 1. Balancing school and work, she assisted with bookkeeping, tax preparation, and client management.
Family businesses provide students lifelong lessons
Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful
Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful
As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans
As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans
Senior Ayla Abbasi completes a dive at a meet. Abbasi said she aims to complete as much of her homework as possible during school in order to balance her difficult coursework with her practice schedule. (Submitted: Ayla Abbasi)
Athlete Spotlight: Senior Ayla Abbasi on college diving and commended graduate award
Senior Elle Tomalia runs and catches the lacrosse ball during her match. She has a verbal agreement to go play Division one Lacrosse at Butler University. (Submitted: Elle Tomalia)
Students, coach reflect on challenges posed by unpredictable weather on sports
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Shane Phillips, varsity Valorant player and senior, focuses on a Valorant match on Feb. 24. The team beat Hamilton Southeastern 13-1.
Photo Essay: Esports Valorant team competes on Feb. 24
Beginning and Intermediate Dance students practice dance team skills during class on March 27. Junior Jenna Jarboe said, “My dance class is my B1 (class) so I start my day with it. It’s like a warm-up to being at school, and it just feels like a class that I’m not stressed about."
Dance classes offer more than just an opportunity to move
Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people
Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people
Comic Con JAM
Comic Con JAM
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
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]
Sophomores Luke Choi (left front), Michael Yuan (left back), Ruth Ahn (right back), Stephanie Tan (right center), Chelsea Meng (right center) talk about their investment strategy. They gathered at the weekly FinXed club to review their final report.
Q&A with sophomore Chelsea Meng on the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
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
Noblesville School Board At-large Laura Alerding presents senior Alyson "Ally" Swearingen with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor for being named the Daughters of the American Revolution Horseshoe Prairie Chapter Good Citizen. (Submitted photo: Ally Swearingen)
Q&A with senior Alyson “Ally” Swearingen on Daughter of the American Revolution honor
Junior Jessica Flowers and freshman Amy Luo send off their letters using the Letters of Love drop-off box. The club members painted and decorated the box themselves, according to sophomore and club president Angela "Angie" Xiu. (Submitted photo: Angie Xiu)
Q&A with sophomore Angela “Angie” Xiu on Love for Our Elders Club
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: 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
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
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
Month in Review: January 2025
Month in Review: January 2025
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 24
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 20
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 18
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 12
Connections: March 12
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 13
Connections: February 3
Connections: February 3
Connections: January 22
Connections: January 22
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: August 12
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 24
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 13
Mini Crossword: March 6
Mini Crossword: March 6
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 24
Mini Crossword: February 3
Mini Crossword: February 3
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 13
Wordle: March 13
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 28
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 18
Wordle: February 12
Wordle: February 12
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 11
Word Search: February 11
Word Search: January 28
Word Search: January 28
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. 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?
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?
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Saahas Kandru, Marketing Editor

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Students await their scheduled blood drive appointment last year on Sept. 7. Foutz said that all the blood donated in this year’s blood drive will be donated to local hospitals in Indiana. PHOTO CREDITS: Saahas Kandru

[Photo] Senate to host one of Indiana’s largest blood drive on Sept. 6

Jenny Li
September 4, 2024
Adom Quist, track and field runner and senior, runs in the track meet at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early

Men’s track and field to compete against North Central on May 1

Saahas Kandru
April 30, 2024
Statistics and Mathematics teacher Matthew Wernke passes out an experiment paper during his AP statistics/AP research block class on April 26. “Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a tool that empowers critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in various aspects of life,” Wernke said.

Math teachers work to make subject more relatable, overcome stigma

Saahas Kandru
April 30, 2024
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[Photo] New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

Anthony Pho
April 23, 2024
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.

Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15

Saahas Kandru
April 11, 2024
Senior John Sormillon lifts weights at the gym. "Bulking for me is just eating a lot of food, particularly prioritizing high protein and to create a caloric surplus,” he said. “This means eating above my maintained amount of calories so that I can gain weight and muscle, but not too much to where it becomes fat,” Sormillon said.

[Photo] Teenagers battle negative body image perpetuated by social views, environment

Royce Brown
February 28, 2024
Michael Gorey, swimmer and junior, swims in the Tiger Claw Dive Invite. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Sectional on Feb. 17

Saahas Kandru
February 15, 2024
Sophomore Jasper Zhu writes code on his computer. Zhu said, "(I learned how to code when I) was in seventh grade, I took a coding course and I was just thinking that it was an easy class to just chill in, but I ended up finding out that it was actually pretty fun."

[Photo] Q&A with Jasper Zhu, Congressional App Challenge winner and sophomore

Jasmine Y. Zhang
January 26, 2024
Anderson Kopp, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Burchill said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Warrior Invitational on Jan. 19

Saahas Kandru
January 18, 2024

Video Review: Carmel Christkindlmarkt offers solid sweet treats [MUSE]

Siri Byrisetty, Lorna Ding, and Saahas Kandru
December 18, 2023
Asmaa Onar, Arabic speaker and senior, writes something in Arabic. Onar said she is glad Carmel is expanding its world language department.

[Photo] Arabic to be added to course offerings next year, students, department head, weigh in on decision

Ryan Sharp
December 12, 2023
Math teacher Mellissa Stringham leaves the crosswalk after directing traffic on Nov. 15. Laura Erli, Civil Engineering and Architecture teacher, said, "I thought that they [RRFB] were a great idea."

[Photo] Q&A with Laura Erli, Civil Engineering and Architecture teacher, about new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)

Anthony Pho
November 27, 2023
Michael Gorey, swimmer and junior, swims in the Tiger Claw Dive Invite. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete against North Central on Nov. 28

Saahas Kandru
November 24, 2023
Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?

Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?

Saahas Kandru
November 21, 2023
Rebecca Lee, CHTV news anchor and senior, works at the CHTV studio. CHTV+ was released to offer many benefits to their members such as early access to CHTV content.

[Photo] CHTV+: Q&A with senior Jack Ringenberg and adviser Brandy Ostojic

Salima Sher
October 23, 2023
Christopher Yu, tennis player and senior, plays in the Senior Night match against Guerin Catholic. Coach Brunette said the team has a great chance to be a top contender for the State championship in October.

Men’s tennis to compete in Sectional on Sept. 27

Saahas Kandru
September 26, 2023
Rocky Li, tennis player and junior, plays in the match against Guerin Catholic. Coach Brunette said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late October.

Men’s tennis to compete against Fishers on Sept. 12

Saahas Kandru
September 8, 2023
Senior Harley Haisley prepares to donate blood on Sept. 7. The blood drive was organized by Senate, who partnered with Versiti Blood Center.

[Photo] Senate fall blood drive aims to help community, taking place Sept. 7

Jenny Li and Helena Wang
September 6, 2023
Kole Mathison, track runner and senior, breaks the five kilometer school record in a time of 14:52.10 at the Riverview Health Flashrock Invitational. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.

Men’s track and field compete in Max Truex Invitational April 25

Saahas Kandru
April 24, 2023
Kole Mathison, track and field runner and senior, runs in the HSR finals at Gladstein Fieldhouse. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.

Men’s track and field compete against North Central April 13

Saahas Kandru
April 10, 2023
CHS students say the Pledge of Allegiance together. Junior Ben Boyce said that traditions like this one help bring American individuals together through patriotism.

[Photo] With Presidents Day on Feb. 20, American citizens debate distinction between, merits of patriotism, nationalism

Ava Reddick
February 20, 2023
Aaron Shackell, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in State championship on Feb. 25

Saahas Kandru
February 24, 2023
Valentine's Day is starting to have an impact on mental health, especially among men

Valentine’s Day is starting to have an impact on mental health, especially among men

Saahas Kandru
February 14, 2023
Aaron Shackell, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Warrior Invitational on Jan. 20

Saahas Kandru
January 18, 2023
Aaron Shackell, swimmer and junior, swims in the meet against North Central. Coach Burchill said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.

Men’s swim and dive to compete in Tiger Claw Dive Invite on Dec. 10

Saahas Kandru
December 8, 2022
Hustle culture prevents healthy work-life balance

Hustle culture prevents healthy work-life balance

Saahas Kandru
October 21, 2022
Charlie Hall, tennis player and senior, plays in the Senior Night match against Guerin Catholic. Coach Brunette said the team has a great chance to be a top contender for the State championship in October.

Men’s tennis to compete in Sectional Sept. 29

Saahas Kandru
September 28, 2022
Jack Jentz, tennis player and senior, plays in the Senior Night match against Guerin Catholic. Coach Brunette said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late October.

Men’s tennis to compete in Zionsville Invitational on Sept.10

Saahas Kandru
September 9, 2022
Adrien Cadio, track and field runner and sophomore, runs in the Carmel Invitational. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.

Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville on May 9

Saahas Kandru
May 9, 2022
an apple a day

[Photo] Students, families celebrate Nowruz, welcome start of spring with loved traditions

Sophia Zhang
March 18, 2022
Charlie Williams, basketball player and senior, gets by the defense and dunks the ball for two points. Coach Conley said the team has a great chance to be a top contender for the State championship in early April. Photo Credits: Luke Miller

Men’s varsity basketball to compete against Westfield on Jan. 8

Saahas Kandru
January 9, 2022
As supply chain issues arise before Black Friday, students’ resale, online businesses increase in popularity

As supply chain issues arise before Black Friday, students’ resale, online businesses increase in popularity

Saahas Kandru
November 12, 2021
The men’s cross-country team gets ready to run in the Riverview Health Flashrock Invitational. Coach Altevogt said that the team should get through the Sectional easily with all of the hard work that they have been putting in.

Men’s cross country to compete in Sectional on Oct. 9

Saahas Kandru
October 5, 2021
check out this graphic by Grace Guo

Tones of Growth

Saahas Kandru, Entertainment Reporter
September 23, 2021
Kole Mathison, cross country runner and junior, breaks the five kilometer school record in a time of 14:52.10 at the Riverview Health Flashrock Invitational. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in late October.

Men’s Cross Country to compete in MIC Championship on Sept.25

Saahas Kandru
September 22, 2021
James Jay, cross country runner and junior, runs in the Zionsville preseason meet. Coach Altevogt said that the team is in a really good position to be a top team in the state this year.

Men’s cross-country to compete in Eagle Classic Sept. 11

Saahas Kandru
September 10, 2021
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