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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
Opposing Column: Staycations are inherently superior to traveling
Opposing Column: Staycations are inherently superior to traveling
Opposing Column: Traveling is inherently superior to staycations
Opposing Column: Traveling is inherently superior to staycations
Lighthearted pranks are an essential way to preserve the spirit of fun
Lighthearted pranks are an essential way to preserve the spirit of fun
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?
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]
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?
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 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 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
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?
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
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Month in Review: January 2025
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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. 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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Celebrate the beginning of summer with strawberry lemonade

Celebrate the beginning of summer with strawberry lemonade

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May 19, 2016
THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

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Summer music festivals

Summer music festivals

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May 19, 2016
Best Buddies Forever

Best Buddies Forever

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April 21, 2016
A Practical Prom

A Practical Prom

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April Fool's Day Graphic

April Fool’s Day Graphic

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March 18, 2016
College Decisions Q&A

College Decisions Q&A

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Funding the Kids

Funding the Kids

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February 19, 2016
Process of Determining a Snow Delay

Process of Determining a Snow Delay

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February 19, 2016
Dance Marathon Granola Recipe

Dance Marathon Granola Recipe

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February 19, 2016
Black History isn't black and white

Black History isn’t black and white

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January 21, 2016
LOVE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL STANDPOINT

LOVE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL STANDPOINT

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January 21, 2016

Scheduling: Requested courses for 2016-2017

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January 21, 2016
Holiday Shopping Cheat Sheet: Graphic

Holiday Shopping Cheat Sheet: Graphic

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The Brain on Finals Week: Graphic

The Brain on Finals Week: Graphic

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December 14, 2015
Not Your Usual Santa Babies

Not Your Usual Santa Babies

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December 14, 2015
Let's Get Down to Business

Let’s Get Down to Business

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Tasteful Transition

Tasteful Transition

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November 18, 2015
Turkey Time Alternatives

Turkey Time Alternatives

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November 14, 2015
TEDx Q&A

TEDx Q&A

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October 9, 2015
An Apple (Crisp) a Day Keeps the PSAT Jitters Away

An Apple (Crisp) a Day Keeps the PSAT Jitters Away

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October 9, 2015

Unconventional Halloween Traditions

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October 9, 2015

Seasonal Deals/Events at Local Businesses

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October 9, 2015
National Coffee Day Graphic

National Coffee Day Graphic

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September 16, 2015
Fresh(man) Year, Fresh Start

Fresh(man) Year, Fresh Start

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September 16, 2015
The Wilder, The Better

The Wilder, The Better

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September 16, 2015
Guide to Homecoming Spirit Week 2015

Guide to Homecoming Spirit Week 2015

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September 16, 2015
Summer Activities around CHS Q&A: Choosing an internship or a vacation for this summer

Summer Activities around CHS Q&A: Choosing an internship or a vacation for this summer

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May 21, 2015
Student Speak-Ups: How will you be decorating your dorm?

Student Speak-Ups: How will you be decorating your dorm?

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May 21, 2015

Finals Week Prep

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May 21, 2015

History of Macaro(o)ns

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May 21, 2015

Keep On Movin’ On

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April 23, 2015

DIY Dough-licious Pretzels

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April 23, 2015

National Pretzel Day Graphic

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April 23, 2015
Swapping Sister Schools

Swapping Sister Schools

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March 20, 2015

Spring Break Tips

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March 20, 2015

Student Speak-Ups

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March 20, 2015
Dancing For the Kids who Can’t

Dancing For the Kids who Can’t

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February 20, 2015

Be Humble Day

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February 20, 2015

Student Speak-Ups: What’s your favorite part about Dance Marathon?

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February 20, 2015
Turkey With a Side of Ping-Pong

Turkey With a Side of Ping-Pong

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November 14, 2014

Black Friday is a Friday Thing.

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November 14, 2014

Thanksgiving Briefs

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November 14, 2014
The #PSL Life: Are Starbucks Fall Drinks a Craze or Phase?

The #PSL Life: Are Starbucks Fall Drinks a Craze or Phase?

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October 10, 2014
How to: Pumpkin Pie featuring Hilite’s food blog, THE SCOOP

How to: Pumpkin Pie featuring Hilite’s food blog, THE SCOOP

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October 10, 2014
Movie Madness: CHS Film students excited for Oct. 16 Heartland Film Festival

Movie Madness: CHS Film students excited for Oct. 16 Heartland Film Festival

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October 10, 2014
#ALSICEBUCKETCHALLENGE TRICKLES THROUGH CARMEL

#ALSICEBUCKETCHALLENGE TRICKLES THROUGH CARMEL

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September 11, 2014
SPIRITED: Wang remains clueless while Greaser demonstrates excitement for Homecoming. The two are the true contrast between the Grinch and the Real John Williams.

HOMECOMING CHILL VS. THRILL: HOMECOMING SPECTRUM

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September 11, 2014

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

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September 11, 2014
How Intern-esting

How Intern-esting

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May 22, 2014
Which Fest is Best?

Which Fest is Best?

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May 22, 2014
Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates

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April 24, 2014
Prom-ising Dresses

Prom-ising Dresses

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April 24, 2014
Find the Blog for You

Find the Blog for You

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March 27, 2014
All Laughs: Members of the Comedy Sportz team practice their improv skills every week at practice. Duncan Moran (middle), junior and team member, said the team has been practicing all school year to prepare for the competition season.

ComedySportz team prepares for upcoming competition season

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February 27, 2014
Skin Deep

Skin Deep

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February 27, 2014
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January 23, 2014
ROTC provides benefits without full Army enlistment

ROTC provides benefits without full Army enlistment

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January 23, 2014
Clash of Cultures

Clash of Cultures

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December 13, 2013
Students incorporate traditions from different nations into holiday season

Students incorporate traditions from different nations into holiday season

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December 13, 2013
'Baking a Difference' bakes food for local charities

‘Baking a Difference’ bakes food for local charities

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November 15, 2013

Students give hope to local homeless youth

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November 15, 2013
Students help to provide safe drinking water

Students help to provide safe drinking water

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November 15, 2013
Project Sunshine aids in giving relief for families with sick children

Project Sunshine aids in giving relief for families with sick children

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November 15, 2013
Carmel Mayor's Youth Council to Host Fall Fest

Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council to Host Fall Fest

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October 11, 2013
Speaker of the House. Why I choose to represent our school

Speaker of the House. Why I choose to represent our school

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October 11, 2013
Mr. President: Q&A with Jack Langston

Mr. President: Q&A with Jack Langston

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October 11, 2013

App of the Month: Vine

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October 11, 2013
John Lampe, quarterback and senior, discusses the upcoming Homecoming game.

John Lampe Q&A

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September 12, 2013
Classes to build playhouses Wednesday

Classes to build playhouses Wednesday

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September 12, 2013

Hall decorating to occur Sept. 16

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September 12, 2013
Matthew Dillon, assistant coach of the Historic Travel Club and social studies teacher, discusses the upcoming Europe trip

Matthew Dillon, assistant coach of the Historic Travel Club and social studies teacher, discusses the upcoming Europe trip

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May 23, 2013

Indiana University’s Honors Program helps students learn about other cultures

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May 23, 2013

Students prepare for the summer Europe trip to Paris, Normandy and London

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May 23, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Francisca “Franci” Figueroa

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Bridget Anderson

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Caroline Ward

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Renee Aadson

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April 25, 2013
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Carmel hopes to break the world record for most sets of twins graduating in a year

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March 22, 2013
Students join Anchorsaway to maintain their beliefs in upcoming years

Students join Anchorsaway to maintain their beliefs in upcoming years

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February 22, 2013

The Commercialization of Valentines Day

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January 24, 2013

Q&A with the Ellery family about the holiday season

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December 20, 2012
Whose beard is better?

Whose beard is better?

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November 16, 2012
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Q&A with physics teacher David James about his No Shave Equinox

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November 16, 2012

Students work local haunts

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October 23, 2012

Q&A with Assistant Principal John Newton about everything important at the start of a new school year.

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September 18, 2012
Sophomore Brandon Xu plans on attending an international music academy in Beijing

Sophomore Brandon Xu plans on attending an international music academy in Beijing

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May 18, 2012

Junior Craige Maude keeps in touch with Best Buddies through Twitter

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May 17, 2012

Media manager Judy Miller tweets through the CHS media center Twitter page to promote events and communicate with students

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April 27, 2012
GIRLS ON WHEELS: Junior Kaijah Monson (center) competes in an Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby game. Monson said next year she wants to join the Naptown Roller Girls, an adult roller derby league. HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO

Junior Kaijah Monson is a blocker in roller derby, a sport gaining popularity in the United States

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March 22, 2012

Junior Haley Weiss promotes the Gift of Water club on Twitter

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March 22, 2012

Science teacher Jeremy Horner uses @chschemcrazy to communicate with teachers, update students about classes and to post interesting science tidbits

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February 23, 2012
Guest Column: Dancing for Those Who Can't

Guest Column: Dancing for Those Who Can’t

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February 23, 2012
MUSICAL TALENT: Sophomore Rachel Chen plays her guitar and sings her favorite songs by different artists. Chen said she likes to make covers of songs and upload them to her YouTube channel, rchenmusic.

Sophomore Rachel Chen uses social media to promote her singing and guitar playing

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January 27, 2012

Junior Meredith Baranowski updates students about CHS events and student government

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January 27, 2012

Cafeteria manager Anne-Marie Woerner updates students about the school lunchrooms through the cafeteria Twitter page

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December 12, 2011

Key Club president and senior Kern Vohra updates Key Club members through Twitter

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November 18, 2011

What is Student Section?

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October 19, 2011

Junior Xing ‘Melody’ Gao has set her sights on a medical career in which she will join Doctors Without Borders

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October 19, 2011

Senior Alex Chong takes charge of the NHS Twitter

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October 19, 2011
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