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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?
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
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LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
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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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Austin Guo

Austin Guo, Sports Editor

Hi everyone! I’m Austin Guo and I’m so excited to be sports editor for this year! This is my second year on staff; I was a sports reporter last year. You can see the work I’ve done for the HiLite on this page. Outside of HiLite, I’m also on the quiz bowl team; you can also find me playing basketball and making a fool of myself with my friends.

All content by Austin Guo
Sophomore Oliver (Ollie) Rosewell works on the engine of his car.

Sports investigate impacts of sport racing on environment

Austin Guo
May 19, 2022
Defender and senior Bryce Cannon (RIGHT), runs after the ball carrier during a match against Fishers. Cannon said the team prepares for opponents by scouting them out and developing a game plan based on their tendencies.

Varsity men’s lacrosse team to play home games against Desmet Jesuit on April 22, Chesterton on April 23

Austin Guo
April 21, 2022
People should avoid blindly hating on anything popular, have informed opinions on their tastes

People should avoid blindly hating on anything popular, have informed opinions on their tastes

Austin Guo and Jillian Moore
March 25, 2022
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[Photo] Muslim students observe Ramadan next month, discrimination still an issue both in CHS, Carmel community

Royce Brown and Zainab Idrees
March 25, 2022
The logo of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) on the basketball court in the varsity gym. Carmel became an independent school after the Hoosier Crossroads Conference declined to allow it and Center Grove to join.

[Photo] Q&A with Athletics Director Jim Inskeep on CHS becoming independent school

Darshini Shankar
March 18, 2022

February Sports Briefs

Austin Guo
February 17, 2022
Guard and freshman Alex Couto practices his jump shot during a practice. Head Coach Andrew Foley said the JV basketball team will focus on playing well from the beginning to the end of a game and limiting mistakes as they progress through their season.

Junior varsity basketball team to play at Ben Davis on Jan. 28, host Snider on Jan. 29

Austin Guo
January 27, 2022
Boxing trainer Suzana Rodriguez-Griffin (right) speaks to a boxer between rounds at a boxing match. Rodriguez-Griffin said she personally does not trash talk when boxing others, as to her, trash talk is besides the point of boxing.

Athletes, coaches showcase respect in combat sports ahead of iconic boxer Muhammad Ali’s 80th birthday on Jan. 17

Austin Guo
January 17, 2022
With upcoming holiday season's focus on family, community, students, teachers review what constitutes a "family bond," how relationships develop

With upcoming holiday season’s focus on family, community, students, teachers review what constitutes a “family bond,” how relationships develop

Daniel Tian and Austin Guo
December 13, 2021

November Sports Briefs

Austin Guo and Olivia McKee
November 12, 2021

[Photo] CHS adds Unified eSports team, new members consider importance

Eva Glazier
November 12, 2021
Graphic Perspective: College Clamor

Graphic Perspective: College Clamor

Austin Guo
October 22, 2021
Saliyah Brady (left), captain and senior, dribbles the ball during a game against Guerin Catholic on Aug. 20. Brady said she believes the team is capable of making it to the State Finals and it will need to continue to play as a team to do so.

Varsity women’s soccer team to begin postseason with Sectional game against Guerin on Oct. 6

Austin Guo
October 1, 2021
Goalkeeper and junior Bethany Ducat (right) prepares to save a ball about to be thrown by goalkeeper and junior Aubree Empie while warming up for a game against Warren Central on Sept. 15

Varsity women’s soccer team to face top-ranked Noblesville on Sept. 20 in crucial stretch of season

Austin Guo
September 20, 2021
Kathryn Hartung (center), defensive center midfielder and junior, defends against an opposing player in a game against Guerin Catholic on Aug. 20. Hartung said she frequently works on communication with fellow defensive players on the team to make sure the team concedes very few goals.

Varsity women’s soccer to face Lawrence North on Sept. 9 at home, then face North Central HighSchool for away game on Sept. 13

Austin Guo
September 10, 2021

Q&A with Lucca Mo, Earth and Space Science Club Officer and Junior

Austin Guo
June 14, 2021

Q&A with Athletics Director Jim Inskeep on process of finding new women’s cross country coach

Austin Guo
May 18, 2021
Sophomore Neil Fairman watches a NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans on his TV. Fairman said he supports stadiums being filled to at least half capacity because it would improve the atmosphere at games. (NEIL FAIRMAN SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Q&A with students on recently announced changes to NFL season

Austin Guo
April 16, 2021
Christians celebrate Easter, express appreciation for opportunity to attend services in-person

Christians celebrate Easter, express appreciation for opportunity to attend services in-person

Austin Guo
April 3, 2021
Maddie Quigley, women’s soccer player and junior, prepares to kick the ball during a match against North Central. Quigley said she has missed three seasons due to hip surgeries. She said, “Missing soccer is definitely very draining ... It’s very hard to watch people play and not be able to.

Athletes, trainers reflect on experiences with surgeries, recovery process

Austin Guo
February 14, 2021
Junior Connor Lathrop swims the freestyle stroke at the 91st Ohio Valley Championships in 2019. Lathrop said he finds the cancelling of recent swim meets to show that the IHSAA is still uncertain of having a sectional or state championship. Head Coach Chris Plumb said the team has not been able to travel as much as in the past.

Winter athletes react to canceled, postponed games, adapt to uncertain circumstances

Austin Guo
January 12, 2021
LONG GLIDER: Junior Claire Qu glides on one leg during her practice at the ice rink. She said one of the hardest parts of ice skating is being consistent and being able to balance every part of her body the correct way so she does not fall down.

Q&A with junior Claire Qu regarding her passion to ice skate during pandemic

Austin Guo
December 7, 2020
Junior Shrithan Sandadi streams a football game on his phone during school. Sandadi said he only streams games on his phone when conventional games are not being shown on TV channels.

Students turn to streaming for easier, cheaper access to sports games

Austin Guo
November 17, 2020
Senior Neal Joshi plays fantasy football on his phone while sitting in the varsity gym. Fantasy football has greatly increased popularity over the past few years and has caused more interest in the NFL.

CHS students, teachers become more invested with the NFL through fantasy football

Austin Guo
October 19, 2020

Varsity football team to continue to develop identity in lead-up to game against North Central

Austin Guo
September 24, 2020
(MIDDLE) Saliyah Brady, women's varsity soccer team member and junior, runs for a ball during one of her soccer games. Brady said she shows her support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement via attending protests rather than in her sport and hopes her actions and protests push for reforms and more accountability in police departments around the nation.

Student athletes combat systemic racism and police brutality in wake of tumultuous events

Austin Guo
September 11, 2020
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