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Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students
Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy
Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy
Megan Xia & Abigail Lee
Stereotypes faced by twins shape expectations, identity
Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras
Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras
Bank on It
Bank on It
Zombie Watch
Zombie Watch
Cyber Crisis
Cyber Crisis
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM
The Fathers of Innovation
The Fathers of Innovation
Instead of a quantitative change, the Supreme Court selection process needs to be closely monitored
Instead of a quantitative change, the Supreme Court selection process needs to be closely monitored
Graphic Perspective: Eggstravagant prices
Graphic Perspective: Eggstravagant prices
Normalization of online racism is a dangerous trend
Normalization of online racism is a dangerous trend
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
Job fair in main varsity gym on April 25
Junior Solomon Seif reads from a book in the religious section of the CHS library on April 22, 2025. Seif said that he believes it is crucial to remember the events of the Holocaust, since he himself resonates with his own Jewish identity. “It’s important to memorialize the heroes from all aspects, to sort of influence everybody to be a better person,” said Seif.
Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony to occur April 23
FCCLA co-adviser Faith Dalton grades assignments on April 15 in B175. Dalton said, “I have really enjoyed the growth students have shown throughout this year. All of the self confidence they are getting from participating is very encouraging.”
FCCLA members to continue planning for National Leadership Conference, reflect on competition year
Best Buddies members bowl at Pinheads on March 20, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “We just completed our March bowling event and are preparing for the Friendship Walk,” Lammers said.
Best Buddies to fundraise during Carmel Marathon
Science Bowl participants talk between rounds at the Regional competition on Feb. 22 hosted by Eli Lilly. Participants said their rounds were going well.
Science Bowl team prepares for National competition on April 24
Sophomore Isabella Duffy talks into her microphone and practices her script on April 21. Duffy said she tries to remain objective when reporting the news but can sometimes let her opinions influence her reporting.
Journalism’s fine line: objectivity vs. perspective
Best Buddies president Cora Lammers strikes a pose with her buddy Alyson Barnett on Sep. 26, 2024. Barnett and Lammers participated in the Best Buddies match party. Lammers said the match party allows all one-on-one matches to meet and hang out with each other.
Autism Awareness Month plays crucial role in reducing stigma, promoting inclusivity
In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech
In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech
Junior Ivy Wei waters plants in the greenhouse on March 27, 2025. “I think my favorite part of (Gardening Together) is getting to plan and do things with nature at school,” Wei said.
Students, teacher discuss impacts of gardening on students in light of National Gardening Month
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
Kaitlyn Oshimura competes at the New Balance track and field nationals in Boston on March 13. Oshimura said she hopes to qualify for the event again next year. (Submitted: Kaitlyn Oshimura)
Athlete Spotlight: Junior Kaitlyn Oshimura on competing at New Balance Track and Field Nationals
Red Bull has a winner, and it’s Max Verstappen
Red Bull has a winner, and it’s Max Verstappen
Junior Owen Morton and his father root for different teams during a game between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts. Morton said it's important to stick to one's favorite teams during both winning and losing streaks. (Submitted: Owen Morton)
More than just a win: how students represent their teams after big games
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
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet
We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet
What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]
What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]
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
Seniors Saesha Saha and Akshaya Lingala demonstrate their invention. They designed a personalized massage machine to alleviate wrist pain.
Q&A with seniors Akshaya Lingala and Saesha Saha on Innovate WithIN competition
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?
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
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. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Humans of CHS: March Madness
Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project
Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project
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: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 22
Wordle: April 22
Word Search: April 18
Word Search: April 18
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 16
Connections: April 6
Connections: April 6
Connections: April 3
Connections: April 3
Connections: April 2
Connections: April 2
Connections: March 13
Connections: March 13
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: March 27
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: January 15
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 9
Crossword: September 9
Mini Crossword: April 14
Mini Crossword: April 14
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
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 23
Wordle: April 22
Wordle: April 22
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: April 2
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 20
Wordle: March 13
Wordle: March 13
Word Search: April 18
Word Search: April 18
Word Search: April 3
Word Search: April 3
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 18
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: March 7
Word Search: February 24
Word Search: February 24
Quiz: What Snapple tea are you?
Review: A return to mediocrity: “Back in Action” is a clumsy attempt at spy comedy [MUSE]
Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible
Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible
Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]
Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]
Review: "Dog Man" is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]
Review: “Dog Man” is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]
Review: "Ne Zha 2": The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [MUSE]
Review: “Ne Zha 2”: The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: "When I Fly Towards You", cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: "Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie," departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Hidden Love" is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Heartstopper" is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie's Carmel the new place to go?
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?
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Ayaan Nadeem

Ayaan Nadeem, Co-Editor In Chief

Hi! My name is Ayaan and I am so excited to serve as the Co Editor-In-Chief for the HiLite this year. This is my third year on staff, and you can check out some of my work below! Outside of HiLite I am involved in Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, and MSA.

All content by Ayaan Nadeem
Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan

Muslim students should be given more understanding during Ramadan

Ayaan Nadeem
March 27, 2025
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration will continue to work towards balancing these requirements with university expectations.

Administration to continue working on new diploma requirements

Ayaan Nadeem
February 28, 2025
Sports graphic jan NEW

[Photo] Social media for student athletes, beneficial or harmful?

Laasya Avula
January 30, 2025
Review: “Wind and Truth” is the perfect ending [MUSE]

Review: “Wind and Truth” is the perfect ending [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
January 2, 2025
Introducing: "The Muses Who Stole Christmas," a collection of reviews for you to follow through winter [MUSE]

Introducing: “The Muses Who Stole Christmas,” a collection of reviews for you to follow through winter [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
December 2, 2024
The Wicked

The Wicked

Laxumi Chandrakumar, Katelyn Chen, Safiya Ilmudeen, Keira Kress, Ella Lu, Nora Mariano, Ayaan Nadeem, and Megan Xia
November 23, 2024
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

Ayaan Nadeem
November 14, 2024
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

Ayaan Nadeem
October 29, 2024
News

[Photo] CYAP’s Annual Mental Health Fundraising Drive Promotes Mental Health Awareness, Improves Wellness of Students

Eileen Roh
October 16, 2024
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration is wrapping up the natatorium project, and will be completed by the end of fall break.

Administrators to finish construction project after fall break

Ayaan Nadeem
October 6, 2024
Allyson Cooksey's B2 AP Human Geography class takes notes over the latest textbook reading on Sept. 3, 2024. The class recently finished taking their Asia map quiz and are now reviewing their most recent assignment.

Students, assistant principal consider new attendance policy, incentives

Ayaan Nadeem
September 19, 2024
In Depth Letter-1

[Photo] Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season

Anthony Pho and Jasmine Y. Zhang
September 19, 2024
Principal Tim Phares sits in the Administration Office. Phares said administration is going to navigate the new diploma requirements to make sure students are prepared.

Administration plans for new diploma requirements

Ayaan Nadeem
September 14, 2024
Phones are not a detriment in classrooms

Phones are not a detriment in classrooms

Ayaan Nadeem
May 16, 2024
English teacher Tony Dunham shows off the present he got for Teacher Appreciation Week to his students. Dunham said, “It’s also really nice to get that recognition and appreciation at the end of the year where everyone is in their final push to show that the effort we put in paid off."

Students, teacher reflect on importance of teacher appreciation

Ayaan Nadeem
May 9, 2024
Sophomore Ruby Cummings (left) and Panda Pasteries chef Lucy Wright (right) create a blood orange cardamom olive oil cake. The cake was topped with dark chocolate ganache and walnut praline.

Q&A with Chaya Reich about Cheftacular

Ayaan Nadeem
May 6, 2024

National Honor Society to hold induction ceremony on April 30

Ayaan Nadeem
April 29, 2024
Once Upon A Tale...

Once Upon A Tale…

Roman Gralak, Keira Kress, Jane Martens, and Ayaan Nadeem
April 2, 2024
South Asian students, club sponsor, discuss significance of Holi

South Asian students, club sponsor, discuss significance of Holi

Ayaan Nadeem
March 24, 2024
NHS members tutor students in room E147. Tutoring is available every SSRT in E147, and other times and locations can be requested.

NHS to accept new members

Ayaan Nadeem
March 18, 2024
Meet your Mr. Carmel Candidates

Meet your Mr. Carmel Candidates

Nora Mariano and Ayaan Nadeem
March 8, 2024
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue

In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue

Ayaan Nadeem and Salima Sher
March 1, 2024
Juniors Mariam Morad (left) and Laila Abumahfouz (right) take pictures during SSRT on Feb. 16, 2023. “I started wearing the hijab because many Islamic scholars have agreed that wearing the hijab is mandatory,” Morad said. “However, this is not the only reason I wanted to wear the hijab because it represents who I am as a Muslim.”

Hijabi students, teacher discuss experience with and stigma surrounding hijab

Ayaan Nadeem and Salima Sher
February 27, 2024
Hindu Heritage Society members attend the Diwali Festival event on Nov. 29. Eesha Singh, co-founder and junior, said the club's next event will take place on March 20 surrounding the topic of a new Indian temple for the deity Sriram. (Submitted Photo: Eesha Singh)

Club Spotlight: Hindu Heritage Society

Ayaan Nadeem
February 20, 2024
Junior Sarah Carpenter works on filling out the hours form for Key Club. Key Club will meet every late start Wednesday in the freshman cafeteria.

Key Club to continue working on service projects

Ayaan Nadeem
February 8, 2024
Face(book) the Facts

Face(book) the Facts

Roman Gralak, Jane Martens, Ayaan Nadeem, Deesha Roopesh, Aksi Adilet-Sultan, and Megan Xia
February 4, 2024
Q&A with cheerleaders, cheer coaches about differences between football and basketball cheer

Q&A with cheerleaders, cheer coaches about differences between football and basketball cheer

Ayaan Nadeem
January 29, 2024
Korean American Student Association (KASA) members plays yutnori, a traditional Korean game played during Lunar New Year. Gina Kong, club president and sophomore, said, "I thought that KASA was going to be a very interesting and unique idea that we could introduce to our entire school...It shows a lot about Korean culture, and as K-pop has become more and more popular, we have begun to see a greater interest in Korean Culture as well."

Club Spotlight: Korean American Student Association (KASA)

Ayaan Nadeem
January 25, 2024
Review: The “Red Rising” saga tells a legendary story [MUSE]

Review: The “Red Rising” saga tells a legendary story [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
January 25, 2024
The Palladium adds a new Palladiscope experience, The Towering Nutcracker, which is displayed from Nov. 15, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024. This experience was showcased as a magical backdrop to the Christkindlmarkt and the Ice at Carter Green.

Palladiscope Show: Towering Nutcrackers

Ayaan Nadeem
December 24, 2023
Spelling It Out

Spelling It Out

Caitlin Follman, Emma Hu, Ayaan Nadeem, Deesha Roopesh, Leying Yang, and Jasmine Zhang
December 20, 2023
Releasing new television series offer more material to enjoy

Releasing new television series offer more material to enjoy

Ayaan Nadeem
December 20, 2023
Q&A with students over Spotify Wrapped

Q&A with students over Spotify Wrapped

Ayaan Nadeem and Jasmine Zhang
December 15, 2023
Second languages should be welcomed by society to preserve cultural identity

Second languages should be welcomed by society to preserve cultural identity

Ayaan Nadeem
December 11, 2023
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]

Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
December 3, 2023
Grace Guo & Ayaan Nadeem

[Photo] Students, communications chair discuss skewed perspectives that come from polarization of social media

Emma Hu and Asini Jayarapu
November 16, 2023
Mock Trial President Rebecca Lee reads the trial contents in club room F102. The meeting on Nov. 1 covered case roles and team collaboration.

[Photo] Mock Trial members meet in teams to prepare for competition

Isaac Hsu
November 8, 2023
New AP exam policy lowers cost for up to three tests

New AP exam policy lowers cost for up to three tests

Ayaan Nadeem
November 2, 2023
Opposing column: Thanksgiving is the superior fall holiday

Opposing column: Thanksgiving is the superior fall holiday

Ayaan Nadeem
October 31, 2023
Skin Cover test4

[Photo] Students, teacher discuss perception of skin issues

Pahal Sehgal and Isaac Hsu
October 28, 2023
Review: Is The Stormlight Archive worth it? [MUSE]

Review: Is The Stormlight Archive worth it? [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
October 25, 2023
Review: The Poppy War is a thrilling read [MUSE]

Review: The Poppy War is a thrilling read [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
October 6, 2023
wildfirestest2

[Photo] While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action

Avery Carlisle and Helena Wang
September 29, 2023
Swayam Patankar, Key Club member and junior, fills out the Key Club code of conduct form. Patankar said that his favorite part about Key Club is giving back to the community

Key Club prepares for school year

Ayaan Nadeem
September 25, 2023
Place Your Bets

Place Your Bets

Kent Fujita, Roman Gralak, Ella Guo, Grace Guo, Asini Jayarapu, Mahitha Konjeti, Abigail Lee, Jane Martens, Ayaan Nadeem, Leying Yang, and Jasmine Zhang
September 22, 2023

Q&A with AP History teachers about new rubrics

Ayaan Nadeem
September 21, 2023
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]

Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
September 4, 2023
NHS peer tutors meet with students on Aug. 29th. NHS will have tutors have every SSRT in E137

National Honor Society prepares for the school year

Ayaan Nadeem
August 29, 2023
Back to School Survival Kit: What You Need in Your Bag [MUSE]

Back to School Survival Kit: What You Need in Your Bag [MUSE]

Grace Guo, Safin Khatri, and Ayaan Nadeem
August 24, 2023
Review: Does “Elemental” meet the Pixar Standard? [MUSE]

Review: Does “Elemental” meet the Pixar Standard? [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
August 14, 2023
In light of National College decision day on May 1, seniors reflect on possible choices

In light of National College decision day on May 1, seniors reflect on possible choices

Ayaan Nadeem
May 1, 2023
Government teacher Dominique Camara checks in with her students during an activity in class on April 20. Camara said people tend to have the similar political views as their parents.

Students, teachers discuss shifts in political ideologies

Ayaan Nadeem
April 30, 2023
Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Alliance

Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Alliance

Ayaan Nadeem
April 24, 2023
The Ramadan Diaries: Week 4 [MUSE]

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 4 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
April 22, 2023
Students connect with family during Eid

Students connect with family during Eid

Ayaan Nadeem and Sophia Zhang
April 21, 2023
Park It

Park It

Caitlin Follman, Roman Gralak, Grace Guo, Caroline Just, Jane Martens, Ayaan Nadeem, Lydia Teeter, Helena Wang, and Ryan Zhang
April 21, 2023
Get Lit Interactive JAM

Get Lit Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, Caroline Just, Ayaan Nadeem, Lydia Teeter, and Grace Guo
April 18, 2023
Key Club members participate in service project activities. Jiang said Key Club is planning to get involved in more projects for the future.

Key Club to host find more volunteer opportunities for students

Ayaan Nadeem
April 14, 2023
The Ramadan Diaries: Week 3 [MUSE]

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 3 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
April 13, 2023
CHS students, staff share their favorite conspiracy theories

[Video] CHS students, staff share their favorite conspiracy theories

April 12, 2023
The Ramadan Diaries: Week 2 [MUSE]

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 2 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
April 6, 2023
The Ramadan Diaries: Week 1 [MUSE]

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 1 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
March 30, 2023
Sophomore Abbygale “Abby” Karpinski naps on a desk during SSRT on March 14, 2023. Karpinski said that due to the number of classes she is taking she is often overwhelmed with the amount of work she has to do.

Sleep deprivation influences student academics, health

Ayaan Nadeem
March 27, 2023
Key Club officers discuss the agenda for their meeting. Key Club plans to have its next meeting on March 22.

Key Club to host next meeting on March 22

Ayaan Nadeem
March 12, 2023
Up and At' Em

Up and At’ Em

Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, Alan Huang, Caroline Just, Jane Martens, Ayaan Nadeem, and Arjun Purohit
March 10, 2023
Screenshot 2023-03-09 at 11.48.27 AM

[Photo] Students, counselor discuss balancing commitments, avoiding burnout three years after COVID pandemic began

Emma Hu
March 10, 2023
Sophomore Savneet Dulay (right) discusses the lack of minority teachers with sophomore Akshaya Lingala (left) on Feb 16th, 2023. “I think non-ethnic teachers just need to be more sensitive towards some students,” said Dulay.

Involved students weigh in on impact of minority teachers

Ayaan Nadeem
February 28, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month, Every Month

Celebrate Black History Month, Every Month

Marissa Finney, Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, Kate Loper, Jillian Moore, Ayaan Nadeem, Ali Persinger, Helena Wang, and Safin Khatri
February 23, 2023
Sophomore Ashlyn Higley listens to Key Club officers. Key Club has many donation drives planned for the near future.

Key Club to host meeting Feb. 22, organize donation drives

Ayaan Nadeem
February 16, 2023
Seniors Tanay Acharya (left) and William “Will” Kurlander (right) consider their past experiences being involved with student government. Acharya said he used to be a class officer and Kurlander said he used to be involved with student government.

Students feel unrepresented, encourage student government to advocate for student welfare

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem
February 12, 2023
Senior Gloria Sanchez is holding a giraffe stuffed animal. She said that having an inner child is a good thing.

Involved students weigh in on bringing “inner child” into their personality

Ayaan Nadeem
January 31, 2023
Key Club executive members address their members during one of their meetings. They are planning to do many more service projects in the second semester.

Key Club to resume activities for the second semester

Ayaan Nadeem
January 23, 2023
Veganuary Vibes

Veganuary Vibes

Avery Carlisle, Marissa Finney, Grace Guo, Ayaan Nadeem, and Helena Wang
January 18, 2023
Junior Yezenia PalacioVillavicenio performs in a dance competition on Nov 5th, 2022. PalacioVillavicenio said a positive thing about being an introvert is that they “don’t need other people in order to be happy.”

With World Introvert Day on Jan. 2, students reflect on struggles they face

Ayaan Nadeem
January 2, 2023
In light of Christmas festivities, students should be mindful of non-christian peers

In light of Christmas festivities, students should be mindful of non-christian peers

Ayaan Nadeem
December 26, 2022
Key Club members work on a project together. According to Jiang, Key Club has many exciting activities planned.

Key Club to collect donations for Halloween Candy Drive

Ayaan Nadeem
November 15, 2022
Review: Is pumpkin spice as good as people say? [MUSE]

Review: Is pumpkin spice as good as people say? [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem
November 9, 2022
Junior Pari Batra visits the library to read some newspapers. She said news from social media have a high probability of being false.

Students weigh pros and cons of news from social media

Ayaan Nadeem
November 7, 2022
Halloween History Interactive JAM

Halloween History Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, Jane Martens, Maggie Meyer, Ayaan Nadeem, and Caitlin Follman
October 30, 2022
Sophomore Juhee Tyagi scrolls through Instagram during her Algebra II class on Oct. 5, 2022. Tyagi said it's important to balance social media usage.

Students discuss everyday habits, minor social media addiction

Ayaan Nadeem
October 22, 2022
Sophomore Ethan Zhen listens as Key Club executives discuss their agenda for the meeting. Key Club officers discussed their next service projects and class officer elections.

Key Club to have its next meeting on Oct 19

Ayaan Nadeem
October 18, 2022
Senior George Huang plays his tenor saxophone. Huang currently plays multiple instruments and enjoys exploring different genres of music.

Student musicians, band directors discuss playing music for multiple genre groups

Ayaan Nadeem and Rose Clark
September 27, 2022

Key Club to hold class officer elections on Oct. 5

Ayaan Nadeem
September 26, 2022
Involved students debate benefits, deficits of a culture of academic pressure, validation

Involved students debate benefits, deficits of a culture of academic pressure, validation

Ayaan Nadeem and Jillian Moore
September 14, 2022

Islamic Life Center to begin building in spring 2022

Ayaan Nadeem
March 24, 2022
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