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Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder
Asini Jayarapu and Emma Hu
Culture influences continue to modernize ballet
Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving
Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving
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
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
The Wicked
The Wicked
November Nurses
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
50 years of SNL
A Knight to Remember
A Knight to Remember
Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope
Graphic Perspective: Binge-watching is a slippery slope
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is detrimental for students
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change
Opposing Column: The new ACE schedule is a beneficial change
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable
Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip
Opposing Column: Living in the moment is more important than buying souvenirs on a trip
Club sponsor Matthew Cinkoske works at his desk. Cinkoske said the Quiz Bowl members have grown in their strengths. “Everyone works hard, they’re in high-level classes, and they want to do their best,” Cinkoske said.
Quiz Bowl prepares for second semester, reflects on end of semester
Sophomores Shambavi Muralidaren and Alex Mi practice their presentations about Endocrinology during their G4 human body systems class on Dec. 10, 2024 in Alyssa Ament's room. They successfully completed their practice and continued to review for the assessment. “We’ve been in the rigorous process of preparing our final slides presentation, I think we’ll do good,” Mi said.
Students, assistant principal wait for feedback on new ACE schedule, anticipate challenges, benefits
Claire Barbour, the Sugar Plum fairy at the CIDE performance, poses for professional ballet photos. This is Barbour’s second time performing the nutcracker, a very important role in the performance this year. Barbour said, "I hope to show them that if you have a dream or a dream role, like the Sugar Plum was to me, to never stop chasing it and to never give up.” (Submitted Photo: Claire Barbour)
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble performs annual Nutcracker production
Superintendent Michael Beresford informs the board that renaming the court has been in the works since 2020. Beresford said the global pandemic threw a wrench in these plans, but they are finally back on track.
CHS to rename basketball court
Senior Kaden Rush practices a piece on the violin during the Cultural Exchange Project’s performance rehearsal at CHS on Dec. 9, 2024. As the president of CEP, Rush handled scheduling meetings throughout the year.
Club Spotlight: Cultural Exchange Project
Sophomore Atharva Sahu poses with his younger brother and paternal grandparents in his grandparent’s rural village of Kathonda, India on Dec. 10, 2019. Sahu visited his grandparents’ old house, which they had left over 40 years ago. Sahu said, “You are able to get a sense of how other people in different situations and environments live.” (Submitted Photo: Atharva Sahu)
Communication plays an important role in distant family connections
Sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn volunteers at a small museum in Christkindlmarkt. Rozmaryn said this experience strengthened her connections to the community.
Christkindlmarkt volunteers build personal cultural awareness
Senior Feryal Haider uses ChatGPT to solve math problems on a whiteboard on Dec. 3. Haider said effective AI use has helped her perform better in school.
Teacher, students weigh benefits, drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in education
David Fronek, a finance and investment teacher, teaches the class different investment strategies on Nov. 7, at Carmel High School. “The internet provides access to significantly more information and knowledge about how to invest and what investments are available,” Fronek said.
Students, teacher evaluate the rise of youth participation in the stock market, positive effects
Kids draw and participate in Diwali activities at the Diwali party held at Midtown on Oct. 26. Arya said the experience was really fun and allowed her to connect with her culture better.
Hindu students share Diwali celebrations, impact on cultural identity
Photoessay : Women's Basketball Game Dec. 10
Photoessay : Women’s Basketball Game Dec. 10
Senior Ethan Zhang gets ready as he prepares for his state swim meet. In this meet CHS became the 2024 state champions. (Submitted photo: Ethan Zhang)
Athlete Spotlight: Ethan Zhang on committing to Columbia University
Keep the New Gloves: Fighter Safety Is Non-Negotiable [opinion]
Keep the New Gloves: Fighter Safety Is Non-Negotiable [opinion]
Senior Grace Kim plays tennis with a brace after recovering from her ACL tear. Kim said she's played more cautiously since she sustained her injury. (Submitted photo: Grace Kim)
Athletes, coach reflect on impact of injuries on athletics
Nov 13. Assistant coach Andy Markowitz runs through drills with the team, helping them understand the concept and importance of the drill and how it correlates to playing on the field.
Students, coaches analyze benefits and drawbacks of transitions between coaches
Isaiah Henderson, Ambassador's member and senior, performs his solo for the song "The Greatest Snow" alongside Greyhound Sound members on Dec. 3 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium for the final rehearsal of Holiday Spectacular. Holiday Spectacular was split into two different acts with an intermission in between.
Holiday Spectacular Q&A with students
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, "Celebrate the Season"
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Singer Louis Tomlinson performs at Everwise Amphitheater on Jun. 7. The English singer-songwriter was touring on the Faith in the Future World Tour.
Students, economics teachers discuss rise in concert attendance despite dramatic increase in ticket prices
"Wicked" poster controversy sparks a debate about the importance of accuracy versus artistic freedom [opinion]
“Wicked” poster controversy sparks a debate about the importance of accuracy versus artistic freedom [opinion]
Q&A with Maddie Arroyo and Julia Hohne on World Food Championships win
Q&A with Maddie Arroyo and Julia Hohne on World Food Championships win
Students, teacher reflect on changing perception of Black Friday
Students, teacher reflect on changing perception of Black Friday
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
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
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: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: When should we start listening to holiday music?
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
Humans of CHS: Geography Test
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
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, "Celebrate the Season"
Litebox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “Celebrate the Season”
Month In Review: November 2024
Month In Review: November 2024
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
Connections: December 13
Connections: December 13
Wordle: December 12
Wordle: December 12
Word Search: December 12
Word Search: December 12
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: December 3
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Word Search: November 26
Connections: December 13
Connections: December 13
Connections: November 19
Connections: November 19
Connections: October 30
Connections: October 30
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Connections: October 18
Connections: October 18
Connections: October 18
Crossword: September 11
Crossword: September 11
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Crossword: September 9
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: August 12
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 24
Crossword: April 1
Crossword: April 1
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: December 3
Mini Crossword: November 19
Mini Crossword: November 19
Mini Crossword: November 12
Mini Crossword: November 12
Mini Crossword: October 30
Mini Crossword: October 30
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Mini Crossword: October 23
Wordle: December 12
Wordle: December 12
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Wordle: November 4
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Wordle: October 15
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Wordle: October 4
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Wordle: September 25
Word Search: December 12
Word Search: December 12
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Word Search: November 26
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Word Search: November 15
Word Search: October 31
Word Search: October 31
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Word Search: October 23
Review: “We Live in Time” leaves you wanting more [MUSE]
Review: “We Live in Time” leaves you wanting more [MUSE]
Review: The premise of "Culinary Class Wars" is refreshingly unique and deserving of more attention [MUSE]
Review: The premise of “Culinary Class Wars” is refreshingly unique and deserving of more attention [MUSE]
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]
Review: "Meet Me Next Christmas" is a cheesy and predictable watch, but it was worth every minute [MUSE]
Review: “Meet Me Next Christmas” is a cheesy and predictable watch, but it was worth every minute [MUSE]
Review: "Gilmore Girls", the perfect fall show [MUSE]
Review: “Gilmore Girls”, the perfect fall show [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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Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz sends an email to the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana. Foutz said Senate members are amidst preparations for the spring blood drive.

Senate to plan student government elections, spring blood drive

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2023
Senate members pose after the fall blood drive. Senate Sponsor Michelle Foutz says she hopes to see increased student involvement in the spring blood drive with the T-shirt design competition and partnership with Riley Children’s Hospital. (Submitted Photo)

Senate to organize March Madness bracket tournament, spring blood drive

Darshini Shankar
March 9, 2023

Senate to prepare questions, organize Brain Games for SSRTs

Darshini Shankar
February 9, 2023

[Photo] Students feel unrepresented, encourage student government to advocate for student welfare

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem
February 12, 2023
The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, and Darshini Shankar
February 4, 2023
Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Darshini Shankar
January 26, 2023
While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

Darshini Shankar
December 14, 2022
Senate members attend a meeting during SSRT to plan Care to Share. Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz said Care to Share sponsors low-income individuals in the Indianapolis area.

Senate to visit SSRTs, organize Care to Share

Darshini Shankar
October 26, 2022

Senate plans Homecoming activities, Pep Rally

Darshini Shankar
September 14, 2022
Athletes discuss their concern of extreme heat during their seasons

Athletes discuss their concern of extreme heat during their seasons

Darshini Shankar
May 18, 2022
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[Photo] Club Spotlight: Green Action Club

Siri Surapaneni
May 17, 2022

Men’s varsity baseball team to compete against Center Grove on May 10

Darshini Shankar
May 9, 2022
With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

Chenyao Liu and Darshini Shankar
April 22, 2022
Emma Montarce, tennis player and sophomore, warms up before a match. Montarce said focus is essential to playing well in tennis.

[Photo] Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

Riley Laferriere
April 22, 2022
Lisa Venckus (LEFT), women’s track and field member and senior, runs during her race. Venckus should transgender athletes should be able to participate in the sport that matches their gender identity.

[Photo] Students discuss role of gender identity in sports, co-ed teams

Addison Joyce and Maggie Meyer
March 31, 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.

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

Darshini Shankar
March 18, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors reevaluate identity during final sports season

Addison Joyce
February 17, 2022
Senior Matt DiDonna plays in a game against the Southwest Michigan Blades on Jan. 23. DiDonna said the Gold Icehounds have played well so far this season and hope to finish with a few more wins.

Carmel Gold Icehounds to play in Hoosier League Championship Tournament starting Feb. 12

Darshini Shankar
February 11, 2022
Freshman Guerin Whitcomb (center) plays the flute during a varsity women’s basketball game. Whitcomb said the pep band creates more excitement in games.

Pep band member, basketball player celebrate impact of live music on game atmosphere

Darshini Shankar
February 11, 2022
With increase in virtual reality usage, students, teachers define effects of living in a digital world on an individual, view on reality

With increase in virtual reality usage, students, teachers define effects of living in a digital world on an individual, view on reality

Darshini Shankar and Saumya Somasi
January 20, 2022
Winter Olympics to begin on Feb. 4, 2022

Winter Olympics to begin on Feb. 4, 2022

Darshini Shankar
January 20, 2022
Senior Varsha Chandramouli laughs as she and other swim team members make a path to honor senior members. She said the team provides a support system, but is not the only thing that defines her.

[Photo] 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

Barbies portray idealized beauty standard, have negative effects

Darshini Shankar
December 7, 2021
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[Photo] With increased crime rates, true-crime coverage, students, teachers examine effect serial killers, violence in media have on societal perceptions of criminals, criminal justice

Jillian Moore and Raghav Sriram
November 12, 2021
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[Photo] Students discuss family Thanksgiving football traditions, impact on family

Addison Joyce
November 12, 2021
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Darshini Shankar and Luke Miller
October 22, 2021
Music Video Playlist: Staff Introductions [MUSE]

Music Video Playlist: Staff Introductions [MUSE]

Jillian Moore, Christian Ledbetter, Maddie Misterka, Riley Laferriere, Darshini Shankar, and Saumya Somasi
September 23, 2021
The cheerleading team paints storefronts in Carmel downtown as part of their preparations for homecoming week. Brooke Kibler, head coach of competition and football cheer, said the cheerleaders spend several hours painting storefronts to raise homecoming spirit for the football game on Sept. 24.

Cheerleaders prepare for homecoming week, Share the Spirit on Sept. 23

Darshini Shankar
September 22, 2021
Junior Nyah Lam (second from right) watches the movements of her teammates. Lam said it is important for all rowers to be coordinated when rowing.

With Regatta Day on Aug. 4, IRC rowers, coach acknowledge how rowing being less common sport contributes to team building

Darshini Shankar
August 12, 2021
Cafeteria Worker Debbie Brown prepares a vegetable a la carte food choice. The CCS district will continue with the free meal plan for all students for the 2021-22 school year.

CCS district to continue offering free lunches for 2021-2022 year

Darshini Shankar
May 16, 2021

CCRC to host Community Scholarship Night, continue to assist students with college, career options

Darshini Shankar
April 29, 2021
Q&As with Model UN club leader, sponsor

Q&As with Model UN club leader, sponsor

Darshini Shankar
April 13, 2021
Students, small business owners reflect on local businesses adapting in light of uncertainty during COVID-19

Students, small business owners reflect on local businesses adapting in light of uncertainty during COVID-19

Darshini Shankar
April 4, 2021

CCRC sees more juniors as they begin to plan for after high school, college

Darshini Shankar
March 31, 2021

Q&A with Clizia Martini, member of Confront the Climate Crisis and junior

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

Q&A with Aanchal Agarwal, member of Confront the Climate Crisis and junior

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

Q&A with Shannon Anderson, Assistant Director of Earth Charter Indiana

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021
CHS students participate in the Climate Strike. Aanchal Agarwal said that striking is important but it is not everything to achieving climate justice.

Q&As on Climate Strikes

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

CCRC releases virtual College and Career Planning Week resources

Darshini Shankar
March 11, 2021

CCRC continues to see students as they consider future college, career plans

Darshini Shankar
February 18, 2021

CCRC coordinates military, college preparedness resources for second semester

Darshini Shankar
January 25, 2021
Construction will occur at the football field in 2023. According to Athletics Director Jim Inskeep, the administration has already discussed ideas for the construction.

Renovations to occur at football stadium, Murray Stadium

Darshini Shankar
January 13, 2021
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[Photo] 12.12 News Briefs

Cady Armstrong
December 12, 2020

CCRC sees shift from senior to junior meetings

Darshini Shankar
November 24, 2020

Seniors work on college, scholarship applications with help of College and Career Resource Center

Darshini Shankar
November 10, 2020
Q&A with Autumn Zawadski, Trinity Free Clinic Marketing Director, on New COVID-19 testing sites

Q&A with Autumn Zawadski, Trinity Free Clinic Marketing Director, on New COVID-19 testing sites

Darshini Shankar
November 2, 2020

College and Career Resource Center to Assist Seniors with FAFSA Application

Darshini Shankar
October 30, 2020
News Briefs

News Briefs 10.15

Darshini Shankar
October 15, 2020
CHEER-ING UP: Riley Shockey, varsity cheerleader and senior, pumps up her team for an upcoming routine. Shockey said when she performs in front of an audience there is more excitement and adrenaline.However, with new COVID-19 safety guidelines, her virtual performances have no audiences, which she said makes it harder to perform.

Cheerleaders, coach reflect on pros, cons of competing virtually

Darshini Shankar
October 16, 2020
Cybersecurity students present their project on artifacts. Artifacts are pieces of data that the user leaves such as system and network logs and have been the focus of early cybersecurity units.

Cybersecurity Q&A

Darshini Shankar
October 12, 2020

College Go Week Will Provide College Planning Resources Virtually

Darshini Shankar
October 6, 2020

CHS Approves New Mental Health Services Through Ascension St. Vincent

Darshini Shankar
September 23, 2020
CHS Adjusts Contact Tracing Protocol, Defines Direct Contact

CHS Adjusts Contact Tracing Protocol, Defines Direct Contact

Darshini Shankar
September 14, 2020
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