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Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
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
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Nick Stitle, a teen author and senior, reads a book about Venezuela. Stitle said the writing fair was a great way to introduce writing to teenagers who may be interested in writing or authoring books.
Local teens to host writing fair on April 20, emphasizes representation of teen writers
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
GKOM council member Zack Sears views the presentation for the upcoming meeting. According to Sears, different members of the GKOM council are assigned topics to create presentations over.
GKOM continues planning for next year, prepare for final meeting with freshmen
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 
Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities
Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.
Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Ani-Mania!
Ani-Mania!
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
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
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
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [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]
Connections: April 17
Connections: April 17
Mini Crossword: April 16
Mini Crossword: April 16
Word Search: April 15
Word Search: April 15
Wordle: April 12
Wordle: April 12
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Connections: April 11
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Connections: April 17
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Connections: April 11
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Connections: April 3
Connections: March 28
Connections: March 28
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Connections: March 25
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Crossword: April 1
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Crossword: March 22
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Crossword: February 29
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Crossword: February 14
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Crossword: January 19
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Mini Crossword: April 8
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Mini Crossword: March 29
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Mini Crossword: March 6
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Lorna Ding

Lorna Ding, Managing Editor

Hi! I'm Lorna and I'm so excited to be a managing editor for HiLite this year! Previously, I've been a student life reporter, feature reporter, and beats editor. Outside of HiLite, I love to bake, hike at national parks, and hang out with my friends. Feel free to check out some of my work below!

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Month In Review: March 2024

Month In Review: March 2024

Ethan Blastick, Lorna Ding, Avani Gupta, Grace Guo, and Abigail Lee
April 9, 2024
Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich writes down notes about upcoming job fairs on Feb. 1. Oestreich said the Northside Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held on March 13 at the Noblesville Schools Community Center.

Carmel Clay Schools to host second teacher recruitment fair on March 13

Lorna Ding
March 11, 2024
Being a jack of all trades promotes innovative thinking, should be embraced

Being a jack of all trades promotes innovative thinking, should be embraced

Lorna Ding
February 9, 2024
Voices for Palestine: Arab students, international affairs major encourage informed, open, respectful discussion regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Voices for Palestine: Arab students, international affairs major encourage informed, open, respectful discussion regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
January 30, 2024
Voices for Israel: Jewish students, Jewish studies professor advocate against antisemitism, hope for peace

Voices for Israel: Jewish students, Jewish studies professor advocate against antisemitism, hope for peace

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
January 30, 2024
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[Photo] Q&A with Race Director Todd Oliver about Donut 5K on Dec. 23

Anthony Pho
December 21, 2023

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

Siri Byrisetty, Lorna Ding, and Saahas Kandru
December 18, 2023
Superintendent Michael Beresford looks at the projected schedule for the construction of the Greyhound Activity Center on Dec. 13. Beresford said the center will provide an open space for athletics, performing arts and social activities.

Carmel Clay Schools to continue progress on Greyhound Activity Center construction

Lorna Ding
December 16, 2023
Junior Aayush Singh completes problems on Khan Academy for the digital PSAT. Singh said the format changes could improve student performance but will not affect his perception of the difficulty or testing environment of the PSAT.

[Photo] Students, administrators consider effects of the PSAT’s format changes, transition to digital setting

Anthony Pho
October 18, 2023

Carmel Clay Schools to inform voters on operating referendum for election in November

Lorna Ding
October 3, 2023
Clubs should use alternative communication platforms other than social media

Clubs should use alternative communication platforms other than social media

Lorna Ding
September 30, 2023
Superintendent Michael Beresford looks at the district’s website for information about the operating referendum on Sept. 6. Beresford said he encourages people to stay informed about the referendum. Beresford said, If you read the question that is on the ballot, it would make you think that we’re increasing taxes (by) 28% or something like that. The question is really misleading. So, if you’re not an informed voter and you read that question, you would (vote ‘No’).”

Carmel Clay Schools to focus on operating referendum for election in November

Lorna Ding
September 13, 2023

Humans of CHS: What is your biggest piece of advice for freshmen?

Lorna Ding and Helena Wang
August 14, 2023

Ask GKOM Council: What is a misconception you had as a freshman?

Lorna Ding
August 5, 2023
Nina Godbole and her family take a selfie while traveling in Poland Godbole said I guess I dont relate to one group completely but at home, its just my family so balancing has never really been an issue. (Submitted Photo: Nina Godbole)

Multiracial students, parents, professor share experiences, challenges with discrimination

Lorna Ding
June 7, 2023
Review: “The Good Bad Mother,” a heartfelt drama about motherhood [MUSE]

Review: “The Good Bad Mother,” a heartfelt drama about motherhood [MUSE]

Lorna Ding
May 25, 2023
Sophomores Lynn Perrin and Izzy Holtz partake in a discussion about issues that trans students face at school and in life in general during the GSA meeting on Wednesday, April 19.

Students, assistant principal respond to new anti-LGBTQ legislation

Lorna Ding
April 28, 2023

CyberPatriot to wrap up competition season, plan for next school year

Lorna Ding
April 3, 2023
School should consider moving spring break to mid-March

School should consider moving spring break to mid-March

Lorna Ding
March 29, 2023
Students, social worker share near-miss experiences, reflect on impacts

Students, social worker share near-miss experiences, reflect on impacts

Lorna Ding
March 23, 2023

CyberPatriot to compete at national finals competition from March 17 to 21

Lorna Ding
March 8, 2023
Freshman Jasmine Zhang discusses her upcoming plans for debate on Feb. 28. Zhang said her schedule has become busier since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Emma Hu
March 10, 2023
Senior Shannon Larkey reads the famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee on Feb. 18 at the CCPL. This novel is in the curriculum for both Honors English 8 and English 9, but has faced issues in other districts because of the language used in the text.

Students, media specialist debate banning books in schools

Lorna Ding
February 28, 2023

CyberPatriot to compete at national finals competition in March

Lorna Ding
February 16, 2023
Senior Tanay Acharya and senior William Will Kurlander discuss the difficulties and benefits of running for and formerly being a class officer.

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

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem
February 12, 2023
Megan Cogswell saved all the mail she has received while going through treatment. I wasn’t able to open any of it until about a year after treatment because I was so sick. As Cogswell was looking through the letters she thought it was heartwarming to read them all when I was feeling much better.

Teacher, oncology social workers share stories, struggles with cancer at young age

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 4, 2023
Student, parent, oncology social worker encourage those who are genetically prone to some cancers to take additional precautionary measures

Student, parent, oncology social worker encourage those who are genetically prone to some cancers to take additional precautionary measures

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 3, 2023
Student, parent, oncology social worker share experiences with cancer

Student, parent, oncology social worker share experiences with cancer

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 2, 2023
Junior Grace Larkey presents during a meeting for the Students for Safer Learning Club on January 18, 2023. At the meeting, Larkey discussed how it is extremely important for students to recognize the importance of digital safety.

Students, SRO examine school safety procedures, new student ID policy

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
January 30, 2023

CyberPatriot to wait for semifinals score release on Feb. 2

Lorna Ding
January 25, 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.

[Photo] Key Club to resume activities for the second semester

Ayaan Nadeem
January 23, 2023
Adam Havice, health and wellness teacher, directs students with a partner activity. Havice said, “Hopefully, (the sex education curriculum) helps prevent intimate partner violence and helps young people develop healthy relationships of any kind.”

[Photo] Students hope to see changes to current sex-ed curriculum

Chenyao Liu and Ella Lipnik
January 19, 2023
Junior Pragathi Arunkumar studies in her room on Dec 16, 2022. Arunkumar said “This year I’m going on vacation, but it’s a bit stressful because I have so much schoolwork to do.”

Students feel pressure to enjoy their vacations

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
December 19, 2022
Emily Hahn smiles for a photo next to a chinese dancing lion. Hahn said that the only time she visited China was for about two weeks in 2011 when she was six years old. (Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents share struggles with discrimination, stereotypes

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 30, 2022

CyberPatriot to host meeting Dec. 5, prepare for state competition on Dec. 10

Lorna Ding
November 30, 2022
Emily Hahn poses with a panda in 2011 China. “When we went back to China when I was 6, a lot of people assumed I was a native speaker and tried to speak to me in chinese, but I didn’t understand it,” said Hahn. (Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents debate complexity with finding birth parents

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 29, 2022
Emily Hahn learns how to write in Chinese. Hahn said that her parents did her best to educate her about her culture.(Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents share stories, challenges with cultural identity

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 28, 2022

[Video] Review: I do not want to listen to “All I Want for Christmas is You” before December [MUSE]

Lorna Ding
November 28, 2022
Key Club members work on a project together. According to Jiang, Key Club has many exciting activities planned.

[Photo] Key Club to collect donations for Halloween Candy Drive

Ayaan Nadeem
November 15, 2022
Senior Rhea Adesara and Junior Keshvi Patel tap dandiya together on October 1st, 2022. Multiple CHS students attended the event which celebrates Navaratri.

In honor of Navaratri, which ends Oct. 5, students discuss representation here, share celebrations

Lorna Ding
October 3, 2022
CyberPatriot sponsor Carey Anderson looks at a CyberPatriot testing image on Sept. 21. Anderson said many members also participate in the club to gain cybersecurity knowledge rather than to compete.

CyberPatriot to host meeting Sept. 26, prepare members for testing

Lorna Ding
September 23, 2022
Junior Caroline Miller displays the tattoo on her arm. The tattoo reads, Sometimes we laugh sometimes we cry.

With National Tattoo Story Day on Sept. 16, students, tattoo artists share their tattoo stories, discuss stigma

Lorna Ding
September 16, 2022
In honor of National Acne Positivity Day, people should normalize having acne

In honor of National Acne Positivity Day, people should normalize having acne

Lorna Ding
September 1, 2022
Students, teacher consider environmental implications of thrifting

Students, teacher consider environmental implications of thrifting

Lorna Ding
May 20, 2022
Sophomore Nancy Zhang throws away her trash after lunch. “We need to implement policies and ideas at our school to reduce food waste and protect the environment,” she said.

Student, staff discuss implications, solutions to school food waste

Lorna Ding and Arya Pinnamaneni
May 17, 2022

Q&A with members of HOSA on preparation for SLC

Lorna Ding
May 3, 2022

Q&As with students, teachers on using world languages to connect with cultures

Lorna Ding, Student Section Reporter
April 26, 2022
Students discuss experiences, precautions with peanut allergies in honor of National Peanut Month

Students discuss experiences, precautions with peanut allergies in honor of National Peanut Month

Lorna Ding, Student Section Reporter
March 21, 2022
Students should deconstruct academic stereotypes about Asian Americans

Students should deconstruct academic stereotypes about Asian Americans

Lorna Ding and Eva Glazier
March 18, 2022
Senior Sophia Hanna works on the roof of the Tiny Home during construction class. Hanna said she believes more women should take construction classes. I think you need both a man’s view and a woman’s view in order for things to function properly and to make changes that will be the most beneficial for us, she said.

Students, teachers challenge gender stereotypes in light of Women in Construction Week

Lorna Ding and Claire He
March 10, 2022
Sophomore Tejasvi Tadikonda (left) speaks with some friends, including sophomore Maahi Wason (right). Tadikonda said people should make an effort to learn the correct pronunciation of someone’s name. “When you say my name wrong multiple times it just looks like you really just don’t care, and that’s a big red flag,” she said.

Students with mispronounced names share experiences in light of Celebrate Your Name Week

Lorna Ding
March 3, 2022
Q&A with freshman Josh Cale, self-proclaimed “roller coaster enthusiast”

Q&A with freshman Josh Cale, self-proclaimed “roller coaster enthusiast”

Lorna Ding
February 17, 2022
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