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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
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
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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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Seniors Jillian Rang and Athul Ramkumar practice their presentation at the DECA state competition on March 5, 2024. Arya Patel, DECA paper head and junior, said, "As they [students] begin to make their final preparations, it's important to remember that making it to this point is an incredible achievement."

[Photo] DECA to prepare for international competition, competitors to attend meetings for schedule and itinerary

Helena Wang
April 24, 2024
Junior Maggie Conti works on a crochet project during the Crochet Club meeting on Mar 19, 2024. "I really enjoy crocheting because I can create different things for my friends or make creative items that are more practical which I will use in daily life," said Conti.

[Photo] Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life

Mahitha Konjeti
March 20, 2024
DECA members pose at the DECA state competition on March 5, 2024. DECA sponsor Jacob Goodman said, "(We) want to say how proud we are of all competitors this year."

[Photo] DECA to prepare for international competition, reflect on state competition

Helena Wang
March 25, 2024
Month In Review: February 2024

Month In Review: February 2024

Grace Guo, Abigail Lee, Nora Mariano, and Zoe Tu
March 3, 2024
Max Dorsch, Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) vice president and junior, sets up for the meeting on Dec. 14, 2023. The GSA is working towards having an impact on the larger Carmel community during the second semester.

[Photo] Gender and Sexuality Alliance reflects on last semester, goals for new semester

Avery Carlisle
February 17, 2024
Seniors Arushi Nadagatti and Amanda Pan play a card game during SSRT on Dec 18th, 2023.

[Photo] Students in Early Childhood Education reflect on importance of board games, effect on development

Arya Pinnamaneni
January 25, 2024
A henna artist works at Carmel Giving Hope's annual Diwali event on Nov. 19. Henna cost three dollars and all proceeds went to orphanages in India.

Diwali Photo Gallery

Zoe Tu and Grace Guo
November 20, 2023
Month In Review: October 2023

Month In Review: October 2023

Anuj Gupta, Grace Guo, Abigail Lee, Nora Mariano, and Zoe Tu
November 2, 2023
Month In Review: August/September 2023

Month In Review: August/September 2023

Ethan Blastick, Caitlin Follman, Anuj Gupta, Ella Guo, Grace Guo, Abigail Lee, and Zoe Tu
October 1, 2023
Seniors Celine Yang (left) and Jenna Khasawaneh (right) enjoy lunch together on Sept. 25, 2023. "I really enjoy being able to bring my own lunch because I enjoy it more than the food at school," said Khasawaneh.

[Photo] In light of Ethnic Food Month, lunch staff, students discuss consequences of ethnic food shaming

Mahitha Konjeti
September 29, 2023
Junior Mikey Moehl reads different graphs for finances on Sept. 11, 2023.

[Photo] Students, teacher explore developments in financial literacy education

Lily Hao
September 27, 2023
Seniors Aila Mckeown and Odessa Norton complete classwork during a National Honors Society (NHS) tutoring session on Sept. 19. Members of NHS tutored students from CHS in different subjects in order to gain volunteer hours and provide help towards the community.

[Photo] 2023-24 Photo of the Day

August 30, 2023
A5 members listen to the presentation prepared by A5 officers at the callout meeting on Aug. 25. Haider said their next meeting will be held on Sept. 29 and will be centered around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

[Photo] A5 to Prepare Homecoming Booth and Host Mid-Autumn Festival Meeting

Jenny Li
September 13, 2023
LE SSERAFIM’s album UNFORGIVEN offers heartfelt message to fans, upbeat sound for summer [MUSE]

LE SSERAFIM’s album UNFORGIVEN offers heartfelt message to fans, upbeat sound for summer [MUSE]

Zoe Tu
May 24, 2023
Caption: Freshman Hillary Yang tunes her violin for a performance on Feb 3rd, 2023. Students in the Back to Bach nonprofit organization travelled to Boone Meadow Elementary School to teach a group of fourth grade students about different string instruments.

[Photo] 2022-23 Photo of the Day

September 2, 2022
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.

[Photo] Sleep deprivation influences student academics, health

Ayaan Nadeem
March 27, 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.

[Photo] Involved students weigh in on impact of minority teachers

Ayaan Nadeem
February 28, 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.

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

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem
February 12, 2023
Becca Howard, CHS Democrats vice-president and sophomore opens a meeting of the Carmel Democrats club to discuss political current events. Howard said she thinks schools should encourage students to be involved in their community more than they presently do to promote a more educated future generation of voters.

[Photo] With political polarization increasing, students, teachers work to combat biases, improve governmental education

Maddie Misterka
February 7, 2023
Pinterest Cores

Pinterest Cores

Siri Byrisetty and Zoe Tu
February 1, 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.

[Photo] Students, SRO examine school safety procedures, new student ID policy

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
January 30, 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.”

[Photo] Students feel pressure to enjoy their vacations

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
December 19, 2022
Playlist: Indigo tunes [MUSE]

Playlist: Indigo tunes [MUSE]

Zoe Tu
December 8, 2022
Members of CHS Orchestra perform karaoke during a Halloween party on Oct. 28. The party was planned by the CHS Orchestra Council.

[Photo] As students age, Halloween traditions celebrated in the past are abandoned, changed

Pahal Sehgal
October 31, 2022
Senior Rhea Adesara and Junior Keshvi Patel tap dandiya together on October 1st, 2022. Multiple CHS students attended the event which celebrates Navaratri.

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

Lorna Ding
October 3, 2022
Senior George Huang plays his tenor saxophone. Huang currently plays multiple instruments and enjoys exploring different genres of music.

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

Ayaan Nadeem and Rose Clark
September 27, 2022
Adam French, tattoo artist and owner of Carmel Tattoo Ink, has a clean space for tattooing clients. French said he's tattooed many people, including teenagers.

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

Lorna Ding
September 16, 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.

[Photo] Student, staff discuss implications, solutions to school food waste

Lorna Ding and Arya Pinnamaneni
May 17, 2022
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Junior Sophia Yang works on a jewelry piece. Yang sells her handmade jewelry on Instagram by posting pictures. “When selling things you want to keep in mind the variety of specific groups of people or customers who you think will be interested; this is a good way to kind of guarantee profit,” Yang said.

[Photo] Q&A with junior Sophia Yang on jewelry-making, running small business

Michelle Wan
April 22, 2022
Junior Annalise Moore communicates often through sign language. Moore said she dislikes how people set lower standards for her because of her disability.

[Photo] Students with developmental disabilities, staff talk about treatment of disabled students at CHS

Caitlyn Mount and Arya Pinnamaneni
March 18, 2022
Senior Sophia Hanna nails a panel into the roof of the "Tiny Home," which will have running water, electricity and gas when completed.

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

Lorna Ding and Claire He
March 10, 2022
Sophomore Alexandra Yang logs into her computer to work on homework on February 27, 2022.

[Photo] 2021-22 Photo of the Day

August 25, 2021
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.

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

Lorna Ding
March 3, 2022
Sophomore Melinda Yong hangs up her bird-feeder in a tree behind her house. Yong said she uses the Audubon Society app to learn more about bird-watching.

[Photo] Bird-watching enthusiasts share interest, give advice on bird-feeding

Kruti Subbannavar and Arya Pinnamaneni
February 10, 2022

new me?

Zoe Tu
January 19, 2022
Sophomore Sarah Xie holds up a large Lunala-GX Pokémon card, released in 2016. “I got into Pokémon from my sister who introduced me to the show,” Xie said.

[Photo] Collectible culture sparks conversation on past popular trends among students, staff

Sumedha Kota and Arya Pinnamaneni
January 14, 2022
Senior West Inmon analyzes two separate screens: on the left is a scene from the 1998 anime series Cowboy Bebop, and on the right is the 2021 Netflix reboot, also titled Cowboy Bebop.

[Photo] Q&As with student, teacher on their thoughts on rebooted movies, TV shows

Arya Pinnamaneni
December 12, 2021
Junior Lizzie Farrell puts on an earring in the morning. Farrell said they felt women would be judged for being too feminine or too masculine. “Society expects women to be feminine, and if they are not...then they are judged for being too masculine,” Farrell said.

[Photo] National Princess Day on Nov. 18 raises question about how femininity is perceived

Sumedha Kota
November 18, 2021
CyberPatriot member and sophomore David Racovan accesses a computer. Racovan said cybersecurity helps protect data and privacy and helps students stay aware of what they post online and who views it.

[Photo] As Cyber Monday approaches, students, administrator discuss cyberbullying, cyber safety

Archit Kalra and Kruti Subbannavar
November 12, 2021
Senior Rachel King uses the elevator in the E halls. King said she uses the school elevators because it’s harder for her to use the stairs. Despite the necessity, she said she disliked the elevators because they were slow and there weren’t enough elevators in the school.

[Photo] In light of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, students with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consider accommodations, ableism

Chenyao Liu
November 12, 2021
Sophomore Roohi Sanka sprinkles akshinthalu, a mix of tumeric and rice, onto figures of gods. “There was a Hindu god in human form who came back to his town after years of penance and another god defeated a demon-like figure who was terrorizing the area. Those (stories) are told on Diwali,” she said.

[Photo] As Diwali festivities begin on Nov. 4, students share differences of celebrating traditions here at CHS compared to India

Royce Brown
October 22, 2021
Kevin Russo, sophomore

Kevin Russo, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Jeana Yeo, junior

Jeana Yeo, junior

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Peter Rozmaryn, sophomore

Peter Rozmaryn, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Adam Madni, freshman

Adam Madni, freshman

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021

Asking Around

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Brooke Cummings, sophomore

Brooke Cummings, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Jessica Ding, freshman

Jessica Ding, freshman

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
English teacher Tony Dunham explains how to correctly analyze texts. He said he encourages his students to frequently ask questions.

[Photo] Teachers explain importance of asking questions, understanding students

Chenyao Liu and Arya Pinnamaneni
September 28, 2021
Junior Marielle Cortelyou and senior Annie Salter pose with a bisexual flag. Cortelyou, the president of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, said she believed Bisexual Pride Day was a validating occasion.

[Photo] Bisexual students celebrate Bisexual Pride Day, confront stigma

Claire He and Kruti Subbannavar
September 23, 2021
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