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The new Gen Z love

Anthony Pho and Jasmine Y. Zhang February 13, 2025

To sophomore Lizzie Beck, teenage relationships have changed rapidly in recent years. “Love has been made into this object. People use it as excuses or falsely use the term,” Beck said. “Love...

Aria and Ariella Williamson skate at the Ice at Carter Green for Sensory Skate Day on Jan. 29th 2024. They went around the rink a couple of times with a skating aid and continued to enjoy their day. “I had so much fun ice skating today, the helper skates are really nice,” Ariella Willamson said.

Sensory Skate Day provides unique opportunity for individuals with special needs

Anthony Pho January 28, 2025

The annual Carmel Sensory Skate Day will take place on Jan. 29 at the Ice at Carter Green from 5 to 7 p.m. According to transportation development coordinator Kevin Whited, Sensory Skate Day provides a...

Election results reveal shift in Carmel politics toward liberal candidates

Election results reveal shift in Carmel politics toward liberal candidates

Anthony Pho and Ryan Sharp January 15, 2025

Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election with 50.0% of the popular vote, compared to Democrat Kamala Harris’ 48.4%. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president on Jan....

Review: “A Phở Love Story” is an exceptional and authentic representation of teenage Vietnamese-Americans [MUSE]

Review: “A Phở Love Story” is an exceptional and authentic representation of teenage Vietnamese-Americans [MUSE]

Anthony Pho December 25, 2024

When I picked up A Phở Love Story, I expected another teenage romance that just so happened to take place in an unconventional setting. What I got was quite a bit more. Written by Loan Lê in 2021,...

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

Anthony Pho December 12, 2024

  How did the recruitment process work? It starts at the end of July sophomore year, where coaches are allowed to reach out to you. For a lot of the big D1 schools like (the University of)...

Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving

Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving

Jasmine Y. Zhang and Anthony Pho November 18, 2024

As the fourth Thursday of November approaches—this year, it will be Nov. 28—the perfect American Thanksgiving comes back into the spotlight. As a holiday that originated from an autumn harvest feast...

New advisory committee Team Bounceback to provide insight on student retention, returning to Carmel

New advisory committee Team Bounceback to provide insight on student retention, returning to Carmel

Anthony Pho September 27, 2024

Team Bounceback is an advisory committee created by the city of Carmel to help the city retain local talent, especially in the form of students of Carmel schools. Created on Aug. 16, the program is led...

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

Anthony Pho and Jasmine Y. Zhang September 19, 2024

Junior Allison Shen is far from alone in believing recommendation letters are an important part of the college admissions process. According to a 2023 survey by the National Association for College Admission...

Principal Tim Phares sits in a chair in his office. "I feel, and this is my perspective, we are pretty receptive and constantly reflecting to make changes on how we look at things," Phares said. (Submitted photo: Grace Guo)

Q&A with Principal Tim Phares on student complaints

Anthony Pho September 13, 2024

Principal Tim Phares What are the proper channels for students to suggest changes to school policies? We have lots of students at different times that want to share ideas or concerns about policies,...

As annual Memorial Day ceremony approaches, students, staff reflect on day’s significance

As annual Memorial Day ceremony approaches, students, staff reflect on day’s significance

Anthony Pho May 22, 2024

The City of Carmel will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Starting at 9 a.m., the ceremony will feature a flag...

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

Anthony Pho April 23, 2024

  On March 11, Indiana Senate Bill 185 was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The legislation requires school districts to create policies which restrict the use of “wireless communication...

Two students celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Shamrock the District on March 16. Beth Hohlier, the owner of Muldoon's, said, "We have bagpipers, bands, karaoke and more...We have Irish bingo that's new this year inside the tent."

Shamrock the District at Muldoon’s highlights Irish culture, St. Patrick’s Day

Anthony Pho March 16, 2024

The annual Shamrock the District event will occur for the sixth time on March 15 to 17 at the Muldoon’s restaurant in Carmel’s Arts and Design District. First hosted in 2018, the three-day event on...

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