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Seniors Arushi Nadagatti and Amanda Pan play a card game during SSRT on Dec 18th, 2023.

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

Arya Pinnamaneni January 25, 2024

Senior Mallory Gardner has been applying to college in hopes of one day becoming a fourth-grade teacher. In preparation, Gardner has been taking the course Early Childhood Education A/B, and she said she...

Junior Chris Gabriel practices for his Hoosier FC boy’s team before an Indy indoor Off The Wall soccer game. “Practice can be really rough, but the effort I see in my team regardless of winning or losing is incredibly motivating,” said Gabriel.

Students, coach discuss misconceptions due to appearance, attitude on performance

Lily Hao January 10, 2024

Chris Gabriel, a member of the varsity men’s soccer team as well as the Hoosier FC 07 boy’s team and junior, said he feels as though he is at a disadvantage because of his physical appearance. “Although...

Members of the Latin Student Alliance dance to traditional Hispanic music at one of their meetings. I love dancing to traditional music, and just being a part of my culture, and embracing it, Queijo said.

Hispanic students, Spanish teacher discuss maintaining connections to heritage, learning about culture

Emma Hu November 2, 2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States was 63.6 million in 2022, making up around 19% of the U.S. population.  However, despite the size of that population,...

Media department chairperson Terri Ramos talks to a student about a book. Ramos said, “Books are such a powerful tool for communication and I think it’s important that the students understand that as well.”

National Book Month provides opportunity for students, media department chairperson to reflect on value of reading

Aidah Brown October 23, 2023

For junior Jacqueline Ramsey, National Book Month  is a reminder of the value of books and reading. "National Book Month is important to bring awareness to the stories around the world," Ramsey said...

Junior Johnny Gourley walking on the field while helping Carmel win the game. Gourley says, Playing for Carmel, I scored three goals in nine minutes, probably my best achievement, I say.

Athlete Spotlight: Johnny Gourley on Carmel Mens soccer

Arya Pinnamaneni September 28, 2023

How long have you been playing soccer? I´ve been playing for about 11 years. I always loved soccer when I was little so I just kept playing it. When I grow up, my goal is to be a professional. What...

Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Avery Carlisle September 20, 2023

When I walked out of Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati after the Taylor Swift Eras Tour this summer, there were several groups of guys screaming, “OVERRATED! OVERRATED!” Sure, some people might not enjoy...

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.

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

Maddie Misterka February 7, 2023

In Indiana, all high school students are required to participate in a government or civics class in order to graduate. According to social studies teacher Mickey O’Toole, this requirement is one of...

Review: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days villainizes femininity [MUSE]

Review: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” villainizes femininity [MUSE]

Arya Pinnamaneni January 6, 2023

With the growing popularity of the TikTok sound from “How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days," ("and all the girls dreamed that they'd be Ben’s partner, they'd be partner"), I went back to rewatch the romantic...

Sophomore Becca Howard reflects on the effects of self-improvement on personal identity.

In light of “It Girl” and “Glow Up” trends, effects of self-improvement, comparison at this school viewed positively, negatively

Maddie Misterka November 21, 2022

Senior Peyton “Pey” Henney has been posting on her fitness Instagram since September 2019. According to Henney, she wanted to make the account to teach people about self love and healthy ways to...

Grand Ole Country Interactive JAM

Grand Ole Country Interactive JAM

Grace Guo and Arya Pinnamaneni November 9, 2022

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Sophomore Anna Hesser said she deals with seasonal allergies. Hesser said her pollen allergy deters her from going outside and getting close to flowers.

Students, nurse share impacts of seasonal allergies to everyday life

Rose Clark October 28, 2022

Sophomore Dolly Metzger deals with seasonal allergies. They said allergies affect their day-to-day life and make them hesitant to do some activities.  “I deal with allergies every day of my life,”...

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