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Sophomore Elon Yuckman works on Chemistry homework at the CHS library on April 26, 2025. “(To keep up with my classes) I spend a lot of time in SSRT doing homework and prioritize the most important classes first,” Yuckman said.

Academic hierarchies play a role in student course decision, academic pressure

Drithi Raipet May 12, 2025

For Sophomore Elon Yuckman, it was important to him that he took classes he knew he could balance in his schedule. When choosing classes, he wanted to increase his class load from the previous year, while...

Teen Services Librarian Zach Reynolds works at Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) and shelves books at the local library on March 26, 2025. Reynolds has an education of a Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Children and Youth Library Services from Indiana University Indianapolis. This master's has allowed Reynolds to work as a Carmel Clay schools Library Media Center Assistant as well as a CCPL Teen Librarian.

Students benefit from evolving role of libraries as community centers

Charlotte Moser April 30, 2025

Sophomore Chloe Baumgartner said since coming to this high school, she’s spent more time at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL). “When I was in middle school or elementary school, we didn’t...

Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Charlotte Moser April 24, 2025

For senior Sophie Parker, a faith-based college is first on her list of schools. Although Parker applied to some state schools, Brigham Young University (BYU) is where she has chosen to go. BYU is sponsored...

Junior Ivy Wei waters plants in the greenhouse on March 27, 2025. “I think my favorite part of (Gardening Together) is getting to plan and do things with nature at school,” Wei said.

Students, teacher discuss impacts of gardening on students in light of National Gardening Month

Demi Zhang April 14, 2025

Aleeza Price, Gardening Together co-president and senior, has gardened nearly her entire life. Price said her passion for gardening began with a family tradition: every time they moved, her parents let...

Junior Anna Strines stretches a friend’s leg on Feb. 27, 2025. “(The) best part of my job is forming connections with players, seeing them grow as athletes and as people and helping athletes when they need it,” Strines said.

Students search for athletic training opportunities, develop lifelong career paths

Shawn Feng March 19, 2025

For Anna Strines, student athletic trainer and junior, a love for sports medicine started early in life.  “I always say that I grew up in a football family,” Strines said. “I've always loved...

Dolly Parton's "Imagination Library" is more important than the government realizes

Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” is more important than the government realizes

Charlotte Moser March 12, 2025

I have always loved reading, discovering new worlds and picturing different lifetimes. There are numerous photos of me looking at books or being read to by my parents. I still enjoy reading to this day,...

Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful

Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful

Charlotte Moser March 12, 2025

For senior Ashlyn Higley, applying to college was a difficult, stressful process.  “I definitely think the competitiveness of applying to colleges, especially among your careers, is a lot of pressure,”...

Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Acts of Service

Opposing Columns: Love Languages: Acts of Service

Charlotte Moser February 10, 2025

I’ve always thought there was something beautiful about going out of your way and out of your routine to help another person. Maybe it’s just because I’m the oldest daughter and tend to take an organizer...

Senior Katherine Ke collects an abundant amount of clothing and essential items for the Med-life club’s clothing drive for victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The drive aims to provide support and supplies to the community members affected by the fires. (Submitted Photo: Katherine Ke)

LA wildfires encourage student discussion, activism

Charlotte Moser and Drithi Raipet February 10, 2025

For Katherine Ke, president of CHS MEDLIFE and senior, climate change and environmental disasters have recently been on her mind in light of the wildfires in Los Angeles (LA). To help the victims of the...

Sophomores Shreya Kumar and Vaishu Parnasala practice their team multimedia presentation (TMP) for AP Seminar during class. Kumar said, “In AP Seminar we spend a lot of time on research. Most of class is spent on work time for our upcoming research papers.”

Research-based classes aim to teacher deeper learning/critical thinking skills

Charlotte Moser January 14, 2025

Sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn was hesitant to take AP Seminar this year. Rozmaryn said she didn’t know what the class would be like and how helpful it would be. But one semester in, she said she felt like...

Junior Allison Shen gives a math lecture at Carmel Clay Public Library on Dec. 11. Shen said her non-profit aims to help students who struggle with math.

Students discuss impact, career skills built from working on “passion projects”

Charlotte Moser January 7, 2025

Junior Allison Shen said she has always enjoyed math class, despite noticing that her peers don’t share the same love. So, Shen decided to do something about it. Now, Shen is the co-founder of Infinity...

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

Charlotte Moser December 7, 2024

For senior Feryal Haider, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become part of both her education and her everyday life.  “I use AI a lot when it comes to helping me solve math problems or chemistry problems...

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