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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.

Students feel unrepresented, encourage student government to advocate for student welfare

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem February 12, 2023

Two years ago, senior Tanay Acharya ran for a class officer position. When he got elected, initially he said he was excited.  “I thought I would have more of a voice in things,” Acharya said. However,...

Senate to prepare questions, organize Brain Games for SSRTs

Darshini Shankar February 9, 2023

Senate members are beginning to plan Brain Games, which will begin on Feb. 10. Ben Boyce, Chair of Brain Games and junior, said the Brain Games is an intramural trivia competition that takes place from...

The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, and Darshini Shankar February 4, 2023

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Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Darshini Shankar January 26, 2023

Michelle Foutz, Senate sponsor Where is the Winter Formal? “It’s held in the fieldhouse.” How much are tickets and when can students buy them? “It's $5 ahead of time and $10 at...

While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

Darshini Shankar December 14, 2022

Every year, by the end of October, I see Christmas decorations taking the place of Halloween ones in stores like Costco and Target. Macy’s blasts Mariah Carey before Thanksgiving even approaches. The...

Senate plans Homecoming activities, Pep Rally

Darshini Shankar September 14, 2022

With Homecoming week upcoming, Senate members plan Homecoming activities. According to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz, Senate members help arrange many Homecoming week festivities including the pep rally. “Now...

Solomon Williams, varsity football player and senior, celebrates a touchdown. Williams said he is often stereotyped as less intelligent because he plays football, but he does not let it affect his academic performance.

Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

Riley Laferriere April 22, 2022

During the football season, senior Solomon Williams was on the field throwing passes to friends or making plays under the Friday night lights. However, Williams, who plans to attend Princeton University...

The logo of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) on the basketball court in the varsity gym. Carmel became an independent school after the Hoosier Crossroads Conference declined to allow it and Center Grove to join.

Q&A with Athletics Director Jim Inskeep on CHS becoming independent school

Darshini Shankar March 18, 2022

What does it mean for most sports now that CHS is an independent school? There’ll be a couple things that will change that our students and our parents and fans will notice kind of right away. Obviously,...

Seniors reevaluate identity during final sports season

Seniors reevaluate identity during final sports season

Addison Joyce February 17, 2022

As winter sports seasons are finishing up, many seniors at this school are finishing the last sports seasons of their careers. For those who do not choose to play sports in college, adjusting to a life...

Freshman Guerin Whitcomb (center) plays  the flute during a varsity women’s basketball game. Whitcomb said the pep band creates more excitement in games.

Pep band member, basketball player celebrate impact of live music on game atmosphere

Darshini Shankar February 11, 2022

The super bowl LVI’s half- time performance featured five different artists—Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary L. Blige and Kendrick Lamar—each contributing to the show to engage the live audience....

Barbies portray idealized beauty standard, have negative effects

Darshini Shankar December 7, 2021

When I hear the name “Barbie,” I immediately think of a pretty, thin and blonde doll — the first word itself that comes to mind being “pretty.” For so many girls like me who grew up with the...

Sophomore Nora Perkins (left) celebrates as she watches a football game on TV with her dad.Perkins said she and her family are football fans who regularly watch IU games and the NFL.

Students discuss family Thanksgiving football traditions, impact on family

Addison Joyce November 12, 2021

Thanksgiving is a time when many families get together and spend time with each other. That idea can look different for everyone. Students and staff around Carmel all have different ways of bonding with...

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