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Sophomore Avika Rajmane takes a call at her parent’s CPA firm on March 1. Balancing school and work, she assisted with bookkeeping, tax preparation, and client management.

Family businesses provide students lifelong lessons

Drithi Raipet March 15, 2025

For sophomore Avika Rajmane, helping out with her family’s business is simply a routine part of her life. “For quite a few years now, I’ve been going to my parents office, especially during my...

Students in Mr. Conley’s biomedical science class learning about the process and terminology of autopsies. Principles of Biomedical Science focuses on hands-on learning activities, allowing students to explore different biological concepts.

Medical shadowing provides students opportunities to experience different healthcare careers

Drithi Raipet February 20, 2025

 For senior Farai Tshililiwa, shadowing a surgeon has brought him more security in his interest in medicine. “I felt more encouraged after shadowing because after shadowing, I got to ask the surgeon...

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 Lorie Cai and Nikhil Muragan wrap a snow globe that Nikhil plans to gift one of his friends for Christmas in SSRT on Dec. 2. Murugan decided to participate in a Secret Santa event because he thought it would be a valuable bonding experience with his friends. During the holiday season, many extracurricular classes and individual friend groups engage in gift exchanges.

Holiday gift giving sparks conversations on personalization

Drithi Raipet December 28, 2024

As the holidays approach, gift-giving traditions become more prevalent in homes and communities worldwide. According to Statista, 52% of Gen-Z consumers were likely to give others self-made gifts this...

Sophomore Atharva Sahu poses with his younger brother and paternal grandparents in his grandparent’s rural village of Kathonda, India on Dec. 10, 2019. Sahu visited his grandparents’ old house, which they had left over 40 years ago. Sahu said, “You are able to get a sense of how other people in different situations and environments live.” (Submitted Photo: Atharva Sahu)

Communication plays an important role in distant family connections

Drithi Raipet December 16, 2024

The holiday season is a time in which many families spend time together celebrating. According to Statista, in 2022, 70% of U.S. adults said they looked forward to getting together with their family and...

Kids draw and participate in Diwali activities at the Diwali party held at Midtown on Oct. 26. Arya said the experience was really fun and allowed her to connect with her culture better.

Hindu students share Diwali celebrations, impact on cultural identity

Drithi Raipet November 21, 2024

For senior Vritika Arya, Diwali is a time of vibrant celebration and deep significance. “Diwali to me is the best time of year. I personally love dressing up and dressing my house up,” Arya said....

Juniors Marielle Pabia and Joury Elkadiri make bracelets at the A5 Mid-Autumn Festival meeting on Sept. 27. The meeting had crafts and mooncakes.

In honor of Chinese Golden Week, students, Chinese teacher reflect on discussions about Chinese American culture, heritage

Drithi Raipet October 18, 2024

Chinese Golden Week is the celebration of forming the People’s Republic of China. While the extended holidays were created to boost the Chinese economy, citizens usually celebrate by traveling, spending...

Junior Gaia Shields places her phone in a cell phone pocket at the start of class on Sep. 16, following the newly passed policy banning phone use during instruction. The change is intended to reduce distractions and boost classroom engagement.

Cell phone restrictions redefines engagement, interactions in school

Aidah Brown and Drithi Raipet September 17, 2024

On average, students pick up their cell phones 51 times during the school day, according to Common Sense Media. After noticing reduced academic engagement due to screen time, this year Indiana legislators...

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