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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...

As Thanksgiving, Black Friday approaches, consider negative impacts of commercialism, true meaning of holidays

As Thanksgiving, Black Friday approaches, consider negative impacts of commercialism, true meaning of holidays

Mady Kiser November 18, 2024

Despite the complex and rather dark history behind the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving remains, at its core, a holiday meant for family, friends and gratitude. As cheesy as it sounds, the true...

Students, counselor weigh benefits of TCP for transitioning to college

Students, counselor weigh benefits of TCP for transitioning to college

Sophia Zhang September 25, 2024

For senior Juhee Tyagi, being on the transition to college (TCP) schedule, also called the senior schedule, has been beneficial for her, especially in regards to keeping up with her course load while also...

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...

CHS students studying at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) on May 13. Jamie Beckman, CCPL Teen Services Department Manager, said, "Many patrons have told us that they are glad to see students studying and using the library."

CHS Assessments and Cultivating Experiences (A.C.E.) schedule’s impact on library

Salima Sher May 20, 2024

The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) is a popular after-school stop for many CHS students due to its proximity to this school. However, the number of students using the library prior to 4:05 p.m. increases...

As World Day for Cultural Diversity occurs on May 21, students share how they connect to their culture through ethnic foods

As World Day for Cultural Diversity occurs on May 21, students share how they connect to their culture through ethnic foods

Ella Guo May 15, 2024

Many students in CHS maintain different levels of connection with their culture, and in light of Cultural Diversity Day, a day celebrated annually on May 21 in celebration of world diversity, international...

Sophomore Jasmine Choi picks food to buy in the Main Cafeteria. Choi bought lunch regularly throughout the year.

In light of World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21, students share that their experiences with international palettes at CHS

Ella Guo May 15, 2024

Six months ago, sophomore Jasmine Choi moved from Korea. Moving wasn’t easy for Choi, as she left her accustomed lifestyle to venture into a new environment, which brought the new challenge of maintaining...

Sophomore Ruby Cummings (left) and Panda Pasteries chef Lucy Wright (right) create a blood orange cardamom olive oil cake. The cake was topped with dark chocolate ganache and walnut praline.

Q&A with Chaya Reich about Cheftacular

Ayaan Nadeem May 6, 2024

Chaya Reich, Carmel Culinary Boosters president What is the significance of the Carmel Cheftacular event? Cheftacular is a fantastic educational collaboration between CHS culinary arts students and...

Ani-Mania!

Ani-Mania!

Megan Xia, Leying Yang, and Ella Guo April 17, 2024

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