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Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize

Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize

Safiya Ilmudeen April 7, 2024

Unconsciously, most of us can find ourselves taking photos at many different types of events to either post on social media or to keep private. Huddling up against the other, finding the perfect pose and...

Students, teacher reflect on Matthew Perry’s legacy and public reaction to celebrity death

Students, teacher reflect on Matthew Perry’s legacy and public reaction to celebrity death

Nora Mariano November 30, 2023

In a 2022 interview with People, Matthew Perry explained why he decided to write his memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing. Perry said, "I say in the book that if I did die, it would shock...

Science teacher Craig Harper (left) on the Appalachian Trail next to the Mt. Katahdin sign in Maine in 2005. He said the best part of hiking is not knowing what would happen the next day.

Q&A with science teacher Craig Harper, hiking the Appalachian Trail

Ava Reddick March 29, 2023

What is the Appalachian Trail?  It is 2,200 miles, so you can start in Maine and go through 13 states to Georgia, or you can start in Georgia and go to Maine. It usually takes people five to six months. How...

Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

Sophia Zhang March 9, 2023

Many students at this school have been in the district since their elementary school years and are accustomed to Carmel’s academic and social traditions. But each year, students from across both this...

Arriya Arif, Samantha Lin, and Renee Kim, Seikyo Pen Friends co-leaders and juniors, start a video for club members. Kim said this year, the club hopes to gain more recognition.

Club Spotlight: Seikyo Pen Friends

Helena Wang October 16, 2022

Why did Seikyo Pen Friends start? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Samantha Lin: “My sister was the one who created this club...

With rise in social media use from quarantine, students participate in solo, casual photoshoots to express themselves

With rise in social media use from quarantine, students participate in solo, casual photoshoots to express themselves

Valliei Chandrakumar August 13, 2020

Like many teenagers in today’s generation, senior Chloe Eades frequently interacts with social media. Eades, however, has taken a step further: conducting photoshoots for her and her friends’ social...

Students should actively reach out to friends through virtual platforms despite increased physical distancing

Students should actively reach out to friends through virtual platforms despite increased physical distancing

Grace Xu May 21, 2020

To be quite frank, I’m a massive introvert. If there were a kitchen in my room, I’d probably never leave—and what’s more, I’d be content with not having to leave. So when this quarantine started,...

Guide To CHS Clubs: Unsure of which clubs to join? Here’s a categorized list of all the clubs CHS has to offer.

Grace Xu September 12, 2019

With all the clubs at our school, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to find communities for you. Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of all the clubs without course requirements. They’re also sorted...

Mentor and senior Fareeha Mouzan goes through her phone during SRT. She said she's really enjoyed building closer relationships with her mentees and becoming more comfortable with them.

K-8 mentors to continue building relationships with mentees throughout fourth quarter

Michelle Hong April 16, 2019

According to Robin Pletcher, AP Psychology and K-8 Mentoring teacher, as the semester comes to a close, the class likes to reflect upon what they’ve learned and achieved during the year. “We as a...

Anne Schuh, Best Buddies president and senior, fills in her planner during SRT. Schuh said the Best Buddies club filmed a music video that celebrates friendship during SRT that will be played sometime in March, which is Developmental Disability Awareness Month.

Best Buddies create video to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Riya Chinni March 21, 2019

As March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, the Best Buddies Club is striving to spread awareness about developmental disabilities in general, as well as about students at CHS with developmental...

Sophomore Elle Nichol sets up miniature Christmas trees over her fireplace.  Nichol said she incorporates her German tradition with Christmas.

O’ Christmas Tree: Students put up Christmas decorations, not necessarily for religious aspect

Richa Louis December 14, 2017

Like many people  during this time of the year, freshman Shreya Sinha has a Christmas tree full of lights and ornaments sitting prominently in her house. But Sinha isn’t a Christian, and she said she...

Senior Sathvik Madduri sautés onion paste before adding in other ingredients for Biryani.

Dining with Diversity: Students, teachers assess how they celebrate their typical Thanksgiving with cultural twists

Bryce Cheng and Darrell Cheng November 17, 2017

When Thanksgiving comes to mind, turkey, mashed potatoes and football typically come to the forefront. For some students at this school, however, not all of these stereotypical elements are present....

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