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No More Lip Service: CHS couples should be more respectful, stop displaying affection in public places, hallways

No More Lip Service: CHS couples should be more respectful, stop displaying affection in public places, hallways

Heidi Peng May 18, 2018

I'm no expert on romance or the dynamic of a high school couple, but there’s one thing I know very well as a high school student: public displays of affection (PDA) are unnecessary. Affection encapsulates...

Sophomores Kendall Greene and Ellie Esrael take a photo through the social media software Snapchat during lunch. Greene says she checks and updates her social media accounts  frequently.

Controversy Crisis: With Social Media Safety and Awareness Month in May, CHS students, teachers contemplate mixed effects of social media

Adhi Ramkumar April 20, 2018

Prior to the start of her math class, sophomore Kendall Greene briefly glances at her Instagram feed to remain up to date with ongoing events and incidences in her friends’ and families’ lives. On...

Graphic Perspective: The Silent Killer

Graphic Perspective: The Silent Killer

Rachael Tan, Heidi Peng March 23, 2018

Want to see the process of making this graphics perspective? Check out this video of the process: youtu.be/JHhxeD1kEeM        

Senior Eli Lucas stands in front of a colorful angel wing mural in the freshman center. He said being accepted as transgender was very uplifting. A YouTuber himself, Lucas said watching other transgender YouTubers gives him an “If he can do it, so can I” attitude.

Transparency: As Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 approaches, CHS student shares his insight about the environment for transgender students at Carmel

Riya Chinni March 23, 2018
March 31 marks international transgender Day of Visibility— a day established in 2009 as a way to celebrate transgender people and to raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
Sergeant Phil Hobson and Assistant Principal Amy Skeens-Benton observe the freshman cafeteria during lunch. According to Skeens-Benton, it is important for students to understand administration is always looking out for the students.

In Close Quarters: CHS students, administration reflect on recent events, future safety regulations

Raphael Li, Manahil Nadeem March 23, 2018

A knife. Multiple fights. Threats. Rumors. These are words that could be used to describe the month of February, which was plagued with an unfortunate series of events, leading to two arrests and two public...

Your Own Choice: CHS students should overcome religious boundaries

Your Own Choice: CHS students should overcome religious boundaries

Heidi Peng March 23, 2018

Both my peers and my family have always told me to have faith, but as an atheist, that means something entirely different for me. Faith is a powerful tool; it can lead to success just as quickly as it...

Graphic Perspective: Differing Deities

Heidi Peng March 23, 2018

To see Feature Editor Heidi Peng and Reporter Raphael Li's opposing perspectives on religion, click here and here.

Love Thy Neighbor: As Easter approaches, CHS students should not allow religion to prevent friendships, create stereotypes

Love Thy Neighbor: As Easter approaches, CHS students should not allow religion to prevent friendships, create stereotypes

Raphael Li March 23, 2018

We live today in a society dominated by a merit-based work philosophy. I’m surrounded daily by people who seem to believe that only through their power and their will can they succeed in life; however,...

Future Gene-ius: Students, staff discuss effects of important discoveries in science, potential for future.

Future Gene-ius: Students, staff discuss effects of important discoveries in science, potential for future.

Angela Qian February 23, 2018

Next Wednesday marks the 65th anniversary of a huge scientific discovery. On Feb. 28, 1953, geneticist Francis Crick and his colleague James Watson walked into a pub and said they had “discovered the...

Sophomore Elissa Hage looks at a jarred specimen with her teacher during her principles of biomedical science class. Hage said she enjoys pairing her class with her internship.

The Internship: Students at CHS begin to correlate electives they take with internships in order to boost their success in fields of interest

Marissa Ryan January 25, 2018

After taking the required core classes, students at CHS have many opportunities to choose elective courses to take along with those classes, allowing them to incorporate creativity in their schedule.  Students...

Su opens a traditional Chinese umbrella used for her ICCCI performances. Su said she performs annually at the New Year’s celebration.

Unrequited Cheer: With the coming of Lunar New Year, CHS students, staff examine potential disconnect during the holiday

Lin-Lin Mo January 25, 2018

Freshman Melissa Su will soon begin to rehearse for the annual Lunar New Year celebration coordinated by the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc. (ICCCI), an event that attracts more than 1,000...

Whats in a Name? Students should appreciate the heritage, culture of others.

What’s in a Name? Students should appreciate the heritage, culture of others.

Heidi Peng, Feature Editor January 25, 2018

For years I have battled with the question of “Who am I?” According to my bloodline, I am Chinese; according to my citizenship, I am American. According to those who know me, however, I am an “ABC”-...

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