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Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students

Energy drink consumption remains constant amongst students

Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy

Students, English teacher evaluate the role of technology in literacy

Megan Xia & Abigail Lee

Stereotypes faced by twins shape expectations, identity

Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras

Life through a lens: Students consider capturing memories with digital cameras

Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM

Dr. Seuss Day Interactive JAM

The Fathers of Innovation

The Fathers of Innovation

Instead of a quantitative change, the Supreme Court selection process needs to be closely monitored

Instead of a quantitative change, the Supreme Court selection process needs to be closely monitored

Graphic Perspective: Eggstravagant prices

Graphic Perspective: Eggstravagant prices

Normalization of online racism is a dangerous trend

Normalization of online racism is a dangerous trend

Opposing Column: Staycations are inherently superior to traveling

Opposing Column: Staycations are inherently superior to traveling

Opposing Column: Traveling is inherently superior to staycations

Opposing Column: Traveling is inherently superior to staycations

Job fair in main varsity gym on April 25

Junior Solomon Seif reads from a book in the religious section of the CHS library on April 22, 2025. Seif said that he believes it is crucial to remember the events of the Holocaust, since he himself resonates with his own Jewish identity. “It’s important to memorialize the heroes from all aspects, to sort of influence everybody to be a better person,” said Seif.

Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony to occur April 23

FCCLA co-adviser Faith Dalton grades assignments on April 15 in B175. Dalton said, “I have really enjoyed the growth students have shown throughout this year. All of the self confidence they are getting from participating is very encouraging.”

FCCLA members to continue planning for National Leadership Conference, reflect on competition year

Best Buddies members bowl at Pinheads on March 20, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “We just completed our March bowling event and are preparing for the Friendship Walk,” Lammers said.

Best Buddies to fundraise during Carmel Marathon

Science Bowl participants talk between rounds at the Regional competition on Feb. 22 hosted by Eli Lilly. Participants said their rounds were going well.

Science Bowl team prepares for National competition on April 24

Sophomore Isabella Duffy talks into her microphone and practices her script on April 21. Duffy said she tries to remain objective when reporting the news but can sometimes let her opinions influence her reporting.

Journalism’s fine line: objectivity vs. perspective

Best Buddies president Cora Lammers strikes a pose with her buddy Alyson Barnett on Sep. 26, 2024. Barnett and Lammers participated in the Best Buddies match party. Lammers said the match party allows all one-on-one matches to meet and hang out with each other.

Autism Awareness Month plays crucial role in reducing stigma, promoting inclusivity

In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech

In light of detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, CHS student activists, teachers fear for their safety, the future of free speech

Junior Ivy Wei waters plants in the greenhouse on March 27, 2025. “I think my favorite part of (Gardening Together) is getting to plan and do things with nature at school,” Wei said.

Students, teacher discuss impacts of gardening on students in light of National Gardening Month

Juniors Jafeth Gamez and Yilbert Pico converse with each other on March 6 during SSRT. Gamez and Pico enjoy each other's company and they both quickly become friends after moving to the ESL class.

Multilingual learners struggle against stereotypes, fight language discrimination

Kaitlyn Oshimura competes at the New Balance track and field nationals in Boston on March 13. Oshimura said she hopes to qualify for the event again next year. (Submitted: Kaitlyn Oshimura)

Athlete Spotlight: Junior Kaitlyn Oshimura on competing at New Balance Track and Field Nationals

Red Bull has a winner, and it’s Max Verstappen

Red Bull has a winner, and it’s Max Verstappen

Junior Owen Morton and his father root for different teams during a game between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts. Morton said it's important to stick to one's favorite teams during both winning and losing streaks. (Submitted: Owen Morton)

More than just a win: how students represent their teams after big games

As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans

As the Sweet 16 of March Madness continues, the nationwide basketball tournament excites basketball fans

Senior Ayla Abbasi completes a dive at a meet. Abbasi said she aims to complete as much of her homework as possible during school in order to balance her difficult coursework with her practice schedule. (Submitted: Ayla Abbasi)

Athlete Spotlight: Senior Ayla Abbasi on college diving and commended graduate award

We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet

We need to discuss the dangers of toxic masculinity on the Internet

What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]

What happened to theater etiquette? [opinion]

Beginning and Intermediate Dance students practice dance team skills during class on March 27. Junior Jenna Jarboe said, “My dance class is my B1 (class) so I start my day with it. It’s like a warm-up to being at school, and it just feels like a class that I’m not stressed about."

Dance classes offer more than just an opportunity to move

Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people

Reality television’s consequences on the lives of real people

Seniors Saesha Saha and Akshaya Lingala demonstrate their invention. They designed a personalized massage machine to alleviate wrist pain.

Q&A with seniors Akshaya Lingala and Saesha Saha on Innovate WithIN competition

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?

Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?

Sophomores Luke Choi (left front), Michael Yuan (left back), Ruth Ahn (right back), Stephanie Tan (right center), Chelsea Meng (right center) talk about their investment strategy. They gathered at the weekly FinXed club to review their final report.

Q&A with sophomore Chelsea Meng on the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Junior Veronica Farrell interacts with a Carmel Elementary School student at her after-school job on April 30. Farrell said one of her favorite parts of her job is helping kids make crafts.

Q&A with junior Veronica Farrell and senior Zoey LaFollette on experiences working with elementary school students

Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers

Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers

Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.

Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions

Sophomores Luke Boyce and Hannah Sevening rehearse for their duo musical act on Jan. 17. They prepared for the upcoming Indiana State Thespians Conference on Jan. 19-20.

Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference

CHS students share their dream vacation destinations

CHS students share their dream vacation destinations

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool's Day memory?

Humans of CHS: What is your favorite April Fool’s Day memory?

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Humans of CHS: March Madness

Humans of CHS: March Madness

Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project

Humans of CHS: The Unsent Project

Month In Review: March 2025

Month In Review: March 2025

Litebox Special Feature: Mr. Carmel 2025

Litebox Special Feature: Mr. Carmel 2025

Ambassador members perform their show, 'Road to El Dorado', at the dress rehearsal for 'An Evening of Show Choir' on Mar. 3. The show will take place Mar. 6.

Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery

Month In Review: February 2025

Month In Review: February 2025

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Month in Review: January 2025

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Quiz: What Snapple tea are you?

Review: A return to mediocrity: “Back in Action” is a clumsy attempt at spy comedy [MUSE]

Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible

Ethel Cain’s Perverts is off-putting and deeply disturbing in the best way possible

Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]

Review: “The Immortal Soul Salvage Yard:” A criminally underrated poetry collection [MUSE]

Review: "Dog Man" is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]

Review: “Dog Man” is Unapologetically Chaotic [MUSE]

Review: "Ne Zha 2": The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [MUSE]

Review: “Ne Zha 2”: The WeChat family reunion I didn’t know I needed [MUSE]

Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]

Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]

Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]

Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]

Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]

Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]

Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]

Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]

Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]

Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]

Review: "When I Fly Towards You", cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]

Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]

Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]

Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]

Review: "Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie," departure from original show [MUSE]

Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]

Review in Print: "Hidden Love" is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]

Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]

Review in Print: "Heartstopper" is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]

Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale

Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?

Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams

Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams

Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie's Carmel the new place to go?

Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?

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Ina Van Duyn and Kelly Meyer enjoying breakfast together. Meyer said, “We'll go to breakfast together and people will say things like, 'Oh my gosh, I had you [Van Duyn] in kindergarten,' and they remember stories and stuff about her. I hope when I retire that people will be like that with me, and I think I picked that up from her.” (Submitted photo: Kelly Meyer)

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In the midst of politically divisive times, the po

In the midst of politically divisive times, the population tends to look to the Supreme Court for decisive and just action. This has highlighted conversations about concerns about the structure of the Court, given its impact on policy, to ensure it is able to execute its obligations. Student Life editor and senior Ivy Zhen voiced her support for reforming the Court while addressing her disagreements with popular proposed solutions such as establishing term limits or increasing the number of justices on the bench. “A regularly cited argument is that Court justices should have an 18-year term limit, which could lead to lowered stakes for nomination, a more stable system, and equality in presidential influence. However, Congress already introduced this solution in a 2021 bill that failed to pass, which, in my mind, makes sense. The current average term served is 16 years, and creating a new system of appointment would create implications regarding the outcomes for the current justices, the Court’s seniority-based processes and could also politicize the Court through the need to more frequently navigate appointments.” Zhen suggested increasing methods to hold the Court accountable as a viable option. Zhen also addressed a common criticism concerning the Court’s political nature, stating, “The public also often criticizes the Court’s political nature, with 62% of respondents in a 2021 poll believing that politics, rather than the Constitution and precedent, drives the Court’s decisions.” Read the full column at hilite.org

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Despite numerous replacements within Red Bull Orca

Despite numerous replacements within Red Bull Orcale Racing, the Formula One racing team, one presences has remained constant: Max Verstappen. As four-time Driver’s World Champion and winner of 64 races, Verstappen’s maintained role as “the only Red Bull driver who has survived unscathed and won glory” is looked further into by managing editor and senior, Caitlin Follman. Read the full column at hilite.org

WRITING: @caitlinzcam

Senior Alice Mayer was named the Class of 2025 Dis

Senior Alice Mayer was named the Class of 2025 Distinguished Graduate at a ceremony on April 21. Mayer will be addressing the Class of 2025 during the CHS Graduation Ceremony.

Mayer is among 39 Distinguished Graduates, who have each chosen an Honored Mentor who they wish to recognize for their positive impact and guidance.

Check out HiLite’s previous posts to see the full list of Class of 2025 Distinguished and Commended Graduates.

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In honor of April as Financial Capability Month, l

In honor of April as Financial Capability Month, learn some facts about money and fiscal management. See the full JAM at hilite.org.

GRAPHICS: Ananya Addepalle @laxumic @avanig_04 @devyreese @anoushka.jena @hlenawang
SPREAD: Megan Xia

In the last several months, social media has seen

In the last several months, social media has seen a truly unprecedented rise of casual online racism. Sports photographer and junior Anoushka Jena, like many others, finds this kind of behavior to be completely unacceptable. “(Refuse) to let casual racism slide,” Jena wrote. “Call it out, report it, refuse to engage with content that thrives on hate. But more importantly, we need to rebuild the empathy that social media has stripped away. Behind every comment, every post, every viral ‘joke,’ there’s a real person on the receiving end. It’s time we started acting like it.” Read the full story at HiLite.org.

According to the CDC, 30 to 50% of teenagers repor

According to the CDC, 30 to 50% of teenagers reported consuming energy drinks. In addition, 11.6% of schools surveyed, sold energy drinks at vending machines on school grounds. For junior Joseph Kim, energy drinks have allowed him to stay awake during the school day despite busy nights and inconsistent sleep.
“I started drinking energy drinks probably in sophomore year and I did it because I have trouble staying awake sometimes and also I have insomnia. So the next day I would be super tired because I didn’t get enough (sleep),” Kim said. “I had to have the drinks so I could stay awake.”

Read the full story at hilite.org

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In light of the recent “Chicken Jockey” trend

In light of the recent “Chicken Jockey” trend in movie theaters which involves throwing food, yelling, and creating a mess, learn about opinions on the need for etiqutte in movie theaters for a more enjoyable movie experience.

WRITING: @keirakress_
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What would you say to the kindergarten version of

What would you say to the kindergarten version of yourself? In the final episode of Letters to your Kindergarten Self, Kelly Fulk looks back on the lessons she’s learned since then and the advice she would give her younger self. Watch the full video at hilite.org.

VIDEO: @caitlinzcam

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil was de

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil was detained on March 8, 2025 after being a prominent figure in the free Palestine protests at the university in 2024. Mahmoud is a Green Card holder and is currently at risk of deportation despite his legal immigration status.

According to the Washington Post, 2000+ people have been arrested for protesting in the past year and the number is steadily rising. Students and teachers discuss the ethicality of these arrests and what it means for freedom of speech and censorship in America.

Read the full story at hilite.org.

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