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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...

English teacher Tony Dunham shows off the present he got for Teacher Appreciation Week to his students. Dunham said, “It’s also really nice to get that recognition and appreciation at the end of the year where everyone is in their final push to show that the effort we put in paid off."

Students, teacher reflect on importance of teacher appreciation

Ayaan Nadeem May 9, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Week spans from May 6 to 10 this year. During this week, students like junior Allyson Swearingen said they try to make the week special. “I buy gifts for my teachers to show that...

Sophomore Naaman Duckworth’s father stationed in Kuwait with other military members. “My dad joined the army later in his life at the age of 39 as a chaplain,” Duckworth said. “He spent nine months in Kuwait in 2019 and left shortly after that, totaling over six years as a chaplain in the army national guard.” (Submitted Photo: Naaman Duckworth)

Students, military recruiter reflect on difficulties of family connection while being a part of a military family

Emma Hu and Mahitha Konjeti April 29, 2024

Growing up with a parent in the military, sophomore Addison “Addie” Smith said her childhood looked very different from many of her peers.  “My father was (active) in the Air Force and special...

Social media popularizes reading among young adults 

Social media popularizes reading among young adults 

Riva Jain April 24, 2024

During quarantine, freshman Rethika Sathyamathan, said she encountered an increasing number of social media posts related to books in her TikTok feed. This surge in posts about books on various social...

Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping

Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping

Jasmine Y. Zhang April 11, 2024

As senior Pragathi Arunkumar scrolls through TikTok, she comes across a trend where TikTok users post screenshots of their lock screens and caption it with “your lock screen is what keeps you going.”...

South Asian students, club sponsor, discuss significance of Holi

South Asian students, club sponsor, discuss significance of Holi

Ayaan Nadeem March 24, 2024

The Hindu holiday known as Holi is on March 25. According to Srinija Darapureddy, South Asian Culture Club (SACC) president and senior, Holi is celebrated all across India.  “Holi is the Hindu festival...

Customers gather at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show on March 9. The final day of the Indiana Flower and Patio Show is March 17th. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

2024 Indiana Flower, Patio Show to close soon, highlights the importance of gardening

Jasmine Y. Zhang March 14, 2024

The 2024 annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show will remain open at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day through March 17. According to Zachary Rife, member of the Gardening Together...

Junior Cole Terbush plays hockey for the Indy Fuel Academy. Terbush said he enjoys how being a student athlete keeps him busy. (Submitted Photo: Cole Terbush)

Athlete Spotlight: Junior Cole Terbush balances hockey and ballet

Jasmine Y. Zhang March 1, 2024

What sports do you do for school and outside of school? I play hockey for the Carmel Ice Blue team, which is the B team, and I do ballet at (The) Ballet Theater of Carmel Academy, which is at 96th (Street)...

Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Emma Hu February 25, 2024

Senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang said she has always been passionate about computer science (CS); joining CS clubs never seemed like a hard decision for her. However, when she arrived at the callout...

Time spent together should be cherished, spent offline

Time spent together should be cherished, spent offline

Jasmine Zhang January 25, 2024

When my friends and I would hang out during family get-togethers, the first thing we’d do—without fail—was pull out the "Monopoly" board. Then we’d indulge in several hours of yelling and screaming...

Senior Roohi Sanka researches for her class project for her PLTW: Medical Interventions class on Jan. 10, 2024. Many students who want to go into pharmacy and nursing careers take this class to fulfill their prerequisites.

In light of National Health Awareness month, students, teachers discuss what motivates them to pursue careers in pharmacy and nursing

Avani Gupta January 19, 2024

According to IU School of Medicine, in 2021, there are approximately 81,911 registered nurses in Indiana. Lydia Roberts, a student in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and junior, said she...

Review: “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara is the epitome of a heartwrenching masterpiece [MUSE]

Review: “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara is the epitome of a heartwrenching masterpiece [MUSE]

Jasmine Y. Zhang January 11, 2024

“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara is objectively a good book; after all, it has a 4.34 rating on Goodreads with over 543,000 ratings and was also the 2015 Goodreads Nominee for Best Fiction. However,...

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