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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
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
GKOM council member Zack Sears views the presentation for the upcoming meeting. According to Sears, different members of the GKOM council are assigned topics to create presentations over.
GKOM continues planning for next year, prepare for final meeting with freshmen
Joseph Broman, Mu Alpha Theta sponsor, grades tests for his honors precalculus/trigonometry class. Broman said, “I’m retiring from the Math Club next year and I’m just going to do Mu Alpha Theta so I can focus on that one and we can do more [speaker series] first semester.”
Mu Alpha Theta continues to host speaker series
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 
Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities
Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.
Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Ani-Mania!
Ani-Mania!
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
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
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
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [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]
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Striking a pose, Duncan Moran, ComedySportz member and senior, practices the ComedySportz game “Five Things.” “We’re going to pull out all stops for these last two (home matches), make them exciting, make them something that people will remember for next season,” he said. JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

ComedySportz to play season’s final home matches on April 23 and 24

Beats • April 21, 2015

ComedySportz will finish its 2015 season with home matches on April 23 and 24 against Fishers and Cathedral, according to sponsor Jim Peterson. Both matches will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater,...

Dusting himself off during a game of “Back to Whenever,” Michael Davis, ComedySportz member and junior, prepares to deliver his next lines. Davis said he has become a more outspoken member of the team in his second year, “just a lot more energetic, I guess.” JASON KLEIN/PHOTO

ComedySportz to play home matches March 12 and 13

Beats • March 10, 2015

ComedySportz will square off against Lebanon and Bishop Chatard in home matches on March 12 and 13, respectively. Each match will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater; tickets are available in...

Jacob Greene, ComedySportz member and sophomore, participates in a mock match with the rest of the team. Greene said the team members “are prepared” for the first match on Feb. 19. JASON KLEIN/PHOTO

ComedySportz to host season opener on Feb. 19

Beats • February 15, 2015

CHS ComedySportz will host its first two regular season matches on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the studio theater. Jacob Greene, first-year ComedySportz member and sophomore, said that he’s...

Kate Urbanowski, ComedySportz member and senior, demonstrates part of her warmup, the “Doo Run Rap.” According to Urbanowski, the team’s training sessions with professionals downtown helped them refine their skills. JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

ComedySportz team uses downtown training sessions to hone skills

Beats • November 14, 2014

As the ComedySportz team trains for its upcoming season, which will start in 2015, its members are sharpening their techniques through downtown sessions with ComedySportz professionals. According to club...

DO OR DIE: Senior Duncan Moran, who portrays Jack Archer, points at senior Jack Coleman, who portrays Gloss. In this scene, the character Jack is deciding if he should kill Gloss.

The World’s a Stage: Fall production features new set-up and style

entertainment • November 14, 2014

Through tomorrow, CHS Theatre will perform this year’s fall production “The Beaux’ Stratagem.” According to senior Aaron Jacobs, who portrays Tom Aimwell, with changes in the stage set-up and a...

The 2014-15 ComedySportz team poses for a photo after their first practice. Senior Kinsey Erickson (second from left in the top row) said, “Although I am definitely a leader, I wouldn’t say that I am done learning, and that’s something that’s always just really important in ComedySportz.” JASON KLEIN/PHOTO

ComedySportz team begins to gel as practices start up

Beats • October 23, 2014

After hosting an  audition process that found five new members, ComedySportz is learning to play as a team in its first few practices. According to Kinsey Erickson, ComedySportz veteran member and senior,...

Matthew Bear, new ComedySportz member and senior, listens on during the team’s first full meeting of the year. Bear said that he auditioned for the team because everything he heard was “constantly positive, positive, positive.” JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

ComedySportz inducts new members, begins practices for season

Beats • October 10, 2014

According to ComedySportz sponsor Jim Peterson, the team has added five new members to its team following a yearly audition process. Senior Matthew Bear, junior Mary Caltrider and sophomores Chuck Burton,...

STUDIO FUN: In the Studio Theater, director and senior Kinsey Erickson directs rehearsal for the upcoming Studio One Acts. The acts will include four one-act, comedic plays.

Coming to a Theater Near you: Studio one acts to run from Sept. 25 to 27

entertainment • September 23, 2014

Sept. 25 to 27, the cast and crew members of the Studio One Acts plan to host a series of short plays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater. According to Kinsey Erickson, student director and senior,...

CHS Film Fest to take place on May 2

Author Archives • May 2, 2014

The annual CHS Film Fest will take place on May 2 in the auditorium from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door, which includes an opportunity to attend a film workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room P123. The...

SENSATIONAL: Kinsey Erickson, student director and junior, directs students for a skit. According to Matthew “Matt” McDonald, student director and junior, the goal of Cutting Edge Comedies is to push the limits of controversial humor in high school performances. ALLY RUSSELL / PHOTO

Cutting Edge Comedies pushes boundaries

entertainment • April 24, 2014

Cutting Edge Comedies, a comedic CHS production that will show twice on April 27 at Studio 15, will consist of several shorts that aim to cover taboo topics while entertaining the audience. According to...

Rising Stars members dress up in costume as part of a club event. Members often help plan for possible upcoming events and new club activities. AINING WANG/PHOTO

Rising Stars to have meeting on April 17 will prepare for next year with officer elections

Beats • April 15, 2014

Rising Stars club will have its next meeting on April 17 after school in the Studio Theater room. According to Amanda Warnock, Junior Class representative, the meeting was postponed because of spring...

ComedySportz team prepares for last home matches

Beats • April 14, 2014

ComedySportz members are fine-tuning their skills as the team looks forward to its last home matches on April 24 and 25. According to sponsor Jim Peterson, the team has advanced from the initial stages...

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