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Productivity is not required during a pandemic

Karen Zhang • May 24, 2020

I tried to channel my inner Shakespeare during the first month of quarantine. And I was successful. Sort of. After picking embroidery back up at the beginning, I haven’t embroidered anything in...

With e-learning in place, CHS students, teachers see rise of aesthetics in journaling, note-taking

Karen Zhang • May 21, 2020

During quarantine, junior Emily Chan has been bullet journaling. Her process is the same each time—she makes a cover page, a monthly layout with important dates, various trackers and finally...

Managing Editor Karen Zhang gives advice to underclassmen about high school

Karen Zhang • May 21, 2020

Dear underclassmen, I’m a senior, and as you probably all know, the last two months of my high school career have disappeared, just like that. There are a couple of things I regret not doing—going...

Spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) does not excuse increased racist behaviors, anti-Chinese sentiment

Karen Zhang • February 21, 2020

As an introvert, I have always been aware of the times when I have cleared my throat in a silent room or coughed more than two times in a single class period. But now, as a person of Chinese descent, I...

With scheduling for next school year underway, CHS classes attempt to combine benefits of knowledge acquisition, real-world application

Sam Hawkins and Uma Kandallu • January 23, 2020

Senior Ruby Sanders wants to be an ecologist when she leaves high school. When she was younger, she loved being outdoors and was deeply fascinated by the inner workings of nature. Ecology seemed the natural...

Hound Reasoning Additional Results, Sampling Description

Rhea Acharya • January 23, 2020

To read the cover story related to this poll, click here. We collected around 350 responses through social media and 120 responses from going around to various lunches and collecting survey results...

Carmel Clay Schools district should better allocate funds to support competition-level clubs

January 23, 2020

TechHOUNDS. eSports Club. Science Olympiad. These are just a few of the many clubs offered at this school utilizing club dues as a form of funding. According to treasurer Catherine Ramsey, student-interest...

As “cuffing season” arrives, students debate how high school relationships affect social development

Kiersten Riedford • November 15, 2019

Sophomore Elizabeth Katz has never dated in her life and she said during this cuffing season she would prefer to keep it that way. The term “cuffing season,” which originated in Urban Dictionary in...

Media center to host Gatsby Gallery Walk, Holocaust Gallery Walk, prepares for Hour of Code

Karen Zhang • November 2, 2019

According to Terri Ramos, department chairperson for media and communications, the media center currently has its Gatbsy Gallery Walk in partnership with the junior English classes. Ramos also said the...

After Indianapolis designated one of most wasteful American cities, Carmel community works to spread awareness, defy stereotype

Sowmya Chundi • October 24, 2019

In his free time, sophomore Ethan Stoehr is an avid recycler and plastic collecter. In his room, Stoehr has bins full of plastic waste spanning from salad forks to shampoo bottles. He said that by creating...

Media center to host Day of Code, staff Pie Day

Karen Zhang • September 24, 2019

According to Terri Ramos, department chairperson for media and communications, the media center will host its annual staff pie day contest on Nov. 26. “It’s just a fun event that the staff can do....

Media center to host Global War on Terror event, changes lamination policies

Karen Zhang • September 9, 2019

According to Terri Ramos, department chairperson for media and communications, the media center will be closed on Sept. 10 during SRT for the Global War on Terror Symposium. “It’s a partnership with...

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