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Chinese teacher Tungfen Lee prepares her students for the AP Chinese exam on May 9.

Chinese language day April 20: Bilingual students, Chinese teacher discuss importance of retaining fluency in native languages

Aidah Brown April 23, 2024

Many people in the United States speak another language at home. According to WordsRated, 3.40 million people in the United States spoke Chinese at home as of 2024. This significant number allows for ties...

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

Lily Hao March 26, 2024

In recent years, studying abroad has risen in popularity. Despite the pushback COVID-19 had on international traveling, in a study done by diverse issues in education, students going abroad in 2022 have...

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

Aida Karim March 6, 2024

When freshman Rethika Sathyamathan was working on her National History Day project (NHD), she said the changing support the library has offered her was vital to her success with research and data collecting,...

Senior Terri Xie draws on a phone during their TCP release period on Feb. 13th, 2023. I usually draw on my phone because its more convenient, said Xie. (Submitted Photo: Terri Xie)

Students, teacher discuss development of AI on art

Lily Hao February 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ever changing with new technology allowing people to process information at rapid rates. The use of AI brings about anxiety among artists, both traditional and digital,...

Senior Renee Kim writes a letter to her penpal in Japan. “Writing letters is honestly my favorite part, especially because I love stickers and it’s so fun to go in and personalize it. That shows the person receiving it a bit of my personality,” Kim said.

In honor of Letter Writing Week, students discuss importance of penpals on friendships

Lily Hao January 18, 2024

Renee Kim, secretary for the Healing Hearts Pen Friends club and senior, said she values the art of writing letters while living in a society where social media has become the main form of communication. “When...

Junior Chris Gabriel practices for his Hoosier FC boy’s team before an Indy indoor Off The Wall soccer game. “Practice can be really rough, but the effort I see in my team regardless of winning or losing is incredibly motivating,” said Gabriel.

Students, coach discuss misconceptions due to appearance, attitude on performance

Lily Hao January 10, 2024

Chris Gabriel, a member of the varsity men’s soccer team as well as the Hoosier FC 07 boy’s team and junior, said he feels as though he is at a disadvantage because of his physical appearance. “Although...

Junior Ariyanna O’Neal drawing for her Human Body System notes. “I love how Carmel is able to offer classes that can get you a headstart on your career path,” ONeal said.

Students, teacher share experiences across state education systems

Lily Hao November 17, 2023

Senior Claire Fackler, who attended school in Idaho up until this year, said she noticed major differences between the education she received in Idaho in comparison to CHS. “I have an IEP (individual...

Members of the Latin Student Alliance dance to traditional Hispanic music at one of their meetings. I love dancing to traditional music, and just being a part of my culture, and embracing it, Queijo said.

Hispanic students, Spanish teacher discuss maintaining connections to heritage, learning about culture

Emma Hu November 2, 2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States was 63.6 million in 2022, making up around 19% of the U.S. population.  However, despite the size of that population,...

Junior Mikey Moehl reads different graphs for finances on Sept. 11, 2023.

Students, teacher explore developments in financial literacy education

Lily Hao September 27, 2023

According to a 2023 study done by Ipsos, a French independent market research firm, about two thirds of Americans are financially literate. Financial literacy is the possession of skills and knowledge...

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