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The Carmel High School Speech & Debate team discuss American politics and government at a meeting on April 20. Junior Maxwell Goatee said “Voting is an essential part of American democracy and needs to be pushed more for the youth.”

Students bring up youth voting, a decrease shown overall

Kate Loper May 15, 2024

Two years ago, The New York Times reported that less than 50% of 18 to 24 year olds did not vote. This created a nearly 15-point difference when compared to the turnout. Younger people don't vote because...

Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits

Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits

Emma Hu and Jenny Li March 18, 2024

Consumerism has steadily risen for centuries, creating the multifaceted patterns of consumer spending that are seen in the world today. This trend is noted clearly in reports by the Bureau of Labor...

Q&A with students over Spotify Wrapped

Q&A with students over Spotify Wrapped

Ayaan Nadeem and Jasmine Zhang December 15, 2023

Senior Pragathi Arunkumar How does Spotify play a role in your everyday life?  I use it every day, like in the car, at school or in between. I use it all the time; it’s always either in my Airpods,...

Students, debate coach say participation in activities centered around political issues may lead to greater long-term civic engagement

Students, debate coach say participation in activities centered around political issues may lead to greater long-term civic engagement

Jenny Li and Emma Hu September 25, 2023

Ridhi Dondeti, member of CHS debate team and senior, said she increased her engagement in politics specifically during her high school years.  “A lot of (my involvement in civic engagement/political...

Nina Godbole and her family take a selfie while traveling in Poland Godbole said "I guess I don't relate to one group completely but at home, it's just my family so balancing has never really been an issue."
 (Submitted Photo: Nina Godbole)

Multiracial students, parents, professor share experiences, challenges with discrimination

Lorna Ding June 7, 2023

“What are you?” This is a question familiar to multiracial individuals—people who may identify with more than one race or ethnicity—like senior Aiko Ileleji, who is half-Nigerian and half-Japanese. “When...

Sophomore Jessica Ding practices her speech for the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition. She, along with five other students, competed at the Global Finale on April 22.

Q&A with JADES Co. leader, members on Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

Matthew Du and Ryan Zhang April 22, 2023

Melody Meng, JADES Co. leader and sophomore  What made you decide to enter this competition? I actually competed in the Washington competition last year before deciding to form my own team at...

Indiana adopts new climate education standards, students, teacher consider impacts

Indiana adopts new climate education standards, students, teacher consider impacts

Jenny Li January 30, 2023

Last summer, the Indiana State Board of Education approved new science standards. The old standards earned a “D” grade in a 2020 study of climate change in state science standards conducted by the...

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