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Sophomore Elon Yuckman works on Chemistry homework at the CHS library on April 26, 2025. “(To keep up with my classes) I spend a lot of time in SSRT doing homework and prioritize the most important classes first,” Yuckman said.

Academic hierarchies play a role in student course decision, academic pressure

Drithi Raipet May 12, 2025

For Sophomore Elon Yuckman, it was important to him that he took classes he knew he could balance in his schedule. When choosing classes, he wanted to increase his class load from the previous year, while...

Senior Amanda Ailes signs with the Huntington Foresters volleyball team on Feb 22. Ailes said one of the ways she’s been continuing with her commitment to Huntington is by communicating with her future coach and attending the games of her future team. (Photo: Submitted)

Student Athletes, College Counselor evaluate differences in paths of athletic collegiate commitments

Katie Maurer April 30, 2025

In November, senior Ayla Abbasi was one of millions of undecided seniors applying for college. Like many others, she wrote countless supplements, meticulously tracked volunteer hours, and lost innumerable...

Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Faith-based schools a big draw for an increasing number of students

Charlotte Moser April 24, 2025

For senior Sophie Parker, a faith-based college is first on her list of schools. Although Parker applied to some state schools, Brigham Young University (BYU) is where she has chosen to go. BYU is sponsored...

Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful

Students deferred from colleges find “changing your mindset” helpful

Charlotte Moser March 12, 2025

For senior Ashlyn Higley, applying to college was a difficult, stressful process.  “I definitely think the competitiveness of applying to colleges, especially among your careers, is a lot of pressure,”...

Junior Allison Shen gives a math lecture at Carmel Clay Public Library on Dec. 11. Shen said her non-profit aims to help students who struggle with math.

Students discuss impact, career skills built from working on “passion projects”

Charlotte Moser January 7, 2025

Junior Allison Shen said she has always enjoyed math class, despite noticing that her peers don’t share the same love. So, Shen decided to do something about it. Now, Shen is the co-founder of Infinity...

Students take notes and ask questions at the Yale College Visit on Sept. 26. Junior Olivia Widjaja said affirmative action has not impacted her greatly but she sees how it could hurt minorities and their chances of getting into university.

In a post-affirmative action world, students employ new tools, considerations in college applications

Aidah Brown November 18, 2024

Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that transformed the face of college admissions: the banning of affirmative action. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) coordinator,...

On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.

Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college

Katie Maurer October 18, 2024

When senior Amanda Ailes first began thinking about college, she had never heard of Huntington University, the school she is now committed to for volleyball. Next year, however, Ailes will be one of the...

Senior Alice Mayer visits Indiana University. Mayer said college visits are a great way to get to know the school environment. (Submitted Photo: Alice Mayer)

College career programming coordinator, students evaluate the benefits, drawbacks of in-state, out-of-state college choices

Charlotte Moser October 5, 2024

For senior Alice "Allie" Mayer, the decision between in-state and out-of-state college is a complicated one. It encompasses a variety of factors including cost, proximity to family and “the right fit.”   "I've...

College chaos: unraveling the stress of college applications

College chaos: unraveling the stress of college applications

Catrina Hensley May 7, 2024

For junior Gabrielle Richmond, the college application process has added many items to her ever-growing juggling-act. Alongside keeping up with heavy coursework, extracurriculars including a busy choir...

Reassessment policies raise questions about college acceptance, grade inflation

Reassessment policies raise questions about college acceptance, grade inflation

Allison Washburn April 29, 2024

Senior Helen Xu moved the summer before her senior year to Carmel from California. After the beginning of the school year, she said she began to notice the difference in retake or reassessment policies...

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...

Senior Kevin Hu looks over his FAFSA forms with his dad on Feb 15th, 2024. Hu said his dad helped him a lot while applying for the program.

College coordinator, students share concerns about current financial aid system, promote financial transparency and literacy

Mahitha Konjeti February 22, 2024

For senior Sara Standish, the financial aid system in America is unfair. “Personally, I didn’t apply for financial aid because I wouldn’t receive any money. I feel like people in the middle (class)...

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