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Hijabi students, teacher discuss experience with and stigma surrounding hijab

Ayaan Nadeem and Salima Sher • February 27, 2024

Every Muslim’s journey with the hijab is different. For junior Mariam Morad, she started wearing her hijab right before high school. “I started wearing the hijab because many Islamic scholars...

Students, child psychologist explore impact of religious, political traditions on teenager’s value system

Mahitha Konjeti and Asini Jayarapu • January 30, 2024

For sophomore Joseph “Joe” Kim, his relationship with his family significantly influences his belief system. Kim said his family traditions and environment have notably influenced his views of society. “I’m...

Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Alliance

Ayaan Nadeem • April 24, 2023

Senior Amna Mallick, MSA co-president Why was MSA founded? Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) was founded because there were a lot of other clubs such as CRU, JSU and a whole bunch of other religious...

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 4 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem • April 22, 2023

Ramadan Day 22 (April 13, 2023): Today, I had even worse allergies. Everyone who I would see would ask me if I was crying, or if I was okay because my eyes looked so horrible. I had a really tough time...

CHS should give Muslim students a prayer space

HiLite Staff • April 20, 2023

In the religion of Islam, Muslims have to fulfill five daily prayers. For the majority of the year, the afternoon prayer of Dhuhr, falls during school hours. Currently at this school, some students are...

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 3 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem • April 13, 2023

Ramadan Day 15 (April 6, 2023): Today was hectic to say the least. My mom was throwing a huge party where many people were coming to our house to break their fast. So of course, the whole day was taken...

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 2 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem • April 6, 2023

Ramadan Day 8 (March 30, 2023): One week of Ramadan has officially passed. This month is going by so quickly. Every year, when Ramadan ends, I always feel sad that the holy month has passed by. Sometimes,...

The Ramadan Diaries: Week 1 [MUSE]

Ayaan Nadeem • March 30, 2023

Ramadan Day 1 (March 23, 2023): It's the first day of Ramadan! As a Muslim, I am always looking forward to this month for many reasons. To start, it is a month of spirituality and self reflection. It...

Students, activist are inspired by religion to improve environment, engage in activism

Sumedha Kota and Claire He • May 19, 2022

Senior Luca Kim, who identifies as a Christian, said she believes there exists an important intersection between Christ and the environment. According to Kim, faith has helped her connect with the Earth. “Church...

Muslim students observe Ramadan next month, discrimination still an issue both in CHS, Carmel community

Royce Brown and Zainab Idrees • March 25, 2022

Freshman Mariam Morad adjusts her hijab during class. The hijab is a head covering that is worn by some Muslim women and is typically worn in public. For Morad, it reminds her of who she is: a Muslim. According...

Islamic Life Center to begin building in spring 2022

Ayaan Nadeem • March 24, 2022

For sophomore Asim Syed, the Al Salam masjid was a key part of his life. “Not only did I meet many friends, but Al Salam also helped shape who I am today,” Syed said. “I’ve also met people of other...

With major celestial events approaching, students increasingly practice new age beliefs

Jillian Moore • February 17, 2022

New age beliefs including tarot, crystals, “shifting” and manifesting, have become increasingly popular. Astrology is extremely important to many practitioners of these beliefs, as they believe...

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