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Principal Tim Phares works on his laptop. Phares said school administration is preparing for the new polytechnic department, which will emphasize project-based and experiential learning and provide alternate graduation pathways for students starting in the 2023-24 school year.

Administration continues preparations for new Polytechnic Department

Archit Kalra and Chenyao Liu February 16, 2023

According to Principal Tim Phares, the administration is continuing to prepare for the new polytechnic department, with construction set to begin as soon as Oct. 2023. “There have been some more proposals...

A woman holds her phone, taking a photo of a protest on June 1. The protest was led by sophomore Klay Gabriel, she said it was the first event she ever organized.

Nurses, economists, student workers, activists, family members review 2020, pandemic effects

Cady Armstrong and Christian Ledbetter December 17, 2020

    Editor’s Note: This issue’s Cover Story is a compilation of follow-ups on previous stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were published by the HiLite staff in 2020. Scan the...

Sophomore Caroline Scharf (right) takes a photo with her friends at Bub's before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sophomore Caroline Scharf

Sowmya Chundi March 25, 2020

Where do you work and what do you do there? I work at Bub's Carmel location. I love my job. I enjoy meeting many kinds of people and I am lucky to have such wonderful coworkers. I work as a waitress....

 Junior Ben Lin helps set the table at his family restaurant, Wild Ginger on 116th. He said he sometimes works with his mom at the restaurant on the weekends for a couple hours.

Recent studies show decline of Chinese-owned restaurants, bring light to cultural changes between generations of immigrants

Sam Hawkins February 21, 2020

For almost 14 years, junior Emily Chan’s parents owned and operated a Chinese restaurant in Carmel. The restaurant was always like a second home to Emily; when she was in elementary school, she spent...

Here’s your guide for where to go  for a perfect date this Valentine’s Day

Here’s your guide for where to go for a perfect date this Valentine’s Day

Heidi Peng and Riya Chinni January 24, 2019

A Casual Date Mammamia Gelato 834 W. Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 This small Italian dessert and coffee shop is right off Main Street, just a few minutes away from CHS. Mammamia Gelato offers fresh...

A Taste of the West

Michelle Yin, News Reporter May 18, 2017

In May, Main Street Poké will open on 110 W. Main St., Suite 106. It will feature poké (poh•kay), in a serving style similar to a Chipotle. Poké is a traditional Hawaiian dish consisting of diced...

CHECK THE CHANGE: Mark Tague, Kolache Factory employee and junior, packs kolache for a customer at the new Kolache Factory. The store is owned by Tague’s parents. NIVEDHA MEYYAPPAN / PHOTO

Perspectives editor Aster Samuel reviews the Kolache Factory on East 116th Street

entertainment March 27, 2014

On Feb. 12, a Kolache Factory opened in Carmel on East 116th Street, bringing with it a whole new way to enjoy breakfast, lunch and everything in between. There are many benefits to eating at the...

Take a bite: Sophomore Noah Khamliche is one of the many students who enjoy Bazbeaux Pizza. Their good reviews have brought in more business.

Positive reviews help local restaurants gain customers

entertainment December 14, 2012

Television chef Guy Fieri has become famous for his appearances to cook on various television shows, as well as for his abnormal haircut. However, many people’s perception of him changed last month when...

PUT ON YOUR HADHATS: The Construction Nachos at Detour; an American Grille feature a huge amount of toppings. Detour is located in the Carmel Arts and Design District at 110 W. Main St., across the Monon Trail from its closest competitor, Bub's Burgers. AMIRA MACOLM / PHOTO

Detour to compete with Bub’s Burgers

entertainment August 9, 2011

New competition for Bub’s serves decent fare for CHS students and community members, though higher prices might drive away customers For as long as most CHS students can remember, Bub’s Burgers has...

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