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Fandom and friendship: building communities through K-pop
Fandom and friendship: building communities through K-pop
The teenage workforce: students, teacher evaluate high school jobs
The teenage workforce: students, teacher evaluate high school jobs
The death of fast fashion? Why students are switching over to thrifting
The death of fast fashion? Why students are switching over to thrifting
Kodai Fujita
Online spaces: pockets of community
Mass commercialization of culture: appropriation or appreciation?
Mass commercialization of culture: appropriation or appreciation?
Blushing in Bloom Interactive JAM
Blushing in Bloom Interactive JAM
Let's Fly Interactive JAM
Let’s Fly Interactive JAM
Break For the Future! Interactive JAM
Break For the Future! Interactive JAM
Color It In! Interactive JAM
Color It In! Interactive JAM
Where Style Blooms
Where Style Blooms
Opposing Column: AI is not a substitute for professional medical advice
Opposing Column: AI is not a substitute for professional medical advice
Opposing Column: AI health information is a valuable tool in understanding basic healthcare
Opposing Column: AI health information is a valuable tool in understanding basic healthcare
Staff Editorial: CHS should take a stance against AI posters, graphics
Staff Editorial: CHS should take a stance against AI posters, graphics
Summer programs can be more costly than beneficial to high school students
Summer programs can be more costly than beneficial to high school students
Boundaries of academic languages should not be shifted in the classroom
Boundaries of academic languages should not be shifted in the classroom
Fellowship of Christian Athletes members participate in an Easter egg hunt featuring group activities and challenges during their meeting on April 3. Club sponsor Jason Cirrincione said large group activities like this are a great opportunity for students to get to meet more people in the club.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes to continue weekly meetings through end of school year
Allison Shen, club president and senior, leaves Math Club after four years of participation. Math Club future presidents, Sophomores Amy Cui and Alex Gao are both prepared to take on the role. “I’m not worried,” Shen said. “They are both not only great mathematicians but also great leaders.”
Math Club finalizes club meetings, plans to meet again next school year
Amelia Riegel, violin player and sophomore, prepares for class. “The understanding of the music is going well,” Riegel said, “like being able to feel what the music is actually supposed to feel like.”
Orchestras to compete in state-level ISSMA competition
The finished mural created by Artist’s Association club officers and members is displayed on a home near the Monon Trail. Yu said the club officers designed a mural incorporating Studio Ghibli style. Yu said, “This activity was a fun way to connect with the community and I really loved how it turned out.”
Artist’s Association club officers reflect on the school year and set goals for next year
Sophomore Ananya Jain reads the earthquake drill procedures on April 23. Jain was reviewing emergency protocol after reading about the recent disasters in Nev. and Japan. Jain said, “It’s important to take drills seriously because you never know if one might happen. It’s always better to be prepared and not risk your life during an actual emergency.”
Students, teacher discuss importance of severe weather drills following recent natural disasters
Students, teacher discuss perception of space exploration
Students, teacher discuss perception of space exploration
Exchange student Takumi Michibata (left) and senior Ismail Kheiri (right) greet each other during the first day of the exchange program in the main cafeteria on March 17. Michibata took part in the exchange program where the cities of Carmel and Seikyo send students every other year. (Submitted: Ismail Kheiri)
Japanese exchange program bridges cultural differences, fosters unique friendships
Junior Aleta Lu works on a bracelet inspired by Lucy Bedroque’s album, Fete de la Vanille, for her business, Aleta Bead. She said she uses Instagram as a platform to display and promote her work. She said, “Making bracelets is a good way to make money from doing something I’m passionate about.”
Students, art teacher discuss stress management from hands-on projects
Senior Nikhil Gupta teaches debate to students on March 31. Gupta said being an only child made him more independent and has influenced him to do individual debate and tennis events.
Students, teacher discuss the impact of expectations from peers and adults on an only child
Students, orchestra director evaluate impacts of classics
Students, orchestra director evaluate impacts of classics
March Madness win-or-go-home format provides for a thrilling tournament
March Madness win-or-go-home format provides for a thrilling tournament
Why NBA Playoffs Are the Gold Standard of Basketball
Why NBA Playoffs Are the Gold Standard of Basketball
As F1 switches to electric engines, fans can expect big changes
As F1 switches to electric engines, fans can expect big changes
Cal Carmichael starting for Carmel last season. Carmichael said he wants to do everything he can to help the team win every time he steps on the mound. [Submitted: Cal Carmichael]
Athlete Spotlight: Cal Carmichael on committing to Rose Hulman for baseball
Students, teachers utilize March Madness format for educational purposes
Students, teachers utilize March Madness format for educational purposes
From Timothée to Timothee: A character analysis of Timothée Chalamet (opinion)
From Timothée to Timothee: A character analysis of Timothée Chalamet (opinion)
A CHS student performs a trombone solo during the Jazz a la Mode concert on April 24. Jazz a la Mode was held on April 24 and 25 in the Freshman Cafeteria.
Jazz a la Mode Photo Gallery
AI and the future of entertainment (opinion)
AI and the future of entertainment (opinion)
Coachella 2026 headline performances emphasize need for effort in highly-viewed performances (opinion)
Coachella 2026 headline performances emphasize need for effort in highly-viewed performances (opinion)
Ambassadors members perform their show “Route 66.” The show will take place on Friday, March 27.
Q&A with students, choir director on Evening of Show Choir performance
Q&A with senior superlative winners
Students, teacher evaluate the rise of student interest in music composition
Students, teacher evaluate the rise of student interest in music composition
Humans of CHS: Asking seniors for advice | Senior Survival Guide 2026
Humans of CHS: Asking seniors for advice | Senior Survival Guide 2026
Q&A With Senior Zaina Khan on non-profit MpowerHer
Q&A With Senior Zaina Khan on non-profit MpowerHer
Humans of CHS: How would you ask someone to be your date for prom?
Humans of CHS: How would you ask someone to be your date for prom?
Q&A with Jory Abrams, lead guitarist of Sunset Band and sophomore
Q&A with Jory Abrams, lead guitarist of Sunset Band and sophomore
Q&A with senior and student author Lainey Weishaar
Q&A with senior and student author Lainey Weishaar
Q&A with juniors Abhi Mortha, Victor Wang, Luke Choi, and Rithvik Varigonda on Shelves for Scholars
Q&A with juniors Abhi Mortha, Victor Wang, Luke Choi, and Rithvik Varigonda on Shelves for Scholars
Q&A with student pilot Aenea Wells
Q&A with student pilot Aenea Wells
Q&A with senior Mansi Indarapu on Nurture Now Initiative
Q&A with senior Mansi Indarapu on Nurture Now Initiative
Humans of CHS: How would you ask someone to be your date for prom?
Humans of CHS: How would you ask someone to be your date for prom?
Humans of CHS: How do you help protect the Earth?
Humans of CHS: How do you help protect the Earth?
Humans of CHS: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
Humans of CHS: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
Humans of CHS: What was your favorite moment of 2025?
Humans of CHS: What was your favorite moment of 2025?
Humans of CHS: Who do you want at your Thanksgiving dinner?
Humans of CHS: Who do you want at your Thanksgiving dinner?
Month In Review: April 2026
Month In Review: April 2026
Month In Review: March 2026
Month In Review: March 2026
Sophomore Catalina Joyce (left) and senior Spencer Sell (right) celebrate their win during the Mr. Carmel event in the Dale E. Graham auditorium on March 20. Sell and his escort, Joyce, took home the crown. Hosted by the CHS Champions Together organization, the event raised donations for the Special Olympics.
Photo Gallery: Mr. Carmel 2026
A group of performers hold hands as they dance the routine to their last song “Walk With Me” during “The Space Between” recital on March 12. Held in the Dale E. Graham auditorium, the spring dance recital premiered at 7 p.m.
Photo Gallery: “The Space Between” Spring Dance Recital
Month In Review: February 2026
Month In Review: February 2026
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Wordle: May 20
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Wordle: May 17
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Wordle: May 13
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Connections: April 7
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Review: Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning film filled with deep emotion, humor and a heartfelt partnership [MUSE]
Review: Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning film filled with deep emotion, humor and a heartfelt partnership [MUSE]
Review: “Iron Lung” exemplifies the success of suspense [MUSE]
Review: “Iron Lung” exemplifies the success of suspense [MUSE]
Review: New F1 regulations prove to be anything but boring [MUSE]
Review: New F1 regulations prove to be anything but boring [MUSE]
“‘Wuthering Heights’” wasn’t a bad movie—it just wasn’t anything like the book [MUSE]
“‘Wuthering Heights’” wasn’t a bad movie—it just wasn’t anything like the book [MUSE]
Review: Season 5 of “Stranger Things" delivered the perfect ending despite major mistakes [MUSE]
Review: Season 5 of “Stranger Things” delivered the perfect ending despite major mistakes [MUSE]
Review: “Zootopia 2” is a stunning and engaging sequel that elevates the universe [MUSE]
Review: “Zootopia 2” is a stunning and engaging sequel that elevates the universe [MUSE]
Review: I have no critiques: “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” is amazing [MUSE]
Review: I have no critiques: “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” is amazing [MUSE]
Review: Learning to say “I” with “The Fountainhead” [MUSE]
Review: Learning to say “I” with “The Fountainhead” [MUSE]
Review: Java House Fall Menu [MUSE]
Review: Java House Fall Menu [MUSE]
Review: “Frankenstein”: Guillermo del Toro reanimates Mary Shelley’s evergreen tale [MUSE]
Review: Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning film filled with deep emotion, humor and a heartfelt partnership [MUSE]
Review: Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning film filled with deep emotion, humor and a heartfelt partnership [MUSE]
Review: “Iron Lung” exemplifies the success of suspense [MUSE]
Review: “Iron Lung” exemplifies the success of suspense [MUSE]
Review: New F1 regulations prove to be anything but boring [MUSE]
Review: New F1 regulations prove to be anything but boring [MUSE]
Review: "When I Fly Towards You", cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Fantastical Fantasy
Fantastical Fantasy
Immersive audiobooks are not for everyone, can encourage non-readers to read
Immersive audiobooks are not for everyone, can encourage non-readers to read
Author review: Marissa Meyer's novels are both familiar and imaginative
Author review: Marissa Meyer’s novels are both familiar and imaginative
Long fantasy series lead to a lack of interest
Long fantasy series lead to a lack of interest
Fan fiction isn’t original work and it shouldn’t be published as such
Fan fiction isn’t original work and it shouldn’t be published as such
The Bookcast: 'Wuthering Heights'
The Bookcast: ‘Wuthering Heights’
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 3: Kelly Fulk
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 2: Prachet Sowale
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Carmel Eatery EP 3: Is Sun King Carmel Truly All-Ages Friendly?
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
Humans of CHS: Letters to your Kindergarten Self Ep. 1: Ella Williams
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Best Buddies to take trip to Snappers Jan. 25

Beats • January 18, 2013

Best Buddies plans to host a trip to Snappers on Jan. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. According to club sponsor Dana Lawrence, buddies, peer buddies and associate members are invited to have dinner and play games...

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