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As Gym-culture grows post-COVID, concerns about unhealthy habits arise

Kate Loper January 9, 2023

From world-renowned Olympic athletes to just daily gym-goers, the gym has had a large presence in American culture. Wil Franks, gym-goer and junior, said he started going to the gym at 13 to better himself...

Opposing viewpoints: are Varsity Letter requirements fair?

Opposing viewpoints: are Varsity Letter requirements fair?

Maggie Meyer and Ali Persinger January 5, 2023

The varsity letter requirements are unfair and inconsistent throughout CHS sports Varsity letters are given to athletes when they have a major accomplishment such as going to sectionals or breaking...

Athletes debate whether to rejoin sports after quitting due to COVID-19 break

Katie Maurer October 24, 2022

After an extended hiatus, CHS student athletes face a life-altering dilemma: whether to continue the sport they love, or take the natural break to focus on academics. Sophomore Ashlyn Higley was an...

Jessica Pickett has played volleyball for 11 years. Pickett said her mom has influenced her and helped her find her love for the sport.

Athletes following in parents footsteps impacts performance in sports

Katie Maurer September 29, 2022

When senior Jessica Pickett started playing volleyball about 11 years ago, she was following in the footsteps of her mother, Cassy Pickett, and she said she discovered a sport that bound them both together.  On...

Junior and tennis player Jonathan Yang walks alongside his doubles partner, junior Braedon McIntyre during the match against North Central on Sept. 1. Yang explained how although an individual sport, tennis involves a lot of team cooperation.

Despite different appearances, team sports and individualistic sports have much in common

Safin Khatri September 16, 2022

While more than eight million high school athletes compete this year, many of those, including students on teams like tennis, cross-country and track and field, participate in sports that have more of...

Junior Varsity players block a hit from Avon on Aug. 23. Carmel won 3-0.

Volleyball team prepares to play Westfield on Sept. 11

Katie Maurer September 10, 2022

The Volleyball team is preparing to play Westfield on Sept. 11 at Westfield.  Head Coach Kristine Deem said via-email, “We’ve really been working on growing as a team. We have a lot of new faces...

Solomon Williams, varsity football player and senior, celebrates a touchdown. Williams said he is often stereotyped as less intelligent because he plays football, but he does not let it affect his academic performance.

Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

Riley Laferriere April 22, 2022

During the football season, senior Solomon Williams was on the field throwing passes to friends or making plays under the Friday night lights. However, Williams, who plans to attend Princeton University...

Athlete Spotlight: Pole vaulter, junior Julia Dong steps into varsity, looks forward to track season

Athlete Spotlight: Pole vaulter, junior Julia Dong steps into varsity, looks forward to track season

Saumya Somasi March 22, 2022

What benefits are there to participating in pole vault? Pole vault is very fun. (It’s) good for strength training and exercise. Pole vault also, unlike other sports or running events that I have...

Freshman Guerin Whitcomb (center) plays  the flute during a varsity women’s basketball game. Whitcomb said the pep band creates more excitement in games.

Pep band member, basketball player celebrate impact of live music on game atmosphere

Darshini Shankar February 11, 2022

The super bowl LVI’s half- time performance featured five different artists—Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary L. Blige and Kendrick Lamar—each contributing to the show to engage the live audience....

Curran Eastes, a senior at Carmel high school, flys over a jump at the Town Run trail on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Town Run trail offers multiple challenges along the trail ranging from big jumps, rock climbs, and even a wall ride. “Even though you may not have the greatest equipment in the world, get out into the outdoors and experience it for yourself. Its truly eye-opening what the outdoors can do for you,” Eastes said.

PHOTO ESSAY: Mountain Biking with Curran Eastes

Luke Miller January 19, 2022

Curran Eastes, a senior at Carmel high school, dismounts his mountain bike from his car on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Curran has been mountain biking since age 10 and has accumulated a good amount of gear to...

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