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Junior Audrey Scull plays the cello. She said music helps her express her thoughts when she can't put them into words.

Students, teacher discuss the benefits of music, self expression

Eddie Sun and Hibba Mahmood March 31, 2023

The vibrations of music fill the air as senior Owen Bruner composes his own pieces with a simple guitar and his own voice. It’s a soothing melody, and the song is one of many Bruner has created. Bruner...

Freshman Piper Rigney holds an outfit in front of her mirror. She said she feels the dress code restricts her choices.

New dress code not met without conflict

Jenny Li September 11, 2022

As this year slowly returns to normal, administrators at this have reworded, updated and worked to better the stated dress code policy. This year, the dress code has been updated to include clothes “worn...

Junior Richard Reisch picks out an outfit from his closet. Reisch said he found most of his clothes thrifting or buying second hand.

Many teenagers develop sense of individuality, confidence by dressing differently than popular fashion due to personal styles, experiences

Maddie Misterka, Student Section Reporter December 12, 2020

Junior Victoria Simich has been sewing since she was in fourth grade, and since then has made many of her own clothes and accessories. “(My style) is like I live in a van, but I don’t actually live...

As alternative fashion rises, Carmel students find unique ways to dress, discuss if they feel accepted at Carmel

As alternative fashion rises, Carmel students find unique ways to dress, discuss if they feel accepted at Carmel

Riley Laferriere September 26, 2020

Fashion styles change constantly as new trends emerge on social media, influencers display new fads and students try to impress others with their original clothing combinations. Euphoria makeup and...

Junior Cambel Castle uses photography as a source of expression

Junior Cambel Castle uses photography as a source of expression

Emily Carlisle May 21, 2020

What got you into photography? I saw other people that I know taking pictures, and I thought it looked like a lot of fun. It is a cool way that people express themselves. I wanted that outlet...

FLAME-BOYANT STYLE:
Freshman Daniel Tanner tries on a glitzy choker to complement his outfit. Daniel said he likes to push societal boundaries when he dresses himself in women’s clothing.

Freshman Daniel Tanner transcends typical gender stereotypes with fashion

Tessa Collinson March 22, 2019

All heads turn to him as he walks down the hall. It could be how he holds himself with confidence. Then again, it could be because of the way he dresses. One day, he’s dressed in a turtleneck with heels...

Freshman Kendall Frobig

Freshman Kendall Frobig

Alanna Wu February 22, 2019

I like photography, so pairing fashion and photography together is cool. And sometimes, if I see a really out-there piece at Goodwill or something, I’ll pair that with a regular pair of jeans if it’s...

Sophomore Raymond "Ray" Mo

Sophomore Raymond “Ray” Mo

Michelle Lu February 22, 2019

"Just over the summer, I started looking at fashion related sites. I did a bit more research and I realized that I didn’t dress that well. I think that fashion and clothes play a large part in who I...

Junior Maria "Mars" Stefanidou

Junior Maria “Mars” Stefanidou

February 22, 2019

I follow a lot of models on Instagram, and a lot of them have this thing where they’ll post an outfit of the day, so every time I’d be scrolling through my front page, I’d see stuff I thought was...

Sophomore Isabella "Izzy" Topp

Sophomore Isabella “Izzy” Topp

February 22, 2019

"I’d say my style… I definitely enjoy being comfortable, but it’s kind of nice especially if people point out your outfit; it’s a little bit of validation, of course. Especially in high school...

Timberland's transformation

Timberland’s transformation

Contributor September 26, 2014

For ages, Timberland has been associated with rugged, well-worn workwear. It’s iconic steel toed boots have saved many a hapless foot in their time. That’s not to say they’ve departed from that aesthetic...

Redefining the HiLite. The HiLite makes changes to format.

Redefining the HiLite. The HiLite makes changes to format.

perspectives August 13, 2014

As you probably noticed when you picked up your HiLite this morning, the issue looks different. Last spring, the staff decided to undergo some major changes to our print publications and website, the most...

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