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Sophie Ramos, Carmel women’s Icehounds player and junior, watches a hockey match through the glass. When asked about people's reaction to her playing hockey, Ramos said, "Sometimes people are just like ‘Oh I wouldn’t expect that from you’ or they’ll say ‘I didn’t know women’s hockey was a thing."

Women’s hockey players continue to navigate male-dominated sport

Ryan Sharp January 25, 2024

Mallory Cheslock, Carmel women’s Icehounds player and senior, had an unusual introduction to the sport of hockey which she has now played for 12 years. “(My family) was at a store which had hockey...

Students, teachers observe evolution of feminism

Students, teachers observe evolution of feminism

Pahal Sehgal May 22, 2023

According to PEW Research Center, 80% of adults believe in gender equality, yet only 61% of women identify as feminists. Junior Amanda Pan, a self-titled feminist, said this is because the definition of...

Junior Kenzie Mattingly waters and measures plants kept in a biology room for scientific observation. She said as a woman in the life sciences there have  been times where she's been afraid to give her input.

Women in STEM emphasize the struggles of gender bias within school, workplace

Avery Carlisle March 31, 2023

Junior Kenzie Mattingly said she has a dream of working in the medical field as a woman once she graduates. However, she said the STEM field is still not quite an equal community for women compared to...

Wrestler and Rugby player Chloe DeLeon practices her ready stance on the new women's wrestling team. She is also a member of the women's rugby team.

Athlete Spotlight: Chloe de Leon, varsity wrestler and junior, discusses playing rugby and wrestling

Katie Maurer March 21, 2023

Athlete Spotlight: Chloe de Leon, varsity wrestler and junior, discusses playing rugby and wrestling How did you start playing rugby? I’ve always been really drawn to contact sports through my...

Senior and basketball player Jake Griffin (second from left) gets ready to compete with his teammates in a CHS home game. Griffin said the crowd helps to motivate the team to perform their best.

Men’s, women’s athletes perceive difference in recognition, promotion

Safin Khatri March 13, 2023

Playing for a varsity team and representing your community and school, especially at a competitive school such as this one, is a dream for many student athletes, regardless of gender. However, some female...

Superhero movies need more female roles, directors for representation

Superhero movies need more female roles, directors for representation

Nora Mariano November 17, 2022

Marvel has released a steady slew of new superhero movies and TV shows over the past few years. But unlike some other titles, the newly released “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever '' features a cast of...

Grand Ole Country Interactive JAM

Grand Ole Country Interactive JAM

Grace Guo and Arya Pinnamaneni November 9, 2022

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With threequel of “Legally Blonde” being released in May, female students discuss female stereotyping

With threequel of “Legally Blonde” being released in May, female students discuss female stereotyping

Alivia Romaniuk April 21, 2022

Often Junior Amna Mallick, like other teenagers, likes to sit down and watch movies in her free time, including the hit movie “Legally Blonde,” which came out in 2001. Though Mallick was not yet alive...

Senior Sophia Hanna works on the roof of the "Tiny Home" during construction class. Hanna said she believes more women should take construction classes. "I think you need both a man’s view and a woman’s view in order for things to function properly and to make changes that will be the most beneficial for us," she said.

Students, teachers challenge gender stereotypes in light of Women in Construction Week

Lorna Ding and Claire He March 10, 2022

Senior Sophia Hanna climbs a ladder to work on the roof of the “Tiny Home,” a house that will have running water, electricity and gas when it is completed. Hanna is one of two girls out of the 27 students...

New Women’s Wrestling

Maddie Misterka November 23, 2021

Junior Maria Vega-Lara was a member of the girls rugby team when she was first introduced to wrestling.  “Our coach told us that she was helping out (with the new wrestling team) and so she encouraged...

Wise Words: Business-Building Advice From Joy Ofodu [Biz Buzz]

Wise Words: Business-Building Advice From Joy Ofodu [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun April 18, 2021

Happy spring! A few weekends ago I had the privilege of attending the two-day virtual Women of Color Conference hosted by Afropuff Chronicles, Dear Asian Youth, Zenerations and Diversify Our Narrative,...

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