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Nursing students, teacher weigh implications of new professional degree classifications
Nursing students, teacher weigh implications of new professional degree classifications
Parent teachers provide academic and personal support for students
Parent teachers provide academic and personal support for students
Ella Lu & Aditi Purohit
Fantasy football: turning competition into connection
The cost of belonging: the financial side of high school clubs and sports
The cost of belonging: the financial side of high school clubs and sports
IU media censorship incident reveals deeper strain on free speech rights in the U.S
IU media censorship incident reveals deeper strain on free speech rights in the U.S
Strike a Chord! Interactive JAM
Strike a Chord! Interactive JAM
Turn It Up! Interactive JAM
Turn It Up! Interactive JAM
Agatha Christie Interactive JAM
Agatha Christie Interactive JAM
Up and Away
Up and Away
Five Nights at Freddy's Interactive JAM
Five Nights at Freddy’s Interactive JAM
It's time to combat "giftflation"
It’s time to combat “giftflation”
Opposing Column: Ego enables career success
Opposing Column: Ego enables career success
Opposing Column: Ego is not a substitute for substance
Opposing Column: Ego is not a substitute for substance
In politically turbulent times, student activism is more vital than ever
In politically turbulent times, student activism is more vital than ever
Graphic Cartoon: The new language
Graphic Cartoon: The new language
Musicians play their instruments at the rehearsal for the Mardi Gras Masquerade Concert. Senior Lily Hodgeson said, "By incorporating such an important French holiday into something that so many people enjoy regularly, like concerts, people can be introduced to new things while simultaneously enjoying something they know they like."
Students, teacher celebrate French culture with Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball concert
Cutline: TEDx Club sponsor Grant Benefiel, is printing papers that are going to be used by TEDx for promoting their conference in the English department workroom on Feb 6. Benefiel said, “One thing is to promote the TEDx club and also the event and it is another great opportunity to show our community.”
TEDx Club discusses the next steps for the conference
Juniors Valerie Fu and Alexander Tichindelean work on homework during SSRT on Feb 9. Fu said, “During my TCP releases, I plan to work on college applications and other homework.”
Counseling department to continue student meetings
Superintendent Tom Oestreich renews commitment to strategic plan, focuses on main pillars regarding communication and community engagement
Senior Elijah Jones reads a book from the library.
Library Department to be adding new resources for Financial Literacy Credit
Senior Riya Koya attends a Key Club officer meeting on April 16. Key Club is a service club which counts toward Distinguished Graduate points. (Submitted: Riya Koya)
Distinguished graduate candidates reflect on significance, shortcomings of title, value of pursuing ambitions
School walkout reveals broader political shifts as students reflect on democracy
School walkout reveals broader political shifts as students reflect on democracy
Junior Akhil Jois eats a potato-based dish at lunch on Jan. 29. Jois said, "I usually bring my lunch since its easier as a vegetarian."
Veganism presents some challenges for students, ultimately reflects values, circumstances
Junior Sid Eswaran performs barbell curls at a local gym on Jan. 10. Eswaran said, "Many gym influencers have started to push a lot of supplements on to their viewers such as protein powders, creatine, and pre-workouts."
Students, teacher reflect on growing commercialization of selfcare
Students, expert reflect on importance of blood donors in light of National Blood Donor Month
Students, expert reflect on importance of blood donors in light of National Blood Donor Month
Senior Lewis Zhang signs his national letter of intent to officially commit to collegiate swimming at the University of Pennsylvania on Nov. 15. Zhang said he plans on majoring in economics through the College of Arts and Sciences. [Submitted: Lewis Zhang]
Athlete Spotlight: Lewis Zhang on UPenn commitment, prioritizing discipline over motivation
Junior Aiden Dickerson holds the ball in preparation for a free throw.
Photo Essay: Mens Varsity Basketball faces Pike on Jan. 23
Athlete Spotlight: Quinn Wu on being named been named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year
Athlete Spotlight: Quinn Wu on being named been named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year
From F1 Academy to the pit wall, women are shaping the future of motorsports
From F1 Academy to the pit wall, women are shaping the future of motorsports
Colts prioritize short-term with signing of Philip Rivers
Colts prioritize short-term with signing of Philip Rivers
Senior Hannah Sevening as Dr. Livesey, Senior Luke Boyce as Squire Trelawney, and Senior Emma Miller as Jim Hawkins, react to the discovery of a treasure map during a dress rehearsal. The final dress rehearsal for “Treasure Island” took place on Feb. 4.
“Treasure Island” Photo Gallery
Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. draws concern on the future of cinema, reflects current movie-watching practices
Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. draws concern on the future of cinema, reflects current movie-watching practices
Humans of CHS: Who should win this awards season?
Humans of CHS: Who should win this awards season?
Stranger Things’ queer representation is flawed but vital [opinion]
Stranger Things’ queer representation is flawed but vital [opinion]
Humans of CHS: Entertainment Recap
Humans of CHS: Entertainment Recap
Q&A with sophomore Ellie Wang on Nonprofit organization ActDefy
Q&A with sophomore Ellie Wang on Nonprofit organization ActDefy
Humans of CHS: Why do you watch the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Why do you watch the Super Bowl?
Students, teacher reflect on bringing student culture into renovated spaces
Students, teacher reflect on bringing student culture into renovated spaces
Q&A with sophomore Sydney Weitz for receiving the Encore Award
Q&A with sophomore Sydney Weitz for receiving the Encore Award
Humans of CHS: What do you want to bring into 2026 and leave in 2025?
Humans of CHS: What do you want to bring into 2026 and leave in 2025?
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
Q&A with junior Marcus Primason on winning the Randy Siddon Best Photo Story Award
Q&A with junior Marcus Primason on winning the Randy Siddon Best Photo Story Award
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?
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Humans of CHS: Should Columbus Day be a national holiday?
Homecoming Special
Homecoming Special
Humans of CHS: Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? (The Summer I Turned Pretty)
Humans of CHS: Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? (The Summer I Turned Pretty)
Month In Review: January 2026
Month In Review: January 2026
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Semester In Review: Fall 2025
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Month In Review: August/September 2025
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: “Twinless” is a hilarious, tragic and deeply human masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “Twinless” is a hilarious, tragic and deeply human masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is for the fans, but needs to listen to the critics [MUSE]
Review: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is for the fans, but needs to listen to the critics [MUSE]
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Review: “Vita Carnis:” An absolutely frightening work of analog horror [MUSE]
Review: Season five of "Emily in Paris" is fun if you don't think too hard [MUSE]
Review: Season five of “Emily in Paris” is fun if you don’t think too hard [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: "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]
Review: "Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie," departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Hidden Love" is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Heartstopper" is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Love triangles, though interesting conceptually, are generally cheap, poorly written cliches
Love triangles, though interesting conceptually, are generally cheap, poorly written cliches
HiLite Staff Romance Recommendations
HiLite Staff Romance Recommendations
"And Then There Were None" is a great mystery with a disturbing twist
“And Then There Were None” is a great mystery with a disturbing twist
"Not Quite Dead Yet" follows through on its captivating premise
“Not Quite Dead Yet” follows through on its captivating premise
HiLite Staff Mystery Recommendations
HiLite Staff Mystery Recommendations
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
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie's Carmel the new place to go?
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?
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Students, teacher celebrate French culture with Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball concert
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It’s time to combat “giftflation”
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TEDx Club discusses the next steps for the conference
Parker Kelso • February 14, 2026
Counseling department to continue student meetings
Riva Jain • February 14, 2026
Athlete Spotlight: Lewis Zhang on UPenn commitment, prioritizing discipline over motivation
Mahitha Konjeti • February 13, 2026
Love triangles, though interesting conceptually, are generally cheap, poorly written cliches
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Nursing students, teacher weigh implications of new professional degree classifications
Nursing students, teacher weigh implications of new professional degree classifications
Katelyn Chen and Catherine Guo • January 25, 2026

For junior Judah Joseph, his decision to pursue nursing was one influenced by his personal circumstances and values. “I've...

Parent teachers provide academic and personal support for students
Parent teachers provide academic and personal support for students
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Musicians play their instruments at the rehearsal for the Mardi Gras Masquerade Concert. Senior Lily Hodgeson said, "By incorporating such an important French holiday into something that so many people enjoy regularly, like concerts, people can be introduced to new things while simultaneously enjoying something they know they like."
Students, teacher celebrate French culture with Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball concert
Jasmine Zhang • February 14, 2026

The Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert, Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, will be held on Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. The concert...

Cutline: TEDx Club sponsor Grant Benefiel, is printing papers that are going to be used by TEDx for promoting their conference in the English department workroom on Feb 6. Benefiel said, “One thing is to promote the TEDx club and also the event and it is another great opportunity to show our community.”
TEDx Club discusses the next steps for the conference
Parker Kelso • February 14, 2026
Juniors Valerie Fu and Alexander Tichindelean work on homework during SSRT on Feb 9. Fu said, “During my TCP releases, I plan to work on college applications and other homework.”
Counseling department to continue student meetings
Riva Jain • February 14, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Senior Hannah Sevening as Dr. Livesey, Senior Luke Boyce as Squire Trelawney, and Senior Emma Miller as Jim Hawkins, react to the discovery of a treasure map during a dress rehearsal. The final dress rehearsal for “Treasure Island” took place on Feb. 4.
“Treasure Island” Photo Gallery
Emily Feng and Isabella Spierdowis • February 7, 2026

Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. draws concern on the future of cinema, reflects current movie-watching practices
Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. draws concern on the future of cinema, reflects current movie-watching practices
Keira Kress • January 31, 2026
Humans of CHS: Who should win this awards season?
Humans of CHS: Who should win this awards season?
Laxumi Chandrakumar, Emma Hu, and Keira Kress • January 25, 2026
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Q&A with sophomore Ellie Wang on Nonprofit organization ActDefy
Q&A with sophomore Ellie Wang on Nonprofit organization ActDefy
Parker Kelso • February 11, 2026

What is ActDefy and why did you start a chapter in Carmel? ActDefy is a youth-led international non-profit that...

Humans of CHS: Why do you watch the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Why do you watch the Super Bowl?
Camryn Lazard • February 9, 2026
Students, teacher reflect on bringing student culture into renovated spaces
Students, teacher reflect on bringing student culture into renovated spaces
Ella Lu • January 30, 2026
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Love triangles, though interesting conceptually, are generally cheap, poorly written cliches
Love triangles, though interesting conceptually, are generally cheap, poorly written cliches
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While I love a good “will they, won’t they” story, a whole novel centered around these stakes when you know fully well the two protagonists...

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HiLite Staff Romance Recommendations
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"And Then There Were None" is a great mystery with a disturbing twist
“And Then There Were None” is a great mystery with a disturbing twist
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It's time to combat "giftflation"
It’s time to combat “giftflation”
Kodai Fujita • February 14, 2026

I received $200 worth of clothing during the last Secret Santa gathering I attended. This small convention, taking...

Opposing Column: Ego enables career success
Opposing Column: Ego enables career success
Laasya Avula • February 11, 2026
Opposing Column: Ego is not a substitute for substance
Opposing Column: Ego is not a substitute for substance
Marianne Guo • February 11, 2026
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Senior Riya Koya attends a Key Club officer meeting on April 16. Key Club is a service club which counts toward Distinguished Graduate points. (Submitted: Riya Koya)
Distinguished graduate candidates reflect on significance, shortcomings of title, value of pursuing ambitions
Catherine Guo and Marianne Guo • February 11, 2026

For Kaitlyn Ho, distinguished graduate candidate and senior, the distinguished graduate award is a recognition...

School walkout reveals broader political shifts as students reflect on democracy
School walkout reveals broader political shifts as students reflect on democracy
Shawn Feng and Riva Jain • February 5, 2026
Junior Akhil Jois eats a potato-based dish at lunch on Jan. 29. Jois said, "I usually bring my lunch since its easier as a vegetarian."
Veganism presents some challenges for students, ultimately reflects values, circumstances
Catherine Guo and Devyn Hansen • January 23, 2026
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Senior Lewis Zhang signs his national letter of intent to officially commit to collegiate swimming at the University of Pennsylvania on Nov. 15. Zhang said he plans on majoring in economics through the College of Arts and Sciences. [Submitted: Lewis Zhang]
Athlete Spotlight: Lewis Zhang on UPenn commitment, prioritizing discipline over motivation
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What got you into swimming? When I was five, my parents put me into swimming. I think it was mainly because...

Junior Aiden Dickerson holds the ball in preparation for a free throw.
Photo Essay: Mens Varsity Basketball faces Pike on Jan. 23
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Athlete Spotlight: Quinn Wu on being named been named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year
Athlete Spotlight: Quinn Wu on being named been named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year
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Senior Hannah Sevening as Dr. Livesey, Senior Luke Boyce as Squire Trelawney, and Senior Emma Miller as Jim Hawkins, react to the discovery of a treasure map during a dress rehearsal. The final dress rehearsal for “Treasure Island” took place on Feb. 4.

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  • Juniors Arnav Samuel and Kaarthik Nagarathanim read How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone by Alex Norris at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Dec. 9. “Both people in a relationship are trying to make an effort to love more than the other, sort of like a competition,” Samuel said. Samuel and Nagarathanim both read the book to learn more about human connection and how they can apply those lessons to their relationships.

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