November 12, 2021
Jillian Moore and Raghav Sriram

After Private investigators announced a new potential culprit for the crimes committed by the Zodiac Killer, junior Paige Walker said she noticed an increase in true crime...

November 12, 2021
Eva Glazier

The new CHS Unified eSports team met for the first time on Oct. 27. According to Bella Gray, eSports member and senior, the new team is a great way to get involved with Unified...

November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021
Nathan Huang

November 12, 2021
Raghav Sriram and Aniket Biswal

The Christkindlmarkt is a longstanding tradition of Germanic culture that celebrates the holiday season with antique shops, food stalls, and gift stores. According to the...

November 12, 2021
Chenyao Liu

Senior Rachel King is well aware of her limitations. Where other students may not think too much about sitting down and typing on a computer, she has to consider what her...

November 4, 2021
Riley TerBush and Gray Martens

Jillian Moore and Chenyao Liu

November 23, 2021

What traditions do you and your family usually practice for Black Friday?On Black Friday, we finish Thanksgiving up at around nine, or around eight, and then me and my...

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...

Matthew Du

November 19, 2021

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Club’s first event with a guest speaker, Dr. Charity Owings on Nov. 2, took place on Zoom at 5:30 p.m.. Manav...

Daniel Kim

November 19, 2021

According to speaker of the House Julia Muller, the Cabinet will host a garage sale on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, which Muller said she is looking forward to.“Cabinet’s next...

Royce Brown

November 19, 2021

Meetings for Rho Kappa will start this November, including a meeting for new members which will take place on Nov. 18. Junior Reegan Hahn, a new member who was recently admitted...

Dariush Khurram

November 12, 2021

Carmel Clay Schools recently got a facility dog, Jim Dandee, right?Yes.What is the reason behind Jim Dandee’s name?So the reason behind his name is because...

Club Spotlight: Dental Club

November 12, 2021

Carmel Christkindlmarkt to change after two-year hiatus, student, teacher express involvement in maintaining cultural accuracy

November 12, 2021

November Trivia Night

November 12, 2021

Eva Glazier

November 12, 2021

The new CHS Unified eSports team met for the first time on Oct. 27. According to Bella Gray, eSports member and senior, the new team is a great way to get involved with Unified...

Students discuss family Thanksgiving football traditions, impact on family

November 12, 2021

Varsity football prepares for second Sectional game on Nov. 5 against Brownsburg

November 5, 2021

Varsity football prepares for first Sectional game on Oct. 29 against Avon

October 27, 2021

Sam Hawkins

November 12, 2021

Though she was born after the year 2000, senior Riley Dugan, grew up listening to music from the 1960s.“My dad always played ‘60s music (when I was) a kid. Like, he...

As supply chain issues arise before Black Friday, students’ resale, online businesses increase in popularity

November 12, 2021

As Black Friday, Cyber Monday approaches, students should not participate in increasingly prevalent overconsumption culture

November 12, 2021

Entertainment Briefs

November 12, 2021

Sumedha Kota

November 18, 2021

Lizzie Farrell, Accents member and junior, said they enjoyed the Princess Day event on Nov. 6 hosted by the Accents. “I (was) really excited about Princess Day, because...

In light of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, students with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consider accommodations, ableism

November 12, 2021

QA with School Resource Officer (SRO) Shane VanNatter on his, Carmel Police Department’s participation in No-Shave November

November 12, 2021

As Cyber Monday approaches, students, administrator discuss cyberbullying, cyber safety

November 12, 2021

Lauryn Weninger, Student Section Reporter

November 15, 2021

My favorite memory from my childhood (Thanksgiving) was at my Grandma’s house with my family and Aunts, Uncles and cousins.   After we had eaten our dinner and the kitchen...

QA with art teacher Murray in honor of National Go to an Art Museum Day

November 11, 2021

Q and A with Veronica Holford

October 22, 2021

Sophomore Gigi Welp

October 22, 2021

Riley Laferriere

November 12, 2021

If you ask me to describe my friends the first words that come to mind are genuine, kind-hearted and caring, although they can be a bit annoying at times. But for many people,...

finally done

November 12, 2021

Honoring Hoosiers

November 12, 2021

Abolishment of traditional finals provides flexibility, helps grades better reflect students’ understanding of content

November 12, 2021

Michelle Wan

November 12, 2021

When did you start doing roller derby?I started doing roller derby when I was 8 (years old). I was watching a movie with my mom and got super interested in the idea of...

QA with senior Gurleen Kaur on her avid interest in astrology and zodiac charts

October 22, 2021

QA with library specialist John Love on his passion for collecting LEGO sets

September 23, 2021

QA with student body president (SBP) Ellis Nou, speaker of the House (SOH) Julia Muller

August 12, 2021

Jillian Moore and Raghav Sriram | November 12, 2021

Carmel Clay Schools recently got a facility dog, Jim Dandee, right?Yes.What is the reason behind Jim Dandee’s...

Sam Hawkins

November 12, 2021

Though she was born after the year 2000, senior Riley Dugan, grew up listening to music from the 1960s.“My dad always played ‘60s music (when I was) a kid. Like, he would always have the Beatles...

Recent ENTERTAINMENT Stories

As supply chain issues arise before Black Friday, students’ resale, online businesses increase in popularity

November 12, 2021

In recent months, there have been numerous supply chain issues. The pandemic has disrupted nearly every...

As Black Friday, Cyber Monday approaches, students should not participate in increasingly prevalent overconsumption culture

November 12, 2021

I will be honest, i might be a bit of a hoarder. Inanimate objects may have too much sentimental value...

Entertainment Briefs

November 12, 2021

Events in CarmelChristkindlmarkt: Nov. 20 through Dec. 24 (This event will feature a variety...

Lauryn Weninger, Student Section Reporter

November 15, 2021

My favorite memory from my childhood (Thanksgiving) was at my Grandma’s house with my family and Aunts, Uncles and cousins.   After we had eaten our dinner and the kitchen was cleaned up, the men would...

QA with art teacher Murray in honor of National Go to an Art Museum Day

November 11, 2021

How do you think all peoplecan benefit from art, through eitherparticipating in it or just viewing...

Q and A with Veronica Holford

October 22, 2021

What are you proud of in your life?“I am proud of a lot of things, but I’m proud of my son and...

Eva Glazier

November 12, 2021

The new CHS Unified eSports team met for the first time on Oct. 27. According to Bella Gray, eSports member and senior, the new team is a great way to...

Recent SPORTS Stories

Students discuss family Thanksgiving football traditions, impact on family

November 12, 2021

Thanksgiving is a time when many families get together and spend time with each other. That idea can...

Senior Rachel King is well aware of her limitations. Where other students may not think too much about sitting down and typing on a computer, she has to consider what her body will and will not let her...

finally done

November 12, 2021

To view more of Rohan Mahesh’s work, click here.

Honoring Hoosiers

November 12, 2021

To view more of Siri Byrisetty’s work, click here.

Abolishment of traditional finals provides flexibility, helps grades better reflect students’ understanding of content

November 12, 2021

This year, this school will not require traditional finals and teachers will determine students’ final...

November 12, 2021

Matthew Du

November 19, 2021

Royce Brown

November 19, 2021

Katy Smith (pictured first row, the third from the left), sophomore and Allegro choir member, rehearses choreography with the rest of her choir on Oct. 11 to prepare for their upcoming competition. Since this is Smith’s first choir competition she stated “I’m nervous about the choreography sticking more than anything, hopefully all the practice will help me become more familiar with it”.

Caroline Just

TAKING AIM: Tyler McVey, CHS senior, draws his bow in Outdoor Exploration on Nov. 18. Outdoor Exploration is a fairly new class where students learn all about the outdoors and take part in fun activities like fishing, creek stomping, and archery. “Outdoor is one of my favorite classes this year because we get to go outside almost everyday,” said McVey.

Luke Miller

LUNCHTIME CHATS: Junior Jasmine Klopstad talks to friends while eating lunch in the library on Nov. 16. Klopstad said she prefers to eat in the library rather than in a cafeteria because it is less crowded and quieter.

Olivia McKee

TEARING DOWN WALLS: A construction safety light glows through the windows above door 29 on November 10th. Door 29 is currently closed due to the renovation of the Performing arts department. These areas when complete will consist of completely brand new practice and performance facilities for the Band and Orchestra departments.

Arthur Mansavage

CLASS ACT: Junior Ella Asher plays Miss Hatchett in the CHS theater show Because Their Hearts Were Pure during a dress rehearsal on Nov. 9. The cast performed the show live from Nov. 11 to 13 in the Studio Theater.

Chenyao Liu

TOOTHPASTE FOR ELEPHANTS: Chem Club officer, Aakash Patel (junior) demonstrates the elephant toothpaste experiment at the Carmel Chem Club meeting on Nov. 4, 2021. Meetings have previously been held on Mondays, but will now occur regularly on every Gold Day Thursday. At the meeting, Patel and fellow Chem Club officer Manav Musunuru (senior) explained the science behind the elephant toothpaste experiment.

Grace Guo

Sew Much Fun: Junior Abby Albright practices crocheting various knots during Crochet Club on Nov. 2. During this weekly meeting, Crochet Club members were free to continue working on their projects or receive advice from club sponsor Mr. Kuhne.

Marissa Finney

TEACHING MATH: Dylan Zenor, CHS junior, walks his fellow students through a math problem in Intermediate Pre-Calculus on Oct. 20. Intermediate Pre-Calculus goes into both calculus math equations along with introducing students to trigonometry problems. “I enjoy teaching other students problems because it helps me get better at doing the math myself,” said Zenor.

Luke Miller

COLORING IN THE LINES:Sophomore Lillian Houck uses a black sharpie to color in a sign to beused in the upcoming fall play. On Monday, October 18 The technicaltheatre department began production of the fall play Because TheirHearts Were Pure. The show opens on November 11th and will runthrough the 13th. Tickets are on sale now at carmeldrama.org.

Arthur Mansavage

TREKKING THE TRAIL: CHS students walk up the trail before school on the morning of Oct. 18. This was the first day back to school after fall break.

Olivia McKee

The Charisma Dance Team prepares for the upcoming season after school on September 2, 2021. This past year, the team performed all around the state at girls and boys varsity soccer games.

Marissa Finney

BREAK FOR BIKES: Sophomore Oliver Zhu works on a bike tire at the Carmel Cycling Club meeting on Oct. 7, 2021. Meetings are held regularly every other Monday in E206, however, this week the date was moved to a Thursday. At the meeting, Zhu demonstrated how to fix a flat tire and other aspects of bike repair.

Grace G

Daily Drills: Sophomore Sandra Yang reads a rebuttal speech during Debate Club practice on Oct. 5. During this meeting, Debate Club members were preparing for an upcoming tournament at Concord High School.

HOMECOMING PARADE: Carmel’s volleyball team walks through downtown Carmel in the homecoming parade on Sept, 24. The homecoming parade kicks off the many events leading up to the homecoming dance Saturday Sept, 25.

Luke Miller

FLYING HIGH: Kindle Hohlt, varsity fall cheerleader and senior, preforms a stunt during a football game on Sept. 17. Before the start of the game, Hohlt participated in a senior night recognition with her parents and fellow seniors.

Olivia McKee

UNTRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS: Seniors Sophie Estabrook (left), and Jenna Lindeman (right), sit together at a picnic table by door 25 and discuss ideas for their costume design project. The Tech Theatre program usually spends their time working in the scene shop adjacent to the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Due to auditorium construction, the tech theatre program has had to temporarily adjust to working in more untraditional spaces like the outdoors.

Arthur Mansavage

CROCHETING IN THE COMMONS: Junior Tessa Specchio talks with her friends while crocheting. “I like that (crocheting) gives me something to do with my hands, but I can still talk to people and still be involved in conversations,” Specchio said, “I can put my energy into something and make a fun bag.”

Chenyao Liu

New and returning members of the CHS club, Sprinkle of Joy, pick up snacks after the club callout meeting on September 8, 2021. Sprinkle of Joy is a baking and volunteering club that distributes homemade baked goods to the Carmel community. Sprinkle of Joy President and junior, Anabelle Yang, and Vice President and sophomore, Lorna Ding, presented new initiatives for the club as COVID-19 restrictions become less limiting.

Grace Guo

DELICATE DRAWINGS: Nancy Zhang, Drawing 1 student and sophomore, works on creating realistic raindrops with a white colored pencil on Sept. 9 to prepare for an upcoming assignment in the class. When asked about the tedious process Zhang states In my opinion, the easiest part of drawing the raindrops is creating the gradient of light to dark.

Caroline Just

Arjun Puroht

Kent Fujita

Joshika Sathyamathan

Eva Glazier

Mahmoud Homsi

Arjun Purohit

Siri Byrisetty

Yichen Liu

Mahmoud Homsi

Arjun Purohit

Eva Glazier

Joshika Sathyamathan

Elise Varhan

Yichen Liu

Kent Fujita

Elise Varhan

Mahmoud Homsi

Eva Glazier

Joshika Sathyamathan

Yichen Liu

Elise Varhan

Siri Byrisetty

Kent Fujita

Mahmoud Homsi

Arjun Purohit

Lily Farrell

Eva Glazier

Joshika Sathyamathan

Yichen Liu

Siri Byrisetty

November 19, 2021

The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) begin to finalize participant's...

DECA to start preparing for competition in December

November 3, 2021

According to Claire Qu, veteran DECA member and senior, the executive meets early October to discuss...

Preparation for Mock Trial

November 3, 2021

Mock Trial meets Wednesdays in room F102. Adviser and coach Robert Browning said students are preparing...

There are very few directors with a style as easily recognizable as Wes Anderson’s. Anderson is the strange example of a director whose style is outside of the mainstream and yet gets recognition, attention...