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11/21/2025

In the third installment of our guest essay series, Teen Services Librarian and Teen Artist in Residence Coordinator Mike Cherry discusses the impact of art on his life.

“Looking back on it now, I realize studying art helped me to think more clearly and critically,” Cherry said. “It gave me an outlet for expressing emotions, and it fostered creativity that would later transfer to other skills such as teaching.”

To read the full column, visit hilite.org.

WRITING: Mike Cherry

11/20/2025

In honor of National Play Monopoly Day on November 19, learn some facts about Monopoly.

Check out the full JAM on hilite.org.

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SPREAD DESIGN: .lyn

11/19/2025

Players on the men’s basketball team run drills during a pre-season practice session. The team is preparing for the start of its season, and they will have their first scrimmage against New Palestine in the Eric Clark Activity Center at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 against. Their first official game is against Zionsville on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

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11/18/2025

New graduation requirements were finalized in 2024 and took effect this year for the class of 2029. These new requirements prioritize more work-based learning as compared to the previous requirements.
Bhowmik said he believes the Indiana Department of Education had good intentions in creating the new requirements.

“For the regular student who may not be as interested in taking AP or honors classes, simplifying the diploma makes it more accessible to them,” he said.

Read the full story on Hilite.org.

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11/17/2025

The election and subsequent politics of current president Donald Trump sparked nationwide protests against authoritarian states. These protests, known as No Kings protests were far reaching; as many as 7 million individuals participated across the nation. In Indiana, protesters gathered on the statehouse lawn on Oct. 18 to advocate for the checks and balances that support and regulate the nation’s government. Among the protestors was senior Namaan Duckworth. “It was truly awesome to talk with a bunch of people,” he said. “(These protests are) not about pointing fingers, but (they’re) just about getting a big group of people to exercise their right of free speech and freedom to gather, freedom to protest.”

Read the full story on hilite.org.

WRITING: Allison Washburn
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11/16/2025

Vishal Shankar, tennis player and senior, won his match at the men’s tennis State finals with a score of 6-4 in both sets. This helped Carmel claim their victory over Homestead 3-2 and bring home the State title.
Shankar described his standout memory of winning the final match of his senior season in front of a large crowd as a moment that felt unreal at first. Influenced by both pro players and local role models, he said he’s grown from a scrappy freshman into a more confident, aggressive competitor. Shankar said he hopes to keep playing after high school and offers simple advice to new players: “failure isn’t final.”

To read the full story, visit hilite.org.

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11/14/2025

In light of the ongoing government shutdown, Mady Kiser, Entertainment editor and senior, evaluates dysfunction in American politics.

“While one group or another may finally get what they want at the end of the shutdown, this halting of government action has serious repercussions for Americans, chipping away at people’s trust in the system meant to help us,” Kiser said. “Slowly, as people get more used to the dysfunctional system they are governed by, they believe it will only get worse, and this is just how things go.

To read the full column, visit hilite.org.

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11/10/2025

Telling the section editors different trends

11/08/2025

Carmel Football’s season comes to an end after a loss to Westfield in the sectional championship on Nov. 7. Despite the loss, Carmel finished with a strong season record of 9-2.

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11/04/2025

Asking the HiLite staff who they wouldn’t let their kid date on staff

11/02/2025

With yearbook club photos starting tomorrow, take a look at all the information that you will need to know.
This includes the photo schedules, map, and general information for students.

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11/01/2025

The cast of “Dracula” performs during the dress rehearsal in the Studio Theatre on Oct. 29. The show runs from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1.

To learn more about the production, read a Q&A with a director, actor and stage manager on hilite.org.

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PHOTOS: Emily Feng
GRAPHIC: Isabella Spierdowis

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