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TABLE OF CONTENTS JAM 4 RACE FOR A CURE Check out process of vaccine-making as scientists race toward COVID-19 vaccine

NEWS 6 NEWS BRIEFS 7 RISE AND SHINE 8 SEIZE THE DAY CCS middle schools, CHS push start times to 8:45 am

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12 COLLEGE JUST AHEAD

COVID-19 changes role family plays in students’ lives

Students, admissions counselors weigh importance of extracurriculars

STUDENT SECTION 14 HUMANS OF CHS

Students, teachers share different points of view toward upcoming school year

ENTERTAINMENT 22 THE ART MUST GO ON

Students heal through stressful periods by exercising artistic skills

24 ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT 25 ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

NEW IN-PERSON CLASS SCHEDULES

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BLUE 1 8:45-10:15

GOLD 1 8:45-10:15

BLUE 2 10:25-11:55

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BLUE 3 12:05-2:05

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A LUNCH 11:55-12:28 B LUNCH 12:31-1:01

A LUNCH 11:55-12:28 B LUNCH 12:31-1:01

C LUNCH 1:04-1:34

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D LUNCH 1:35-2:05

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BLUE 4 2:15-3:45

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RACE FOR A CURE With pharmaceutical companies racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, learn about different vaccines and how they are made

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HERD IMMUNITY

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Vaccinating most of a community provides immunity to the majority of the population, thus slowing the spread of the virus and protecting those who are unable to get vaccines.

The vaccine shot releases a deactivated virus that can no longer cause illness into the body.

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See how vaccines use herd immunity to prevent the spread of viruses, along with the vulnerabilities of vaccine technologies

White blood cells release antibodies with many varying shapes that try to match with the virus in order to deactivate it, the same process the body uses when infected and ill with a virus.

Vaccine opposers tend to live in the same communities, leaving people vulnerable to disease without the buffer of those with immunity. These communities tend to be disease hotspots.

The body finds the correct antibody match for the virus within one to three weeks.

The antibody latches onto the virus and destroys it. With the correct antibody shape identified, the body is now immune to the virus.

VACCINE DEVELOPMENT PRECLINICAL TESTING Scientists test the vaccine on animals, seeking an immune system reaction in monkeys or other mammals.

PHASE I TESTING Scientists test the vaccine on a small group of humans to evoke an immune response.

PHASE II TESTING Scientists test the vaccine on hundreds of people divided into groups based on age to test safety and effectiveness.

PHASE III TESTING Scientists test the vaccine on thousands of people and compare the amount infected to those given a placebo.

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TYPES OF VACCINES See the different approaches for a COVID-19 vaccine

PAST VACCINES

Inactivated Vaccines

Rabies (1885)

Inactive or attenuated viruses use a form of virus that cannot cause disease to trigger antibodies that work against the true virus.

Louis Pasteur administered spinal material from a rabies-afflicted rabbit to an infected nine-year-old boy in Paris, leading to a full recovery.

RNA Vaccines Directly inject the DNA messenger coding for anitviral proteins that trigger antibody development.

Adenovirus A form of adenovirus enters the cells to deposit an inactive virus that the body forms defenses against.

DNA Vaccines Inject DNA instructions to create viral proteins, which the body builds and then defends against.

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I have a lot of experience over the years dealing with pharmaceutical companies in which we’re trying to develop an intervention, and the one thing that is clear is that if you try to enforce [costs] on a company that has multiple, different opportunities to do different things, they will walk away.”

- Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Regulators look over the trials and decide whether or not to approve the vaccine.

The vaccine may be approved for emergency use during a pandemic.

COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Michigan, supported by the US Army, develop a flu vaccine using fertilized chicken eggs. The flu led to the use of mechanical ventilators.

Polio (1955) Polio outbreaks caused thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of paralysis cases in the United States.

Its vaccine’s cost was covered by the March of Dimes foundation. Some of the vaccines distributed by Cutter Laboratories failed to deactivate the polio virus, leading to polio cases in vaccinated subjects.

Measles (1963) John F. Enders and Thomas C. Peebles isolated the measles virus in an ill student in 1954. In 1963, they created and distributed the vaccine created from the isolated virus. The final version of the vaccine, created by Maurice Hilleman, came in 1968. It exposes the body to a weaker version of the measles virus.

Dengue (2016)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act would protect a COVID-19 vaccine under all health plans, covering it as preventive health service without cost sharing.

APPROVAL

Influenza (1940s)

Prematurely released vaccines for the mosquito-borne Dengue fever in the Philippines caused risk of plasma leakage syndrome in children, a fatal disease which causes fluid leakage in the blood.

Factories produce and distributes the vaccine. The vaccine may still be tested beyond distribution to screen for defects.

Scan to see the New York Times’ coronavirus vaccine development tracker, which shows the stage of development for COVID-19 vaccines

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14 Take a look at some Q&As from CHS students and teachers about this upcoming school year CLEAN UP, CLEAN UP: Junior Sophia Gilliam cleans out her locker in the afternoon on May 27 to conclude the 2019-2020 school year.

From May 26 to 27, CHS students were able to drop off textbooks and pick up any personal items due to the school’s abrupt closure on March 13 because of COVID-19. Gilliam said it was strange to see the school “so empty and bare.”

Labor Day

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National Suicide Prevention Day

Sept. 18

Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown

Sept. 12 and 19 ACT testing

Scan this QR code to see a Q&A with Katie Kelly, GKOM sponsor and social studies teacher, about the changes made to the GKOM program starting this school year.

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RISE AND SHINE New feminist club founded to educate, help Carmel community VIYANG HAO Q&A

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Q&A MANASA KESA, H.E.R. CLUB FOUNDER AND JUNIOR

What is H.E.R Club?

H.E.R. stands for health, education and rights for women. (The club) is essentially the feminist club (at CHS). The goal of H.E.R. Club is to raise awareness of intersectional feminist issues like racism, transphobia, homophobia, etc. The club also organizes events like fundraisers and drives to support minorities in need. We also define feminism as intersectional feminism which is feminism that fights any kind of discrimination whether it’s based on gender, race, socio-economic status, gender or sexual identity, religion, etc.

Why was the club formed?

I formed the club because I noticed that there were a lot of clubs at school that targeted specific feminist topics like Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or Teens with a Choice but there were none that covered them all. I wanted a club where people could learn about a variety of issues and become more involved in the feminist community as a whole.

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Take a look at the history behind the women’s suffrage movement

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U.S. states impose a tampon tax

2.3 BILLION people globally live without basic sanitation services FACTS, GLOBAL CITIZEN, PERIOD EQUITY SOURCES

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What are some goals and activities for H.E.R. Club?

Well, the main goal of this club is simply to fight for intersectional feminist causes and educate people about the common misconceptions about feminism. Some specific goals for the 20202021 school year would be to hold a sanitary products drive to support female victims of domestic abuse and hold a comprehensive sexual education seminar. For activities, as I said earlier, the club does drives and fundraisers. We also do community service opportunities so members can get a chance to directly interact with the communities that they are working to help for.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the 19th amendment?

I don’t really have any thoughts on the 100year anniversary other than the fact that the centennial (is happening) in 2020 is disappointing. The 19th amendment should have had to be an amendment to the original Constitution in the first place. Women should not have had to fight and die for the right to have a say in their lives and their right to vote should not have ever been questioned in the first place.

The women’s suffrage movement begins lobbying Congress for a constitutional amendment

Activists at the Seneca Falls Convention agree all women deserve their own political identities

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The Senate does not pass the initial amendment proposal.

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President Wilson begins to support the movement

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19th Amendment is fully ratified, giving eligible women the right to vote

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AUG 13, 2020

SEIZE THE DAY 2020-2021 school year features later start times for middle, high schools CADY ARMSTRONG STORY, SPEAKUPS, PHOTOS

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board passed a resolution moving all CCS middle schools’ as well as CHS’s start times later in the day from 7:50 and 7:45, respectively, to 8:45 a.m. With this, the academic day will end at 3:45 p.m. instead of 3:05 p.m. for these CCS campuses. Additionally, CCS elementary schools will start at 7:50 a.m., 15 minutes earlier than they started previously. However, the elementary school day will still end at 2:30 p.m. The extra 15 minutes will be added to the recess block, doubling the time devoted to this from 15 to 30 minutes.

The board also approved district-wide “late start” days where the school day will start 40 minutes late twice a month to give teachers more time to collaborate and prepare. The day will be delayed for all students participating in the district’s hybrid option, regardless of whether or not they are learning virtually or in-person on the day of late start. The district also plans to offer free childcare for students in kindergarten through eighth grade on those days for parents who can’t adjust their work schedules to accommodate the delayed start.

SPEAK-UP!

According to junior Marina Saweeros, late start being applied to all students regardless of whether or not students are physically in school is a good change.

Saweeros said, “I’m really grateful that late start will apply to everyone at CHS because even if I am

TAKE A HIKE: Junior Marina Saweeros walks up the trail to CHS from the football stadium last spring.

Saweeros said, “I enjoy walking to school in the morning because it clears my mind and resets my mood before a long day of school. Last year, I rarely got to do that out of fear of being late but now this year I will get to walk to school everyday and I’m excited to do so.”

virtually learning that day, I still get the benefit of sleeping in late start brings, even later with late start delaying the day’s start to 9:45 a.m.”

The CCS school board discussed and passed this resolution to change CCS campuses’ start times 4-1 at a school board meeting conducted via zoom, with school board member Pam Knowles voting against the majority.

According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, while the resolution passed, it did come with mixed opinions from members of the Carmel community.

Beresford said, “This is a big change and there are mixed opinions on both sides of every recommended change. Big changes like these are difficult and bring out many thoughts and emotions, what has been positive is that we are discussing and debating the issues and trying to decide what is best for our kids. In the long run, I believe working the process together makes us better.”

Furthermore, according to Saweeros, later start times will reduce tardiness and let students take their time getting to school.

Saweeros said, “(In the mornings), there’s just so much traffic that you basically have to leave at

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How do you feel about school starting later?

“I like it because I won’t be as tired and I need more sleep so I can do good in my classes. The down side is school ending later because I always thought the time after school went by really fast and now it’s going to feel even shorter.”

Freshman Ramsey Khamis

“I am not a fan of school starting later.

Coming home later means that I barely have a break between school and my after school activities, meaning I will have to stay up late every night studying.”

Junior Sneha Srivatsa

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the same time buses leave. I rode with my friend last year and was always worried about getting to class on time. However, this year, I feel like I can take my time and enjoy the walk up the trail without the fear of being tardy.”

According to Pam Knowles, she ultimately voted against the resolution for multiple reasons but was not against the entire proposal. “(First), I felt that most of the responses sent in after the board meeting where this was a discussion topic were in favor of a later start time for the secondary schools but not to lengthen the elementary school day,” Knowles said via email. “(Also), I had just read that the state had spent around $1 billion in response to COVID-19 and that it was thought the state’s reserves would be gone by the end of August.

“The administrative team has studied these ideas for almost four years and believe these changes are in the best interests of our students.”

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WORKIN’ AWAY: Junior Marina Saweeros laughs at a friend’s joke as she works on school work online last sping.

According to Saweeros, it is fun to be with her friends during late start while working on homework at the same time.

(With this), I didn’t think it was a good idea to spend additional dollars on this proposal not knowing what the future held.”

The resolution that ultimately passed was slightly different than the resolution originally proposed.

When the board first discussed the idea of changing start times at the April 16 meeting, elementary schools were to start at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:50 p.m., adding 30 minutes to the academic school day. The 30 minutes were to add 15 minutes to recess and devote 15 minutes for S.T.E.M. enrichment learning time. In the proposal that passed, the 15 minutes for S.T.E.M. was not included.

According to Beresford, the decision to pursue the new changes to the school day now came after many years of debate.

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11% of public high schools in the U.S. start the academic day between 8:30 and 8:59 a.m.

33% of public high schools in the U.S. start the academic school day between 7:30 and 7:59 a.m.

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TIME TO GO: Junior Marina Saweeros works on homework during late start last spring. According to Saweeros, late start delaying the day lets students catch up on work.

Beresford said via email, “The administrative team has studied these ideas for almost four years and believe these changes are in the best interests of our students.”

For junior Zoe “Zoey” Foley, even though later start times will push marching band practice back, it is worth the benefits that come with later start times.

Foley said, “Our practice times will change but I think that with the pandemic in full swing, this was a smart time to make the change.”

Saweeros said, “With so much research supporting schools starting later, I knew ours would too.”

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A VIRTUAL REALITY This year’s virtual learning to focus on social-emotional learning, bonds between teachers, students WENDY ZHU STORY

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n the 2019-2020 school year, teachers taught the final quarter of school entirely online after Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) closed on March 16 and Gov. Holcomb later ordered all K-12 schools in Indiana to remain closed for the rest of the school year. It’s likely that most, if not all teachers were not expecting to deal with a global pandemic and a full shift to virtual learning. Over the summer, however, hundreds of CCS teachers attended professional development workshops for virtual learning, including sessions on enhancing Canvas use and building a

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classroom culture online. Though CCS is set to reopen its doors today and resume in-person classes, virtual learning options are available to students as well.

According to Principal Tom Harmas, this year’s virtual learning will place a heavier emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL).

SEL includes the development of interpersonal skills, learning how to manage emotions and goal-setting, and it helped inspire Carmel’s Culture of Care.

“We’re very fortunate because most of our students are self-driven and want to do well in school, but

STUDY TIME: (LEFT) Senior Sarah Konrad takes notes for class during onlinelearning time.

She said she had trouble for the first few days, but did her best to find a schedule to help her get things turned in on time.

(RIGHT): Senior Sarah Konrad shares some of her notes for class.

for those who aren’t, it was difficult for us to have that communication and really help those kids that weren’t having a difficult time,” Harmas said. “That’s part of that SEL piece, creating a classroom culture and really trying to reach out to kids, making sure they know they have a partner in education—somebody who really cares about them—and that we want them to do well and we’re going to help them in any way that we possibly can.”

While seeing someone’s face through a screen and hearing someone’s voice through speakers isn’t the same as seeing and hearing them in

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person, conference calls through platforms like Zoom are often the closest students and teachers can get to a classroom setting in the confines of their homes. Senior Sarah Konrad said she hopes teachers will hold more conference calls for virtual learners this year, as some of her previous teachers did not hold any last school year.

“I love the classroom environment,” Konrad said. “I love getting to see everyone’s faces. I wish more teachers had held Zooms for us so that we could see each other and also see the teacher rather than just having this icon on a screen sending us a Canvas announcement. I wanted the human element.”

Harmas also encouraged teachers to hold more conference calls and live classes with students, describing the digital disconnect of virtual learning as something that could disrupt the bond between teacher and student.

“I think that education is about relationships, and it is more difficult to create a relationship virtu-

ally,” Harmas said. “I’m from the relationship generation, with the belief that when you can see a person’s face, when you can really hear their tone, you can better understand them. If you’re not doing Zoom classes and so forth, it’s difficult to get a read.”

Last school year, social studies teacher Sandy Gardner held several Zoom calls with her classes and also reached out to individual students who were struggling. She said many of her best conversations with students were one-on-one or in small groups, where students could get feedback catered more specifically to them. After having these individual conferences, she found that many students who initially felt overwhelmed were able to get back on track. For those who will continue virtual learning, Gardner said reaching out to teachers is key to being a successful student when not in an actual classroom.

“Communicate with teachers when you don’t understand what’s going on,” Gardner said. “You can’t just let it go. You can’t just be like, ‘Oh, I can’t figure it out’ and move

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48 States suspended all in-person classes through the end of the 2019-2020 school year THE CUT, EDWEEK SOURCES

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on. And that’s a good lesson—you have to do that in life. You have to do that when you get a job, and you have to empower yourself to ask questions and get clarification so you can do your best work.”

Many questions about this school year still remain a mystery, especially as experts like Dr. Lisa Maragakis of Johns Hopkins Medicine have cautioned that a second wave of COVID-19 could possibly occur in the fall. However, Harmas said students and staff dealt well with the beginning of the pandemic in the spring, and if a complete return to virtual learning were necessary this year, he said teachers would remain flexible and communicative as much as possible.

“I really want to emphasize how proud I was of how our teachers and our students accepted the challenge and reacted in a positive manner to starting virtual learning right away,” Harmas said. “I want to make sure that everyone knows that... we’re doing professional development, and we’re getting better at what we do. It’s all about being able to meet H the students’ needs.”

NOTHING NEW Take a look at how nearby school districts used online learning prior to COVID-19 closures Noblesville Zionsville Community

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Summer school Snow days Alongside traditional learning

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COLLEGE JUST AHEAD Students, admissions counselors debate the importance of extracurriculars KIERSTEN RIEDFORD STORY

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hen it comes to applying to college, there are several important aspects, the main ones being GPAs, standardized test scores, activities lists, letters of recommendation and personal statements. While GPAs are important to students, having an activities list or test scores can boost one’s application. Senior Nishita Prasad said she believes that for her, test scores and GPAs are a given, but her activities list is where she sees herself shine.

“I think extracurriculars are an important part of admissions to separate people who already have good grades and scores, but I don’t think I joined extracurriculars specifically because I felt pressured,” Prasad said.

“Instead, I compare my resume to other accomplished applicants (to improve my chances) for success.”

Since her freshman year, Prasad has participated in six clubs, including DECA and Mock Trial, and danced with the Natyalaya School of Arts specifically for Indian dance.

“I have competed in DECA since freshman year, and I joined it to get more involved in Carmel while also getting an insight into the business field, which I was interested in,” Prasad said. “I joined mock trial this year because I wanted to add more extracurriculars/competitions to my repertoire because I didn’t think I was fully using my time outside of school, and I thought mock trial was a good way to work on public speaking skills.”

Stephanie Stephenson is the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment for Indiana University (IU) Bloomington.

“As we review a student’s application for admission to IU Bloom-

ington, our focus is on a number of factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation,” she said.

“Through this review we will focus on the level and rigor of a student’s coursework, individual grades and cumulative GPA earned through these courses, and SAT and/or ACT scores, if a student chooses to have their test scores considered (admission to IU is now test-optional), along with additional insights offered through your application essay. These factors are not weighted differently, but reviewed individually and considered holistically in the admissions process.”

While the activities list is an important aspect of one’s college applications, test scores hold a significant place in the application process to most schools, especially Ivy Leagues. Recently, many

Scan this to read a column about colleges and the use of standardized tests for some college admissions

GOING TEST OPTIONAL

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Take a look at popular colleges among CHS students and their new application requirements

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schools across the country, like IU Bloomington and Drake University, have been following in the footsteps of University of California, which announced in May 2020 that the class of 2021 will not be required to submit test scores, therefore making them optional.

This decision has been one that many schools have been hesitant to make, mainly because of the belief that test scores allow schools to see more of a student’s academic background. But with COVID-19 making attending test dates and paying for standardized tests more difficult for many students, several colleges nationwide have taken the step to making test scores optional for their applicants. University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Columbia University and Cornell University are four of the Ivy League schools for which, according to Forbes, “the adoption of a test-optional policy is unprecedented in recent history.”

Because of COVID-19’s effect on testing, many students at CHS in the class of 2021 have not taken the ACT or SAT. One of these students is senior Jacob Fisher.

“I think (keeping the requirement of test scores) is up to the university because they have their own admission standards, but I also fully support waiving it because many kids don’t expect their only

CANVAS RESOURCES: Senior Nishita Prasad navigates the College Application page on Canvas.

Prasad said the Canvas page helped her streamline her application process.

shot at it to be the best they can do.

I also don’t feel the SAT/ACT really tests you on intelligence or work ethic, and is rather just indicative of how well you can take the given test,” Fisher said. “I see (keeping the requirement of test scores) as a negative, because I may apply to some selective schools who may not waive the requirement, (and) I only get one chance to take it in the fall before college applications.”

Prasad said she agreed with Fisher, “I think schools should go test-optional like most are currently doing, but test scores should still be accounted for because they still are valuable for students who already took the tests. However, applications should not be thrown out just because they don’t have scores.”

There are some schools that require test scores, but not necessarily to single a student out and make them more or less valuable. According to Kenneth Christmon, Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Admissions, at Purdue Fort Wayne, test scores are used to give students more potential scholarship money.

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admit based (on) GPA scores, not test scores,” Christmon said.

In the end, the application process is mainly changing in regards to the test-optional policy for many schools, but the benefits from letters of recommendation, activity lists and personal statements will remain the same in the eyes of admissions counselors.

“I just want to say to (the class of 2021), don’t let COVID-19 be an excuse to stop being competitive,” Christmon added. (Purdue Fort Wayne) is here to help you and to get you from where you are to where you need to go. There may be some differences in numbers, but this class has to be determined to overcome challenges. Put your best foot forward, take the test, know where you apply, and continue to put your H best foot forward.”

COLLEGE PROCESS: Senior Nishita Prasad writes down her to do list in a notebook to stay oranized and to make sure she gets all the points on her list done and to not stress out with all her school work and extracurriculars.

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HUMANS OF CHS Points of views of students, teachers on upcoming school year EMILY SANDY Q&A

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JUNIOR CHRIS CARMICHAEL SENIOR MACKENZIE MISTERKA Aside from the way we approach actual assignments being different, I think the social climate could be tense for a while. Everyone seems to be at a different comfort level with COVID-19, and I can see that potentially throwing off the general energy of the student body as we get back together.

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This year presents many new opportunities for us to be creative about the ways we socially engage with each other. other. Social times in schools with look different from lunch to passing periods. We will need to adjust accordingly and rely more on technology to obtain the human connection we desperately crave.

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SPIRIT YEAR Take a look at a timeline of Carmel’s biggest events during the 2020-2021 school year* AUG. 4-7, 10, 2020 Registration for 2020-21 school year

AUG. 3, First women’s golf event 2020 of 2020 Kickoff to school sports of the 2020-2021 school year

First Carmel football AUG. 14, 2020 game of 2020 Kickoff to the school’s football team’s season

AUG. 13, 2020 First day of school of 20202021 school year

OCT. 28, 2020 PSAT Day School-wide time to take PSAT with Green Day schedule

OCT. 2-3, 2020 Homecoming football game and dance Green Day schedule and Homecoming festivities

TBD Carmel Choirs’ Holiday Spectacular performances

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CHEMISTRY TEACHER NATALIE BELLOTTI The biggest change for me due to COVID-19 is changing my daily interactions with people. I am very outgoing person. Holding back physical interactions has been something I have to think about. I’ll wear my glasses instead of contacts to decrease exposure, I plan to change my shoes in the parking lot before driving home from school each day.

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SENIOR KATHRYN LARKIN I learned (during quarantine) that we can’t take things for granted. I am most excited for football games that will hopefully happen and getting to see classmates and teachers again. I will become much more aware because of COVID-19. I was already a bit of a germ freak so now I’m going to be extra cautious at school. I’ll wash my hands often, always have hand sanitizer and hopefully have Clorox wipes with me.

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DEC. 1, 2020 First swim meet of the year

TBD Dance Marathon, Mr. Carmel and more Riley events

DEC. 15-18, 2020 First semester finals week Full week of allotted timed finals

MAY 21-26, Second semester finals week 2021 Full week of allotted timed finals

MAY 27, 2021 Graduation for Class of 2021

MAY 1, 2021 Prom MAY 26, 2021 Last day of school Juniors and seniors dance of 2020-2021 the night away at their school year themed spring dance *All dates/events are subject to change over the year

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rior to March 14, senior Alana Blumberg’s daily life would often consist of staying at her dad’s house with her younger sister while bearing the same responsibilities most students have—homework, projects and tests—as well as some other chores around the house.

“I was pretty involved around the house prior to COVID-19,” Blumberg said. “Though my parents are split and are seeing other people, most of the time they were the only adult figure in the house, so I’d help them by splitting responsibilities like laundry and dishes.”

However, since the district shutdown on March 14 and Gov. Holcomb issued the statewide stay-at-home order on March 23, Blumberg’s responsibilities have completely changed both in quantity and type, shifting the dynamics within her family.

“It’s very interesting to see how COVID completely changed (me) and gave me more responsibilities; I never thought I’d be wiping down groceries or going to multiple stores to find certain supplies for our pets,” Blumberg said.

Even more so, her responsibilities have varied from house to house. As Blumberg said, this is because since quarantine started, she has seen her mom more often which has completely changed her pace of life.

“Since my parents are split, I spent most of my time in Carmel while my mom stays in Sharpsville.

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Once quarantine started, though, I started to see her a little more,” Blumberg said. “So at my dad’s, life has rapidly changed. Now that my dad works from home, it makes life for him more busy at home, so the things he used to do I’ve now assumed responsibility for. For example, now I’ll go grocery shopping for the family. At my mom’s though, nothing really changed, but the motion of everything was definitely heightened.

She’s a flight attendant, so hygienic things, like showering, are a lot more intense because being a flight attendant is a very high-risk job.”

On top of assuming more chores around the house that were previously done primarily by her parents, Blumberg, as the middle child, has assumed more duties in caring for her younger sister.

“Most of the time, (Blumberg’s younger sister would) ask my mom for help on the phone with math homework, but now because my parents are a lot more busy and low-energy with the pandemic, I’ve had to step in and kind of fulfill that role.”

SISTERLY LOVE: Senior Alana Blumberg helps her sister, Lauren, with math problems. Blumberg said she has taken on the role of helping her sister when she needs help with schoolwork to help her sister be able to learn better at home.

This situation is far from unique to Blumberg. According to Time Magazine, “Many (teens) are also dealing with illness or loss of income within their families, or the frequent absence of a parent who is an essential worker, forcing them to take on more demanding roles at home.”

Despite having a different family situation than Blumberg, junior Leo Schneider, an only child, said he has experienced similar changes in his family dynamics that Time Magazine cites as a general trend among many teenagers.

“Before quarantine, I already had many responsibilities—my family makes sure each person has a responsibility around the house. So for example, I would be in control of the dishes, dishwasher, vacuuming, and would sometimes have to help with yard work,” Schneider said. “Since the pandemic, I’ve gotten more responsibilities to do since less of my energy is needed in other places like school. So each morning I would be handed an even bigger list of chores and activities that needed to be completed.”

FUZZY FAMILY: Senior Alana Blumberg and her sister, Lauren, herd their pet ducks into a pool.

Alana said buying supplies and caring for their pets was one of her responsibilities that she was given during the pandemic.

As confirmed by Amy Rexroth, clinical psychologist and owner of Carmel Psychology, this pandemic has especially strained the role of teenagers, something the media tends to overlook with its focus primarily on adults.

“When we peel apart all of the family dynamics, everyone is dealing with the loss of what they expected life to be. A lot of people don’t realize it, but high schoolers have really been put in a tough position both to babysit, navigate and deal with their own trauma during this time,” Rexroth said.

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But these heightened roles assumed by teenagers have shed light on another aspect: family bonding and dynamics.

“We’ve seen both good and bad trends during this time,” Rexroth said.

“Many of the kids I talk to tell me that they’ve really appreciated having more old-fashioned family time. They’ve gone on bike rides, walks, (played) board games, and other activities they haven’t had time to do when we still had extracurriculars. But some of the challenges definitely include communication; we are all going through such novel times where we have no idea what to expect, communication can be tough within your family.”

Blumberg said she can attest to the good trends seen with family dynamics.

“I’ve especially gotten closer with my siblings because all of our activities are canceled and we’ve had to spend more time together, so it’s interesting

to see how much more interactive we’ve all become with one another,” Blumberg said. “Since my older sister just started her first year at IU, it was weird seeing her come back early due to canceled trips, but the house definitely became a lot more lively and changed with her back.”

On the other hand, Schneider said he has experienced some of the more negative trends explained by Rexroth.

“Throughout this quarantine, my family has been really stressing me out about trying to become closer to each other,” Schneider said. “While this break has definitely allowed for families to get closer, this has kind of done the opposite for me since we are all trying to find new ways to fill the time and they often conflict with one another.”

In the end though, the bonding and increased family time spent that has come as a result of quarantine has provided valuable memories and lessons that Rexroth states will benefit teenagers in the long run.

“We are learning important life skills that there wasn’t time to focus on when we were running at such a vigorous pace before,” Rexroth said.

“For example, spending time, bonding, communicating and navigating family dynamics are skills and things that are going to carry on far beyond this. Especially because people have been realizing that the slower pace of life has really showed tenderness with

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spending time with families, these interactions and memories will really be held on to and will be a more permanent change even after this passes.”

However, the pandemic has not only provided benefits for teenagers, but also serious negative implications.

In fact, studies show that although they are less likely to suffer the most severe health effects of COVID-19, teenagers and young adults are feeling the pandemic’s social impact more acutely than any other age group.

According to Pew Research Center, teenagers and young adults were more likely than any other age group to experience high psychological distress when thinking about the outbreak. Those aged 16 to 24 are also disproportionately more likely to face COVID-19 layoffs because they make up 24% of employment in higher-risk industries such as restaurants, retail and transportation.

“I think with the teenage group, this is probably one of the first exposures to a crisis as young adults, so this will definitely provoke a lot of distress, but can also later provoke a resilient attitude if handled correctly,” Rexroth said. “So I think we’re really going to get some strong growth out of this.”

For Schneider specifically, one major concern has been the lack of social interaction.

“I’ve really had no major worries except for how it would feel to see people again and how much

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“It’s interesting because I would say I’ve become more introverted since quarantine because I was forced to adapt to less interaction. It was hard at first because before, for example, I loved to see people and party on the weekend, but now I’m able to enjoy more things that I can do alone.”

According to Rexroth, for those who have been struggling during

quarantine with worries and anxieties, there are easy ways to convert the negative and anxious worries common among many teenagers to a more positive growth.

“First off, it’s really important to identify any anxieties,” Rexroth said.

“Remember that there are no wrong emotions, especially during this time.

It’s important to properly point out your feelings and tell yourself ‘This is

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awful, but I’m going to get through it.’ Sit in your bad feelings for a bit and come to terms with it, then get back in the game.”

Different methods of coping and relaxation during this pandemic can manifest in many different forms. For Schneider specifically, he said he likes to take time for himself and take a step back from the many responsibilities he’s had to take on during this time.

“I like to ease the worries by being a free spirit. Now that there’s really no true responsibilities except for my chores, I enjoy getting out of that routine life and being adventurous, just to forget about any worries I might have.

Just doing what I enjoy is the key, and finding ways to better myself always makes me feel a bit better.”

Blumberg reacts similarly to the increased stress as Schneider. “I’ve been also taking more time to focus on myself, oftentimes just in my bedroom,” Blumberg said. “Thanks to the free time we’ve had during quarantine, I’ve seen myself have a bigger role in both the family and personal aspect of life.”

Despite the obvious negative implications that have come as a result of COVID-19, both Blumberg and Schneider said they have cherished the unpredictable shift in family dynamics that have accompanied the entire pandemic due to the valuable lessons taught and many memories gained.

Blumberg said, “This whole pandemic has really taught me that I really do rely on my family. Now, I’m doing a lot of the jobs I never really had to do like cooking dinner or cleaning the house or getting groceries. I’ve become a lot more appreciative for my family for assuming those roles prior to COVID-19.”

Even more, Schneider said, “This pandemic has taught me that I’m the only one who is responsible for my happiness. If I can’t find a way to fix a problem myself, or find a way to fill the time, then that is a problem in itself. With weird times like this in which you can’t control anything, I’ve had to learn that I can only control me and how I see the world.”

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GAME NIGHT: Senior Alana Blumberg and her father, Bruce Blumberg, play the board game “Trouble” with Alana’s sisters.

Alana said that family time has been one of the benefits of the quarantine since they have been spending more time together after the governor announced the stay-at-home order in Indiana.

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What was your most memorable moment from quarantine?

“My most memorable moment from quarantine was spending an entire day playing board games from (the) family game closet with my three brothers. I’ve had a lot of fun with them over quarantine and am great full for the time we’ve spent together.”

Senior Emily Koechel “My dad tried to trim his hair at like 7 in the morning and accidentally shaved off a good chunk of his hair and screamed at the top of his lungs.”

Senior Daniel Tocci

“Starting my garden: It brought me so much joy to see new life growing and allowed me to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature.”

Junior Grace Sullivan

QUARANTIVITIES See results from a poll of 221 CHS students conducted by the HiLite staff about common activities in quarantine Percentage of 221 respondants who participated in activity

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THE ART MUST GO ON Students practice art to find structure, emotional outlet amidst COVID-19 outbreak CHRISTIAN LEDBETTER STORY

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entering the summer of 2020 had limited ways to pass the time. The gradual chipping away of lockdown orders for Gov. Eric Holcomb’s fivestep plan certainly gave students flexibility throughout June, but the effects of COVID-19 had not yet passed. Many had to get creative, which is exactly what junior Avery Slifer did.

Slifer said that quarantine gave her more time to work on her art of illustration, sculpture, fabric and resin as well as get over her bad art habits such as never finishing projects. She said for her, this extra work has helped get through the past summer where lockdown, police brutality and civil unrest had occupied headlines. “(Art has) kind of given me an outlet; I’ve definitely done some darker stuff. It also kind of gives me a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel,” she said.

Junior Riley Dugan said she agrees. “I don’t know what I’d do

DID YOU KNOW? Putting thoughts and feelings into a physical creation promotes healthy coping skills and self awareness.

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without art. It’s a perfect way to escape and a great hobby to dedicate time to,” she said via text.

Jennifer Bubp, art teacher and department chairperson, said she understood such developments.

“Art provides healing and tranquility to people who need a quiet space to process their feelings,” she said via text.

“It is a tangible way to think through the troubles of this life. It provides a voice when words aren’t adequate.”

From Victor Hugo’s critiques of industrial life and Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre, artists have always processed their feelings on current events through their work. Many students may have seen the now iconic mural dedicated to George Floyd, portraying him in front of a sunflower displaying the names of other victims to police brutality. This work by artists Cadex Herrera, Greta McLain and Xena Goldman has appeared on news clips and all over social media but is only one example of artworks inspired by KEEPING IT LIGHT: Junior Riley Dugan creates art on an iPad Pro. Dugan said that for her, art is a more of a lighthearted, casual way to pass time.

She said art allows her to put whatever is on her mind onto a physical, palpable portrayal.

Art provides healing and tranquility to people who need a quiet space to process their feelings. It is a tangible way to think through the troubles of this life.

JENNIFER BUBP, ART TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON societal issues brought to light by contemporary events.

Slifer said since June she had seen her work take on darker themes than normal. For her, she said making such art served as a vehicle for venting her frustration at the events that transpired in 2020.

“One of my recent pieces was a really badly done acrylic painting and it said ‘God is Dead’ just because with everything going on, that’s kind of what I was feeling,” she said.

Dugan, however, said she had not seen such a change in the subjects of her pieces.

“Recent events definitely had (an) effect on my life and I do care about them but surprisingly, it has not influenced my art,” she said. “I may have to try more meaningful projects sometime but right now, it’s just silly

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The difference may lie in their various uses of art. While Slifer said she used art as an “outlet”, art for Dugan was a “nice hobby to pass the time.”

However, both said art provides a structure when school isn’t in session.

Such structure, however, can’t be achieved without deadlines and other forms of accountability. According to an article by The Guardian, deadlines not only assure that work gets done but they often improve performance.

Something that Slifer took advantage of with deadlines of her own.

She takes advantage of other motivations as well such as the idea of the finished product among others. “My dad is an artist as well, he works in a different field, but he gives me a lot of good critique. I don’t have a specific motivation. I just want to get this done to prove to myself that I can do stuff like this,” she said.

Slifer said she has wanted to make progress through her art to prove that

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she can make progress on projects without being told to. This, she said, is also accomplished through frequently jumping between projects. “Do multiple projects so you don’t get pigeonholed into one,” she said.

Additionally, according to Bubp, art ultimately implements a sharpening of different senses.

Bubp said, “Focus and concentration (from being artistic) provide H clarity for all aspects of life.”

SOOTHING STRESS BY SCULPTING: Junior Avery Slifer poses for a photo while working on a sculpture during her summer.

Slifer said external sources and inspirations help her find a routine to satisfy her creative needs. She also mentioned that the extra time from quarantine helped her in multiple ways.

Does art work as a coping mechanism for stress for you?

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“During the school year, I always make sure to take one art class per semester. I feel like having an art class in my curriculum gives me a place to forget about all the stress of my other classes for 90 minutes.

“I mainly use art as a distraction, especially when I’m stressed out. It helps me forget about everything and calm down at least for a little bit. I love to paint; that is my favorite way to de-stress, but I color sometimes too.”

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THRIFTY TRENDS Junior Elizabeth Kneifel creates, sells custom clothing CHRISTIAN LEDBETTER Q & A ELIZABETH KNEIFEL SUBMITTED PHOTOS

What led you to start selling your butterfly sweatshirts?

“I saw that specifically the butterfly sweatshirts I sell are really popular but (the originals are) really expensive. Most people don’t really wanna spend that much. So I thought if I make them myself just with craft supplies, it’s pretty simple, and sell them to other people so they can get a better deal, I can be creative and make a little spending money while at it.”

Did you have anything you struggled with when first starting your business?

“At first I was like, “Oh, am I going to be embarrassing myself by putting this on my story? Will anyone actually be interested in this?” Will people be annoyed by this?

(These) were all doubts in the back of my mind. But you what, I like doing this. I think it’s fun. I know there are people out there that like it too, so I’m going to do it.”

What do you like about selling clothes?

“I like the creative process of actually making the clothes. I also like the business side of things, like the entrepreneurial steps and interacting with different people from school and around the world I guess.”

TRUST THE PROCESS: Junior Elizabeth Kneifel irons a butterfly decal onto a sweatshirt to sell on her online business. Kneifel said she draws inspiration from the clothing brand Brandy Melville but decided to add a variety of color options to her own work.

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APPLE TV+

NETFLIX Project Power (movie) 8/14 Jamie Foxx and Joseph GordonLevitt star in an action blockbuster taking place during a drug epidemic where a new drug gives users superpowers.

Unknown Origins (film)

8/28 When Earth receives

a mysterious message from the moon in 3029, a group of astronauts sets out to discover its origin. Adapted from a book about a cops and geeks stopping a killer recreating superhero origin stories.

Ted Lasso (show)

8/14 Ted Lasso, a football coach,

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HBO Lovecraft Country

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8/14 Challenge Fiji

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(horror series) Directed by Jordan Peele & J.J. Abrams, this series follows 25-yearold Atticus Black, who embarks on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. This begins a struggle to survive both racist terrors and malevolent spirits.

SPORTS

AUG 13, 2020

RIPPLING THE FALL Student athletes speak out about impacts, changes to fall sports due to COVID-19 KAROLENA ZHOU STORY, SPEAK-UPS

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ver since CHS closed in March due to COVID-19, sports have never been the same. As the new school year starts, fall sports are among those that will see new restrictions and requirements put forth to limit the spread of the virus.

According to Athletics Director Jim Inskeep, the athletics department is still working through specifics since new information is being provided daily. Inskeep said there are four phases in the overall plan.

Phase 3 of the plan to continue athletics will start tomorrow and will include instructions on afterschool games and practices.

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“As of today, our plans for Phase 2 are to keep the 15-hour limit in place on campus for the next two weeks, which is a variation from our original plan,” Inskeep said via email. “Locker room access will be kept to football only at a 50% capacity and for equipment storage only. Processes will be in place for that usage. All other locker room use will not begin until the start of the school year.”

Even with the restrictions outlined in Phase 3, Inskeep said student athletes will practice on all scheduled days.

“Student athletes will practice on all days regardless of the cohort they are assigned to for the sched-

GOLF SHOT: Senior Katie Kuc practices on a golf course during quarantine with social distancing implemented.

Although she had limited practice with her team, she said she mostly goes to golf courses to work by herself as well as work on her course management.

ule,” Inskeep said. “(Both) virtualonly learners (and hybrid students) are now eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.”

While teams had less practices than normal this summer, quarantine has allowed Katie Kuc, women’s varsity golf player and senior, to spend more alone time on the course.

She said because of that, she further developed her course management. For her, COVID-19 hasn’t affected her practice much other than her being unable to practice on the range for a couple weeks.

Kuc said she was still able to play on the courses.

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“COVID-19 has definitely had an effect in my practices, but not much,” Kuc said. “Almost all courses have been open to play, although some ranges have been closed; most ranges are open now, so I normally go out and practice on the range, then I will go play nine or 18 holes depending on how much time I have. Then, I finish with some short game. Some days, I will just practice and not play.”

On the other hand, Cassie Blaufuss, women’s volleyball player and junior, said COVID-19 has had a greater impact on her volleyball practice. “(COVID-19) has made me unable to practice as any teamwork aspects of volleyball because I am practicing by myself,” Blaufuss said.

Even though Kuc and Blaufuss said quarantine is frustrating and hinders social interactions, they said they agree with its limitations.

“I dislike the change because it is difficult to do the same routine every day while being stuck at home; however, I understand that this change is necessary for my family’s health,” Blaufuss said.

During the summer, many students would participate in summer activities such as competing in tournaments or conditioning.

“Most sports would have been in typical summer activities starting June 1,” Inskeep said. “This would include summer tournaments, weightlifting and general skill development. Typically, most of our

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Junior Cassie Blaufuss practices her squats while at home during quarantine. She said although COVID-19 affected her team workouts and practices, she said she understands the safety implications for social distancing and at-home workouts.

programs would have summer conditioning, weight training, team camps and competitions against other schools.”

Quarantine shut down the gyms and canceled the summer conditioning programs, leaving students to find ways to work out on their own, which is something Kuc’s trainer helped her with.

“My gym has been closed, so my trainer has sent workouts to me, so I can do them on my own,” Kuc said. “Right now, I do online workouts. I watch videos and do them on my own.”

Likewise, Blaufuss follows workout videos to exercise. She said COVID-19 has benefitted her by

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allowing her to focus on strength exercise, especially for her core.

“I would prefer to be in the gym with a volleyball, as I feel like those are the skills that I am losing due to (the coronavirus),” Blaufuss said.

“I am doing (fewer) workouts that are solely playing volleyball and more that will improve my overall strength as an athlete.

“I now practice by spending about 20 minutes passing or setting against the wall, then I follow a workout video that is about 30 minutes long.”

Because of social distancing, the only time that Balufuss interacts with her team is through Zoom workouts.

While Kuc said she is bummed out by the inability to interact with teammates, the upcoming season makes her both excited and nervous.

“I am nervous for the upcoming season because we will all be behind in our skills, so it will probably be very sloppy at first,” Blaufuss said.

Like Blaufuss, Kuc said she is also excited for the upcoming season.

“I am excited for this season,” Kuc said. “I think we will have a strong team with freshmen coming in.” H

SPEAK-UP! How has COVID-19 impacted your fall sport?

“COVID-19 has impacted cross-country because our regular 500+ people meets are likely to be canceled, suspended or rescheduled with lower amounts of schools present. Although this is not ideal, I feel that it is necessary.”

Junior Connor Heagy “It has affected (golf) by having more restrictions and requirements that both affect my practice and tournaments. For example, to lessen how many people are practicing in one space, I only have so much time to warm up.”

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MISSING THE GAME Athletes miss out on college scouting opportunities, look forward to upcoming season ANDREW CAITO STORY JACKSON CARL SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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mid the covid-19 outbreak, athletes like Jackson Carl, club soccer player and senior, are living in disappointment with the cancellation of spring seasons and multiple sports programs.

Carl said, “I miss playing soccer. I have missed my whole spring season for the club. This was a big time for recruitment in the process, as this is a big time for college coaches to contact us.”

In addition to club soccer, Carl also plays on the men’s varsity soccer team and said he hopes college coaches will come to see his varsity games later in the year.

“I hope a lot of coaches will come to our games. We have a good group for this fall season,” he said.

Without spring recruiting opportunities, college coaches will be out in full force this upcoming season. Men’s varsity coach Shane Schmidt said he is looking to do everything in his power to help everyone on his team.

“All I know is that I will help all of the student-athletes who play for us (in) any way I can to help their recruitment process in order for them to achieve dreams they have set for themselves,” Schmidt said.

Despite continued COVID-19 restrictions, this upcoming season

There is still some recruitment going on, but not nearly at the level we have been accustomed to know in the past.

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is scheduled to proceed on as usual with some changes. On June 5, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) released rules for when several fall sports could come back. Carl said he is looking forward to Aug. 15: According to IHSAA guidelines, this is the date the CHS soccer games and official season will resume.

“We can, as of (Aug. 15), play games and get started with the season,” Carl said. “I am super excited to play my senior season if I make the team. This would be my fourth year in the program. Playing under the lights never gets old.”

On the other hand, while Carl looks forward to the upcoming season, Emmie Carlisle, women’s varsity track athlete and junior, said COVID-19 canceled her track season in the spring.

“This (past) season was going to be a big year; I felt ready and wanted to get my name out there more,” she said.

UNTIL NEXT YEAR: Jackson Carl, club and men’s varsity soccer player and senior, slides for a ball during a game in the 2019 season. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, sports games and programs, such as club soccer, have been canceled until further notice.

Although Carl said he is disappointed about club soccer being canceled, he is excited to play and train in the upcoming school soccer season this fall.

According to Carlisle, several college coaches have started to look intensively between the freshman and sophomore year of high school track and field athletes in order to have a deeper analysis on their performance. Although Carlisle said she feels disappointed about her season’s cancellation, she also said she believes it is an opportunity to train more for next year.

“Missing this season is going to hurt but all I can do is continue to train for next year which will be huge,” she said.

Carl also said he felt disappointment when he found out his spring season of club soccer was canceled due to safety concerns.

“This would have been my biggest time in the recruiting process as this season was the first time I could have been contacted by schools,” Carl said.

According to Carl, missing a season can make or break a career;

however, since everyone missed this year’s season, such consequences will not be as drastic, but there are still some side effects worth noting.

Due to current mandates and curfews set in place by the government, coaches from colleges will not be able to watch players during any games during the spring or summer. According to Schmidt, this restriction will affect college recruitment the most.

“The biggest impact on recruitment of players, is the fact that college coaches are not able to get out and watch any soccer games during the spring and summer,” Schmidt said.

Some coaches are still recruiting, but only over the phone and through email. This level of recruitment was unheard of before the outbreak of COVID-19 appeared in the spring. According to Schmidt, many high school and college coaches, including himself, are just waiting for more announcements from the government and the IHSAA in order to plan out their seasons and recruitment processes.

“They are all waiting as we are, for further directives from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and government.

STAYING FOCUSED: Senior Jackson Carl receives a ball during a soccer game in the 2019 season.

Carl said he has one goal on his mind despite the ongoing pandemic: winning the State Championship.

There is still some recruitment going on, but not nearly at the level we have been accustomed to know in the past,” Schmidt said.

Due to this handicap in the recruitment process, according to Carl, there will be some athletes who will be committing later in the year than usual.

“If coaches don’t take big risks on players, I think commitments will be later on than normal,” Carl said.

“This senior season of high school

will be huge as none of the previous juniors on the team are neither committed nor verbally committed to a school.”

Despite the circumstances, however, Carl said his goal still remains the same.

“I hope to go out with a bang and win (the State Championship), which would not only put eyes on our team and for my dream, but for everyone that wants to play college soccer (as well),” he said.

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RECRUITMENT REFORM Learn how COVID-19 has altered the college recruitment process National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) suspension periods: Division I: In-person recruiting suspended through July 31 Division II: Quiet period/in-person recruiting allowed on campus from July 31 Division III: Fall sports pre-seasons lengthened, begin on Aug. 10 Here are five common steps during college recruitment

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coaches gather large pools of recruits (done digitally during suspension period; spring sport athletes given extra year of eligibility)

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letters to prospects sent to gauge interest

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coaches conduct in-depth evaluation (currently using submitted video and virtual meetings) scholarship offers extended, National Letters of Intent signed (all signing periods extended to Aug. 1)

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official offers signed, academic eligibility ensured

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TRANSITION TIMES Freshman transition to high school holds unique challenges with changes to school year caused by COVID-19 HILITE STAFF EDITORIAL

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he prevalence of COVID-19 and the dangers it posed to CHS caused the school district to transition to online learning in March. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb then decided to not allow schools in Indiana to return to school for the 2019-20 school year in order to best protect public health. Holcomb later put plans into place over the summer to reopen Indiana in a five-stage plan, but despite the slow return to normalcy, the transition for new freshmen to the high school will present unique challenges when compared to previous years. We commend the school for thinking of alternative plans to help freshmen feel at home in the high school and believe that they should continue to think of innovative ways to help the freshmen adjust to the high school life.

The transition from middle to high school is difficult for freshmen in any year, and the situation from COVID-19 has made it increasingly difficult for incoming freshmen to get involved with the school.

The virtual Frosh Rock organized by administration was a great step in the right direction in terms of getting freshmen thinking about what CHS has to offer. According to Assistant Principal Amy Skeens-

OUR STANCE We commend CHS for continuing freshman transition programs but recommend providing more virtual options

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What do GKOMs typically do for freshmen at the beginning of the school year?

GKOMs would decorate their SRT classrooms and then on Greyhound kickoff they will help lead their freshmen through orientation activities, learning about school, how it works, how much work, how the day flows.

How has COVID-19 impacted the training of new GKOMs?

What challenges do you think this year’s freshman will face?

We were supposed to have our training on May 21st for our GKOMs, but instead, we did it in August. This is still kind of a fluid situation as we see what the district decides to do with regards to COVID-19 and how much in-person contact we will be able to have with students this school year.

It’s not just the freshmen who are going to be learning how to function in a different world; none of us know what it’s going to look like. Teachers are also still trying to figure out how to teach a group of people that they’ve never met before, potentially online.

Benton, Frosh Rock was typically an opportunity to get students in the building a second time to continue to familiarize themselves with the space, but due to COVID-19, administration decided to change it to a virtual slideshow of various clubs in order to still be able to get information out about the various clubs to help freshmen join these communities once the upcoming school year starts.

Another initiative we commend is providing freshmen with the opportunity to experience touring around the school. Greyhound Kickoff and orientation were both vital in making sure that freshmen feel at home at CHS come the first day of school whilst maintaining proper safety protocols. While those who chose to return to school in person are able to get the feel of being a part of the Carmel High School family, the staff recom-

mends that virtual GKOMs offer virtual tours or discussions to help those attending school online due to high risk feel more included.

Lastly, because freshmen did not completely finish their middle school years, the transition into high school is even more important. Typically this academic transition is not quite as jarring but this year’s freshmen might need more academic support. Additional resources, such as online tutoring or programs, provided to freshmen regarding studying in high school may be helpful to ease the transition and potential academic struggles.

Due to the various and immense benefits the programs enacted by the administration have for helping the freshman transition to the high school, we commend them for their foresight and initiative and hope they will consider a couple of additional measures.

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Scan this QR Code to read about Carmel Clay Schools’ COVID-19 protocols.

Refer to link to find answers to commonly asked questions.

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HINDSIGHT IS 20/20 During National Eye Exam Month, students should be more aware of how to protect eyesight GRACE XU COLUMN

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rowing up in a Chinese household, I was always told from a young age: “You’re too close to the screen,” “Don’t forget to do eye exercises (yes, they’re a thing),” “Make sure you have good lighting!” and the like. My parents even banned me from reading at one point, because apparently, that was what was why I became nearsighted by first grade (an unfortunately true story). So, when we visited an eye doctor, my parents made it a point to ask what reading too much would do to my eyes—and the optometrist promptly told us that I could read for hours in pitchblack darkness because eyesight was purely due to genetics.

Of course, 7-year-old me took it as a cue to self-righteously take back my confiscated Magic Tree House books once we got back home.

However, the full picture isn’t as clear-cut as I’d thought as an elementary school student. In fact, the very same optometry place I’d visited as

a child started requiring surveys on screen time a few years ago (clearly having revised their position on eyesight being “purely genetic”).

As with the nature vs. nurture discussion, eyesight is probably a result of genes and environment. And while one can’t exactly change their genes (excepting epigenetics, but that falls under the nurture aspect), one can definitely control their environment to an extent.

And particularly with the introduction of technology and blue light—often at very young ages—as a necessary component of human life, eyesight will undoubtedly become a major concern of future generations. In fact, I feel like the issue of eyesight is, surprisingly, often forgotten, despite how vital it is to everyday life and the vast numbers of people affected by eyesight issues. You’re always told as a child, even in school: If you don’t brush your teeth, you’ll get cavi-

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DID YOU KNOW? Astigmatism, a condition that 30% of people have, is genetic. and results in blurry vision.

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ties. You’re never told: If you read in the dark, you’ll get myopia.

Yet if you’ve ever stared at a screen for too long, you’ve probably gotten a headache. It’s because your eyes can’t handle that sort of strain.

To maintain better eyesight, the typical health advice—eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep—applies, as always.

However, it never hurts to have sufficient lighting, to remember to blink, and to control your screen time.

After all, research, even from optics companies such as, has shown that while eye conditions generally have genetic roots, they are also affected by environmental conditions as well. So take this August, National Eye Exam Month, as an opportunity to be more conscious about how you treat your eyes.

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Reach Grace Xu at gxu@hilite.org

KEEP AN EYE OUT Learn about how certain activities can potentially harm your eyes

Smoking

No Sunglasses Not wearing sunglasses can expose your eyes to high levels of UV radiation, potentially damaging the retina

Long-term smoking can cause cataracts and damage the optic nerve due to the chemical contents found in most cigarettes

Unhealthy Diet

Screen Use at Night

Having a healthy diet promotes eye health, whereas eating mostly unhealthy foods can lead to long-term problems

Looking at bright screens at night can cause eye fatigue and can lead to dry and irritable eyes GRAY MARTENS GRAPHIC HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING, WEB M.D. SOURCE

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AUG 13, 2020

LIFE AFTER Students should take things slow after quarantine, reflect on life, do everything in moderation to be careful CALINA HE COLUMN SOWMYA CHUNDI PHOTOS

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efore COVID-19, my life was just a routine: wake up, go to school, finish homework and sleep. Of course, I had many activities to do in between, but my main schedule consisted of those tasks. I rushed through everything I did, attempting to balance every activity and event with my already-structured day. When schools closed in mid-March due to COVID-19, however, I found myself slowing down during my activities.

16 Read the August cover story on how family dynamics and relationships have shifted as students spend time quarantined

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At first, I felt unproductive but I reminded myself that in just a month, I’d be back at school and back to my normal routine. However, after two months of quarantine, I found myself still taking my time and taking things easy as I finished my daily tasks.

Even though at first I felt that taking my time was unnecessary, I’ve learned that slowing down really makes everything more enjoyable.

I used to rush through dinner so I would have an extra five minutes to do my homework. Now, I spend time helping my parents cook, and I stay much longer at the dinner table.

As gyms, parks and stores began to re-open, many did not hesitate to jump back into their previous lifestyles. After all, they claimed that they lost time because of the quarantine placed for COVID-19. However, we should remain careful when adjusting back to normal life. Just because we have grown accustomed to the numbers of cases of COVID-19 does not mean the virus is completely gone. I, for one, am taking the lessons I learned during quarantine and applying them to my readjustment.

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SAFETY FIRST: Senior Calina He squirts hand sanitizer and wears a mask while out in public. She said that life after quarantine should be slow and cautious.

Just like how I slowed things down during quarantine, I realized that I should slowly readjust to my normal routine. Slowing down will allow us to not only avoid a second wave of the virus and more cases but also allow us to return to our normal routines in moderation.

It’s important to slowly readjust our activities, as in just a couple of weeks we went from disinfecting every foreign object that entered our house to going out with our friends. When you resume your life, I advise that you stay safe and take many precautions. If you decide to spend time with friends, try to stay in smaller groups. Avoid going to that party you know 20 people will be at. Human contact is important, but staying safe precedes it.

If you are going to a public area, stay cautious of your surroundings and avoid unnecessary touching. At the end of the day, whatever you decide, remember that moderation is key to a better life after quarantine.

H The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff.

Reach Calina He at che@hilite.org.

How do you plan to live life

“I think I’m just going to take it one day at a time once quarantine ends.

My life isn’t that much different, but my plan is to continue spending a lot of time with my family. I miss my friends, so I’ll stick to outdoor hangouts and masks when I’m around them.”

Junior Chris Nguyen

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QUARANTINE Students should jump back into life post-isolation, be spontaneous, safe with friends to make up for lost time RHEA ACHARYA COLUMN

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erhaps the most significant change since the pandemic hit has been screen time: many of the people I’ve spoken to spend almost three times as much time on their phones than before, some even in the double-digit hours.

But as the school year begins again, it’s important to put Netflix, TikTok and Instagram aside and prioritize engagement in the world around us.

Yes, this might not be the senior year I envisioned. But just because we have restrictions now on how we can go about our day doesn’t mean this year is canceled. That doesn’t mean we should spend these next few months counting down the days until normal life resumes. Instead, it means we have to show more creativity and be more willing to take risks and engage with others in order for the seniors—and the school as a whole—to make this year memorable and meaningful.

Some of my friends never went to the Homecoming football game, saying that there would always be senior year to experience it. But now they may not be able to attend if the school puts restrictions on large gatherings.

Some of my then-senior classmates in Spanish class on March 13—the last class before e-learning last school year— scrolled through Instagram instead of participating in HeadsUp. But now after graduating, they can’t participate in another high school activity.

Don’t be like them. Learn from them, and be creative while still being safe. If you can’t decorate an all-virtual friend’s locker on her birthday, you can still drive to her house and have a socially-distanced conversation. If you can’t meet with the Debate Club at school, set up a Zoom tournament or host a meeting outdoors. If you can’t attend the Homecoming football game, play catch with your brother outside and follow the school’s Twitter to keep updated on events you can attend.

As always, follow safety precautions as long as there are COVID-19 cases in Indiana. Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, distance from others—these are necessary steps to keep yourself safe, but not hold you back. Safety is a priority, but you can live safely and actively.

Ultimately, during this school year, whether on a Zoom call or in an in-person class or even just in the

DID YOU KNOW? Isaac Newton discovered the Theory of Gravity and other ideas while quarantined INTERESTING ENGINEERING SOURCE

hallways, I urge you to be present, to step out of your comfort zone and to make the most of the opportunities you have been given—instead of staring at a screen, trying to will the hours to pass by. This year is still part of your life, so have a safe conversation, plan events and try your hardest to make it the best one yet.

H The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Rhea Acharya at racharya@hilite.org.

UNMUTE YOURSELF

once quarantine is over?

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“After quarantine is over, my plan is to err on the side of caution and follow guidance from health care professionals, but also make up for all of the lost time. I’m definitely going to cherish doing everyday things like going to school or going out to eat.”

Sophomore Kate Smith

JUMP INTO LIFE: Senior Rhea Acharya grabs her keys to attend a socially-distanced gathering. Acharya said people can still enjoy life while staying safe and healthy.

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AUG 13, 2020

E-LECTED ONLINE Student body president (SBP) Julia Heath, speaker of the House (SOH) Drew Miller reflect on altered election process, plans for year SOWMYA CHUNDI Q&A

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JULIA HEATH How did you feel about campaigning primarily through social media?

I think that it was the best approach that we could have taken this year given the circumstances. It was easier in the sense that there was less work to be done, but more difficult because there was a smaller outreach.

How did having your sister (Maddie Heath) as a previous SBP affect your decision to run? Did she help you campaign or encourage you?

Although my sister was SBP last year, I made this decision on my own. I’ve known since the beginning of sophomore year that I wanted to be in this position. It would have played out the same way, regardless (of) if we were sisters. As far as helping me or encouraging me, she has always been so supportive. But as SBP, she tried to be as indifferent as she could. I organized my own campaign but she did help out by posting a few times.

What is your vision for this year? What do you hope to accomplish?

I really hope to take a more structured approach to all of our events. Also, this year will be our first ever Club Carnival. I look forward to working on that and making it successful. Overall, I’m looking to incorporate new ideas for every event and working with the senators to continue progressing.

I hope to make this year memorable and get the whole school involved.

To continue spreading awareness and gaining support during her campaign, student body president Julia Heath created unique posts like this bingo board. She tried to incorporate different elements such as story templates and an IGTV (Instagram Television) video in her campaign. She said, “Nothing would have been possible if it weren’t for the people helping me, though; they made all the difference.”

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Drew Miller, speaker of the House, campaigned by using a recognizable logo. He created a lot of content to have a brand image on it so the voters could recognize him.

DREW MILLER Why did you decide to run?

I decided to run because supporting Riley Hospital has been a large part of my life ever since my older sister was a Riley patient. As speaker of the House, my goal would be to help more students have the opportunity to support Riley Children’s Hospital.

How did you feel about campaigning primarily through social media?

Going into this election, I had experience with the election process from my campaign for class president. Because of this, I didn’t find it extremely difficult. I was able to learn from what did and didn’t work from last year and apply it to this year.

What is your vision for this year?

What do you hope to accomplish?

Going into this year as SOH, I hope to be able to make more of the students in Carmel feel more involved and help them realize that they make an impact.

Is there anything else you want to add?

When we return this upcoming school year with a lot of uncertainty, Carmel Dance Marathon is still raising money and trying to support Riley’s Children’s Hospital and we can use all the help we can get!

LITEBOX

AUG 13, 2020

BUSY OVER BREAK Seniors Anna Thompson and Jordan LaBoyteaux (ABOVE), junior Isabella Wan (BOTTOM LEFT) and senior Nicholas Kupilas (BOTTOM RIGHT) find different ways to pass summer break in quarantine.

The students followed the social distancing guidelines of Stage 4 of Gov. Holcomb’s Back on Track plan which began June 12 and ended July 3.

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