Articles by Aida Karim

Can you escape from Prison Island?

By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com Who would’ve thought your most vibrant Friday night could be spent trying to get out of a prison cell, and paying for the privilege? Prison Island…

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Meet the Math: changing the equation

By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com You’ve heard of your run-of-the-mill math competitions plenty of times. But how do we get kids to actually enjoy and connect with the subject? Infinity Squared…




Feeding Team: aid for anyone, no questions asked

By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com Not even affluent communities are immune to food insecurity. The Reporter spoke with Lisa Hall, co-founder of the Feeding Team, about the organization’s mission and impact…


Both sides of District 29 election

District 29 encompasses Noblesville and a small portion of Fishers. You can see the full district maps and look up your district at iga.in.gov/information/house-district-map. According to the Indiana General Assembly,…


No prob-llama!

The brilliance of the 4-H Fair’s Llama Costume Contest By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com Real fashion icons are woolly, rugged, and surprisingly sassy. Each year the 4-H Fair hosts a llama…


Through the auctioneer’s eyes

Hamilton County’s 4-H Fair all comes down to this By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com Each year, the 4-H auction raises thousands of dollars in the name of family farms and food…


Nobody gets festive like Carmel

Some festivals are just too much fun for one day of the year, and that is how Carmel likes to roll. On both July 3 and 4, a large swath…


Life-long memories fostered at Hoosier Girls State

By AIDA KARIM news@readthereporter.com Tomorrow’s leaders are shaped through formative high school experiences. Each year the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) hosts a week-long summer camp for girls entering their senior…