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Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope's Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope’s Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Screen shot of documentary header photo on Netflix. CHS/Periscope does not claim ownership of this image.
Simone Biles Rising Review
Seniors celebrate their win at the pep rally!
After Hours Spirit: CHS’s 2024 Spirit Week Activities (Gallery)
Shades and tunes: Charm by Clairo, BRAT by Charli XCX, and The Secret of Us by Gracie Abrams all scattered along a striped background with a pair of sunglasses
Summertime Soundtrack: Top Ten Most Notable Albums of Summer 2024
Sophie Haque and her father show off their friendship bracelets as they stand in the Munich stadium
Glitter on the Floor After the Party: A Review of the Eras Tour
Song of Achilles, Curse of the Specter, the Hunger Games, A Good Girls Guide to Murder, the Reappearance of Rachel Price, and This Poison Heart sit on the staircase waiting for someone to pick up the best fall reads!
Fall Leaves and Cozy Reads
Seniors celebrate their win at the pep rally!
After Hours Spirit: CHS’s 2024 Spirit Week Activities (Gallery)
Sophie Haque and her father show off their friendship bracelets as they stand in the Munich stadium
Glitter on the Floor After the Party: A Review of the Eras Tour
Static Station: Tom Gehman (back), Sarah Forrester (left), Elena Rasmussen (middle), Eva Ball (right)
Coffeehouse ‘The 2024 Refill’ Photo Gallery
FLOWERS FOR ALL: All six hoco-court nominees pose with bouquets of flowers and smiles.
Disco Reflections: Homecoming Week Recap
ITS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING: The Era's Tour box sent out to those with VIP tickets
The Eras Tour Takes CHS by Storm
Soy Ploy: John Smith, Andrew Bordner, Shyne Shanaman
Coffeehouse’s ‘The Last Drop’ (Photo Gallery)
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope's Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope’s Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Screen shot of documentary header photo on Netflix. CHS/Periscope does not claim ownership of this image.
Simone Biles Rising Review
Shades and tunes: Charm by Clairo, BRAT by Charli XCX, and The Secret of Us by Gracie Abrams all scattered along a striped background with a pair of sunglasses
Summertime Soundtrack: Top Ten Most Notable Albums of Summer 2024
Sophie Haque and her father show off their friendship bracelets as they stand in the Munich stadium
Glitter on the Floor After the Party: A Review of the Eras Tour
Song of Achilles, Curse of the Specter, the Hunger Games, A Good Girls Guide to Murder, the Reappearance of Rachel Price, and This Poison Heart sit on the staircase waiting for someone to pick up the best fall reads!
Fall Leaves and Cozy Reads
Hannah Stoner (left) and Sophia Kuzmenko (right) enjoy the warm air with some of the best books of the summer.
Hot Summer Reads: 13 Books that are the Epitome of Summer
Song of Achilles, Curse of the Specter, the Hunger Games, A Good Girls Guide to Murder, the Reappearance of Rachel Price, and This Poison Heart sit on the staircase waiting for someone to pick up the best fall reads!
Fall Leaves and Cozy Reads
Hannah Stoner (left) and Sophia Kuzmenko (right) enjoy the warm air with some of the best books of the summer.
Hot Summer Reads: 13 Books that are the Epitome of Summer
Tale as Old as Time: Existing and Being Changed for Centuries, Fairytales are a Major Player in the Retelling Genre
Beastly Beauty by Jennifer Donnelly: A Tail of Self-Love
Student reads book on stairs completely engaged in the novel. "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" is the perfect spring to summer read.
Beauty Within Hardship: A Review of “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” (Review)
The "Beach Read" book being trashed due to its horrible plot.
Beach Read
Photo of 'Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands' copy.
Emily Wilde’s Map of The Otherlands: Review of a Sequel
Created using Horizon Worlds, this avatar bears a passing resemblance to Periscope staff writer Alex Landis.
Ready Player None: Why isn’t anyone playing the Metaverse? (Review)
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
CRAFTY: These three YouTubers are some of the most popular Minecraft video producers. 2021 has been a big year for them.
The pandemic advantage: YouTubers make the most of at-home possibilities
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL PLAY: Minecraft, a popular video game on a variety of platforms, has been entertaining gamers of all ages since 2009. But what makes this game so popular?
Mad for Minecraft: Why do people “dig” this classic game?
THERE'S BEEN A MURDER: A crewmate is stabbed to death by the imposter while no other players are around. The goal of the imposter is to kill the other crewmates without being discovered.
Among Us: Murder mystery game goes viral among teens
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope's Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope’s Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Sophie Haque and her father show off their friendship bracelets as they stand in the Munich stadium
Glitter on the Floor After the Party: A Review of the Eras Tour
Swift's color scheme for the album is an thematically appropriate grey.
With a Broken Heart: The Masterpiece that is The Tortured Poets Department (Review)
CD case for Hozier's 2019 album 'Wasteland, Baby!'
‘Why Would You Be Loved’ Hozier Review
SPILT INK: A bonus edition of "The Tortured Poets Department" containing the final track of the album, "The Manuscript" lies amongst the various extras included in the disc. This was the first bonus edition of the album released and contains a unique TTPD bookmark, "The Manuscript" magnet, embroidery patch, and photos of Swift.
Confessions of the Quill: Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department (Review)
We're All Watching - The Smile "Wall of Eyes" Album Review
We’re All Watching – The Smile “Wall of Eyes” Album Review
A depiction of Lara Jean's letters with the names of her major love interests.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: An Iconic Film Series (Review)
FALLING FOR YOU: To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Serendipity sit side-by-side amongst heart-shaped Valentines. A couple of the hearts feature the names of movies listed in the article.
XOXO: List of Romance Books and Movies for Valentine’s Day
Welcome To the Renaissance: A Review of 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé'
‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé’ Review: The Revival of Queen B
CYBER FUTURE: Xolo Maridueña, as Blue Beetle, showcases the character's futuristic neon tech-suit in this promotional art. The suit plays a key part in Beetle's superpowers, as explained by his Uncle Rudy in the film; "The universe has sent you a gift, Jaime. And you have to figure out what you’re going to do with it"
Blue Beetle: A New Look at Superheroes (Review)
IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL THE MOCKINGJAY SINGS: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Sits Next to its Predecessors
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: A Tale of Love and Betrayal
A stunning illustration of The Flash exercising his superspeed.
The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive (Review)
DATE NIGHT: The Carlisle Applebee's is located on 260 Noble Blvd. Applebee's is one of America's top casual dining chains, perfect for date nights and gatherings with friends.
Fancy Like: A rating of Applebee’s Appetizers
PASTA PARTY: Pictured from left to right is Hannah Stoner, Elisabeth Forrester, Lyric Koch, Jillian Grimes, and Myana Brown. They sit ready to dive into their first bowls of pasta.
Deal or No Deal: A Review of Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Promotion
Issei Noodle
King Tut, established in 2022, is located on North Hanover Street in Carlisle.
King Tut
Fay's Country Kitchen
Fay’s Country Kitchen
The Sunrise Café is a fantastic place to grab breakfast!
Sunrise Café
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
Calmharm, Youper, and Headspace are three apps that can help to improve your day to day life and mental health awareness.
Heading off stress: Anxiety and relaxation apps (Review)
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
T-series (left) and PewDiePie (right) have been locked in a battle for the most subscribers for several months. Many fans of YouTube are scared that PewDiePie losing his crown will officially mark when YouTube lost its identity.
PewDiePie vs T-Series: The war for YouTube’s identity (Editorial)
While phones can be a helpful resource, they have also become an addiction. However, there are apps available to help limit and regulate how much time we are spending on are phones.
Blocking the temptation: Apps to help limit phone usage
Vines co-founder has been working hard to create a new app similar to Vine, called Byte. Byte is expected to be released in the early spring of 2019.
Byte: Will this be the return of Vine?
Celebrity Endorsements: Do They Matter?
Celebrity Endorsements: Do They Matter?
Who Could Win the 2024 Presidential Election?
Who Could Win the 2024 Presidential Election?
The Importance of Voting
The Importance of Voting
Disaster strikes: Many trees have fallen in Augusta, Georgia leading to extreme amounts of damage.
Double Trouble: The Devastation of Helene and Milton
Former President Trump and Current Vice President Harris faced off in one of the most important debates ever. Photos from the Library of Congress.
Policies and Stances: A Summary of What We Heard at the Presidential Debate
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: This is a photo taken at the Soup Cook Off of a team serving soup. All of the proceeds of this event went to charitable causes.
The SOUPer Bowl: Culinary Students Participate in a Soup Cook Off
The Last Rally: Girls' Volleyball Seniors
The Last Rally: Girls’ Volleyball Seniors
TAKE ME OUT WITH THE CROWD: PNC Park's crowd on Saturday, April 6th for the Orioles vs. Pirates game. There was lots of energy and excitement going into this game as it was part of opening weekend for PNC park.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: An MLB Season Update
FEATURED: Top Row (left to right) sophomore Brayden Stewart, senior Wyatt Colestock, junior Spencer Griffie, and freshman Summer Kunza Bottom Row (left to right) sophomore Michael Hakim, senior Emily Leatherman, junior Allison Negley, and senior Cohan Bailey
Springing Into Summer: Spring Sports Recap
The track team sprinting to the finish.
Conquering the Competition: Track and Field
Please Rise: CHS softball team stands on the first baseline for the national anthem
Looking Ahead: How CHS Softball’s Power is Advancing Them Into the Postseason
The Carlisle team shakes hands with Chambersburg before their match on Monday, April 22. Carlisle won 3-0.
Set Up for Success: Herd Boys’ Volleyball Starts Strong
After four long years the class of 2025 finally focuses their sight on graduation at senior sunrise.
The Sun Rises on the Senior Year for the Class of 2025
Best duo: Mr. Roper and Mrs. Roper "They collaborate very well together and their work is similarly styled" -Hannah Stoner
2023-2024 Teacher Superlatives
Lex
Humans Of CHS: Lex Boyd
Humans of CHS: JessaKaye Warren
Humans of CHS: JessaKaye Warren
Promposals across CHS: A Gallery
Promposals across CHS: A Gallery
The New York City skyline shimmers on the horizon as the Model UN team heads back to Carlisle.
Solving World Hunger, Celebrity Sightings, DOG!, and more: The Inside Scoop on Model UN
Seniors celebrate their win at the pep rally!
After Hours Spirit: CHS’s 2024 Spirit Week Activities (Gallery)
Mr. Fahnestock organizes so much of spirit week and participates in the spirit days too! For class colors he made sure he had every class's color on him!
Successful Spirit Week: CHS’s Outfits for the 2024 Themed Spirit Days (Gallery)
Scarlett Learned walks out of CHS halls in her cap and gown with Periscope equipment; the beloved camera, and our printed news articles.
On to the Next Story: Periscope Senior Goodbyes
Lex
Humans Of CHS: Lex Boyd
Humans of CHS: JessaKaye Warren
Humans of CHS: JessaKaye Warren
Graduated Humans of CHS: Shana Hammaker
Graduated Humans of CHS: Shana Hammaker
Holiday Inclusion
Holiday Inclusion
Not Just Words: Every time some one uses mental health language in a casual setting it can destroy people.
Not Just Words: The Consequence of Casual Use of Mental Health Language
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope's Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope’s Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs
An American Crisis: What is Financial Literacy and Why Should Young Adults be More Aware of It?
An American Crisis: What is Financial Literacy and Why Should Young Adults be More Aware of It?
Screen-grab from Tesla's live demonstration showing window break. CHS does not claim attribution to this image.
The Tesla Cybertruck is a Major Cop-Out
Pink Floyd; "Another Brick in the Wall"
Another Brick in the Wall: The Case Against the School System (Editorial)
"I feel like I appreciate being able to form expressions and emotions without people knowing exactly what I'm talking about, and leaving it up to interpretation for other people.”- Emma Peachey, Sophomore
Herd In The Halls: “What makes poetry important to you?
Marticela Comas
Herd in the Halls: Who is your favorite musical artist right now and why?
 “I’d say probably Bison Block because you can ask the teacher that you're with what you have to catch up on.” - Madison Shields, Freshman 
Herd in the Halls: What is the bright spot in your schedule or school day?
LISTEN CLOSELY: The halls may appear empty, but as students adjust to returning in the new year they reflect on what they have learned in 2020. Many students shared their stories about how they powered through a tough year to focus on their personalities.
Herd in the Halls: What did you learn about yourself in 2020?
COVID Chaos: The current pandemic is changing the way the school system is being approached. Each student has different learning preferences which have been made more known now than ever due to the new schedules that have been created.
Covid chaos: How are students feeling about the schedule this year?
CHS students take on different topics affecting the school.
Herd in the Halls: Holidays Breaks
Mr. Fahnestock organizes so much of spirit week and participates in the spirit days too! For class colors he made sure he had every class's color on him!
Successful Spirit Week: CHS’s Outfits for the 2024 Themed Spirit Days (Gallery)
Scarlett Learned walks out of CHS halls in her cap and gown with Periscope equipment; the beloved camera, and our printed news articles.
On to the Next Story: Periscope Senior Goodbyes
Purple periwinkles off a trail.
Carlisle in Bloom (Gallery)
The school year is starting to fade as Seniors are preparing for their imminent futures in the real world. This gallery is intended to be an ode, and evoke feelings of nostalgia and time passing.
A Memory Fades (A Senior’s Perspective)
A landscape view of the Tidal Basin.
In Bloom: Washington DC’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival (Gallery)
Luna Bella (left) and Clover (right) cuddling
The Catalog: Cats of CHS
MADE WITH HOPE: Pictured here are bowls made during the 2022 Empty Bowls workshops. These bowls will be sold to raise money for Project Share, our local food bank.
Shaping the world: Empty Bowls (Video)
LEADING THE WAY: CHS sophomore Ian Hill proudly leads the cheers at a home football game this fall. The only male cheerleader at CHS, Hill has faced criticism with a smile on his face. "You do whatever you want to do and whatever makes you happy, you go ahead and fulfill your dreams."
Ian Hill: Unafraid (Video)
HIT AND RUN: Jack Kriner hasn't had his foot on the breaks since he started seeing success in the world of Esports. Kriner started only a couple of years ago and has quickly risen the ranks and become a common name within the realm of 'MLB The Show'.
Diamond in the Rough: ‘MLB The Show’ superstar Jack Kriner (Video)
Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
Congratulations Seniors! (Video)
Many Halloween favorites were recently given a taste make-over. The question is: do these versions match up to the classics?
Classic vs. Halloween Candy (Video)
With the upcoming release of "Avengers: Endgame," CHSPeriscope wanted to test the knowledge of their fellow movie enthusiasts about the popular film series while also making predictions about the film's key moments.
Let the ‘Game’ begin: Students make predictions about final ‘Avengers’ film (Video)
Mr. Fahnestock organizes so much of spirit week and participates in the spirit days too! For class colors he made sure he had every class's color on him!
Successful Spirit Week: CHS’s Outfits for the 2024 Themed Spirit Days (Gallery)
Scarlett Learned walks out of CHS halls in her cap and gown with Periscope equipment; the beloved camera, and our printed news articles.
On to the Next Story: Periscope Senior Goodbyes
Purple periwinkles off a trail.
Carlisle in Bloom (Gallery)
The school year is starting to fade as Seniors are preparing for their imminent futures in the real world. This gallery is intended to be an ode, and evoke feelings of nostalgia and time passing.
A Memory Fades (A Senior’s Perspective)
Luna Bella (left) and Clover (right) cuddling
The Catalog: Cats of CHS
Static Station: Tom Gehman (back), Sarah Forrester (left), Elena Rasmussen (middle), Eva Ball (right)
Coffeehouse ‘The 2024 Refill’ Photo Gallery
SEE YA LATER CHS: Each year, we say goodbye to our Periscope seniors and staff members leaving for new schools. We thank them for all of their hard work!
Bye Bye Bison: Periscope staff members say goodbye (photos)
“My favorite place on the campus is the stadium and track. Too many late-night games and meets to forget.” -Ryan Jerev
No place like home: Seniors share their favorite spots on campus (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Where are they going? Class of 2022
Where are they going? Class of 2022
ACCOLADES FOR DAYS: Members of the class of 2022 were honored on May 17, 2022 as part of the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Check out the entire list to see how your favorite senior was recognized.
Honorable mentions: Seniors recognized at awards night
THUNDERING BISON BEATS: CHS mascot, Thor, sports the classic graduation attire and his very own set of headphones to check out our class of 2022 senior soundtrack. Check it out on Spotify (@chsperiscope).
Head-bopping Bison Bangers: 2022 Senior Soundtrack
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Academic Decathlon adviser Matt Fahnestock prepares his students for their first competition.

PowerSchool sends popup notifications to students phones, as well as the app showing live updates of grades.

[Photo] PowerSchool app: the tool that never was (Editorial)

March 20, 2019
T-series (left) and PewDiePie (right) have been locked in a battle for the most subscribers for several months. Many fans of YouTube are scared that PewDiePie losing his crown will officially mark when YouTube lost its identity.

PewDiePie vs T-Series: The war for YouTube’s identity (Editorial)

Cameron Fritz, Publications Manager
March 12, 2019
Micah Webb, Lauren Waring, and Paige Wood use their phones to figure out the cost of a vacation during the 2017-2018 school year. This year's junior class will participate in Junior Achievement's Real Life program on Feb 26-27.

[Photo] Is this the real life or is this just fantasy? Junior Achievement presents Real Life

Periscope staff
February 22, 2019
Two students hold chalkboards with #MeToo written on them. The #MeToo movement in the media has encouraged survivors of sexual assault, both famous and nonfamous, to come forward with their stories.

[Photo] Arming against the epidemic: How CHS combats a culture of sexual violence

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
Phones are often chosen over other forms of technology as a superior tool for studying. Their versitility in function crowns them as king of technology at Carlisle High School.

Technology and studying: Which device reigns supreme?

Cameron Fritz, Publications Manager
January 14, 2019
Overwatch League fans observe as the teams Philly Fusion and London Spitfire compete in the championships. There were many teams fighting throughout the eight month season, but only two made it this far.

Overwatch League posing a threat to modern sports

Cameron Fritz, Publications Manager
September 24, 2018
Kaycee Johnson

Students spend time catching up in a shop in downtown Carlisle. Downtown Carlisle has many unique places to explore over the summer.

[Photo] Keeping the fun close: students’ favorite local summer hangouts

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2018

Joining the Herd: advice for incoming freshmen (Video)

Skylar Bowers and Verity Stine
April 23, 2018
Freshman Rachel Bell participates in a pre-season practice. The team is getting ready for their 2018 season.

[Photo] Softball swings into season

Autiana Easley, Student Life writer
March 28, 2018
Senior Eveyon Davis lines up a shot for the Herd. Carlisle beat Waynesboro, 61-59, on Fri Feb 9.

[Photo] Thank you seniors: Carlisle basketball brings the thunder against Waynesboro on Senior Night

Autianna Easley, Sports Writer
February 12, 2018
Logan Huff

[Photo] Logan Huff

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 24, 2018
Jaterr McCleary

[Photo] Jaterr McCleary

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 24, 2018
Ozzy Smith

[Photo] Ozzy Smith

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 24, 2018
Treston Johnson

[Photo] Treston Johnson

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 25, 2018
Nate Smyers

[Photo] Nate Smyers

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 24, 2018
Joe Mastrangelo

[Photo] Joe Mastrangelo

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
January 24, 2018
Feminine products are often provided in the nurse's office, but at a price. These essential items should be available to all.

[Photo] Menstrual products should be offered free in school settings, period (Editorial)

Reese Daugherty, Perspectives Writer
December 15, 2017
No one wants to think about the feasibility of a school shooting at CHS. But if one were to happen, would students know how to respond?

[Photo] It could happen here: Intruder drills don’t prepare us for increasingly plausible situations (Editorial)

Josetta Checkett, Perspectives Junior Editor
October 26, 2017
New dress code guidelines have restricted teachers from wearing jeans during certain dress down opportunities. Is this really something that needs to be limited?

[Photo] The problem with denim: should teachers be allowed to wear jeans? (Editorial)

Treston Johnson, Perspectives Writer
October 30, 2017
Junior Cameron Fritz, Junior Reese Bower, Senior Ben Adelberg, Senior Miguel Alvarez, and Junior Paul McIlhenny wear matching vintage band uniforms. Blast for the past was a very popular theme day with much participation.

[Photo] Spirit week: Blast from the Past (Photos)

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
October 22, 2017
"It" by Steven King is a horror novel about a dark entity terrorizing the town of Derry. This book was recently adapted into a successful movie.

[Photo] Is “It” worth seeing? (Review)

Carol Etzel, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2017
Jumpstart 2017

[Photo] School year begins with a picnic at Jumpstart (Photos)

Carol Etzel, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2017
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