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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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
There are many literary references throughout Taylor Swift's large discography
A Mastermind: Taylor Swift’s Literary Leanings
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?
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
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: The Prom for the 2024 Carlisle High School Prom is Enchanted Garden as announced via pamphlet in Junior and Senior English classes. Also posted on those grades class pages.
An Enchanted Night: Carlisle 2024 Prom
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
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)
In a sea of Colleen Hoover, dare to read a few of our recs at the bottom of this article!
Tok About Disappointing: How Booktok Ruined Reading (Editorial)
Regular women advertising, as opposed to women in ads often being oversexualized
Just an Object: The Oversexualization of Women in Mobile Game Ads (Editorial)
Official film poster depicting a bat, Batman's beacon.
The Batman (2022): Why So Serious? (Review)
Book Sequels: Second In Every Way (Editorial)
Book Sequels: Second In Every Way (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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Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief

Samantha Martin is super excited to share the role of Editor-in-Chief with Abigail Lindsay during her fourth year on staff! She is also a member of several other clubs at CHS: Model UN, Coffeehouse, the Social Activism Club, and the Shakespeare Troupe. Beyond the school walls, Samantha is Girl Scout, and a lover of poetry, dogs, photography, and all things vintage.

All content by Samantha Martin
Baseball is at the center of a major controversy, looking at the role of cheating in professional sports., as more and more has come to light regarding the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.

[Photo] Caught looking: What impact will the Astros' sign-stealing scandal have on all major sports? (Editorial)

March 10, 2020
Dr. Amani Ballour holds a sick child in her arms in this still from The Cave. The Cave, which focuses on Dr. Ballour's work in an underground Syrian hospital, will premiere in Carlisle March 26.

A premiere event: ‘The Cave’ to be shown at Carlisle

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2020
Paying for lunch can be a challenge for families struggling financially. A recent GoFundMe campaign by two Carlisle women raised $22,000 to pay off outstanding lunch debts at CASD.

Culinary contributions: Carlisle citizens raise funds to pay off outstanding cafeteria debt

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2020

FIDs put too much pressure on parents (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020
Layers of snow and ice cover a local road. When inclement weather makes travel to and from school impossible, is it better to use a Flexible Instruction Day that day or a snow make-up day later in the year? Our two Editors-in-Chief debate this very question.

Best to be flexible? The pros and cons of FID (Editorial Face-Off)

Samantha Martin and Abigail Lindsay
January 29, 2020
Grace Winton strikes a pose in her dance team uniform at the Catholic University of America. Winton danced with Carlisle Dance before entering college.

Beyond the barre: life after high school for CHS dancers

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2019
Gene Luen Yang addresses the entire ninth grade class November 4. Ninth grade students at CHS are required to read Yang's book, American Born Chinese, for their English classes.

Acclaimed author of ‘American Born Chinese’ visits CHS

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2019
The Anthony G. Ceddia building at Shippensburg University. A shooting recently occurred just outside of the university's campus, prompting discussions regarding safety and student wellness.

Students discuss safety after Shippensburg shooting

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2019
Greta Thunberg testifies in front of the US Congress in mid-September. The sixteen-year-old activist from Sweden has been making headlines for the past six months for her strong stance on climate awareness.

Activism and autism: Why Greta Thunberg is important to people on the spectrum (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2019
One of the many electrical boxes sponsored by Color Carlisle sits in the town square. The box was designed and painted by art teacher Amie Bantz.

Better in color: Community art projects brighten up Carlisle (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2019
Class of 2019 commences their lives as alumni (Photos)

Class of 2019 commences their lives as alumni (Photos)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
May 31, 2019
Student Council members Olayah Safouan and Mabel Sheesley serve hotdogs and Rita's Italian Ice at the Springfest Carnival. Student Council is responsible for organizing the Carnival.

Springfest Carnival added a ‘spring’ to students’ steps

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2019
From left: Eli Plant, Lillian Sweeney, Brady Chilson, Ellie Knapp, Salko Hrnjic , Hayden Edwards, Condor Hall, and Ava Wendelken pose as a team after the state Academic Decathlon competition. All eight students competed on March 15 and March 16.

Testing on their home turf: Academic decathlon team competes at states

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2019
Ashlynn Ashmore, left, and Luke Sheffe audition for the Last Drop. The two will perform together in May, in addition to their other groups.

[Photo] A ‘latte’ goodbyes: Preparing for the Last Drop

Dyamond Jones, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019

Junior Achievement to teach junior class finances, budgeting

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2019

Counseling for victims leads to action taken

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019

Education leads to better understanding

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 19, 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.

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

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
The band Under the Floorboards, including alumni (left to right) Bethany Petrunak, Tali Carlton, Erik Praestgaard, and Sam Blumenthal, performs at the Classic Roast. Although a version of the band still plays at student Coffeehouses, this specific iteration has not performed together for several years.

[Photo] Revisiting favorite flavors: Coffeehouse alums return for the Classic Roast

January 4, 2019

What is Early Action and Early Decision?

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018

Not Yet Ready to Decide: Applying Early Action

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2018

Committing early on: Applying Early Decision

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2018
Some altered schedules owned by CHS students. Although some students did drop classes this year, there were less class switches than usual.

Sticking to their schedules: School’s drop-add rate at an all-time low

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2018
Students talk to a Holocaust survivor about her experience in Birkenau, one of the concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Poland. The trip allowed students to speak with Holocaust survivors about their experiences.

Keeping the past in mind: CHS student participates in the March of the Living

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2018
A poster for "What Comes Next?," the job fair hosted by the Careers and Technology department. Seniors looking for a job after high school will attend the event on April 25.

Students to figure out “What Comes Next?” at upcoming job fair

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2018
Students on the autism spectrum may feel like others in the high school setting do not understand them. Increased awareness of this disorder may help those struggling to make connections with their peers.

Across the spectrum: understanding autism in high school students

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2018
Senior Allison Closs works on a project in AP Literature and Composition. Due to the NMSI program and more encouragement from teachers to take harder classes, the number of students taking AP classes and exams has increased in recent years.

CHS bests the tests: Score, participation increases in ACT and AP exams

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2018
Students stand around the flagpole during the walkout. The walkout paid tribute to the victims of the Parkland shooting, and included several speakers on the issue of gun control.

Walk the walk and talk the talk

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2018
The Carlisle square during the Ice Art Fest. The square was surrounded by food trucks and other vendors during the festival.

Ice, Ice, Baby: Ice Art Fest returns to Carlisle

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2018
The 2017-2018 Carlisle school board. Five members of the board were up for, and recieved, reelection in the fall of 2017.

Re-elect and reset: CHS school board members return

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2017
Sophomores Madeline Thorndike, Kensington MacMillen, Sophia Toti, Emily Evers, and Audrey Barefield show off their wild outfits. Many students planned matching outfits with their friends.

[Photo] Spirit week: fashion disaster (Photos)

Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
October 17, 2017

“Dear White People” contains important messages for all (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2017
FTK stands for "For the Kids," the slogan of MiniTHON. This year's event will kick off on Thursday April 13 at noon.

CHS MiniTHON: Behind the Scenes Q&A

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2017
Sarah Ebert, the vice president of the Spanish Honors Society, performs Enrique Iglesias' "Bailando" in Spanish.

A celebration of world cultures: World language department hosts banquet

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
March 27, 2017
Thor a day after, surrounded by snow.

Stella storms through CHS (Photos)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2017
Katherine Stockton-Juarez, right. and her sister Cristina hold signs at the Women's March on Washington.

CHS students march on Washington

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
February 4, 2017
The citizens have spoken (Editorial)

The citizens have spoken (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2017

Have a Humorous Holiday! (Playlist)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2016
Abigail Sullivan

[Photo] Abigail Sullivan

December 9, 2016

Quick Question- Rowan

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2016
America must look forward post-election.

Advice for America: Five tips for life post-election (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2016
The Sun is Also a Star's cover

“The Sun is Also a Star” does not shine as brightly as hoped (Review)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2016
Carlisle sophomore Gracen Cabral runs in the varsity girls' race.

Cross Country Meet of Champions (Photos)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2016
Chelsea Clinton addresses the crowd at the rally.

Chelsea Clinton Comes to Carlisle

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2016
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