Carlisle: the place we all call home.

But what could make our home a little more exciting and fun? What places could we bring in so we had somewhere to hang out, dine, and create memories in?

“Many of us crave that Mexican fiesta to our mouth when we eat Chipotle. But the sad thing is there isn’t one in Carlisle. You have to drive down the Harrisburg Pike, into Mechanicsburg just for that,” said senior Derek Wise.

Asking students around the school what they wish Carlisle had varied vastly, many of which ranged from places to objects, almost seeming impossible. But some of the ideas could happen and actually bring in a lot of money to our town.

“A professional baseball stadium, so we see a game or two every now and then,” said sophomore Micaha Knisley

That could be interesting, but could also open Carlisle up to more people.

Seniors Belinda Murillo and Cassie Hagamen said, “A big mall with stores like Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, and Charlotte Rouse so we didn’t have to drive to Capital City.”

It sure would be nice to have our own mall, filled with stores that interested everyone in the town. We could put clothing stores, card stores, video game shops, and a sporting good store in it.

Fill Carlisle up with anything you could possible dream of having to make it hip, cool, and easier for people to get what they want without the hassle of traveling many miles. Imagine yourself walking downtown, not having to drive and saving gas because Carlisle, PA has it all!

“For those whose parents work on weekends or during our vacation time it would be nice to walk from your house to an amusement park. It would give all of us something to do and wouldn’t be boring like just going to a movie,” said sophomore Megan Woodward.

After Hershey Park does seem miles and miles away when you don’t have your license or a car.

Sophomore Bry Morrow said, “I wish Carlisle had an outdoor skating rink in town. That would make winter a bit more enjoyable.”

Downtown, where most of the community travels through daily yet doesn’t pay attention to what goes on around that area, could see a huge increase in people taking notice in this, as ice skating is fun for all ages.

Carlisle does have a lot to offer, but there is always room for improvement. We could spice up this town with our creative minds if we wanted to.