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Celebrity Endorsements: Do They Matter?

Celebrity Endorsements: Do They Matter?

Sophie Haque, A&E Editor December 12, 2024

We live in a time where celebrities intrude upon every crevice of the mind. They crowd our screens, are referenced in our books, mentioned in our daily conversations, and now in politics. And it’s not...

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

The first presidential debate of 2024 took place last Tuesday, September 10th, and people paid attention. Over 67 million people tuned in because it was a debate for the history books. It was held between...

2024 Presidential Election Breakdown

2024 Presidential Election Breakdown

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election is around the corner, and the main parties are making their moves to position themselves for the most success this election season. Even with political divide within...

Some infamous examples of gerrymandering from both mainstream political parties.

Repairing Democracy: How Independent Redistricting Commissions Help rid the United States of Corruption (Editorial)

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Gerrymandering is a corrupt political process that has occurred for over 200 years of United States history, which means it’s about time to start combating it.  Gerrymandering is the process of drawing...

Mr. Sollman poses in front of a window on the walking bridge connecting Swartz and Fowler

What is a School Board, Anyway? Mr. Sollman Gives Insight on School Board Elections

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Noah Guillaume: What is the school board and why should students care about school board elections? Mr. Sollman: The school board is the legal entity created by the state of Pennsylvania to govern public...

Presidential Primary candidates listed on mock-up ballots.

A Complete Rundown of the 2024 Presidential Primaries

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

The 2024 Presidential Election is shaping up to be a very contentious election, but before the situation heats up, primaries will determine who the candidates will be for the mainstream political parties....

A sample ranked choice voting ballot for a fictitious election.

The Future of Voting? (Editorial)

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

The current voting system doesn’t represent the people.  This voting system gives people only two viable choices for candidates to represent them in government. Present elections result in the people...

Senior students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote will have the opportunity to vote in their first election on Tuesday, November 8th.

On Your Ballot- PA State Senator District 34

Periscope Staff November 6, 2022

Due to redistricting, Carlisle now falls in District 34 of Pennsylvania, one of the 25 seats up for reelection in the State Senate. The State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania Congress, and...

Richard L. Weiss- Green Party

Richard L. Weiss- Green Party

Periscope Staff November 6, 2022

Scope: What are your top three priorities if elected?   RLW: The COVID-19 pandemic underlines the need for universal healthcare. Many who lose their job cannot afford to maintain their health insurance....

Tim McMaster- Libertarian

Tim McMaster- Libertarian

Periscope Staff November 6, 2022

Scope: What are your top three priorities if elected?   TM: My top priorities will be: Property Tax reform/reduction/elimination, supporting Defend The Guard legislation to keep the PA Guard IN PA...

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