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  • December 3Girl's freshmen basketball will be having a game Wed. Dec. 11 at 3:45 in the Swartz gym
  • October 23There will be a club day on Mon. Dec. 16
  • October 7Freshmen boy's basketball will have a game Thurs. Dec. 12 at 3:45 p.m. with varsity following at 7:30 p.m. in the McGowan gym
  • October 7Girl's basketball will have a game Wed. Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGowan gym
  • October 7There will be a school board meeting Thurs. Dec. 12 at 6:45 p.m. in the Fowler LGI
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Acclaimed author of ‘American Born Chinese’ visits CHS
Acclaimed author of ‘American Born Chinese’ visits CHS

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2019

    It's not every day that students get a chance to look inside of the mind and motivations of an award-winning author as well as a more in-depth look into the world of comics. However, when Gene Luen Yang, the author of several graphic novels and comic books, including the 2016 National Book Award finalist American Born Chinese, visited CHS on November 4 and 5, they were able...

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Planning for next year: 10 Halloween costumes sure to give a fright
Planning for next year: 10 Halloween costumes sure to give a fright

Taylor Hurt, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019

With October over, many of us have forgotten about the mad rush for costumes in the weeks prior to the holiday.  Here are some helpful ideas for next year’s Halloween costumes, so you don’t have too much of a hassle trying to prepare for that spooky night next year.  Rosie the Riveter- To make this costume, you will need to wear denim overalls or a denim shirt and a pair of jeans.  Tie...

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When the creatures took over: The evolution of horror movies
When the creatures took over: The evolution of horror movies

Ayb Graham, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019

Since the beginning of human culture, horror and the fear of the unknown have been expressed through many different means. These stories and beliefs have been passed around, orally, religiously or by illustrations. In today's media, these stories and beliefs are commonly expressed by movies or tv shows; but when did these oddities find their way into the big screen? Le Manoir du Diable, released...

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A&E
New desserts on the table: unique pies found in Carlisle
Spooky Treats: Turn your candy into these confections
Spooky Treats: Turn your candy into these confections

November 4, 2019

While trick or treat might be over, there's no reason that you can't enjoy these...

Frightful Films: Must watch Halloween movies
Frightful Films: Must watch Halloween movies

October 31, 2019

If the rain is too much for you, and you’d rather curl up in a blanket and watch...

More than a movie: New ‘Joker’ adaptation brings both fans and controversy
More than a movie: New ‘Joker’ adaptation brings both fans and controversy

October 26, 2019

The newest Joker movie released on October 4 has drawn both a large crowd of fans...

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Student Life
Classic vs. Halloween Candy (Video)
No sleep ’til senior year: Junior year challenges students
No sleep ’til senior year: Junior year challenges students

October 10, 2019

Junior year, 11th Grade, a rising senior. No matter what you call it these 180...

Chaotic crowds: Freshmen class takes over Swartz
Chaotic crowds: Freshmen class takes over Swartz

September 27, 2019

A new school year can bring students and administrators many new experiences.  One...

From living room to classroom: The pros and cons of attending school with siblings
From living room to classroom: The pros and cons of attending school with siblings

March 28, 2019

There are many siblings that are attending CHS at the same time, including Joey...

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Sports
October Athlete of the Month: Casey Padgett
October Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Myers
October Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Myers

October 23, 2019

Alyssa Myers is currently a sophomore at CHS, in her first year of varsity for the...

Racing home: The Herd runs wild at the 29th annual Carlisle Cross Country Invitational
Racing home: The Herd runs wild at the 29th annual Carlisle Cross Country Invitational

October 9, 2019

The 2019 Carlisle Cross Country Meet of Champions took place on September 28. This...

A lack of lockers: Let our sports teams have their own space (Editorial)
A lack of lockers: Let our sports teams have their own space (Editorial)

October 9, 2019

The 2019 fall sports season has left many teams without having a locker room.    The...

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Perspectives
Shopping madness: Teens experience working on Black Friday
The Christmas Creep: Why can’t we take time to celebrate the fall holidays first? (Editorial)
The Christmas Creep: Why can’t we take time to celebrate the fall holidays first? (Editorial)

October 26, 2019

Christmas is possibly the most celebrated holiday in America, but when is it acceptable...

False fall: Horrible weather or nice transitions? (Editorial)
False fall: Horrible weather or nice transitions? (Editorial)

October 9, 2019

With the beginning of October arriving, fall festivities are slowly setting in. Halloween...

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

October 7, 2019

One of the biggest names in environmentalism today is a 16-year-old autistic girl,...

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