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COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS: The Swartz auditorium is setting the stage for A Midsummer Nights Dream.

417 years and counting: Shakespeare Troupe casts ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Rylie Workman, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of romance, comedy, and magic. When two lovers, Lysander and Hermia, have their marriage frowned upon, they decide to run off to be married. But when Hermia’s...

ONE BY ONE: This is an overview of the front racks of 200 dresses that Jessicas Closet had donated to them by Macys.  Jessicas Closet works to get dresses into the hands of high school students that may not be able to afford them.

Rebranded, renamed, reinvented: ‘Jessica’s Closet’ launches in Carlisle

Jillian Grimes, News Editor February 27, 2022

The perfect dress is one of the many elements of a student's school dance experience. The cost of dress for a dance, especially prom, can averagely range anywhere from $100 to $600 and some can sell for...

Shaping the world: Empty Bowls (Video)

Megan Swahlon, Herd TV February 25, 2022

This video was originally broadcast on Herd TV on February 22, 2022. 2/28 UPDATE: The bowl sale has been extended to March 18. To order a bowl, click here.  [Transcript] Empty Bowls is the annual...

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Warming Hearts in the Cold: Carlisle Ice Art Fest 2022 (Photos)

Camera Bailey, Student Life Editor February 8, 2022

Click on "Gallery" above to see some of the featured sculptures from this year's event.  Despite the below-freezing temperatures, many came to Downtown Carlisle throughout the weekend to view the...

AUTHENTIC SELF: Asking someones pronouns is a great way to get to know them and their identify by even first interaction. 25% of LGBTQ youth exclusively use they/them pronouns, a combination of he/him, she/her or they/them or neopronouns such as ze/zir, according to a survey by The Trevor Project.

SAGA’s next chapter: Club returns to offer support for LGBTQ youth

Jillian Grimes, News Editor February 3, 2022

5.6% of adults in America say they identify as LGBTQ when given a survey by Gallup, a global analytics and device firm. Younger generations have an increased percentage of people that consider themselves...

A cutout of Frederick Douglass, a Black author and orator, standing tall, looking over Carlisle. Douglass stopped in town while on a speaking tour and within his speech, called out the racism within Carlisle and communities like Carlisle. While staying in town, Douglass’ hotel, the Bentz House Hotel (later the Worthington), told him that he was to eat his meals in his room rather than in the dining room where the white guests were staying. Douglass was correct to call out Carlisle, as restaurants banned people of color from walking through their front doors, providing a separate entrance. In what is known today as the Carlisle Theatre, people of color were banned to the balcony; separations of this nature continued in Carlisle well into the 1960s.

Among the Hidden: Carlisle community’s history with racism comes to light in new CALC art gallery (Photos)

Ryleigh Underwood, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2022

The Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) kicked off the new year with the opening of a collaborative exhibition that was created with the help of the Carlisle community. As a whole, (RE)Presenting...

DREAM ON: These are various interpretations of what the word dream means/stands for, broken down letter by letter from 2021s Martins Mission, which was virtual due to COVID.  Martins Mission is just one of a few upcoming events hosted by the YWCA to better the local community.

YWCA provides community resources and education through upcoming events

Jillian Grimes, News Editor January 4, 2022

“We are more than just an acronym,” it reads on the  ‘What Does YWCA Stand For’ page. YWCA stands for Young Women's Christian Association, but they, as an organization, stand for much more.  The...

LEAVING THE HERD: CASD Superintendent Christina Spielbauer will be leaving for a new position with New Story Schools and River Rock Academy. Her position will be filled temporarily by acting superintendent Patricia Sanker, formerly of South Middleton School District.

Making an impact: Looking back on Spielbauer’s career at CASD

Grace Pak, Guest Writer December 22, 2021

After four and a half years as Superintendent of the Carlisle Area School District, Ms. Christina Spielbauer will be taking a new job as Senior Vice President in charge of education at New Story Schools...

GAME ON: CHS senior Aiden Moyer readies up for another game at the esports area in L127. New to CHS this year, the esports team hopes to expand in numbers and opportunities in future years.

Electronic inclusion: CHS offers involvement opportunities with new esports team

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief November 19, 2021

CHS continues to strive to find ways to involve students in extracurricular activities. From the many clubs and athletics offered at CHS, a new team has gained interest with many of Carlisle's talented...

KEEP IT LOCAL: While in downtown Carlisle look out for local businesses with new and some returning seasonal items during this holiday shopping season in order to support the Carlisle business community.

After black comes green: Small Business Saturday provides opportunities for local businesses

Jillian Grimes, News Editor November 16, 2021

The Friday after Thanksgiving, the time where everyone pays attention to the big chains with major deals and discounts, Black Friday. Black Friday takes this entice of shopping small. What can communities...

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