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An Administration that Doesn’t Work for You (Editorial)

S. Kathrin Bryson, Perspectives Editor May 13, 2025

The United States of America is the richest country in the world by gross domestic product (GDP), leading China by over $10 trillion. If broken down evenly amongst the whole population of 346 million,...

Fandomnomenon: Fan Culture in the Modern Era

Fandomnomenon: Fan Culture in the Modern Era

Sasha Beale, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

From Taylor Swift to BTS to the NFL, fans have filled stadiums to witness their passions being brought to the world's largest stage. They have sold out merchandise, flown across countries, and devoted...

4 students show off their NEDA symbol on their hand

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: How to help someone struggling

Lyric Koch, Editor in Chief February 28, 2025

Warning: This article contains content about eating disorders that may be triggering to specific viewers. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that you are not alone and it is okay to ask...

Holiday Inclusion

Holiday Inclusion

Bailey Clayville, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

For some families, the holiday season is marked by pine trees in their living room and stockings hung on their walls while others decorate their homes with menorahs, dried corn, or animal figures. This...

Not Just Words: Every time some one uses mental health language in a casual setting it can destroy people.

Not Just Words: The Consequence of Casual Use of Mental Health Language

Laura Sands, Editor in Chief December 16, 2024

How often do people use the word “traumatized” in regard to a small thing, like seeing a disturbing video on the internet? How often do your friends say “I’m having a panic attack,” when in reality...

Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope's Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs

Truly a Tortured Poet: Periscope’s Top Thirteen Taylor Swift Songs

Laura Sands, Lyric Koch, and Sophie Haque December 13, 2024

There’s glitter on the floor after the final Eras Tour show, and to honor that lasting legacy, Periscope editors Lyric, Sophie, and Laura have worked together to create a list of the best Taylor Swift...

An American Crisis: What is Financial Literacy and Why Should Young Adults be More Aware of It?

An American Crisis: What is Financial Literacy and Why Should Young Adults be More Aware of It?

Megan Posey, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Considered an “essential life skill,” but still blissfully ignored by many, the lack of financial literacy is the cause of many societal issues that exist in the United States today. Awareness of the...

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

S. Kathrin Bryson, Perspectives Editor November 6, 2024

If you’ve been on the internet in the past year, you’ve probably heard about the headache that is the Cybertruck. You may have even seen one in Carlisle. But with winter’s promises of snow and ice...

Pink Floyd; "Another Brick in the Wall"

Another Brick in the Wall: The Case Against the School System (Editorial)

Sasha Beale, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Droplets of rain cascade down the school bus window – a dark cumulonimbus cloud hanging low at the cusp of the overcast skies. Your back hurts from lugging around your heavy backpack all day, but the...

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)

Ryleigh Underwood and Laura Sands May 13, 2024

For better or for worse, social media has become a part of every single aspect of everyone’s lives, including readers. This has led to the rise of online book communities, known as BookTok (book TikTok),...

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