The Christmas Creep: Why can’t we take time to celebrate the fall holidays first? (Editorial)
Emma Santillo, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019
Christmas is possibly the most celebrated holiday in America, but when is it acceptable for the celebrations to start? Some people have already begun their festivities, causing some to be frustrated with those people and wish they would let Thanksgiving and Halloween happen first. To those who w...
False fall: Horrible weather or nice transitions? (Editorial)
Ayb Graham, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
With the beginning of October arriving, fall festivities are slowly setting in. Halloween decorations are being set up, and pumpkin-flavored food reigns supreme; however, it is still hot enough outside that people can go out and pick out a pumpkin in shorts and t-shirt. While fall has officially been going on for ...
Activism and autism: Why Greta Thunberg is important to people on the spectrum (Editorial)
Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2019
One of the biggest names in environmentalism today is a 16-year-old autistic girl, and I, along with other people on the autism spectrum, could not be more excited about it. Research done into the subject shows that representation in the media matters: seeing a diverse group of people represented in both fictional mediums and in the news helps fight against stereotyping and empowers members of minority groups. In...
Piercings: Why are males harassed for their choices? (Editorial)
Ayb Graham, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Piercings are an ever-growing part of our culture; for many, piercings are a way to express themselves. I have three piercings myself: two ear piercings and a nose stud. I got piercings because I liked the way they looked, and I thought they added character. I liked the idea of having something t...
Better in color: Community art projects brighten up Carlisle (Editorial)
Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2019
From the mural installed by Color Carlisle at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 2018 to the “fairy doors” hidden around Carlisle this past spring, Carlisle has grown far more colorful over the past year. The new artwork is beautiful, and certainly gives the town of Carlisle a unique look to it...
Love never dies: We need to come together to cope with grief (Editorial)
Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor
May 15, 2019
Death is a part of the circle of life, but a loss is still shocking no matter if it is expected or not. JT Kuhn, a previous Carlisle High School student and Periscope staff member, unexpectedly passed away on Mar 4, 2019 and the effects were felt all throughout the school and community. Kuhn was a fr...
Back to the basics: Why professional athletes need to knock off the teammate drama and play ball (Editorial)
Carter Smith, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
If you are looking for drama, all you have to do is turn on your TV. Today’s media lives and breathes off of conflict between the most prominent members of society. Drama can be found on reality shows, in politics, and even in the music industry. In recent years, however, publicized hostility ...
Thank you for your service (Editorial)
Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor
April 12, 2019
The news broadcasted on TV and written in newspapers always highlights the bad things in our society. Most recently, there has been controversy over police actions that make people think about all forms of law-enforcement and protection. As the daughter of a Police Chief and retired Military Poli...
Schoology: Helpful or hurtful? (Editorial)
Kathleen O'Neill, Perspectives Editor
April 11, 2019
Schoology is a school-oriented website, used to turn in assignments, meet deadlines, and do classwork. It is used by teachers and students alike, with many helpful quirks. But where do those helpful quirks end and the problems begin? Many times, teachers do not use Schoology correctly when posting...
Not adding up to success: We need to set new grade expectations (Editorial)
Carter Smith, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Graduating high school is a substantial accomplishment, but some students are able to do so without putting in much effort. In the Carlisle Area School District, there is a major flaw in our grading system that has made it entirely too easy for students to earn their high school diplomas. Carlisle Hi...
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Emma Santillo is a sophomore and is in her first year on Periscope staff. It’s also her first year on the Carlisle field hockey team. Outside of school, she likes to play piano, read, listen to music,...