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...
Comforts of Carlisle: What makes it home (Editorial)
Ayb Graham, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Carlisle is a small town that is built on community. It's a place where everyone knows everyone, and it's pretty easy to understand why. At the heart of everything, it's a family-friendly town that promotes involvement in its development. I grew up in Carlisle, so I understand why these things are prev...
PowerSchool app: the tool that never was (Editorial)
Carter Smith, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
In the Carlisle Area School District, students and parents are able to monitor grades through a program called PowerSchool. Earlier this decade, the company released a mobile app so that users could monitor their grades instantaneously. While this app is meant to aid families, in recent years, the resourc...
Digital Creation: The new horizon of music (Editorial)
Ayb Graham, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Music has always been very important to me, from when I got my first iPod years ago to now. I play an instrument and constantly try to find new ways to improve. This is something I love about music, the evolution of the sound and style. Over this past summer, I came upon something that I had never...
Cultural awareness: More attention needs to be given to Black History Month (Editorial)
Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor
February 27, 2019
The month of February is dedicated to the appreciation of black history in order to bring awareness and remembrance to those who helped make our present the way it is currently. It is an important matter that should be focused on during this time of the school year. Currently, this chance at equal attention ...
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Mia Byus is a freshman at CHS and this is her first year on the Periscope staff. She enjoys sports, especially soccer, and is currently on the CHS varsity soccer team. Right now, she is participating in Fr...