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The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

Green party candidate Jill Stein

Should independent candidates be able to participate in debates? (Editorial)

Maya Daye, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

We all know about the 2016 presidential election. No matter your political party, age, race, or geographic location, I think we can all agree on one thing; this year’s election is a mess. “Trump says...

By using creativity, some CHS students were able to design dresses from used items.  Dresses like these would work well for homecoming and other school dances.

Homecoming themes do have a purpose (Editorial)

Daija Berry, Staff Writer October 3, 2016

Homecoming is an event that takes place in Carlisle High School every year that is available for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to attend. It is a time for each grade level to be able to get...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton are introduced during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Not-So Presidential Debate (Editorial)

Griffin O'Hagan, A&E Writer October 3, 2016

Have you ever held your tongue when someone starts talking about the presidential election? In this age of being able to post any thought we have online, it's more than likely that one will be chastised...

While swings and seesaws wouldnt be necessary, recess could be taken to another level, by allowing Carlisle High School students to have a break every day for 15 minutes.

High school students need recess (Editorial)

Daija Berry, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

High school students barely have enough time to socialize with their friends throughout the day, because they are too busy trying to get to their next class, without being marked tardy. As a result, the...

Should students be forced to volunteer?  This writer says no.

Should Students be Forced to Volunteer? (Editorial)

Kenny Brenizer, Perspectives Editor September 16, 2016

The junior-level civics course requires six hours of volunteer service to pass. On the information forms it is explained that the idea behind the Service Learning Project is to “prepare Carlisle students...

There have been debates in schools nationwide over what bathrooms transgender students should be able to use.

Bathroom Brawl (Editorial)

Scott Bowser, News writer May 31, 2016

Most people take their basic human dignities for granted. However, for roughly 700,000 transgender Americans, even using the bathroom is a matter of controversy. The country has erupted in disagreement...

A lot of times, the relationship between a student and teacher will determine if a student thinks the teacher is good.

How do certain factors play a role in the student-teacher relationship? (Editorial)

Sheyenne Hart, Perspectives Editor May 27, 2016

We are in school to learn and achieve great things, to figure out where we want to go in life and learn social skills for the future. As we get older we learn various concepts and choose what classes to...

Its Over: Trump Clinches the Nomination (Editorial)

It’s Over: Trump Clinches the Nomination (Editorial)

May 27, 2016

It's over. Last night, at the North Dakota State Convention, Donald J. Trump brought up his total delegate count to 1238, a majority of all delegates to be allocated in the Republican race for the...

Rowan, Editor-in-Chief, poses with the bison.

Letter from the Editor: End of the Year

Rowan Young, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2016

Dear Reader, Thank you, the readers, for supporting CHS Periscope this year! Without you, we wouldn’t have a reason to publish articles weekly on our website. Through contests, comments, and social...

Taking the time to write at home can help you in more ways than one.

Perks of writing outside school (Editorial)

Kenny Brenizer, Perspectives Editor May 17, 2016

Writing outside of school may seem like a waste of time, but it could end up making your life significantly easier in the long run. It could improve your grades and widen your career options. English...

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