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The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

As October comes around,  the changing color of leaves and the temperatures cooling down often get people ready for fall  While the leaves my be changing, the high temperatures have not come to a stop.

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...

Greta Thunberg testifies in front of the US Congress in mid-September. The sixteen-year-old activist from Sweden has been making headlines for the past six months for her strong stance on climate awareness.

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...

Piercings are a common part of our culture, however some males face back lash for their choice to get them.

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...

One of the many electrical boxes sponsored by Color Carlisle sits in the town square. The box was designed and painted by art teacher Amie Bantz.

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...

Heidi Heinlein and Kathleen ONeill pose with their JT shirts and stickers. Many mementos were created in order to keep JTs memory alive.

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...

Current Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown watch from the sidelines during a game in the 2018 regular season. A public clash between the two stars resulted in Browns trade to the Oakland Raiders.

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...

The CHS Vietnam Wall of Honor can be seen in the photo above.  Forms of protection are essential to our societys well-being and success and the individuals that serve deserve recognition for doing so.

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...

Schoology screen showing assignments and notifications on a students board.

Schoology: Helpful or hurtful? (Editorial)

Kathleen O'Neill 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...

To pass a class at CHS, you only need to get four quality points a year, which is the equivalent to one A out of four marking periods.  But is this expectation setting up our students for failure in life?

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...

Woodshed Guitar Works, located at 147 N. Hanover St, is known for their community-minded approach to music.  This is just one of the many local businesses that make Carlisle unique.

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...

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