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PowerSchool sends popup notifications to students phones, as well as the app showing live updates of grades.

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...

Music in the digital world has evolved. This is a divice used to make music digitally.

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...

Black History Month is honored in this Swartz display to showcase the rich past of African Americans.  While this is a good start, we need to do more to fully embrace the importance of Black History Month.

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...

Snow barrels down on Carlisle residents as they try to shovel out their sidewalks. There have been 4 snowstorms this winter season for Carlisle.

Winter wonderland: Inside snow day decision making (Editorial)

Carter Smith, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

With winter in full swing, delays and cancellations are occurring often. While we students anxiously wait to hear about the fate of our day, we may not realize how difficult of a task it can be for administrators...

Voting is a right  given to those who are over 18 to help them stay involved with our government. Teens who have not reached this age by the election are not able to have a say despite all of their new responsibilities.

Teen voting: Why it matters (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer February 14, 2019

As a citizen of the United States, voting is very important to me. It can dictate our country’s future. But as a teenager, I don’t get a say in the matter. This is not right. Soon I will be able...

Freshman Jacob Murphy and geo-environmental teacher William Bechtel work together to find the right parts for Murphys BattleBot during a club period.

Where have all the male teachers gone? (Editorial)

Heidi Heinlein and Summer Hollingsworth February 12, 2019

Going through school, kids often have a plethora of questions about the education system, but there is one question that is rarely asked: "Where are the male teachers?" A 2015-2016 survey done by the...

A student stands in a hallway staring at her phone, looking over Instagram.

Social media and the individual

Periscope staff February 7, 2019

How does social media impact the way you see yourself and others?  These two authors explore this topic from two different lenses.

Sunday, Feb 3, saw the Patriots win over the Rams in the 53rd Super Bowl. However, interest level in the event was lower than previous years.

The dynasty continues but at what cost? How the Patriots’ win is a loss for the NFL (Editorial)

Carter Smith, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

When many Americans think about a sports dynasty, the first thing that comes to mind is the New England Patriots. Ever since Tom Brady took over as the starting quarterback in 2001, the Patriots have clinched...

Carlisle varsity football, cross country, tennis and basketball showcased their skills in the past two seasons, leaving to question which sports received the most attention and why.

Popularity over success: uneven support in sports (Editorial)

Carter Smith, Staff Writer January 9, 2019

When it comes to watching high school sports, there are two clear favorites: football and basketball. While these sports may be the most popular among students, staff, and members of the community, it...

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