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The Anthony G. Ceddia building at Shippensburg University. A shooting recently occurred just outside of the universitys campus, prompting discussions regarding safety and student wellness.

Students discuss safety after Shippensburg shooting

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief October 26, 2019

With the commonality of school-related shootings, and especially with one occurring close to home, many students are on edge regarding their safety.  Reactions to a recent shooting outside of Shippensburg...

Juniors Reese Daugherty, Josetta Checekett, and Trinity Johnson laugh together while playing a game.  The Wingin It ! shows will not only get audience members laughing but members of the troupe too.

Just ‘Wingin It!’: An inside look at CHS improv troupe

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief October 26, 2019

Wings, soda, and a lot of laughs all go into the performances of  Wingin’ It!, CHS’s improv comedy troupe. Wingin’ It is a team effort, with both student and faculty leadership involved. Junior...

The holidays are starting to blend together, as demonstrated by the spider lights on the Christmas tree.  Are we rushing the holiday season?

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...

Juniors, like Lulu Herman (seen here) can find themselves up late into the night, working on homework and studying for tests.  Junior year is often seen as the most crucial year due to it being the most recent year seen by colleges during the application process.

No sleep ’til senior year: Junior year challenges students

Zsilas Michael Hughes, Staff writer October 10, 2019

Junior year, 11th Grade, a rising senior. No matter what you call it these 180 days of focused education, this year is perceived to be one of the most difficult in high school. Junior year is filled...

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...

Girls field hockey has to change in the bathrooms due to not having a locker room this season.  Field hockey is one of three girls teams in this situation.

A lack of lockers: Let our sports teams have their own space (Editorial)

Emma Santillo, Staff writer October 9, 2019

The 2019 fall sports season has left many teams without having a locker room.    The field hockey and tennis player along with the cheerleaders all were left with no locker rooms this season. This...

James Echevarria and Olivia Renault read the announcements from a paper provided each morning.  The announcements occur every morning and on Fridays there is a joke of the week.

Thumbological Thursdays: What is it like to be the staff of the morning announcements?

Zsilas Michael Hughes, Staff writer October 1, 2019

Last-minute revisions, practicing precise articulation and enunciation, excitement, minute nervous pacing, laughter, and the uncommon usage of the word “thumbological” all go into the Carlisle High...

The latest film in the It franchise was released on Sept 6. The darker, more realistic portrayals of Pennywise and his victims will leave you scared yet thrilled.

‘It Chapter Two’ offers more chills than thrills of original (Review)

Taylor Hurt, Staff writer October 1, 2019

Once defeated by the members of the Losers’ Club, the evil clown Pennywise has come back after twenty-seven years to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine once again.    When the remake of It...

Walking from class to class through the Swartz building has been especially challenging so far this school year.  While Swartz is home to both 9th and 10th grade, this years freshmen class has been much larger than in ones years prior.

Chaotic crowds: Freshmen class takes over Swartz

Hunter Nace, Staff writer September 27, 2019

A new school year can bring students and administrators many new experiences.  One new thing that the whole school is feeling the effect of is this year's freshmen class being the largest class size at...

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...

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