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With the rise in crime in major league and college sports, it will be no surprise to see more athletes suspended.

Athletes: Too good to get arrested? (Editorial)

David Delp, Sports writer December 1, 2014

The major league sports industry has recently been plagued by criminal actions. These actions range from assault and domestic violence to shoplifting, leading to players being suspended from multiple...

A recent LA Times article states that the latest research finds that football helmets, which have been designed largely to prevent skull fractures and brain contusions, arent all that effective against concussion, which [a]happens when the brain bounces and twists around inside the skull.

Deaths raise questions on safety of high school football

Justine Douglas, Sports writer November 12, 2014

While football is known for being a rough, injury-inducing sports, most athletes do not go out onto the field thinking that they might die.  Unfortunately, this possibility has become reality numerous...

Scrum, pirouette, and flip: CHS students participate in alternative sports

David Delp, Sports writer November 7, 2014

Carlisle High School offers traditional sports like football, soccer, wrestling, track and field, cross country, cheerleading and basketball. But there are several students at Carlisle High School who...

Alexis Shugart won a coveted spot on the Silver All-Tournament volleyball team.

November Athlete of the Month: Alexis Shughart

Bryanna Youtzy, News writer November 3, 2014

Alexis Shughart Silver All-Tournament team, State College Tournament, Volleyball Junior, Libero Q1: What sparked your love for volleyball? A1:  What sparked my love for volleyball is that...

Despite an impressive run, the girls volleyball team (seen here on their Play for Pink night) has ended the 2014 season at the district level.

Girls volleyball gets bumped out of playoffs

Rowan Young, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2014

Despite an impressive season, the varsity girls volleyball team will not be moving further in competition this year. The team did advance to the District 3-AAA playoffs last week. They challenged Cocalico...

Should college athletes get paid? (Editorial)

Should college athletes get paid? (Editorial)

David Delp, Sports writer October 27, 2014

College football and basketball athletes want to get paid to play the sport, even though they could have a full-ride scholarship, or even a partial scholarship. After the recent March Madness Tournament,...

Girls golf player Michaela McQuaig lines up her ball during an intense tournament.  Girls golf has changed a lot this year due to the new PIAA rules.

PIAA rules change gender participation in high school sports

Rowan Young, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2014

High school sports team rosters may look different in the future, and they’re not adding positions. On June 19, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) passed a bylaw that will...

Carlisle Football has many things to be proud of this season, including three wins and at least one record-breaking game.

CHS football experiencing success this season

David Delp, Sports writer October 1, 2014

The CHS Thundering Herd football team started this season on a very high note, coming off a win at last year’s ending home game against Harrisburg, with a score of 14-12.  The momentum of last year’s...

Andee Orsini takes a practice swing at the ball during one of her matches. Orisini is one of five girls on the team this year.

Girls golf takes a swing at more participation

Justine Douglas, Sports writer October 1, 2014

The participation in girls' golf is increasing, which allows them to have their own matches. In 2008, 2010, and 2011, there was only one girl participating on the Carlisle girls golf team and in 2009...

Ramsay broke the Mid-Penn receiving yards record on Sept 4.

October athlete of the month: Deonte Ramsey

Bryanna Youtzy, News writer October 1, 2014

Deonte Ramsey Senior Carlisle Varsity Football, wide receiver Broke the Receiving Yards record for the Mid-Penn conference (against Red Land on Sept 4)   Q1:  How long have you been...

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