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  • March 26Spring Break Begins on Friday (3/29)!!
  • March 26The End of MP3 is TOMORROW
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  • March 14Mini Thon Has Been Rescheduled for April 12!
  • March 11Ramadan Has Begun!
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Senior Sami Jumper faux-texts while walking through the halls.

Is faux-texting a social faux pas?

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor September 29, 2016

Appearances may be deceiving, as someone looking at their phone may be seeing nothing. Faux-texting is when someone is in a public situation but instead of interacting with the people around them,...

On the low ropes course students Reach for New Heights to help get through the mildly challenging course.

“Soaring to New Heights:” Herd 100 Welcomes Freshmen to High School

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor August 7, 2016

As the new school year approaches, students are scrambling to get school supplies and get back into the groove of the school year. Although students entering their sophomore, junior, and senior years...

This is the cover of the 2016 Oracle.

Distributing the Yearbook: A look into the 2016 Oracle

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor May 23, 2016

It’s the end of the year again and everyone is cramming in their last minute assignments; between finals, papers, and projects, students are being stretched to their full capacity. While tackling...

There is friendly rivalry going on between seniors Megan Godfrey (left) representing Penn State University and Amina Alagic (right) representing  the University of Pittsburgh.

Springfest Spirit Week (Photos)

Allisya Mullins, Student life writer, Photographer April 26, 2016

As Springfest continues on more photos will be added to show our school's spirit.

Strawberries and bananas are two of the only ingredients in the delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

Morning Motivation: Try these breakfast recipes

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor April 11, 2016

Waking up early is not an easy task but with the right breakfast, the task becomes a little less horrendous. Between cupcakes, croissants, and smoothies, breakfast can be something everybody wants...

Many people from different parts of the world come together at CHS. Just like the bridge represents.

Early dinners and a confusing language: CHS life through the eyes of a foreign student

Allisya Mullins, Student life writer, Photographer April 1, 2016

Have you ever had a time in your life where you had to leave your home of 15+ years to a place where people speak a different language and live a different lifestyle? For most of us, probably not but juniors...

With the convenience of prom being on Carlisle Barracks, the gazebo is a classic spot for capturing the springtime romance of prom.

Strike a Pose: Locations for Prom Pictures (Photos)

Emily Crider, Sports writer and Photographer March 29, 2016

You're planning the perfect dress with the heels that match and the date that makes you smile--now where will you take your prom photos? Check out our slideshow for location ideas!

Evan Wallace combats the symptoms of seasonal allergies in the best way possible: with a tissue.

Achoo! Life with Allergies

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor March 23, 2016

Sneezing, watery eyes, coughing – allergy season is about to reach its peak. Although spring is approaching, students are affected by allergies all year round. Allergies are defined by The American...

Just because youve gotten As in the past doesnt mean youre safe from the X grade.

Fight to the finish: understanding the X grade

Allisya Mullins, Student life writer, Photographer March 17, 2016

We've all heard the phrase, "X marks the spot."  But if one shows up on your transcript, your situation is anything but golden. At CHS, students need 4 quality points (D = 1, C = 2, B = 3, A = 4) to...

Vape shops are becoming very popular.  Dead Mans Hand Vapor is one of many in the Cumberland County area.

Is vaping just blowing smoke? the pros and cons

Maya Black, Student life writer and photographer March 16, 2016

Vaping is the new trend in today's society. People of all ages--parents, grandparents, even teenagers--are trying this new method of tobacco inhalation, also known as "e-cigarettes." Why? Is it because...

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