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Promotional photo from Scream VI which was released on March 10th
Scream VI: A Frightening Review
BFFS: Colin Farrell as Padraic sits on the front porch of his house with his pet donkey, Jenny.
‘Banshees of Inisherin’: Giving your friend the finger (Review)
Your Newest Addiction (Review)
Your Newest Addiction (Review)
Issei Noodle
King Tut, established in 2022, is located on North Hanover Street in Carlisle.
King Tut
Fays Country Kitchen
Fay’s Country Kitchen
The Lemon Limes: Gale Clark (far left), Grace Pak (left), Chase Perabo (middle), Jay Barker (right), Al Montgomery (far right)
May I Have a Refill?: A Review of CHS Coffeehouse’s 2023 Winter Show
SINGING FROM THE HEART: The band Lemon Limes audition for Coffeehouse: The Refill. The return of the traditional CHS showcase is just one of many artistic offerings being held in the weeks ahead at CHS.
Waiting for the spotlight: Highlighting the arts and music departments at CHS
A cutout of Frederick Douglass, a Black author and orator, standing tall, looking over Carlisle. Douglass stopped in town while on a speaking tour and within his speech, called out the racism within Carlisle and communities like Carlisle. While staying in town, Douglass’ hotel, the Bentz House Hotel (later the Worthington), told him that he was to eat his meals in his room rather than in the dining room where the white guests were staying. Douglass was correct to call out Carlisle, as restaurants banned people of color from walking through their front doors, providing a separate entrance. In what is known today as the Carlisle Theatre, people of color were banned to the balcony; separations of this nature continued in Carlisle well into the 1960s.
Among the Hidden: Carlisle community’s history with racism comes to light in new CALC art gallery (Photos)
ALL EYES ON ME: Sophomore Sophie Akujobi (bottom center) gives directions to the cast of Titus Andronica (left to right: Sharon Kolubah, Lex Boyd, Aiden Wilt, Jacob Haney, Aedan Shevlin, Felonica Kirkham) during an afternoon rehearsal onstage in the Swartz Auditorium. “I cried at the end because it all went together so well,” Akujobi said, “and after the show I found each and every one of them and gave them a hug and told them how proud I was!”
‘All the world’s a stage’: Behind the scenes at the 2021 Shakespeare Troupe Fall Fest (Photos)
FLOORING AUDIENCES: Senior Renee Blacksmith and juniors Charlie Carlton and James Crawford take to the stage at the First Cup Coffeehouse performance night. Members of the band Under the Floorboards, they performed Somethin’ Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra.
Brewing up a storm: Coffeehouse presents ’21-22 First Cup
The CHS Shakespeare Troupe proudly presented the first-ever virtual Student-Directed Shakespeare Festival on May 18. Students created and published video performances of sonnets, monologues, and scenes from Shakespeares work.
CHS Student-Directed Shakespeare Festival 2021 (Video)
Promotional photo from Scream VI which was released on March 10th
Scream VI: A Frightening Review
BFFS: Colin Farrell as Padraic sits on the front porch of his house with his pet donkey, Jenny.
‘Banshees of Inisherin’: Giving your friend the finger (Review)
Issei Noodle
King Tut, established in 2022, is located on North Hanover Street in Carlisle.
King Tut
Fays Country Kitchen
Fay’s Country Kitchen
The Sunrise Café is a fantastic place to grab breakfast!
Sunrise Café
Carlisle High School students meeting Ada Limón.
Poet Laureate Ada Limón Visits Carlisle
Ill Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson - Book Review
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – Book Review
Colleen Hoovers book It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us: a sequel falls short
Taking Notice: A copy of the novel Hell Followed With Us stands heavily annotated. Many memorable scenes and lines were impossible to leave unmarked.
“Hell Followed With Us” by Andrew Joseph White (Review)
AGONIZING BUT FANTASTIC: This duet isnt for everybody due to the content and length of these novels, but Chloe Walsh creates a story, The Boys of Tommen, that is genuine, realistic, and a page-turner. 
Literary therapy: ‘Binding 13’ and ‘Keeping 13’ explore the healing power of friendship (Review)
JUST A PAWN: In the novel 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Aiden Bishop finds himself trapped within the halls of Blackheath Manor and his only escape is to uncover the mystery that is Evelyn Hardcastles death within one day repeating eight times... or start anew with no memory of his previous attempt.
A Pawn in Someone’s Game: “7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” (Review)
Created using Horizon Worlds, this avatar bears a passing resemblance to Periscope staff writer Alex Landis.
Ready Player None: Why isn’t anyone playing the Metaverse? (Review)
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
CRAFTY: These three YouTubers are some of the most popular Minecraft video producers. 2021 has been a big year for them.
The pandemic advantage: YouTubers make the most of at-home possibilities
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL PLAY: Minecraft, a popular video game on a variety of platforms, has been entertaining gamers of all ages since 2009. But what makes this game so popular?
Mad for Minecraft: Why do people “dig” this classic game?
THERES BEEN A MURDER: A crewmate is stabbed to death by the imposter while no other players are around. The goal of the imposter is to kill the other crewmates without being discovered.
Among Us: Murder mystery game goes viral among teens
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
Songs in the Key of Love
Songs in the Key of Love
AUTHENTIC: New to the music industry, up and coming artist Benson Boone released his first single, Ghost Town in 2021. Boone states that he wants to be seen as genuine in his lyrics and performances.
Lewis Capaldi meets Ruel: “Ghost Town” by Benson Boone (Review)
BRIGHT LIGHTS: The neon red sign of the Fillmore glows while a night of community forged in music comes together under its roof.
‘Still smiling and laughing’: The Front Bottoms concert instills a sense of togetherness (Review)
IRONIC INQUIRY: Album art by Elsie Cairns depicts a cat being crushed to death by an anvil, highlighting the irony in the question, Are you alright?
Cat Crushed: “Are You Alright?” (Review)
ON CLOUD 9: Taylor Swift is rereleasing her second album Fearless on April 9th.
Swift reliving an era through re-released albums
SMOKY SCENES: This album cover was designed to represent the highly polluted London area.
Covid Clear: “Your City Gave Me Asthma” (Review)
Promotional photo from Scream VI which was released on March 10th
Scream VI: A Frightening Review
BFFS: Colin Farrell as Padraic sits on the front porch of his house with his pet donkey, Jenny.
‘Banshees of Inisherin’: Giving your friend the finger (Review)
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: A Grinch blowup outside of a house decorated for Christmas.
Home for the Holidays: Must see holiday films (Reviews)
DOCTORS IN THE HOUSE: Steven Strange watches over Kamer Taj and prepares to face the most powerful sorceress in the entire multiverse in order to keep balance in the world and protect those around him.
Maddened Witches and Fearful Doctors: “Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness” (Review)
Need something to do this holiday weekend? Check out The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Brad Pitt.
“The Lost City”: Bite Sized Review
PRAYERS ANSWERED: Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen in Father Stu, based on real events.
“Father Stu”: A Bite-Size Review
Issei Noodle
King Tut, established in 2022, is located on North Hanover Street in Carlisle.
King Tut
Fays Country Kitchen
Fay’s Country Kitchen
The Sunrise Café is a fantastic place to grab breakfast!
Sunrise Café
The Vegetable Hunter
The Vegetable Hunter
The Walnut Bottom Diner is located on Walnut Bottom Road in Carlisle.
Walnut Bottom Diner
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
Calmharm, Youper, and Headspace are three apps that can help to improve your day to day life and mental health awareness.
Heading off stress: Anxiety and relaxation apps (Review)
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
T-series (left) and PewDiePie (right) have been locked in a battle for the most subscribers for several months. Many fans of YouTube are scared that PewDiePie losing his crown will officially mark when YouTube lost its identity.
PewDiePie vs T-Series: The war for YouTube’s identity (Editorial)
While phones can be a helpful resource, they have also become an addiction. However, there are apps available to help limit and regulate how much time we are spending on are phones.
Blocking the temptation: Apps to help limit phone usage
Vines co-founder has been working hard to create a new app similar to Vine, called Byte. Byte is expected to be released in the early spring of 2019.
Byte: Will this be the return of Vine?
Coach Jennifer Clements of Shippensburg University has accepted the head field hockey coach position here at Carlisle.
For the love of the game: New field hockey coach Jen Clements hopes to grow passion for the sport
FOSTER THE MAGIC: This photo was taken by PennState Freshman Ashtyn Cartwright during their THON. THON was accompanied by the theme Foster the Magic, featuring students holding up diamonds with their hands to support the event and organization.
Saving and Changing Lives: Mini-Thon event returns to Carlisle
Carlisle High School students meeting Ada Limón.
Poet Laureate Ada Limón Visits Carlisle
Advancing the Curriculum: Course Selection Tips and New Course Offerings
Advancing the Curriculum: Course Selection Tips and New Course Offerings
AP African American Studies*
AP African American Studies*
Ice Art Fest
Ice Art Fest
Coach Jennifer Clements of Shippensburg University has accepted the head field hockey coach position here at Carlisle.
For the love of the game: New field hockey coach Jen Clements hopes to grow passion for the sport
NOTHING BUT NET: Rhyan Mitchell goes in for a layup on Friday night against CD East.
Persevering through hard times: Girls basketball highlights from last week
Jesse Beck powers through the defense in the Herds win over Mechanicsburg.
The Herd Storms the Court: Carlisle Boys start the season strong
The Carlisle High Schools turf field has been installed across from Ken Millen Stadium. Utilizing the field are the schools soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse teams which sometimes leads to later practices and games.
Raising the playing field: Carlisle’s new turf field increases athletic opportunity
The Herd storm the field prior to game against Governor Mifflin.
The Herd Head into an Emotional Game Against Altoona while Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Thor withstanding the storm; HERD STRONG
Winter Photo Roundup
Advancing the Curriculum: Course Selection Tips and New Course Offerings
Advancing the Curriculum: Course Selection Tips and New Course Offerings
AP African American Studies*
AP African American Studies*
Fran Bixby performing with Shakespeare Troupe during her time at CHS.
Life After CHS: Fran Bixby Trains for Second City
A Bakers Dozen: 13 Holiday Recipes to Warm the Iciest Winter Days
A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Holiday Recipes to Warm the Iciest Winter Days
Tangy and zesty orange adds a refreshing twist on classic sugar cookies. The incredible flavor and perfect balance of both chewy and crispy textures makes this cookie a winner.
Citrus Cookies / Sugar Cookies
Humans of CHS: Gavin Shoemaker
Gavin Shoemaker: Humans of CHS
Humans of CHS: Shay Doupe
Humans of CHS: Shay Doupe
Humans of CHS: Mr. Smith, New Math Teacher
Humans of CHS: Mr. Smith, New Math Teacher
Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer
Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer
Humans of CHS: Lyric Koch
Humans of CHS: Lyric Koch
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
The AP African American Studies ban in Florida wont allow students to take the College Board created course.
Oppressors take the Classroom: Why Politicians don’t belong in the debate over AP African American Studies (Editorial)
Let the Madness Begin: Which teams can make noise in a tournament filled with upsets? (Editorial)
Let the Madness Begin: Which teams can make noise in a tournament filled with upsets? (Editorial)
WRITING AND RIBBONS: Jennas personal copy of Little Women lays adorned with some of her stereotypically feminine belongings.
Inspiring Girlhood: How the March Sisters display ideal femininity (Editorial)
Valentines Day items purchased from the store. Love is symbolized by heart shaped items.
In Love With Consumerism? TikTok and Social Media Branding are Responsible (Editorial)
Care-free cheerleader shadow.
The Truth About Cheer Culture (Editorial)
The Carlisle Crazies show the importance of home field.
Home Field Disadvantage?: How the NFL messed up again. (Editorial)
I feel like I appreciate being able to form expressions and emotions without people knowing exactly what Im talking about, and leaving it up to interpretation for other people.”- Emma Peachey, Sophomore
Herd In The Halls: “What makes poetry important to you?
Marticela Comas
Herd in the Halls: Who is your favorite musical artist right now and why?
 “I’d say probably Bison Block because you can ask the teacher that youre with what you have to catch up on.” - Madison Shields, Freshman 
Herd in the Halls: What is the bright spot in your schedule or school day?
LISTEN CLOSELY: The halls may appear empty, but as students adjust to returning in the new year they reflect on what they have learned in 2020. Many students shared their stories about how they powered through a tough year to focus on their personalities.
Herd in the Halls: What did you learn about yourself in 2020?
COVID Chaos: The current pandemic is changing the way the school system is being approached. Each student has different learning preferences which have been made more known now than ever due to the new schedules that have been created.
Covid chaos: How are students feeling about the schedule this year?
CHS students take on different topics affecting the school.
Herd in the Halls: Holidays Breaks
Thor withstanding the storm; HERD STRONG
Winter Photo Roundup
Ice Art Fest
Ice Art Fest
Kelina Ellis-King (left), Natalya Maggiore (center), and Savawn Martin (right) are prepared for an intense round of Bingo.
Periscope Paparazzi: CHS Homecoming Spirit Week 2022 (Gallery)
SEE YA LATER CHS: Each year, we say goodbye to our Periscope seniors and staff members leaving for new schools. We thank them for all of their hard work!
Bye Bye Bison: Periscope staff members say goodbye (photos)
Why I Love...Carlisle (podcast episode)
Why I Love…Carlisle (podcast episode)
Get ready to learn all about restoring cars with our second episode of Why I Love... a series about the passions of our CHS community members.
Why I Love…Restoring Cars (podcast episode)
MADE WITH HOPE: Pictured here are bowls made during the 2022 Empty Bowls workshops. These bowls will be sold to raise money for Project Share, our local food bank.
Shaping the world: Empty Bowls (Video)
LEADING THE WAY: CHS sophomore Ian Hill proudly leads the cheers at a home football game this fall. The only male cheerleader at CHS, Hill has faced criticism with a smile on his face. You do whatever you want to do and whatever makes you happy, you go ahead and fulfill your dreams.
Ian Hill: Unafraid (Video)
HIT AND RUN: Jack Kriner hasnt had his foot on the breaks since he started seeing success in the world of Esports. Kriner started only a couple of years ago and has quickly risen the ranks and become a common name within the realm of MLB The Show.
Diamond in the Rough: ‘MLB The Show’ superstar Jack Kriner (Video)
Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
Congratulations Seniors! (Video)
Many Halloween favorites were recently given a taste make-over. The question is: do these versions match up to the classics?
Classic vs. Halloween Candy (Video)
With the upcoming release of Avengers: Endgame, CHSPeriscope wanted to test the knowledge of their fellow movie enthusiasts about the popular film series while also making predictions about the films key moments.
Let the ‘Game’ begin: Students make predictions about final ‘Avengers’ film (Video)
Ice Art Fest
Ice Art Fest
Logo - Sage Cafe
Warming Hearts in the Cold: Carlisle Ice Art Fest 2022 (Photos)
A cutout of Frederick Douglass, a Black author and orator, standing tall, looking over Carlisle. Douglass stopped in town while on a speaking tour and within his speech, called out the racism within Carlisle and communities like Carlisle. While staying in town, Douglass’ hotel, the Bentz House Hotel (later the Worthington), told him that he was to eat his meals in his room rather than in the dining room where the white guests were staying. Douglass was correct to call out Carlisle, as restaurants banned people of color from walking through their front doors, providing a separate entrance. In what is known today as the Carlisle Theatre, people of color were banned to the balcony; separations of this nature continued in Carlisle well into the 1960s.
Among the Hidden: Carlisle community’s history with racism comes to light in new CALC art gallery (Photos)
ALL EYES ON ME: Sophomore Sophie Akujobi (bottom center) gives directions to the cast of Titus Andronica (left to right: Sharon Kolubah, Lex Boyd, Aiden Wilt, Jacob Haney, Aedan Shevlin, Felonica Kirkham) during an afternoon rehearsal onstage in the Swartz Auditorium. “I cried at the end because it all went together so well,” Akujobi said, “and after the show I found each and every one of them and gave them a hug and told them how proud I was!”
‘All the world’s a stage’: Behind the scenes at the 2021 Shakespeare Troupe Fall Fest (Photos)
LIGHT READING: Mazie, resident dog of the McGeehan family poses all ready to dive into one of Thoreaus classics. Mazie has certainly enjoyed having us here at home. She has taken to laying in the guest bed, right next to where my husband and I work/Zoom every day. She snuggles right in and keeps us company all day long. I don’t think she’ll know what to do when we finally return to work – whenever that may be! Mazie has always been good therapy for us. She’s a sweet dog who loves to be loved, and being able to pet her and love her always brings me a sense of calm and comfort, said McGeehan.
Teachers’ pets: Saving 2020 Zoom School (Photos)
Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition
Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition
SEE YA LATER CHS: Each year, we say goodbye to our Periscope seniors and staff members leaving for new schools. We thank them for all of their hard work!
Bye Bye Bison: Periscope staff members say goodbye (photos)
“My favorite place on the campus is the stadium and track. Too many late-night games and meets to forget.” -Ryan Jerev
No place like home: Seniors share their favorite spots on campus (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Where are they going? Class of 2022
Where are they going? Class of 2022
ACCOLADES FOR DAYS: Members of the class of 2022 were honored on May 17, 2022 as part of the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Check out the entire list to see how your favorite senior was recognized.
Honorable mentions: Seniors recognized at awards night
THUNDERING BISON BEATS: CHS mascot, Thor, sports the classic graduation attire and his very own set of headphones to check out our class of 2022 senior soundtrack. Check it out on Spotify (@chsperiscope).
Head-bopping Bison Bangers: 2022 Senior Soundtrack
Did You Know?
  • March 27ATTENTION JUNIORS: Civics Day is next WEDNESDAY (4/5)
  • March 27Prom guest passes are now available!
  • March 9The next Wingin' It show is TOMORROW! (3/30)
  • January 17Wingin' It! is still selling truffles for $0.50!
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Periscope
Lyric Koch

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer

Lyric Koch is a freshman who is excited for the opportunity to be in Periscope. This is her first year on staff.   She is an active member of the CHS marching bands color guard and winter guard. She enjoys many arts and crafts, specifically writing and drawing. Lyric also plays the guitar, ukulele, acts, dances, and listens to music in her free time. She is excited to get her writing out into the world!

All content by Lyric Koch
The Rustic Tavern, established in 2002, is a restaurant in Carlisle, PA.

[Photo] The Rustic Tavern

March 17, 2023
The AP African American Studies ban in Florida wont allow students to take the College Board created course.

Oppressors take the Classroom: Why Politicians don’t belong in the debate over AP African American Studies (Editorial)

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Songs in the Key of Love

Songs in the Key of Love

Lyric Koch , Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
The Lemon Limes: Gale Clark (far left), Grace Pak (left), Chase Perabo (middle), Jay Barker (right), Al Montgomery (far right)

May I Have a Refill?: A Review of CHS Coffeehouse’s 2023 Winter Show

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Band members performing their show at the homecoming football game. Photo taken by Erin Markan and edited by Kirsten Bisconer.

The Big Green Machine: Recap of the 2022-2023 CHS Marching Band Season

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
five phones displaying the start screens of social media apps

Life Through a Screen: How social media is detrimental to teenage mental health (Editorial)

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
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